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Thaala Bentota Resort

INDIAN OCEAN, Sri Lanka

Situated along the calm shores of Bentota Beach, Thaala Bentota Resort offers a chic and contemporary escape on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. The resort features 83 stylish rooms and suites, many with private balconies or terraces overlooking the pool, gardens, or ocean. A stunning 75-meter-long swimming pool winds through the property, creating a serene aquatic centerpiece. Dining options include a beachfront restaurant serving fresh seafood and international dishes, plus a pool bar and lounge. Guests can enjoy water sports, Ayurvedic treatments at the spa, and easy access to Bentota River for mangrove safaris. With its modern design, relaxed atmosphere, and prime beachfront location, Thaala Bentota appeals to couples, families, and solo travelers alike.

Family Offer 2026

Couple Offer 2026

Hotel Overview

  • Location: Bentota (guest location rating 9.5/9.4). Address: Thaala Bentota, Bentota.
  • Category: 5-star, Luxury
  • Design: Designed by world-famous architect Geoffrey Bawa (inspired by 18th-century Dutch villages)
  • Check-in: From 14:00
  • Check-out: Until 12:00
  • Minimum age: No age restriction for check-in
  • Pets: Not allowed
  • Child policy: Children of all ages welcome (free cots for ages 0-2; no extra beds available)
  • Best For: Couples, families, beachfront luxury, architecture and design
  • Style: Modern, tropical, beachfront, architecturally significant
  • Approximate flight time from UK: 10-11 hours (direct) / longer with connections
  • Time difference: GMT+5:30 (no daylight saving)
  • Note: Credit card used for booking must be presented at check-in. Specific third-party payment authorisation forms are required if the cardholder is not travelling. Some services may be affected due to COVID-19 measures (check current status)
  • The property has luxury rooms designed by Geoffrey Bawa, each with a private balcony or courtyard facing the sea
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Executive desk
  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Luxury bathroom amenities
  • Private balcony or courtyard (facing the sea)
  • Air conditioning
  • Beachfront location (on Sri Lanka’s western coast)
  • Outdoor swimming pools (2)
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre (Avani Spa)
  • Water sports facilities (nearby – waterskiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing)
  • Indoor games (pool table, darts)
  • 2 restaurants (Breeze Restaurant – buffet with international/Asian, Frangipani Restaurant – contemporary Asian)
  • Bar (Chatters Bar with live entertainment)
  • Free on-site parking
  • Airport shuttle (fees apply, 99 km from Bandaranaike International Airport)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge service
  • Entertainment & Activities

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