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Thaala Bentota

5.0 star property
Luxury beachfront resort with pool bar, near Bentota Beach

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Experience luxury at Thaala Bentota, a tropical retreat with two outdoor pools and sun loungers. Relax in the spa or by the poolside bar, indulge in international cuisine at one of two restaurants, and unwind with yoga classes or dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $105
$124 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23

Why we love this property

Beach bliss
Crystal waves lap this waterfront resort's white sand beach. Adventurous travelers can try nearby sailing, diving, or parasailing.
Work meets paradise
This beachfront resort combines work and play. Conference spaces boost productivity, while spa services and poolside drinks rejuvenate the soul.
Culinary paradise
Experience international cuisine with garden, ocean, or pool views at 2 restaurants. The resort boasts 2 bars and serves a delicious buffet breakfast.

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room

  • Beach view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room

  • Beach view
  • 83 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Thaala Suite

Thaala Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Thaala Suite

  • Beach view
  • 139 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bawa Suite

Bawa Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bawa Suite

  • Beach view
  • 111 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Thaala Bentota Resort, Bentota, Southern Province, 80500

What's nearby

  • Bentota Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Prince Lanka Ayurvrda - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kaluwamodara Bridge - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Moragalla Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hikkaduwa Beach - 42 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 92 min drive
  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Dominos Pizza Aluthgama - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fuze - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Amal Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tuna Tuna 33 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chatters - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thaala Bentota

Thaala Bentota is a great choice for your beach stay in Bentota, putting you near activities like scuba diving, surfing/body boarding, and parasailing. 2 outdoor pools provide plenty of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages. Breeze Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 75 units
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Volleyball
  • Pool table
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1971
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages.

Dining

Breeze Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Chatters - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this theme restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately LKR 20 for adults and LKR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of LKR 165 per vehicle
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for LKR 30.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 2 and 11 costs LKR 165

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

AVANI Bentota

AVANI Bentota Resort

Avani Bentota Hotel

AVANI Resort Bentota

Bentota AVANI

Bentota AVANI Resort

Bentota Resort

Resort Bentota

Avani Bentota Hotel Bentota

Avani Bentota Resort And Spa

Serendib Hotel Bentota

AVANI Bentota Resort Spa

Avani Bentota Hotel Bentota

Serendib Hotel Bentota

Thaala Bentota Hotel

Avani Bentota Resort

Thaala Bentota Bentota

Thaala Bentota Hotel Bentota

Frequently asked questions

Does Thaala Bentota offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thaala Bentota does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Thaala Bentota?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Thaala Bentota?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Thaala Bentota?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Thaala Bentota?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is LKR 165 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thaala Bentota?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Thaala Bentota and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, parasailing, and scuba diving. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, volleyball, and yoga. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a sauna. Thaala Bentota also has a fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Thaala Bentota?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Thaala Bentota like?

Thaala Bentota is a short 4-minute walk from Bentota Beach and 8 minutes' walk from Prince Lanka Ayurvrda.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

The room was very clean and the staff very helpful. Wonderful view of the beach. Food was excellent.
Sheilagh, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay - massive room

We had enormous family room Lovely decor and comfortable Pools were great and grounds maintained well Staff were friendly
Martyna, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome experience and great propertt. Breakfast is awesome
kishore, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Lovely stay the hotel was very lovely nice staff very clean and lovely pool and grounds. Bentota was very quiet tho no beach bars restaurants nearby accessible from the beach. But there was more in town if you want to venture out. Drawback was the noise from the train its horn sounds intermittently from around 5am but that didn’t seem to bother others as much as us. If you like a beer have a few in your fridge for the moon festivals x
Nicky, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great buffet and friendly staff.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to the restaurant manager, Pramodha, and all the wonderful staff at breakfast and dinner who made our stay so enjoyable and special. Thank you for going above and beyond to make my dad’s birthday extra memorable — it truly meant so much to us. I would also like to sincerely thank Hansaji for helping me organise important documents for my exams, and Sunil for such a warm and welcoming introduction when we first arrived. Feeding the fish was such a lovely experience and the perfect way to begin our stay.
Simran, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great hotel, only drawback for us was there wasn’t a shallow part of the swimming pool for our daughters. But apart from that it was amazing.
shelley, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Amazing staff, super helpful, got an upgrade, couldn’t have asked for better!
Rob, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Resort

We were welcomed with big smiles and fresh complimentary juices. Our room was upgraded without additional fees. Good variety of breakfast. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Mendis & Sudish who work at Breeze Restaurant. The hotel and surroundings are very neat, also easy access to the beach. Near to seafood restaurants. Excellent service throughout the stay. Totally recommend!
George, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Ruined my stay in Bentota!

I had high expectations of this place but was very disappointed! They charged me extra $80 for no valid reason and the people at the front desk all gave different answers when I asked about the extra charge not knowing what was going on. I need a refund ! I was traveling with family kids and elderly they were inconsiderate of allergy and elderly needs and did not help us with warming our food so we had to go without dinner. The staff was so rude and unhelpful and objected the ladies going into the pool. The rooms bathrooms and fridge were dirty and stained ….. not recommended!
Kumail, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good staff but hotel needs more maintenance & renovations in superior rooms at least.. flooring & bathrooms needs more more care of maintenance
EISSA, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Överlag är vi nöjda och det var väldigt avslappnat, vilket var syftet med hela resan. Menyn vid poolbaren behöver verkligen förbättras. Inget av det vi beställde smakade som det skulle
Evelyn, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful beach and nice hotel garden with two beautiful pools. Quite and calm and pleasant atmosphere. Not crowdy. Good food at the restaurants but boring breakfast with very little to choose from with focus on indian style breakfast. Cheap cheese, cheap juices, cheap yoghurt. Perfect location for a beach holiday.
10-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great beach location, amazing breakfast at property
5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Sehr schöne großzügige Anlage, toller großer Pool, unglaublich freundliches Personal, das sich gerne Zeit nimmt für eine kleine Unterhaltung, wunderbare große Frühstücksauswahl, schöner Strand.
Claudia, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Westernized Resort with Western Prices

Although the facility and location were lovely, the value for what staying here cost was not what I expected. For example, my room was provided only 2 small courtesy bottles of water a day. I guess I just expected more service and “perks” for the princely sum I paid per night. The first day I had no towels. I called the front desk before heading outside but they still were not delivered and I had to go in person to request them. The food in the breakfast buffet and one restaurant I ate at was only so-so. It seems they are catering more toward westerners who don’t want a local experience, but would rather stay in their comfort zone. I had a delicious meal outside the resort for much less money. When I was shown to my room, the resort features were pointed out including the restaurants, spa, and pools. I was cautioned about swimming in the ocean because of currents, but it felt like the staff was just trying to keep guests within the resort. The proximity to the beach is why I chose the location and despite the warnings I spent considerable time on the beach and in the ocean which was warm and inviting with gentle waves and no undertow.
Sharon, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Хороший отель на берегу океана

Расположен на жд станции Бентота. Ухоженная чистая территория с бурундучками, пляж желтый песок, море с волнами. На территории чистые бассейны в которых в основном все купались. Поезда изредка слышны, но это не напрягает. Отель советую на несколько дней
LARISA, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location where you could easily walk out to local restaurants or jump on the train for a day trip
9-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Hold jer væk fra dette helvede!

Det her er alt andet end 5 stjernet! Værste hotel jeg nogensinde har været på! Da vi ankom havde de ikke vores booking, og de havde en arrogant opførelse. Vi fik hotels.com til at ringe til dem og bekræfte, og de løftede bare røret og lagde på igen. Efter næsten en time fik vi et værelse der havde mug på væggene og gulvet boblede op grundet vandskade. Der var spindelsvæv alle steder. Da vi gjorde opmærksom på dette blev vi mødt med en uinteresseret og arrogant attitude. De ville ikke engang se værelset. Vi fik nu et værelse der lå langt fra alt andet, lige ud til en jernbane, der holdte os vågen hele natten. Ved poolen fik vi en parasol der var levende! Flere 1000 myrer kravlede inde i den, da medarbejderen fra poolen åbnede den. Han lukkede den blot sammen og viste os over til en anden, der var helt gennemhullet. De gjorde ikke mere ved problemet efter. Der var et par der havde sex i poolen, foran 2 medarbejdere, der blot kiggede på. De gjorde intet ved dette problem heller ej. Halvdelen af restauranterne på hotellet, er lukket. De sprøjter gift mod myg på hele hotellet uden advarsel, så man indånder det. Generelt en forfærdelig oplevelse, hold jer væk fra det her sted.
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Check-in & check-out seemed to be at the same time so it was very chaotic when we arrived, we didn't get our room until 430pm but the manager was very lovely & gave us free drinks & food while we waited. Great size room with all the facilities we needed. Great choice at the buffet for breakfast. Overall we enjoyed our stay there.
Max, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel with clean rooms and awesome views but the staff lack a basic sense of service!
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

God service & god komfort

Veldig fornøyd med dette hotellet. Meget god service. Rent og pent. Noen mygg inne på rommet som kom inn mest sannsynlig under de daglige rengjøringene (morgen & kveld), men foruten om det var alt meget bra. Sluket og vannet trakk ned noe tregt. Fint området & basseng. Grei mat i bufféen. Fin romantisk middag på stranden.
Rebecca Holt, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

the staff were lovely the food was fantastic the location could not have been better right on a lovely beech 5 minutes walk to the local shops or a short tuk tuk ride to town or a nice easy walk all the staff were courteous and always smileing we would highly recommend this hotel.
7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Mooie tuin met twee zwembaden , tevens kort loopje naar het strand.
Peter, 13-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Parresa

Allt var superbra och personalen jättetrevlig!
Tilda, 6-night trip