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Thaala Bentota

5.0 star property

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
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Bawa Suite
Exterior
Superior Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

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Thaala Bentota Resort, Bentota, Southern Province, 80500
  • Place, Bentota Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Prince Lanka Ayurvrda
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaluwamodara Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Beach view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Beach view
  • 83 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Thaala Suite

Thaala Suite

  • Beach view
  • 139 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bawa Suite

Bawa Suite

  • Beach view
  • 111 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Bentota

A luxury stay in Bentota awaits you at Thaala Bentota. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Bentota Beach and Prince Lanka Ayurvrda. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 bars/lounges. .The restaurant, Breeze Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the resort's own poolside bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym, sauna and pool loungers. A meeting room, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 5-property class Bentota resort you'll find Hikkaduwa Beach.

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

  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪White Tree Resturant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fuze - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Amal Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Boss Of Prawns - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Thaala Bentota

As a guest of Thaala Bentota, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Thaala Bentota. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Bentota resort.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1971
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Thaala Bentota offers 75 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 42-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

This Bentota resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 20 for adults and LKR 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Breeze Restaurant
  • Chatters

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Treatment room

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1971
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Thaala Bentota

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 30.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately LKR 20 for adults and from LKR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 165 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: LKR 165 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Thaala Bentota?

Thaala Bentota offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thaala Bentota?

As of 9 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thaala Bentota on 14 June 2026 start from AU$176, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Thaala Bentota?

Yep, Thaala Bentota has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Thaala Bentota?

Yep, Thaala Bentota is a short 4-minute walk from Bentota Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Thaala Bentota?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Thaala Bentota have a pool?

Thaala Bentota has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Thaala Bentota?

Thaala Bentota features 2 outdoor pools, a sauna and 2 restaurants.

Does Thaala Bentota serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thaala Bentota?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thaala Bentota?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Thaala Bentota?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Thaala Bentota?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Thaala Bentota Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 173 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sheilagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very clean and the staff very helpful. Wonderful view of the beach. Food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay - massive room

We had enormous family room Lovely decor and comfortable Pools were great and grounds maintained well Staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kishore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience and great propertt. Breakfast is awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gamage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet and friendly staff.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Amazing staff, super helpful, got an upgrade, couldn’t have asked for better!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kumail

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

EISSA

Liked: Staff & service
Good staff but hotel needs more maintenance & renovations in superior rooms at least.. flooring & bathrooms needs more more care of maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach location, amazing breakfast at property
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne großzügige Anlage, toller großer Pool, unglaublich freundliches Personal, das sich gerne Zeit nimmt für eine kleine Unterhaltung, wunderbare große Frühstücksauswahl, schöner Strand.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LARISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location where you could easily walk out to local restaurants or jump on the train for a day trip
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice hotel with clean rooms and awesome views but the staff lack a basic sense of service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca Holt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooie tuin met twee zwembaden , tevens kort loopje naar het strand.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parresa

Allt var superbra och personalen jättetrevlig!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on a fantastic beach. I booked the cheapest room through Expedia but for some reason management gave us a free upgrade to a spectacular villa. Gotta love that!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019