Bentota Hotels with Bars

It's really a hard-to-describe experience. No wonder not many Chinese people stay here. The hotel belongs to a local chain hotel. Although it is rated 5 stars on Ctrip, the hotel walls are covered with tripadvisor sgs and other certifications, and it is a legacy designed by Bawa, but it is really disappointing after checking in. It happened to be a small peak when checking in. Several tour groups checked in at the same time, and the front desk seemed a bit busy. Fortunately, the passports and luggage were not messed up, and the room card was safely obtained. The hotel is a bit large, and the building where the front desk is located is really 5🌟. Bawa's skills were definitely epoch-making works 50 years ago. But as soon as you leave the main building of the hotel, it's like going to another hotel, and the sense of age hits you. Especially the lawn in the middle looks like a prison yard. The lawn is undecorated and bumpy. There are a few wild dogs wandering around. After entering the room, it's just okay, but compared with the main building, it's worth 3🌟 at most. But because it is very close to the sea, the ground on the second floor will also be damp for no reason. Although the hotel was renovated in 2019, the facilities in the room are also very illogical. There is only one empty power socket in the whole room, and the rest are plugged in lamps, kettles, TVs and other equipment. The switch of the ceiling light is very interesting. The switch on the left bed controls the light on the right bed. When I checked in, I also took my child to the children's playground, which is the kind of indoor children's playground in domestic shopping malls, but the maintenance inside is really not good. The most terrible thing is that no one cares even when the cover of the electric box is opened. If it were in the United States, it would have been sued for compensation. The food is not expensive, but the taste is not online. But to be honest, the waiters here are more local and down-to-earth, probably because most of the hotel guests are locals. There are less than 10 white and Asian people in the whole hotel who stay for breakfast. It is obviously different from anatara where I stayed before. There may be more European and American customers there, and the employees are used to tiptiptiptip for everything. Bentota is more sincere

Indian hotel service is not too warm, the environment is very good, the room is not big but very style, the lawn is very suitable for walking and leisure. The biggest problem is that the food is all Indian food and not used to it. The price is not cheap.

Awesome resort!! Located with a sea on one side and river on another side just makes it perfect. Very clean good hospitality The pool is something to look forward for huge pool!! Plus for vegetarians there are few options available

A wonderful hotel, although not new, the ocean is visible from all over the territory and rooms) delicious breakfasts and smiling staff! The room had everything you needed. We saw a cockroach in the room once, but this is normal for such a country and climate... it was certainly not pleasant and it’s good that we already went on an excursion 😄

Stayed for 3 nights in a deluxe room. Were first shown a room which was so small & dark it had no room for our 2 large suitcases. We asked if we could change rooms & they showed us a larger deluxe room over the restaurant but with no outside space so declined this room & eventually were moved to room 1 which was larger & brighter & looked like it had been more recently renovated than the two other rooms. It is worth noting the deluxe rooms are advertised as being larger than the standard room but in some of the rooms most of the extra space is on a mezzanine level up some steep stairs which has another bed. It was too steep for us to use for our cases & definitely could not be used for young children or elderly . We are in our early sixties & able bodied & found it quite inaccessible & quite frankly dangerous . The gardens & pool area are the highlight of this hotel & are beautiful . The man who looked after the pool & sun-beds was a delight & made sure you had your sun-bed wherever you wanted it & even placed frangipane flowers on your sun-bed! The pool is in excellent condition & very well kept. However, most of the hotel does need updating to bring it up to its former glory. The bar area was particularly uninviting with its dark decor & no proper bar as such . The dining room had no ambiance but food & drinks were good & reasonably priced. During our 3 weeks in Sri Lanka, this was the only hotel which had drinking water in plastic bottles & shampoo etc was also in small non reusable plastic bottles. The management do need to review their environmental policy. The hotel still has a lovely relaxed feel about it & the staff were lovely & helpful. As our flight left late at night, they allowed us to stay in our room for longer at no extra cost on our last day which we were very grateful . Our rooms was kept spotlessly clean. Not sure I would stay again as the trains at the bottom of the garden do operate until about midnight & start again at 4am & did wake me . The trains are approx hourly & were a novelty at first but when it affected my sleep every night I wasn’t so keen. It is worth noting that all hotels nearby along the same beach back on to this railway line so this is not exclusive to Club Villa.

It's just average. There may not be any fast-food hotels in China. I just made do with it for a one-day stay. The mineral water in the room is in large glass bottles. I don't know what kind of water it is. There is no supermarket nearby. I just drank it. There are impurities in the water. I'm not satisfied with it as a whole. There was no breakfast in the morning. When I asked if there was any breakfast, they only served a pot of coffee. The only thing I was very satisfied with was the view. There is a private beach right outside the door. It's clean and beautiful!

I had the most incredible stay at the Wunderbar Hotel! From the moment I arrived, the stunning location near the beach was the highlight – just a short walk to the shoreline with breathtaking views of the ocean. The hotel itself is charming, with a mix of modern comforts and a laid-back, coastal vibe. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, always going the extra mile to ensure my stay was perfect. The rooms were spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated, making me feel right at home. I especially loved the private balcony with a view of the beach—perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or watching the sunset. The hotel’s amenities were top-notch. The pool area was perfect for relaxing, and the on-site restaurant served delicious meals, especially the fresh seafood, which was some of the best I’ve ever had. It’s the ideal spot for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy the serenity of the beach, with plenty of local activities nearby for those wanting a bit of adventure.

A beautiful oasis! This was our stay at the end of 3 weeks in Sri Lanka. What a wonderful way to wind down before the long trip back to the states. The staff was excellent - and fun to chat with. The room ideal - large, balcony, great shower, and comfortable. The air conditioning had a mind of its own - probably some settings that kicked in during the night - but worked well otherwise. Internet was spotty, but worked for our needs ( why be online when in this place?). There is a train that goes by regularly, but mostly during rush hours and not during the night. Food was very good; nice variety. Breakfast buffet was smaller than some other places, but there is a menu to order eggs, pancakes. French toast, etc so no one went hungry. Sri Lankan breakfast available as preorder - same as other places. The grounds are beautiful - great pool big enough to do laps. Then you also cross the RR tracked to go down to a stunning private beach. We basically used this as our R&R to wind down and didn’t participate in the activities. You’re about 1 km from town - easily Tuk tuk ride - with decent shopping and some restaurants. There are many activities in the area - water sports, hiking, whale watching, fishing - if you’re interested. Loved this place.