Our Sri Lanka tour started from Bentota and we loved Bentota Beach hotel. Very nice garden, large pool, nice food in all restaurants. People are friendly. Only complaint was at the arrival, when we had to wait until 6pm to enter our room. Use tuk-tuk if you want to go around. Go for a lake ride and walk on the... more

We just spent 6 nights at the Bentota Beach Hotel. Firstly the location, pool, grounds and architecture of the hotel are all great. Secondly the food in the all inclusive is above average, although some of the curries are vindaloo strength hot, so be warned! Thirdly the hotel does indeed have its own elephant and she is lovely. That pretty... more

We arrived here after a week at the Jetwing Lighthouse (see seperate review). All went well as we had stayed here 9 years ago but this time as it was our 37th wedding anniversary we booked all inclusive. We had a lovely cake delivered to the room and had to make room in the mini bar to keep it fresh.... more

I didn't take into consideration the distance from airport to the hotel but it was definitely worth it even with an 11 year old and a 5 year old in tow. The hotel is lovely and much better than we expected. The rooms are great and very clean (I think they clean the rooms about 3 times a day). The... more

We had a lot of reservations about travelling to Sri Lanka & the state of the hotels but we were pleasantly suprised.The transfer is long & a bit scary with the traffic.Bentota beach hotel is in slight need of an upgrade in certain areas but had friendly staff,wonderfull food with plenty variety,a great pool,beutifull beach,a good size bed & bedroom... more

Very dated. Although probably clean - it didn't seem it. Everything was extremely dated. more

Having felt very let down by Browns Beach (negombo) we changed hotels to here and didnt feel let down! Great place, good food, lovely room and good service too! Pool was really nice (first pool I've seen with rock formation in it!!) and also the hotel had it's own elephant!!?? The only things that let it down were ants in... more

Arrived 21 June 2009 Length of stay 22 nights Room allocated 105 Report ; On arrival through iron gates, opened by a security guard is a little unexpected but not intimidating, climbing the stairs the reception is impressive with the printed silk’s on the ceiling and the mahogany floor, we had a warm welcome by the staff and where presented... more

After booking this holiday last november, we decidied to check it out on here and thought we had made a big mistake ! The nearer the holiday as getting the more we were dreading it ! But glad we never cancelled ! I dont even think some of these people stayed in this hotel as it was nothing like i... more