Beruwala & Bentota Beach Hotels,Sri Lanka

Beruwala & Bentota

The sparkling blue ocean, endless long flat beaches, shallow reefs ideal for bathing, all year-round sunshine and the many popular beach hotels define the coastal towns of Beruwala and Bentota, Sri Lanka’s prime beach resorts. At this point the coast becomes more developed, with half a dozen villages indistinguishably joined together. This small village of Beruwala, is only 36 miles from Colombo and is a popular tourist attraction. South of Colombo, Beruwala marks the beginning of a 130 km-stretch of beaches, and the start of the most popular beach resorts of the south coast. The beaches are fantastic and the bay is ideal for bathing in all year round. Beruwala marks the spot where the first Arab Muslim settlers are believed to have landed around the eighth century. Kitchimalai Mosque only about 3 km away is worth seeing; a major pilgrimage centre at the end of Ramadan since there is also a shrine of a 10th century Muslim saint. Looking east form the mosque Beruwala harbor is an interesting place to watch the fisherman unload their catch. The fish market is busy early each morning – you may well see fresh fish change hands even before the sun is up. You can also hire a boat to the lighthouse raised on a small island offshore which offers an excellent view of the coastline from the top. A romantic rendezvous of river and sea, Bentota is only 4 km south of Beruwala. Bentota Bridge marks the border between the Western and Southern Provinces. Here are some of the most sumptuous places to stay in the entire island. The area is also gaining reputation for providing first-class Ayurvedic healing centers. For the intrepid there’s plenty to do. There are tons of places to explore…like temples, coir factories and woodcarvers. Water sports like windsurfing, water skiing and sailing along the Bentota River are extremely popular activities. For the traveler looking to experience more of Sri Lanka’s deep sea wonders, then diving and snorkeling in the clear blue ocean waters filled with dazzling and colourful fish and other mystical creatures will certainly be a treat for the senses. And if you’re the kind of person whose notion of an ideal holiday is just lazing on unspoilt golden beaches, feeling the warm seas gently lapping against you, letting your imagination drift as far it wants to go and just enjoying the moment…then this area is the prefect setting.A few places we would recommend are;

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Club Villa 138/15, Galle Road, Bentota Tel: 0342275312 Fax: 0344287129 This is architecturally beautiful villa designedby famous architect Mr.Geoffrey Bawa. There are few different categories of rooms. Value for money.    Facilities  Total no: of rooms - 15  Air-conditioned rooms  Telephone facility in the room  Safe deposit box  Swimming pool  Spa  Outdoor games  Indoor games

Saman Villas Athuruwella, Induruwa Tel: 0342275435 Fax: 0342275433 A small luxury hotel located in a secluded beach area. Some villas have individual swimming pools.    Facilities  Total no: of villas - 27  Air-conditioned rooms  Cable & Satellite TV  Telephone facility in the room  Safe deposit box  Swimming pool  Spa  Outdoor games  Indoor games

Taj Exotica (5 star) Bentota Tel: 0342275650 Fax: 0342275160 A 5 star hotel on the beach, with manyrestaurants and wonderful terrace to watch the sunset. Ideal for couples and groups for long beach stays and seminars and incentives.    Facilities  Total no: of rooms - 162  Air-conditioned rooms  Telephone with IDD facility  Outdoor pool  Animator  Spa  Discotheque  Outdoor games  Indoor games  Water sports

Eden Resort & Spa ( 4 star) Kaluwamodara, Bentota Tel: 0342276075 Fax: 0382276181 This is very popular hotel. Have variouscategories of rooms at reasonable rates. Recommended for long beach holidays.    Facilities  Total no: of rooms - 158  Air-conditioned rooms  Satellite television  In-room safe  Mini-bar  Swimming pool with kiddies pool  Spa & Ayurvedic centre  Outdoor games  Indoor games  Water sports

Bentota Beach Hotel (4 star) Bentota Tel: 0342275176 Fax: 0342275179 One of the best hotels with local style. Value for money Recommended for luxury accommodation seekers.    Facilities  Total no: of rooms - 105  Air-conditioned rooms  Private balcony or terrace with sea lagoon view  Satellite TV  Mini-bar  Telephone  Safe deposit box  Swimming pool  Laundry  Ayurvedic centre  Outdoor games  Indoor games  Water sports

Riverina Hotel ( 3 star) Moragalla, Beruwala Tel: 0342276044 Fax: 0342276047 Very popular hotel and one of the largest resorts in Sri Lanka. It is famous for animation and outdoor activities. Recommended for long beach holidays.    Facilities  Total no: of rooms - 189  Air-conditioned rooms  Satellite television  Telephone with IDD facility  Mini-bar  Swimming pool  Outdoor games  Indoor games  Water sports  Discotheque

Ceysands ( 3 star) - Bentota Aluthgama, Bentota Tel: 0342275073 Fax: 0342275395 Ideally located between the river and sea. Reasonably priced. Recommended for couples and for small groups, for long holidays.    Facilities  Total no: of rooms - 100  Air-conditioned rooms  Television  Telephone  Mini-bar  Coffee shop and Pizza place  Swimming pool/Kiddies pool  Beach barbeques  Theme nights  Water sports

Lihiniya Surf ( 3 star) National Holiday Resort, Bentota Tel: 0342275126 Fax: 0342275486 The rooms of the hotel have direct sea view. Ideal for small groups and couples for long stay.    Facilities  Total no: of rooms - 86  Air-conditioned rooms  Sea view with private balcony  Television  Mini-bar  Telephone facility in the room  Swimming Pool  Scuba diving centre  Animator  Ayurvedic centre  WIFI internet facility  Outdoor games

Kosgoda Beach Resort (3+ star) P O Box 01, Nape, Kosgoda Tel: 0912264848 Fax: 0912264019 Chalets facing the sea spread out in a coconut plantation. Value for money. Ideal for couples.    Facilities  Total no: of rooms - 42  Air-conditioned rooms  Cable TV  Telephone with IDD facility  Safe deposit box  Jacuzzi & plunge pool  Swimming Pool  Ayurvedic centre  Outdoor games  Indoor games

Hotel Serendib (3 star)    Facilities  Total no: of rooms - 88  01 suite room  Air-conditioned  Hot/cold Water  Piped music  Telephone  Room service  Coffee shop  Outdoor pool and kiddies pool  Indoor games  Outdoor games  Water sports  Spa  Internet kiosk

The Palms The Palms Hotel opens up onto the magnificent golden beaches on the famous Beruwala golden mile stretch, ideal for experiencing picture perfect sunsets.    Facilities  o Total no of rooms and suites – 106  Mini bar  Hair dryer  Cable TV  Telephone with IDD facility  Tea/coffee making facility  24 hour coffee shop  Ayurvedic centre  Gymnasium  Pool

Club Palm Garden    Facilities  Total no of rooms and suites – 140  Private balcony / terrace  Air-conditioned /fan  Attached bathroom  Hot/cold water  In-room telephone  Ayurveda villa  Spa  Gym  Swimming pool  Outdoor activities  Indoor activities

Heritance Ahungalla ( 5 star) Ahungalla Tel: 0915555000 Fax: 091555050 A 5 star beach hotel. An architectural masterpiece from our famous architect, Mr. Jeoffrey Bawa. Ideal for couples and small groups    Facilities  Total no: of rooms - 154  Air-conditioned rooms  Satellite television  Mini-bar  Telephone facility in the room  Safe in room  Outdoor pool  Baby-sitting service  Animator  Ayurvedic centre  Spa  Internet facility  Disco / Night club  Karaoke  Outdoor games  Indoor games