Before booking our trip, we narrowed it down to Bentota Beach Hotel and Avani Bentota Resort and Spa, which is located just next door. We chose Avani, thankfully. We visited Bentota for lunch one day to look at what we were missing and as it turns out, this place is a complete dump. While we only toured the outside of... More

The resort is between a lagoon, river and ocean - how cool. Rooms were small but clean. Yes they do need some updating - but they were doing some work while we were there. Pool was wonderful - although very warm. The food was good, but the staff in the restaurant are a bit too keen on taking away plates... More

Rather confusing comments I am seeing with regard to the rooms...But the wing I stayed and the room, need upgrade...Room 705 1. The Shower Cubicle Leaking 2. Taps are really hard to open..push up or down 3. The Toilet Hand Tap spray all over... 4. Bed Mattress is bumpy..needs replacement 5. A/c either cool or off - temp control does... More

This is the 7th time my husband and I have stayed in this hotel. We make it a point to stay (even if only for a couple of days) at this hotel whenever we visit Sri-Lanka (which is annually). The service is fantastic - the staff so courteous, friendly and helpful - we feel very spoilt and at home!! 1)... More

Really enjoyed my stay ! Good food with a wide variety, good rooms and a friendly atmosphere.

This was our fourth visit to Sri Lanka and the third time we have stayed here. Apart from the initial administration problems (not for the first time were our booking details incorrect), everything here is lovely. The restaurant, bar and room staff are amazingly friendly and helpful, the rooms are clean, the surroundings are beautiful and the food exceptionally well... More

Just to start with we did not stay at the hotel we visited for dinner as our rather rubbish hotel was just down the beach. The level of service and food was excellent and I would reccinend people to try this hotel. Ravi and his restaurant staff were fantastic and have us the best lobster dinner for only $40 per... More

ive statyed here on several occassions with my family. we've alwasy had a great experience. rooms are clean, beach is amazing, since the Tsunami, everything was re built so it looks nice and new

On arrival we were warmly greeted by the reseption staff, they were very friendly and delt with us in an efficient way, we were given a tour of the hotel and its facilities before we were taken to our room, the room was of a good size, clean and modern, the view of the gardens was a plus, the gardens... More