Thaala Bentota, Bentota
Overview
The 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel accommodates guests in a quiet area of Bentota and sits only 200 metres from Ventura Beach. Located 2.5 km from Sea Turtle Protection Association, this superb resort offers views of the patio and an outdoor pool.
Location
Such city attractions as Sea Turtle Hatchery, which is a stone's throw from the hotel, and Budist Temple, which is about 5 minutes' walk away, are well worth a visit. At the Thaala Bentota you'll be 550m from Bentota.
The property is also in the vicinity of West Coast.
For those travelling from afar, Bentota River Seaplane Base airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
This Bentota hotel features 75 rooms with a sitting area, furnished with a writing table. Guests can make use of climate control along with a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea making equipment. Providing a tub, some bathrooms come with a dryer.
Eat & Drink
The Thaala serves a buffet breakfast. You are welcome to enjoy British specialities from the Asian restaurant and complimentary drinks from the beach bar. It offers a variety of fruit desserts that will suit all tastes. Located not far from this designer property, the seafood restaurant Trax Garden Restaurant offers an Asian menu.
Leisure & Business
The hotel welcomes guests to a sprawling sandy beach with loungers. The Thaala has a fitness room. There is a business centre available for corporate travellers.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Recommended for:
Water sportsGuests can indulge in thrilling water sports activities such as jet skiing, banana boat rides, and windsurfing.
River safariGuests can take a scenic boat ride along the beautiful Bentota River, spotting exotic birds and wildlife along the way.
SnorkelingThe hotel offers snorkeling gear and takes guests on a guided tour to the best spots to explore the colorful marine life.
Cooking classesGuests can learn the art of Sri Lankan cuisine with the hotel's skilled chefs by participating in cooking classes.
Seafood feastThe hotel boasts an oceanfront restaurant that serves delicious seafood specialties, including fresh crab, prawns, and fish.
Street food tourGuests can take a guided tour of the bustling streets of Bentota and discover the best local street food vendors.
- Yoga classes
- Spa treatments
- Meditation sessions
- Art tour
- Heritage tour
- Folk dance performance
- Kids club activities
- Private movie screenings
- Beach games
- Sunset cruise
- Couples massage
- Candlelit dinner
Location
* Nestled in the town of Bentota, the resort is situated near the historic Galapata Raja Maha Vihara Buddhist temple and the scenic Bentota Beach. * The neighborhood features the Lunuganga Estate, the former residence of architect Geoffrey Bawa, as well as the Brief Garden and the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project. * Kalutara Vihara Heritage Centre, Kataluwa Mosque, and Kalutara Pushpa Shipyard cater to history and culture enthusiasts interested in local heritage and traditions.
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