Thaala Bentota

Don't be mislead by descent breakfast. All other meals in the hotel a terrible and expensive. Check the change at all times. Aircond will blow onto your bed and you will not be able to sleep if it is off. Be prepared to host cockroaches and ants in your room. All facilities are old and purely maintained. Don't be mislead by SPA. It is extra for $150/day for 2. Life-hacks: Put some water into the floor drain. This will reduce the odor in bathroom. Never buy anything at the beach near the hotel. It's 3-x times cheaper anywhere else. Buy fumigation device at local store. The one you'll bring with you wont work. Tuk-tuk's are 3 times cheaper 30 meters from the hotel entrance.

Like the title says, it’s a 5-star property. The hotel grounds are amazing with direct access to the beach. The buffet breakfast is large and varied with an omelette, pancake, and waffle station. The staff are friendly and helpful. I’m afraid that’s where the 5-star rating ends. The quality of the rooms are definitely 3-star. The locking mechanism on the room doors make it so you have to pull the door in hard to ensure it’s closed. This means you hear lots of slamming throughout the day. In the bathroom you have old frayed towels and mold in the shower grout. The beds are moderately comfortable. The air-con in my room was only warm to cool. The thermostat never got below 23 although I turned it to 20. There’s an empty fridge in the room; no minibar. I spent two nights at the hotel and ate at Charters bar the first evening. The food was completely tasteless. Afterwards, I had lunch and dinner outside of the hotel. Try Rana seafood or Wunder bar I would not recommend this hotel. There are many other accommodations on the beach for half the price.

Easy walk to town and eateries. Great food on site Frangipani restaraunt well worth a visit. Good family resort good activities should you wish to participate

Incredible resort! Everything was so clean and comfortable! Our room was spacious and inviting. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.

Room was not clean when we arrived but then housekeeping went out of their way. I had to book an extra night so went after my lovely massage but the reception staff were unhelpful and were charging $125. I only paid £65 they would not negotiate or honour the rate and it’s off season. I mentioned I worked in travel and am responsible for booking hotels around the world but they did not help. In the end I had to book it on line but when I went to do so they locked me out of my room, lost connection and ended up paying £79 which was £74 beforehand. I was not impressed. Other than this the other staff were great. The hotel does need a refurbished as the rooms are a little tired

Good average hotel, no hype like other hotels we stayed. Nothing special, good relaxing and food was good.

Very good stay closer to the beach and enjoyed very well

Avani Bentota is close to the town and some excellent restaurants. The grounds are pleasant, two pools and large bedrooms.

Staff were nice but the hotel needs a refurb. Not worth it for the price.

Overall very good and an excellent location on a very nice beach. Lovely hotel gardens