Villa Thamburu, Bentota

Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. The property is as beautiful as the photos suggest. The location - in essence, you've got a private beach in front of the hotel - means day will drift by, between beach, pool, sun loungers, restaurant, and back again. The food was the best in all of Sri Lanka - not a single dish was an afterthought, including the Western and vegetarian dishes. Every meal was a delight, from the day of arrival (lobster pasta, prawn curry), to the day of departure (chicken cordon bleu with parmesan sauce, crab soup). Looked forward to breakfast every day - a platter of super ripe fruit (procured from the market every morning at 5am, apparently), a lovely fruit smoothie, good coffee (a rarity in Sri Lanka, in my experience),, generous bread basket, and then a selection of a Sri Lankan breakfast or a European brunch type offer. So, there's absolutely no incentive to leave the hotel! Superb all round.

Nothing at all

Персонал дійсно дуже добрий, хоч я і не дуже приємна людина, але вони всі посміхалися. Прибирання, сніданки, чистоту можна відмітити, також ресторан файний, бармен знає свою справу.

Готель хоч і новий, але за 3роки вже місцями «втомився». Дизайнеру порадив би прийняти ванну, з однієї сторони кран, з іншої клапан від переповнення, а злив підтікає, то це на один раз покупатися, бажання відпаде на більше. Стіл, щоб попрацювати - давить в руки, бо там полка, яка висувається. Більше всього печаль це за готелем, знов тук-тук, візьми тук-тук навіть на пляжі, зʼїж кокос, зазивали в ресторан.. ми ж не в міріссі або унаватуні, це вбиває відпочинок. Хоча на своєму пляжі ви в безпеці

A hotel run with Swiss precision and organization. Beautiful design, immaculate cleanliness, trained and friendly staff. Delicious à la carte meals. The beach is beautiful and clean, but it is difficult to swim due to the large waves and currents (but this is not the hotel's fault, as most of the island is like this).

Absolutely stunning. Was our last stop on a one month trip so spent a bit more than usual- well worth it. Building is stunning, right on the beach with bean bags for sunset! Staff are outstanding- especially Rohan, Sagan and Janika. Food is great too.

Beautifully designed select hotel with direct access to a stunning beach in a quiet location. The quality of the food and drink at the hotel was fantastic, with great choices for all meals. Staff could not be faulted. There is also a courtesy tuktuk for guest use.

Could have had a nespresso machine in bedrooms ( more a suggestion than criticism)

Fantastische Lage am schönen und sauberen Strand - Erholung pur

Beautifully decorated, peaceful and relaxing. A fantastic beach!

A bit noisy road and train in front of the hotel.