“A recently restored Bentota Beach icon, this hotel was designed by architect Geoffrey Bawa in the 1960s. Beautiful batik ceilings, warm orange handloom fabrics, and impressive art pieces characterise airy spaces. Flowering frangipani frame multiple pools. The restaurants & facilities are excellent. ”
“A recently restored Bentota Beach icon, this hotel was designed by architect Geoffrey Bawa in the 1960s. Beautiful batik ceilings, warm orange handloom fabrics, and impressive art pieces characterise airy spaces. Flowering frangipani frame multiple pools. The restaurants & facilities are excellent. ”
Recommended For
- Active Holiday
- A landmark hotel showcasing Sri Lankan craft & boasting activities for all ages including water sports, cookery & art workshops
- Art Classes
- Craft activities including mask-carving, puppetry, drumming & coconut leaf art are held at the artisan village
- Families
- A family friendly favourite, with spacious suites, mulptile pools, water sports & an indoor kids' play area
- Watersports
- Go jet-skiing or banana boating on the Bentota River
- Sights nearby
- Don't miss visiting Lunuganga, Geoffrey Bawa's stunning country residence, just 20 minutes away
- Learning
- Day trips to mask-making workshops and to see traditional toddy tapping are fascinating
- Great walks
- Strolls along the golden sands of Bentota beach are a real treat
- Local markets
- Hotel Entertainment
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Windsurfing
- Cooking classes
- Birdwatching
- Artworks
- Impressive collection including a peacock by Laki Senanayake & batik ceilings by designers Ena de Silva & Barbara Sansoni
- Landmark
- An iconic hotel, which has attracted local and international visitors for over 40 years
- Restaurant
- Savour seafood at Sea-Meats-Spice, Asian cuisine at Zest and light bites at Nossa
- Riverside
- Facing Bentota River and Bentota Beach
- Designer
- Barefoot Luxury
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Family Suites
- Lively
- Conference facilities
- Good wine list
- Hammam
- Full of character
- Sit-out Terrace
- Romantic
- Historic
- Business Hotel
- Retro/Vintage
- Child friendly
- Antiques
- Gym
- Chic
- Sea Views
- Spa
- Views
- Luxury
- Kids Club
- Contemporary
- Traditional
- Disabled access
- On an island
- Beach nearby
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Savour seafood at Sea-Meats-Spice, Asian cuisine at Zest and light bites at Nossa
- Bar
- Sip cocktails at Fuze Bar and the Peacock Lounge
- Bath robes
- Games room
- Suites
- Gym
- Hammam
- Air conditioning
- Sit-out Terrace
- Internet
- Family Suites
- Business Centre
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Sitting Room
- Babysitting
- Cots available
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Safe
- Views
- Disabled access
- Garden
- Lift
- Bicycle hire
- Outdoor dining
- Parking
- Kids Club
- Concierge
- Child friendly
- Spa
- Good wine list
- Hairdresser/Beauty Salon
- Conference facilities
- Wifi
- Room service
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- No pets
- Airport transfer
Activities
- Art Classes
- Craft activities including mask-carving, puppetry, drumming & coconut leaf art are held at the artisan village
- Watersports
- Go jet-skiing or banana boating on the Bentota River
- Sights nearby
- Don't miss visiting Lunuganga, Geoffrey Bawa's stunning country residence, just 20 minutes away
- Learning
- Day trips to mask-making workshops and to see traditional toddy tapping are fascinating
- Great walks
- Strolls along the golden sands of Bentota beach are a real treat
- Hotel Entertainment
- Windsurfing
- Tennis
- Canoeing
- Cooking classes
- Cycling
- Local markets
- Birdwatching
Map & Location
What's Nearby
Other Reviews
A fresh blast from the past at Bentota Beach
"Set between Bentara River and Bentota Beach, Sri Lanka's Cinnamon Bentota Beach has reopened after a loving restoration of over two years. Designed by legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa in 1967, the hotel exemplifies his tropical modernism style with its flowing spaces, lush greenery and locally sourced materials and craftsmanship. The refurbishment was led by renowned architect Channa Daswatte, the last partner at Bawa's architectural firm. Rooms and suites come with private balconies overlooking the garden, sea or river, and there's plenty to do at the resort and beyond."
Originally published by Condé Nast Traveller India
