Waterside Bentota

First I would like to give feedback about the staff. The moment our car arrived there were people to welcome us. This was a great experience. This hotel has 6 Villas. Villas are exactly located opposite to the Bentota river. There is a beautiful but medium sized swimming pool sufficient for the guests staying here. Nuvaan is one guy who treated us really well. Another couple of guys who gave great hospitality. Even the owner of the property Kamal met us during our breakfast time to see if everything was fine. Staff were very friendly and asked us what to prepare for Breakfast and Dinner. Overall I enjoyed the Service here. Room: View is very good. In-room view is also very neat. However some essential stuff like Coffee maker, Kettle are not kept. I advise owners to arrange this. And the hair dryer, Iron box should also be given too. Since there is no screen between the shower and the washbasin the floor might get wet soon. So I advised the management to take care of this. Any more suggestions: When staff asked for dinner we asked for something which can be eaten with drinks. But later they added this to our bill saying this was not part of the package. This disappointed us. Water can be provided even from the filter as well. So anything provided additionally, better inform the guests about it. We felt bad as we asked the staff to prepare fewer items for Dinner and breakfast to save their time/money. But shocked to see they charged for a small dish prepared even though this was part of dinner. When Visitors are paying a big amount for the stay which includes Dinner and breakfast It is also important to provide water and the dishes with no extra cost. This is my honest opinion. So I am reducing one star! Let the management learn the importance of some small things. Otherwise I am fine to recommend this to anyone who wants to stay.

This is a small hotel by the charming Bentota river. A calm place to stay. Environment is very magnificent. We had a boat ride in this river. Through these mangroves. It was an unforgettable experience. The service is excellent. Price is valuable.

I can't speak highly enough of the staff here. They made us feel so welcome, and nothing was too much trouble. Amila even went to the liquor store on our behalf to buy us some beer and Saman lent us his own money to pay the bill for our lunch when he came to collect us because the restaurant didn't take credit cards! It's not possible to walk to the beach from here, but there was always someone to take us there and back in a tuk tuk, and the area was so much more peaceful than the beach area, in fact it was totally quiet at night. Finally: the hotel does the BEST curry - you get a whole banquet when you order it! Thank you all for a lovely 6 days.

We stayed for one night and were well looked after by Amila and the team. The hotel rooms were big and comfortable with lovely views over the pool and river. As we were heading off early on a bike ride, Amila was up early with toast and coffee to get us on our way. We will be back.

Waterside Bentota is a hidden gem! Everything about this place scream beauty and aesthetic charm! Incredible location, the wonderful pool, amazing rooms , the most delicious food, the warm and friendly host Amilla ! I have no words how amazing i felt at this place. I loved the white theme room which is luxury.The bathroom was so huge with a tub and rooms were spacious. Bonus- we had novels of most languages! A total 5 star experience. This place needs to be the one stop destination for stay at Bentota!! I wish i stayed longer here. Waiting for my next visit to this heaven of a place!

This is a gem of a hotel. The location is idyllic, nestled in a peaceful corner of the Bentota lagoon, yet within easy reach of the local town and beach. The swimming pool is great and the garden is beautiful-a lovely spot to relax and unwind in the sunshine. The food is excellent, we began every day with a delicious breakfast prepared by the very excellent chef. Evening meals were marvellous too, with European and Sri Lankan options available-don’t miss out on the Devilled Chicken or the Sri Lankan curry-both are sensational! The hotel staff are wonderful-always ready to help you make the most of your holiday, whether you want to see temples, animals, sports, take day trip or spend the day at the hotel they can assist. They keep the hotel spotlessly clean, and the garden immaculate.

What a wonderful week we had at Waterside Bentota! Our boys, 8 and 13, didn’t want to leave. From the moment we were greeted at the airport to the moment we were dropped off, we experienced the very best of Sri Lankan hospitality. This bijou hotel is an absolute gem-set in beautiful gardens on the edge of the Bentota lagoon, it is a haven of peace. It’s only a short hop to the bustling town of Aluthgama, or to the stunning beach at Bentota. The food is fantastic-every morning we were treated to a hearty breakfast. The evening menu is also excellent-with both European and Sri Lankan cuisine available to choose from. The chef is a marvel! The hotel staff were able to arrange a selection of wonderful trips for us. I don’t think the boys will ever forget the elephant safari or getting so close to turtles at the conservation project. They loved swimming in the pool after a busy day too. Whether you’re looking for a fabulous place to escape to or a brilliant base for exploring southern Sri Lanka this hotel is hard to beat! Huge thanks to everyone at Waterside for making our holiday such a happy and memorable one. We will definitely return as soon as we can.

We stumbled upon this hidden gem of a restaurant as we were staying at a nearby accommodation which didn’t offer dinner. We ended up eating there 7 nights in a row. They have a professional kitchen with a dedicated chef. The meals are prepared with care and are absolutely delicious. And, they do their best to accommodate any requests. One gets a great meal at a reasonable price for the area. The chef and the serving staff are truly fantastic… I highly recommend this place. It might be a bit out of the way but you won’t be disappointed.

Fabulous hotel in a beautiful location. The staff can’t do enough for you. The food was delicious and the pool was lovely. We took the boat to the beach which was clean and perfect. We also had an early morning boat trip with Saman who took us around the river to see the wildlife. A little slice of paradise