The Residence Bentota

–Excellent location – show map
+95 photos
Scored 8.2
Rated very good

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About this property

Featuring a garden, The residence Bentota is located in Bentota, 2 minutes walk to the best Beach in Sri Lanka. Bentota Railway station is 492 feet away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. And free private parking is available on site. Some units are air conditioned and including a sitting and/or dining area. Every unit has fully furnished kitchen. Linen is provided. The Residence Bentota also includes an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy various activities in the area, including water sports such as windsurfing, diving etc. Lunuganga is 2.1 mi from from The Residence Bentota. Bandaranayake International Airport is 53 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Bentota, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Fishing

  • Windsurfing

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
2 full beds
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
2 queen beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dianne
    Australia Australia
    “The rooms are very clean and tidy, very comfortable. The bathroom was squeaky clean. A very peaceful and quiet place. It is a beautiful area and a beautiful nature strip. I would definitely go back again to this hotel.”
  • Evgenia
    Israel Israel
    “The territory and location are great, just two minutes from the beach, a lot of restaurants around. Very polite, helpful and hospitable staff.”
  • Ugne
    Thailand Thailand
    “The area is very nice with a great garden and a pool. Free tuktuk provided by the hotel was a nice addition. The driver took us to a nice beach and came back to pick us up. Nice and clean rooms with a nice decor and atmosphere.”
  • Johnny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful stay at the Residence once again (cant seem to stay away ) 😎 freindly staff 'clean rooms nice breafast .. Waking up in rhe m.orning to the sound of birds is very relaxing set in beautiful surroundings... The manager is called Mr De...”
  • Johnny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything about this place is superb, the staff, the accomodation (which is varied and original), the amazing gardens and beautuful pool. You don't really need to step out the front door to have a wonderful relaxing break but if you want to there...”
  • Sandeep
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Perfect environment to relax.staff was very supportive and pleasant. 100% recommended”
  • Patrick
    Australia Australia
    “This is a hidden gem in a beautiful garden setting and a large pool to cool off and relax in. We had trouble with the air con one night but they fixed it immediately. The staff were all friendly and helpful. It's also in a great location close to...”
  • Reza
    Iran Iran
    “amazing view and quite place and also friendly manager and stuff”
  • Hannah
    Australia Australia
    “The room was well appointed and very clean. The location was excellent , on a quiet road , close to the station and a short walk to the beach and shops. We were well looked after by The manager Iran and his staff. The gardens are beautiful , the...”
  • Linda
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful pool, good aircon, well located, comfy bed”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.2Based on 142 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Welcome to your holiday-home far away from your own home. The Residence, in the world famous tourist resort of Bentota, Sri Lanka, is your place to rest and relax. Enjoy everything that a tropical resort has to offer. Ocean, sand, exotic food, palms and tropical atmosphere that only Bentota can offer. Come and see great places that gives you ultimate holiday memories. Long term-, family-, individual-, health orientated or natural orientated visitors are most well comed. Your holiday-dream is ready to book now. A holiday home with serviced houses (villas) and serviced apartments offers you the ideal combination of the comfort and hotel-facilities and the privacy of a own home setting. The Residence is the unique place to enjoy an exeptional time to remember of. The Residence becomes your home, where you can live the way you like, enjoying the natural and green surroundings, while the Bentota sand beaches are only minutes away. The newly built swimming pool, with special illumination light at night, walking tracks through palm trees and tropical flowers, and the community of neighbourhood atmosphere will offer a calm and stress less atmosphere, you dream of. Bentot

Neighborhood info

Short trips from Bentota Boat trip on Bentota river Kande Vihare Buddhist Temple - Sri Lanka's tallest Buddha Statue. The Buddha Statue which is 160½ ft tall is constructed in Bhoomi Sparsha Mudra (Calling the Earth to Witness His Enlightenment). Sri Kalyanarama Maha Viharaya, Kaluwamodera (opp. Araliya Hotel) - This temple has the tallest ancient marble Buddha statue in Sri Lanka, Brief-Gardens (about 7 km from Bentota) - Brief Gardens is the house and garden of landscape architect Bevis Bawa, developed since 1929. It is a hillside garden with excellent views and many sculptures - both by Bevis himself and other artists. The estate was formerly a rubber plantation Weekly Fair in Aluthgama - Mondays there is a fair in Aluthgama (Mathugama Road). Large vegetable market and lots of street vendors. Beruwala Fishing Harbour - visit around 6am and watch the fishing boats being unloaded Day trips could be: Down the coast to Galle with possibility to visit - Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project - Boat Trip on Madu Ganga, Balapitiya - Ariyapala Mask Museum, Ambalangoda - Batik Factory,Ambalangoda - Moonstone Mine, Meetiyagoda

Languages Spoken

German,English,French

Area info

House rules

The Residence Bentota takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Bentota - Kandy shuttle service for Booking.com Guests

Fees - Us $ 10 per person.

Bentota - Departure time 15.38 hrs every Sunday.

Location – Bentota railway station

Arrival time Kandy – 19.15hrs

If you stay 2 nights at The Residence Bentota - Fee US $ 8 per person.

You can get dropped at any place enroute. You need to call us to book before the departure. In the middle of the way stops for a refreshment for 10 minutes.

Vessel - Luxury mini coach.

Free Wifi

Please contact the property for further details.

Please inform The Residence Bentota of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.