About Hotel Club Bentota
Located on Paradise Island, tucked between the Indian Ocean and Bentota Ganga River, within a short stroll from Bentota City Center, Hotel Club Bentota is a boutique holiday resort featuring two spas, an outdoor swimming pool, an open-air theatre, a private sandy beach, a water sports centre, and free on-site parking.
Bright, cheerful and well appointed with upscale amenities, the accommodations feature teak wood furniture, a pleasing beach-theme décor, luxury linens, and en suite bathrooms with robes, hair dryer and toiletries.
Hotel Club Bentota features a 24-hour multi-lingual reception desk, a tour desk, secure luggage storage, a bookstore, and a shopping arcade. Laundry services are available.
The River Restaurant, The Garden Restaurant and the poolside Terrace Bar provide a diverse international menu, signature cocktails, craft beers and fine wines throughout the afternoon and evening. Room service is available.
The chic venue is located 37.3 miles from Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport is a 55.9-mile drive away.
Positive Reviews
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Posh Accommodations
You will love this place. Spacious guest room amenities include contemporary teak furnishings with a work desk, a television with satellite channels, a mini fridge, an in-room safe, vaulted ceilings, premium bedding, ceiling fans, coffee and tea making facilities, and en suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Suites feature panoramic views and a lounge area with sofa bed. Suites feature spacious furnished balconies or terraces.
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So Much To Do
Guests comment that there is always something fun to do for everyone. Windsurfing, swimming, shopping and exploring the area are favourite activities. Enjoy a river cruise or rent a jet ski. The resort also features lively nighttime entertainment with an open-air disco and theatre.
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Good Food
With two stylish restaurants and an Internet café, the venue offers tasty food choices for every taste. Guests report that the staff is happy and accommodating with special diet requests and room service is available. The food is fresh, well prepared and attractively presented.
Negative Reviews
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Could Be Cleaner
Some guests commented that the cleanliness standard at the hotel was not acceptable, noting soil in the shower, dripping faucets and a fluctuation in water pressure. Returning guest report that in spite of a recent refurbishing, the cleanliness of the property still has room for improvement.
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Reservation Confusion
Guests have reported confusion with reservations, noting that did not receive the view they had requested. Although management helpfully changed their room the following day, guests report that it was an inconvenience.
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Slow Service
Several guests remarked that the service in the restaurant is slow and disorganised, with guests having to repeatedly request items that the wait staff forgot to bring to the table.