Our opinion
Saman Villas in Bentota is a superb romantic beach hideaway, tranquil and indulgent.
Hotel description
Saman Villas in Bentota is a small luxury resort with just 27 suites, offering high standards of comfort and cuisine. Occupying a striking position on a headland overlooking a magnificent stretch of beach at Bentota on the south-west coast, Saman Villas has been designed according to the traditions of ancient Sri Lankan architecture. Buildings are open-plan and in the terraced garden the swimming pool appears to merge with the Indian Ocean. The spacious suites face the sea on either side of the main hotel buildings. Their large glass doors afford uninterrupted views of the ocean as well as access to a private veranda or balcony; all suites at Saman Villas have a lounge area with a day bed and dining table, raised sleeping deck, dressing room and luxurious bathroom with open-air shower and courtyard. Days at Saman Villas can be spent basking in the peace of the hotel, swimming in the large pool, enjoying a massage or strolling along the sandy beach that stretches from the hotel’s doorstep. Dining is a thoughtfully crafted fusion of western and eastern cuisine with spicy Sri Lankan flavours. Guests at Saman Villas can choose to eat in a number of romantic dining locations including on the beautiful sandy beach. Set in beautiful landscaped gardens is the Sahana Spa, where guests can relax in luxurious treatment suites endowed with aromatic saunas, elegant dining pavilions and the sound of soothing music and flowing water. After extensive refurbishment, Saman Villas in Bentota now offers ever-more luxurious fixtures and fittings and innovative design.
Location
Bentota, Sri Lanka
Distance from airport
About 2.5 hours' drive (via expressway).
Closest airport
Colombo International Airport
Room types
All 27 suites have a balcony or a terrace with a small garden, day bed, dining table, lounge area,
sleeping deck, dressing room, open air bath, courtyard with a shower, bath tub, individual climate
control, a telephone, CD player, LCD panel, hairdryer, make-up mirror, Mini-bar, safe.
Superior Suite – First floor, balcony.
Deluxe Suite. With a private garden, sun beds and terrace.
Deluxe Suite with Pool. With a terrace, private garden, sun beds and private pool.
Grand Deluxe Suite with Swimming Pool. With a terrace, private garden, sun beds and
private pool.
Saman Villa Suite with Swimming Pool. A two-storey villa with terrace, sitting room,
secluded pool, rain and spout shower, 3 music systems, CD players and 2 LCD panels.
Hotel facilities and services
Two restaurants, Two bars, Swimming pool, Library with books and CDs, Sahana Spa, Jewellery shop, 24-hour room service, Laundry service, Evening entertainment, Weddings arranged
Out and aboutnearby/local interest
Near to Saman Villas are: Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Beruwala Fish Market, Brief Garden, Kalutara Vihara Temple.
Activities nearby: Walk to Bentota (3kms), Maduganga River boat trip.
Excursions further afield: Galle, Singharaja Rainforest.
Sports nearby
Scuba diving, snorkelling and other watersports can be arranged at Bentota.
Children
Children below 12 years are not allowed. A maximum of 2 persons can be accommodated in a suite.