Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Cinammon Bentota Beach
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location A minutes' walk from the beach, approximately 40-miles from Galle
Closest airport Bandaranaike International Airport
Distance from airport 67 miles
Hotel facilities and services
Swimming pool, Peacock Restaurant, Araliya Restaurant, Sooriya Terrace, Pontoon Restaurant, Lounge Bar, Azmaara Spa, Sports Complex, gym, Sunshine Water Sports Centre, Shopping Complex, Kids Club, and Kids Play Area.
Complimentary
Wifi
Chargeable watersports
Jet skiing, Water skiing, Windsurfing, Wakeboarding, Paddling, Snorkelling, Diving, Sea kayaking, Banana boat rides, and Tube rides.
Land sports
Table tennis, Tennis, and Squash.
Out and about nearby
The calm waters off the shore of Bentota make it a popular destination for those looking for a few days spent on the sand or enjoying the range of water sports on offer. Bentota River also provides a serene location for whiling away the hours. Take a boat trip to enjoy the views of the villages and towns on the riverbank, and witness some of Sri Lanka's native wildlife - from crocodiles to herons. You may also wish to visit the Turtle Hatchery and the Galapata Vihara, a temple built from rock that dates back to Sri Lanka's Kandyan era; some of the original murals are still visible. The gardens of Lunuganga and Brief are must-see places in Bentota.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard room for 7 nights
From about
£1,640
Holiday Code EXH1880
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Cinammon Bentota Beach
Cinammon Bentota Beach is a resort situated between the Bentota Ganga and the beach on the South West Coast of Sri Lanka. Enter the hotel lobby via a stairway crafted out of local wood, with walls built out of rugged stone. Above you, intricate and colourful tiles, which ooze the celebratory Sri Lankan culture, adorn the ceilings. Animals, flowers, and ornate patterns are depicted in the colours, and with the frivolity, that is carried on into the rooms. Blues, oranges, and light browns mingle a simple, neutral palette with touches of island character, and an abundance of local wood situates guests even more firmly in Sri Lanka. From the outside, the hotel is both reminiscent of safari cabanas and Swiss chalets - a combination put together by the famous Geoffrey Bawa - with high balconies that look out across the freeform rock-lined swimming pool and abundant swaying palm trees. There is a controlled wildness to the hotel grounds that adds even more authenticity. The turquoise waters of the pool offer an equally idyllic alternative to the breaking waves of the Indian Ocean, and come accompanied by reclining loungers and a rustic poolside bar. Many dining options await our discerning clients; the Peacock Restaurant is named thus due to its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic range of flavours. The Araliya is a minimalist à la carte restaurant that serves everything from Asian to Italian dishes, with a particular focus on locally-caught seafood. A more casual dining experience is on offer on the Sooriya Terrace beside the pool; although, the Pontoon, which floats out on the river, is an unrivalled example of high quality, immersive waterside dining. Enjoy cocktails as your choice of seafood is expertly grilled before your eyes. The award-winning Azmaara Spa is available to add a further touch of luxury and indulgence to your stay, with experts in Balinese and Swedish healing on-hand to administer the treatments. Beside the spa is a very well equipped Sports Complex, with gym and indoor sports facilities, as well as the Sunshine Water Sports Centre. Get out on a jet-ski amongst the salty sea spray, or dive down below the surface to earn your diving certificate and explore a different side to this tropical island. This friendly, welcoming resort is fuelled by the two key aspects of Sri Lankan hospitality: enthusiasm for excellent service, and a tranquil, serene style of accommodation. Stay at Bentota Beach by Cinnamon for a few days beside the Indian Ocean on your tour of Sri Lanka.
Room descriptions
Cinammon Bentota Beach has 133 rooms with air-conditioning, safe, hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, telephone, and cable television.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard room for 7 nights
From about
£1,640
Holiday Code EXH1880
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Cinammon Bentota Beach
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Cinammon Bentota Beach in Sri Lanka, our clients fly to Colombo, usually with Sri Lankan Airways on a direct flight from London Heathrow (or with Emirates from other UK airports via Dubai). This hotel is 1 hour and 50 minutes' drive from Colombo airport and is either a stay in its own right, in which case you will have a car transfer to the hotel and back, or it is stayed at as a coast extension at the end of a tailor-made touring holiday, in which case you will approach the hotel from a different location.
Additional information
Children: The on-site Kids Club and Play Area allow children to get involved in creative ventures as well as outdoor fun such as banana-boating.
Special offers
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Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard room for 7 nights
From about
£1,640
Holiday Code EXH1880
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Cinammon Bentota Beach
About South west coast
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to the south-west coast of Sri Lanka incorporates a popular holiday destination for tropical sun, sea and sand. It offers wonderful beaches and a variety of hotels and guests houses to choose from, with the added attraction of having local life and interesting places to see and things to do nearby. What’s more, facing directly west to the Indian Ocean, visitors are treated to the most magical sunset views. This 100-kilometre coastline between the cities of Colombo and Galle is blessed with miles of palm-fringed golden beaches interspersed with harbours, inlets, mangrove-lined rivers and lagoons. Bentota and Beruwela are the primary locations for restaurants and nightclubs which are mostly found in hotels, and also offer a range of watersports along with Hikkaduwa. Hotels of every size and quality vie with private villas, coconut plantations and fishing villages for a space on the beachfront and those priceless Indian Ocean views. We have selected a range of hotels on Sri Lanka's south-west coast which are ideally located to explore the highlights of the region, including luxurious boutique hotels and resorts such as Saman Villas and Serene Pavilions.
Highlights of Bentota, Wadduwa & the south west coast
In addition to relaxing on the beach, there are plenty of other things to see and do in this region. In and around Wadduwa: Fishing life along the coast; Long beach walks; Kalutara – famous for its historic Bo tree, grown from a sapling of the Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, and Gangatilaka Vihara Temple - the only Buddhist shrine in the world which is hollow; Kalu Ganga (river) and Bolgoda lake; Richmond Castle – a 19th century spice plantation mansion, built for a regional Governor resembling an Indian Maharaja’s palace design, now open to the public. In and around Bentota/Beruwela: Watersports at Bentota/Beruwela on the Bentota river (there is a well-equipped centre offering a range of motorised and non-motorised water sports, including diving); Bentota mangrove river boat trip; Long beach walks; Brief Garden – home and landscaped gardens created by Bevis Bawa, the artist brother of Geoffrey Bawa. Behind a bamboo hedge lie walled gardens, bowers, lawns, sculptures and a Japanese garden; Lunuganga Estate – the home of celebrated Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa; Aluthgama – shops and market; Galapita Vihara Buddhist Temple - 12th century, 5 km upriver. Inland: Singharaja Rainforest; Plantations, farming and craft villages. Between Bentota and Galle: Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery; Buddhist Temples – e.g. Kumarakanda Vihara; Balapitiya –boat trips on Madu Ganga river and lagoon – birdlife, water monitors, islands; Mask carving and painting in Ambalangoda; Moonstone quarry in Meetyagoda; Beach walks; Hikkaduwa - tourist shops and restaurants, lower budget; Fishing trips, Snorkelling and scuba diving, waterskiing, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing – at Hikkaduwa (12 km from Galle). Wherever you stay on the south-west coast, day excursions can be made to historic Galle, Buddhist temples, Sinharaja Rainforest, Ambalangoda mask factory, the Kosgoda turtle hatchery. The water sports facilities at Bentota/Beruwela (or Hikkaduwa) are within an hour’s drive from any of the hotels.
Cultural highlights of Bentota, Wadduwa & the south west coast
In the small towns and villages that straddle the main trunk road and railway line, Buddhist temples sit alongside churches and mosques whilst livelihoods are gained through a mix of tourism, trading and fishing, farming and skilled crafts. It is fascinating to stroll along the beach and watch the fishermen preparing to launch their brightly-painted boats, later seeing them return with their catch. A venture into the hinterland reveals a world of lush plantations, tropical forests and lagoons. The rural villages are often known for a particular skill such as furniture or mask-making and weaving using dyed reed. Wadduwa, Bentota, Beruwela and the stretch of coast between Bentota and Galle all offer golden sand beaches, small fishing communities and watersports. Further inland, the Sinharaja rainforest is the only large undisturbed rainforest left in Sri Lanka where over 800 of the island’s endemic species of flora and fauna can be found.
Climate of Bentota, Wadduwa & the south west coast
The south-western part of Sri Lanka is the wet tropical zone. It is warm and humid all year round. Sea breezes make the coast a little cooler. The sunny, dry season is between November and March with average temperatures at around 26C. The south-west monsoon brings intermittent torrential rain, winds and rough seas, normally in May, June and July, with temperatures of up to 32C.There is also changeable weather during September and October. Humidity fluctuates between 70% in the day and 90% at night, which can be oppressive in built up areas.
Travel around the region
We include private transfers with all our holidays to Sri Lanka, and a personal chauffer with all our touring holidays. Driving Distances: Colombo International Airport to Wadduwa – 1.5 to 2 hours (56 km), Colombo International Airport to Bentota – 2 ½ to 3 hours (90 km), Colombo International Airport to Galle – 3 hours (150 km), Wadduwa to Kandy – 4 hours, Bentota to Kandy – 4.5 hours (180 km), Colombo to Wadduwa – 45 mins to 1 hour (30 km).
