Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional food options
Beautiful, intimate sanctuary
Incredibly attentive service
Peaceful and upscale atmosphere
Luxurious bathroom
Cons:
Mattresses not up to 5* standards
Breakfast quality criticized by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8.72
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
The staff are incredibly attentive and genuine.
Location
9.72
Having the beach just steps away for sunset walks was a dream.
Room Quality
9.72
The bathroom was luxurious; we enjoyed our private balcony.
Amenities
9.72
The pool area was well equipped and very relaxing.
Value for Money
10
A top-tier experience with excellent service.
Food and Beverage
9.72
Breakfast was exceptional with high-quality options.
Overall Experience
10
Villa Thamburu offers a serene and relaxing escape.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 10:38

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Accommodation
Villa Thamburu, Bentota offers a serene escape with its outdoor swimming pool, private beach area, and garden. Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and free WiFi.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in air-conditioned rooms featuring a flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathroom. Relax on your balcony or terrace and enjoy the comfort of quality bed linen and towels provided.

Culinary Delights and Dining Options
Savor a delicious à la carte breakfast or explore the restaurant's local and international cuisine. With vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal choices available, there's something for everyone at Villa Thamburu, Bentota.

Experience luxury and comfort at Villa Thamburu, Bentota. Book now for an unforgettable stay by the beach.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 8 and older are allowed.
    Children from 8 years old to 12 years old stay for US$35 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 150 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.72
Service: 10
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 9.72
Amenities: 9.72
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 9.72
Overall Experience: 10
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Holly couple hk
10
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Thamburu! The property is new, clean and well-maintained. The staff is so friendly and helpful. We loved the food as well - the breakfasts starts with fresh fruit and then you can pick your mains so everything is prepared fresh. We also loved the pork and cashew curries from the dinner menu. There are some other restaurants in the area, but we chose to eat in the villa each night because it was that good! We also enjoyed watching the sunset on beanbags with drinks each night. Staying here was so relaxing and we can't wait to come back!

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Lukas couple at
10
Pros:

Die ruhige Atmosphäre, das außergewöhnlich gute Essen und das Service möchten wir besonders hervorheben. Wir haben 3 wundervolle Tage hier verbracht. Die Architektur hat uns sehr angesprochen. Ein Fitness und Spa Bereich ist in Planung, was ein zusätzlicher Punkt sein wird, dass wir gerne zurück kommen werden.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Haris couple de
10
Pros:

Staff. Location. Amenities.

Cons:

No minibar even when you call.
No juice at all. Nothing. Water you need to call.
Only red bull available. Or beer.
No massage option.
No spa.

Toilet doors. Not working.

Food basic.

500 euro per night? Should have.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Isabel couple ch
10
Eine der besten Hotel Erfahrungen, die ich jemals hatte 😍 Absolute Empfehlung.
Pros:

Das Design ist sehr geschmackvoll und jedes Detail wurde überlegt und liebevoll gestaltet. Ein Hotel, in dem ich mich ab dem ersten Moment 100% wohl gefühlt habe. Die nahe Lage zur Straße ist clever gelöst, sodass man davon fast nichts mitbekommt. Dafür ist die Nähe zum leeren Strand einfach traumhaft. Das Essen ist hervorragend, der Service super freundlich und es wurde alles möglich gemacht ob Cocktail am Strand bei Sonnenuntergang, Early Checkin oder besondere Essenswünsche. Außerdem sieht und spürt man einfach, dass sich alle Angestellten wirklich gut um das Hotel und die Gäste kümmern.

Cons:

-

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Larissa Jennifer couple ch
10
Wunderschönes Strandhotel
Pros:

Wunderschöne Anlage direkt an langem Sandstrand, unglaublich nettes Personal, ausgezeichnetes Essen, sehr sauber - würden wieder kommen.

Cons:

-

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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KEVIN family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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FRANCOIS solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

location
breakfast

Cons:

nothing

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
S
Sai couple us
9
Excellent beach front property
Pros:

Beautiful water front location. Very quaint and quiet. Exceptional beach. Rooms are good.

Cons:

Floors are very slippery.
Vegetarian food options are limited but whatever is available is good. But there is food all around Bentota and we didn’t find that to be a big issue especially since we don’t like being locked in the property the entire day.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple de
10
Super
Pros:

Tolle Villa, super Frühstück! Angestellte sehr nett. Alles sehr sauber und tolles Design

Cons:

Es war zwar wirklich top, aber der Preis war schon sehr hoch

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
Enjoyable stay, staff were very helpful, good location. Very quiet maybe lacking in atmosphere
Pros:

Staff were very nice and location was very good. Pool was good and room was very comfortable.

Cons:

We enjoyed the breakfast, although the choice was set so a bit regimented, with so few guests an al a carte choice would be an improvement. Sea was on the rough side with some currents so we didn't swim in the sea.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Raksha couple gb
8
Pros:

The location is amazing

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Kirill couple de
10
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Jesse couple gb
10
Amazing trip! Thanks for making my proposal special
Pros:

Beautiful spot. Amazing staff

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Luke couple gb
10
Pros:

Peaceful beachside location

Cons:

Loved that they put out bean bags for the sunset - they’ll come to you to get orders from the bar

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Adam couple xx
10
Pros:

Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. The property is as beautiful as the photos suggest. The location - in essence, you've got a private beach in front of the hotel - means day will drift by, between beach, pool, sun loungers, restaurant, and back again. The food was the best in all of Sri Lanka - not a single dish was an afterthought, including the Western and vegetarian dishes. Every meal was a delight, from the day of arrival (lobster pasta, prawn curry), to the day of departure (chicken cordon bleu with parmesan sauce, crab soup). Looked forward to breakfast every day - a platter of super ripe fruit (procured from the market every morning at 5am, apparently), a lovely fruit smoothie, good coffee (a rarity in Sri Lanka, in my experience),, generous bread basket, and then a selection of a Sri Lankan breakfast or a European brunch type offer. So, there's absolutely no incentive to leave the hotel! Superb all round.

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Roman couple ua
9
Pros:

Персонал дійсно дуже добрий, хоч я і не дуже приємна людина, але вони всі посміхалися. Прибирання, сніданки, чистоту можна відмітити, також ресторан файний, бармен знає свою справу.

Cons:

Готель хоч і новий, але за 3роки вже місцями «втомився».
Дизайнеру порадив би прийняти ванну, з однієї сторони кран, з іншої клапан від переповнення, а злив підтікає, то це на один раз покупатися, бажання відпаде на більше.

Стіл, щоб попрацювати - давить в руки, бо там полка, яка висувається.

Більше всього печаль це за готелем, знов тук-тук, візьми тук-тук навіть на пляжі, зʼїж кокос, зазивали в ресторан.. ми ж не в міріссі або унаватуні, це вбиває відпочинок. Хоча на своєму пляжі ви в безпеці

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Janos couple hu
10
I highly recommend it to those who want a quality vacation in a great boutique hotel.
Pros:

A hotel run with Swiss precision and organization. Beautiful design, immaculate cleanliness, trained and friendly staff. Delicious à la carte meals.
The beach is beautiful and clean, but it is difficult to swim due to the large waves and currents (but this is not the hotel's fault, as most of the island is like this).

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Andreas extended_group de
9
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Joseph couple gb
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee