Ekho Surf

Hotels
EKHO Hotels
9.4 (191 reviews)
Beach Road, Bentota, 80500 , Bentota , LK

Facilities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Nightclub
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great beach location
Cons:
Poor food quality
Room cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
The bathrooms are old and dirty; issues with room cleaning times.
Service
9.99
Staff were consistently warm and helpful, with many positive mentions.
Location
10
Convenient location with direct beach access; positively mentioned.
Room Quality
9.16
Average rooms with complaints about equipment failures.
Amenities
10
Good beach access and enjoyable facilities.
Value for Money
9.65
Some reviews suggest it's below expectations for a 4-star hotel.
Food and Beverage
7.72
Food quality received negative feedback; described as seriously bad.
Overall Experience
10
Positive experiences dominate despite some negative feedback.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 02:12

Property Description

Spa and Outdoor Swimming Pools
Indulge in massages at the spa and take a refreshing dip in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools before relaxing on the private beach.

Dining Options and Bars
Savor international cuisine at L'Heritage or opt for 24-hour room service. Enjoy snacks at the coffee shop or unwind with a drink at the bar or poolside bar.

Convenience and Comfort
Benefit from amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a picnic area. Rooms offer balconies, flat-screen TVs, and minibars for a comfortable stay.

Don't miss out on the chance to pamper yourself at Ekho Surf in Bentota. Book now to enjoy beachfront luxury and top-notch amenities.

Important information:

  • Contactless check-out is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 191 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.16
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.65
Food and Beverage: 7.72
Overall Experience: 10
1
135lalg Family
10
Best
Pros:

Best hotel in bentota specially service is best and thank for Ms.Vihara ,she is best in this hotel and also panchayat , samadi they are helpful

2026-04-09 via Tripadvisor
G
Guide10587536915 Family
10
Outstanding Stay with Amazing Food & Friendly Staff
Pros:

We stayed 2 days at EKHO Surf and overall had a truly great experience. The view was beautiful, the room was very clean, and everything was well maintained. The food was excellent throughout our stay.

A special highlight was the restaurant experience. We would like to give a special thank you to S D Samara and Chamod Kariyawasam, who worked at the live kitchen. Both of them did an excellent job — very friendly, welcoming, and highly skilled.

They prepared fresh food right in front of us, and everything was incredibly tasty. We even requested a few custom dishes, and they handled it perfectly. Their talent and passion really stood out and made our dining experience memorable.

The buffet was also amazing, with a great variety of options to choose from.

Overall, it was a wonderful stay, and the staff truly made the difference. Highly recommended!

2026-04-05 via Tripadvisor
2
241asb Family Kurunegala, North Western Province
10
Great Stay. Even Better People.
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at EKHO Surf Bentota and truly enjoyed every moment of our experience.

A special thank you to Aruni from the front office for the warm welcome and for guiding us smoothly through the check-in process — she did an excellent job.

We also celebrated our son’s birthday during our stay, and the hotel restaurant staff went above and beyond to make it truly special. We would like to personally thank Illiyas, Subashini, Imalka, Tharindu, Sadaru, and Ridmi for their outstanding effort and kindness.

Subashini deserves a special mention as well — she is a talented photographer who beautifully captured our son’s birthday moments in a very unique way.

The food was great, and the overall service was outstanding. Housekeeping also did an amazing job, keeping the room spotless with great attention to detail.

Highly recommended — we will definitely be coming back!

2026-04-04 via Tripadvisor
1
186anetter Solo travel Colombo, Western Province
10
Great relaxing stay!
Pros:

Great location, right by the sea.
Rooms with a comfortable bed, desk, seating area, wardrobe and safe. Fridge, kettle, coffee, tea, and extra water free of charge.
Balcony with direct sea views.
Two Swimming pools, one of which is very large.
A long sandy beach is perfect for a stroll. You can go surfing practically on your doorstep.
Nice beach bar.
Friendly staff.
Tuc right outside the door.

2026-03-27 via Tripadvisor
S
Supriya011095 Couples
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

It was a beautiful stay with a wonderful staff to help you out always. Special mention for Aruni and Shalika, great service! Must visit!

2026-03-26 via Tripadvisor
S
shannonlC7888UQ Family
10
10/10 experience
Pros:

Had a lovely 4 day vacation at Ekho Surf. The best and most memorable experience for us would be the hospitality of the staff specially Ghayan, Subhashni and Ravisha they were the sweetest and most helpful. Loved the iconic beach view from the room. The food is delicious. Will definitely come again.

2026-03-25 via Tripadvisor
R
Rajaricky Family Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar District, Uttar Pradesh
10
Great place at great prices
Pros:

Very good property bang on the beach

2026-03-24 via Tripadvisor
Y
Yasindufernando Couples Colombo, Western Province
10
Great weekend at Bentota Ekho surf
Pros:

Had a memorable stay at Ekho surf Bentota . Beautiful property with sea beach entrance .
Good service . Friendly and helpful staff. Would like to visit someday again

2026-03-22 via Tripadvisor
6
670rk Family Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Western Province
10
You must book this hotel prior time inorder to avoid in availability of rooms. We didn't have the time to visit the beach restau
Pros:

It was short stay of one night to attend a wedding ceremony in the nearby Bentota Cinnamon hotel. As we entered, offered apple juice as welcome drinks. The rooms were very big, as it was fully occupied, the washroom need some cleaning up, immediately they had done it. The staffs were excellent and attentive. The following morning buffet, my goodness it were beyond our expectations. I ate all the western dishes as I'm a local man.
Cheaper when compared to nearest posh hotels.

2026-03-21 via Tripadvisor
A
amlanray1 Couples New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
10
Nice
Pros:

Good stay lovely location special thanks Kanchana vihara heshani

2026-03-20 via Tripadvisor
S
sujeewar2020 Solo travel
10
Best hotel
Pros:

Hotel is nice and location is good.specialy Vihara,Heshani,Aruni they are very kindly.

2026-03-18 via Tripadvisor
9
999jennya Friends getaway Sydney, New South Wales
10
Awesome end to our holiday
Pros:

Beautiful location and beachside resort with safe beach swimming, two pools and good options for dining. Close to shopping and experiences

2026-03-18 via Tripadvisor
N
nevillec694 Couples
10
Excellent hotel ideally situated on west coast
Pros:

Ekho Surf was excellent - it far exceeded our expectations. Our room beside a 52 m pool was the highlight. All the staff were extremely helpful and always smiling - you can tell that they are proud of their hotel and also their country. We loved the towel origami.
The hotel is ideally located half way between Colombo and Galle, which are easily reached by train, on a beautiful stretch of sand. There are plenty of shops and restaurants near by.
We stayed for 2 weeks on a B&B basis. The buffet breakfast was excellent, particularly the fresh fruit and Egg Hopper. Light lunches were taken at either Tuna Turner or Der Cafe within the hotel and then in the evening we used a variety restaurants just across the railway; our favourites were Tuna Tuna 33 and Happy Garden.

2026-03-17 via Tripadvisor
S
S9006OHmarianak Friends getaway
10
Unbelievable!
Pros:

The hotel is fantastic and the staff is so kind and helpful. I strongly recommend that amazing hotel! Aruni front office vary helpful.

2026-03-16 via Tripadvisor
8
816upasanac Family Mumbai, Maharashtra
10
Lovely family vacation
Pros:

Great trip and enjoyed our stay at EKHO surf hotel!
Great service by Maleesha, Vihara and Kanchana!!

2026-03-15 via Tripadvisor
C
christianfredrik2026 Family
8
Gold beach / lovely location
Pros:

Location is one of the best we have been to in Sri Lanka. Beautiful beach, clean, friendly staff, nice rooms, good beds, a bit mutch mosquito bites during the night. This is something that can be better. The food is one of the best, but it’s still buffet. Not the best, and not the worst. Good value. The best is the location and the beach. You can promote the massage better, they do a good job.

2026-03-13 via Tripadvisor
B
BrettskiSydney Family
2
Don’t stay here. You have been warned….
Pros:

The ONLY positive thing I can say about the hotel is that the beach it’s on is lovely. Everything else has been a significant disappointment. The rooms are so average (fridge not working. Then tv not working. Then internet not working). The bathrooms are old and dirty. They clean the rooms at 6pm when you’re trying to shower and get ready for dinnner. They don’t restock simple things like toilet paper or clean towels.
But worst of all, is the food. I’m talking seriously BAD food in the main restaurant. So bad that it became a running joke amongst the two other families we got friendly with while staying here.
This is a 2/3 star hotel masquerading as a 4-star hotel. Do yourself a favour and do your research - there are surely way better hotels in the area of a similar price.

2026-01-01 via Tripadvisor
C
Connector58909180523 Family Bengaluru, Bangalore District, Karnataka
8
Good
Pros:

We were here for the new year with family.. The resort is good.. They had wide variety of food options.. how ever few rooms had issue with door locks.. other wise the stay was good and pleasant.. the service was good and assisted us with everything required.. Aruni, Malisha and Kanchana were very helpful with the check in process..

2026-01-01 via Tripadvisor
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patbT8763HL Couples Solihull, West Midlands, England
10
Fab holiday....best beach ever!
Pros:

Fantastic place staff top notch. Tuna Turner very good food . Very relaxing! Enjoyed every second! Special mention to Kanchana,Heshani who sorted me out with another room. Thank you all! Can not wait to return!

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
S
sriramhary Family New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
10
Good beachside stay
Pros:

We stayed at Ekho Surf Bentota for two nights with our family and had a very pleasant experience. It’s a lovely beachfront hotel with direct access to a beautiful stretch of beach, which was perfect for relaxing walks and enjoying the sea.

The meals were very good, with plenty of choices to suit everyone in the family. The staff were consistently warm and welcoming - a special mention to Subhashini from the restaurant, who was especially kind and attentive.

The location is also very convenient. The hotel is close to Bentota train station and just an easy walk or a quick 1–2 minute tuk-tuk ride into town.

Overall, a comfortable, well-located hotel with friendly service. We would happily stay here again.

2025-12-25 via Tripadvisor