Malu Banna

Hotels
9.4 (53 reviews)
15/3 River Avenue , Aluthgama , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spotlessly clean
Great location
Friendly staff
Fantastic breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
9.63
Spotlessly clean as mentioned in multiple reviews.
Service
9.5
Staff described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.64
Great location right on the river, convenient for local attractions.
Room Quality
9.39
Spacious, comfortable rooms highlighted in reviews.
Amenities
9.12
Availability of water sports and transport options noted.
Value for Money
9.08
Overall good value reflected in positive comments about service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Great breakfast with a variety of options mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.5
Extremely enjoyable stay with a relaxing and entertaining vibe.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:26

Property Description

Luxurious Stay by the River:
Experience a tranquil getaway at Malu Banna in Aluthgama, boasting a private beach area and lush gardens. Indulge in delectable meals at the restaurant, unwind at the terrace, or sip on refreshing drinks at the bar.

Comfortable Rooms with Scenic Views:
Relax in rooms offering a balcony with picturesque river or sea views. Enjoy entertainment on a flat-screen TV, and pamper yourself in the modern private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Wake up to the soothing sounds of nature and start your day right.

Exciting Activities and Nearby Attractions:
Engage in thrilling activities like cycling or simply bask in the sun on the private beach. Explore the beauty of Bawa Gardens just 7 km away. With Bandaranaike International Airport in proximity, convenience meets serenity at Malu Banna.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 7 years old to 13 years old stay for US$8 per person per stay when using an existing bed.
    Children from 14 years old to 17 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 1 year old to 17 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Adults stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available extra 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

9.4
Based on 53 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.63
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 9.39
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Véronique couple fr
10
Pros:

Tout était parfait, une belle chambre, spacieuse avec une belle terrasse et une belle salle de bain, le personnel est extrêmement gentil, arrangeant et attentionné.

Cons:

Rien

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
Эльнура couple kg
10
Pros:

Очень приветливый персонал , еда просто отменная ☺️

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Ivica family_with_children hr
5
Passable stay in Bentota but lower quality than other guest houses
Pros:

Very specious rooms and confortable bed

Cons:

Very basic breakfast compared to other guest houses in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan omlet provided was the same as cheese omlet, very uncomparable to other facilities.
Linen on bed was dirty, need change.
Except 1 person on reception which was good no one else spoke english.

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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František couple cz
10
Pros:

Děkujeme za krásný pobyt, všechno bylo skvělé, jak ubytování, strava i personál. Snídaně famózní.

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Anna couple ru
10
Pros:

10/10! Идеальный отдых у воды с заботливым персоналом и супер рыбалкой!

Остановились в этом отеле на неделю и это было незабываемо! Персонал золото: с самого приезда нас встретили как старых друзей, помогли с багажом и даже организовали сафари на лодке. Ребята всегда на позитиве, готовы помочь с чем угодно. Чувствуется настоящая забота

Рыбалка тут топ! Персонал предоставляет снасти, лодки и даже проводника, поймали 3 больших дорадо и вечером нам их приготовили!
Номера чистые, уютные, с видом на воду. Всё работает: кондиционер, Wi-Fi
Питание - самые вкусные крабы тут, обеды и ужины с местными деликатесами рыба с гриля просто тает во рту

В общем, вернемся обязательно! Рекомендую всем, кто ищет комфорт, природу и кучу эмоций от рыбалки. Спасибо за сказку!

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
M
Marc couple nl
9
Pros:

Uitstekende locatie, met uitzicht over de rivier Bentota waar je allerlei watersport activiteiten kan doen. Je kan ook naar de andere kant van de rivier gebracht worden om naar het strand te gaan, wat erg mooi is! Het personeel is heel vriendelijk en staan altijd klaar voor je om je te helpen. Een echte aanrader!

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Olivier Margerie couple fr
9
2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Rebecca family_with_children pt
9
Lovely vibe, spotlessly clean and great breakfast
Pros:

Great location right on the river and staff happy to take you to the beach 2 mins boat ride away. There we could use subbed in lovely resort of buying drinks and swim the warm ocean here. Fantastic spot we would happily return.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-26 via Nuitee
G
Grace extended_group de
9
Empfehlenswerte Unterkunft mittendrin und trotzdem ruhig.
Pros:

Zentrale Lage direkt am Fluß und in wenigen Metern mitten im örtlichen Geschehen. Viele shops, Supermärkte Geldwechsler, Restaurants.
Großzügig geschnittenes, sehr sauberes Zimmer mit großem Kühlschrank, Bad und Balkon.
Großartiges Frühstück, mit allem was das Herz begehrt. Western und local food, großzügige Portionen.
Sehr warmherziges und hilfsbereites Personal.
Per Boot kostenloser Transport zum Bentota Beach - konnten wir wegen dem Zyklon leider nicht in Anspruch nehmen.

Cons:

Nichts

2025-12-05 via Nuitee
L
Liivia couple ee
9
Pros:

Väga hea suur tuba ja rõdu. Veespordi huvilistele super. Saab paadi safarit, kalaretke või ka muid veepeal atraktsioone. Üle jõe täpselt suur ja ilus ning rahulik rand. Jalgsi saab linna restoranidesse või poodidesse. Väga abivalmis personal.

2025-11-24 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
10
Relaxing but also interesting and entertaining so overall extremely enjoyable!
Pros:

Great location by the side of the river and close to the sea. Spacious, comfortable air conditioned bedroom and en-suite. Friendly and accommodating staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-16 via Nuitee
J
John young couple ie
10
Perfect place, you wont do better. Book! you wont be disapointed
Pros:

It is truly a wonderful experience
The hotel has the most magnificent views, staff exceptional, clean and great facilities.
The only issue I had was with the tv and wifi, both were swiftly and efficiently solved. Breakfast was lovely and we ate our evening meal there on 3 occasions, very good food.
We jet skied, went on a fishing trip and enjoyed the free ferry accross the river to the beach.
I would strongly recommend. We felt like we were trated like family.

Cons:

I honestly cannot find fault

2025-04-26 via Nuitee
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Neal young couple gb
10
Exciting hotel with great staff & fabulous vistas.
Pros:

Incredible hotel with wonderful attentive staff. We wish we had taken our road trip the opposite way round which would have enabled us to stay longer at this great hotel & to enjoy more of its facilities & water sports etc.

2025-03-28 via Nuitee
W
William young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-03-22 via Nuitee
W
Warren young couple au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

You can't get a better room in all of Sri Lanka. Beautiful bed, fantastic modern bathroom, even a little fridge with cold drinks. Take advantage of the free boat ride across the river to the ocean beach. We loved it and we recommend it.

2025-03-10 via Nuitee
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Paula young couple gb
9
Superb
Pros:

The location overlooking the river was beautiful. The room was exceptionally large and clean.
The staff were friendly and professional and helped with organising the river safari with them, which by the way I would highly recommend.
Breakfast was delicious and plenty of it.
Easy to walk to Bentota and into the town if Aluthgama.

Would recommend a stay here

2025-03-07 via Nuitee
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Ashok young couple in
9
Very nice location and exceptional service
2025-02-27 via Nuitee
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Paula young couple gb
9
Great place to stay, lovely views and super quiet.😊
Pros:

It was easy to get too and we could walk out for restaurants and tuktuks. Lovely view over the water and could watch the sun go down.

Cons:

Our AC did not work the first night and it was 30c+ but they sorted the next day - a squirrel or chipmunk had nested in the unit - then worked fine. Could do with some sort of shad on the balcony and maybe 2 subbed not just one. But v minor niggles that did not effect our stay.

2025-02-18 via Nuitee
T
Tickner with friends gb
9
2 nights of fun, food & excellent company
Pros:

Location was great, staff extremely friendly & super helpful!! Boat taxi to the beach was a highlight as was the river safari - a MUST DO! Our room was lovely but aircon not working so we were moved immediately & we also had a fridge brought up to our rooms. Can’t fault their service at all.

Cons:

Nothing to report

2025-02-18 via Nuitee
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Richard young couple gb
9
Superb
Pros:

* Great Location
* Good boat service to nearby beach
* Fabulous list of activities
* Room was amazing, and the view over the river was hard to beat

Cons:

Food was overpriced, we chose to eat at a nearby small family run restaurant instead. The hotel should really have a cheaper standard rice & curry option.

2025-01-29 via Nuitee