Esprit Bentota

Hotels
8.7 (234 reviews)
23 Pitaramba Road , Bentota , LK

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Spacious rooms
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast choices
Hot water delays

Categories

Cleanliness
7.78
Some concerns regarding cleanliness and maintenance are noted in the reviews.
Service
9.25
Personnel described as very welcoming and friendly; positive comments about staff.
Location
9.29
Conveniently located within walking distance to the beach and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.24
Rooms spacious with good amenities, though some issues reported.
Amenities
8.77
Amenities are generally adequate but mentioned repairs affected experience.
Value for Money
8.73
Good value considering the overall quality and location.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Food at the hotel is praised, specifically good breakfast and restaurant.
Overall Experience
8.75
A generally positive experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:31

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Esprit Bentota offers elegantly designed rooms with modern amenities including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private terraces overlooking the sea. The rooms are equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, from cozy bed linens to a kettle for your convenience.

Convenient Location
Situated close to popular attractions like Bentota Beach and Bentota Lake, our hotel provides easy access to the best of Bentota. With the railway station just a stone's throw away, exploring the area is a breeze. Additionally, airport transfers are available for a hassle-free journey to and from the hotel.

Exciting Activities
From enjoying a continental breakfast to playing billiards and cycling around the area, there's never a dull moment at Esprit Bentota. Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure, our 3-star hotel caters to all your needs.

Book your stay at Esprit Bentota now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your next getaway.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 234 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Lifanova • solo_traveller • ie
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Great location, just a 5-minute leisurely walk to the beach. You can even hear the sound of the waves from your room! The room itself is simple, but it has everything you need. The staff are always friendly and happy to help.

There’s a great restaurant on the ground floor with a wide variety of dishes. The portions are generous, filling, and delicious.

Cons:

The only downside is the lack of a water heater, although during the sunny season, the water is always hot thanks to the sunshine.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Sara • extended_group • il
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Steffi • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

...es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt im Hotel, wir wurden vom Manager richtig gut beraten, er sprach deutsch und englisch, die jungen Burschen im Service und in der Küche waren so freundlich und lustig und es war ein angenehmer Beginn von unserem Urlaub, wir sind mit dem Zug aus Colombo gekommen, das Hotel war zwei Minuten vom Bahnhof entfernt...die Zimmer und der Balkon waren sehr geräumig und sauber...das Essen im Restaurant war lecker,auch das Frühstück (im Preis inbegriffen)...war lecker und ausreichend...bis zum Strand waren es 7 Gehminuten....wir können das Hotel weiterempfehlen...wir waren drei Nächte da,es war uns nicht langweilig, wir haben viel entdeckt in der Umgebung...Steffi und Mario aus Deutschland

Cons:

....es hätte im Zimmer ein Tisch stehen können...

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

The room is spacious and very comfortable. I always like to find a fridge and kettle. Lovely big balcony and very kind and friendly staff.

Cons:

The only draw back is that you need to get a tuk tuk or taxi if you want to go anywhere...

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Farrukh • family_with_children • pk
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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tomoko • solo_traveller • my
10
Pros:

バルコニーでゆっくりできました。とてもきれいでした。広くてベットも寝心地がよかったです。

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

- friendly staff
- good food with a discount for guests
- near the beach

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Matthew Gardiner • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel with a restaurant below and walking distance from the train station and the restaurants. The staff were amazing and I can definitely recommend the river safari that they offer. We had a fridge in the room and a balcony for the sunsets.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Burgerring • couple • au
9
Relaxing / Enjoyable Stay
Pros:

The rumbling of the occasional train, music and location made for an excellent stay with a relaxing atmosphere. Room was very clean, with good WIFI and comfortable beds. The balcony and its associated seating was enjoyed. Most staff spoke English, were extremely helpful and friendly. The service they provided can only be described as Excellent and the same goes for the breakfast. Beach, railway station, ATM and supermarket close by, about a 4 minute walk. Located in a quiet area but close enough to walk to the town, about a 6 minute walk up the hill. The river cruise and onward transport organized by the manager were excellent and went smoothly. Manager and staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and this was very much appreciated.

Cons:

There was no hot water from the shower, it barely had any heat.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Nerea • couple • es
10
Pros:

A pesar de que nuestro avión salía pronto por la mañana, nos hicieron el desayuno el día anterior.

Cons:

Por la noche se escuchaba un ruido en el techo, pero nada fuera de lo normal.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Cloe • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • ru
10
Pros:

Понравилось практически всё 👍

Cons:

Не работал телевизор (

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
10
It’s a five star ⭐ stay for a such a great price and food is 10 /10 and I can go on and on about this place. We love
Pros:

The Manager Suresh and the Staff were very friendly and welcoming , the property looked clean, The Mutton Koththu we eat from the restaurant was super tasty 😊

Cons:

Cleanliness, Friendliness, tasty food and felt like home 😊

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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CHARITH • solo_traveller • lk
9
Had a great time
Pros:

Our time here was amazing and what we had hoped for. We really had a great experience. We'll definitely share our recommendation for this wonderful spot with others.

Cons:

Nope

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Sharad • couple • in
9
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Francis • solo_traveller • in
9
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable rooms. Spacious and bright with a nice balcony.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Vladimir • solo_traveller • ru
9
Pros:

Очееь близко к железнодорожной станции.

Cons:

В ванной стояли два одинаковых флакона с разными нвполнителями и без разъяснений. Уборка только по напоминанию.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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geertruida • couple • nl
7
Prima
Pros:

Locatie, bed, netheid

Cons:

Er stond airco in de boeking maar deze was er niet. Wel een ventilator maar dat was niet genoeg tegen de hitte onder het schuine dak. Er was een hond bij de accomodatie die werd verwaarloosd. Erg mager en ziekelijk. Oud werd gezegd. Erg schrijnend en hart brekend.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • couple • au
8
Overall a nice stay with friendly and helpful staff. Large rooms with balcony and aircon.
Pros:

Nice location to railway station. Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Big comfortable room with air conditioning and lovely balcony.

Cons:

Lots of stairs to top floor which is slow going when you are in your 70’s. Loud talking and laughing from next door, making it hard d to sleep. TV not working and shower only lukewarm.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • gb
1
Poor
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The staff can be arrogant and rude at times.
One staff member had an argument with me over a misunderstanding over ice cream!
Devoid of love and atmosphere there
The food is average at best
Avoid this place

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee