You are looking for a hotel in Bentota where you can enjoy its spectacular beaches while combining an ideal location, luxury services, and comfort, surrounded by the sea, sun, palm trees, and mangroves.
Uniquely situated between the Bentota River and the beautiful Indian Ocean, at the NH Bentota Ceysands Resort Sri Lanka you will enjoy a magnificent tropical location, ensuring dreamy views from throughout the resort and enjoying the tourist activities in the area and water sports.
If you are seeking accommodation to enjoy your holiday and discover Sri Lanka in a thousand different ways, NH Hotels offers an ideal option in Bentota with NH Bentota Ceysands Resort.
Why stay with NH Hotels in Bentota?
The NH Bentota Ceysands Resort Sri Lanka, designed by the famous architect Mr. Murad Ismail, offers beautiful views of the garden, Bentota River, and the Indian Ocean. This four-star hotel in Bentota welcomes both couples and families to its stylish, modern sanctuary.
Our location on the famous Bentota Peninsula in the southern coastal belt means you can enjoy the beach next to the resort, bask in the sun, and relax by the poolside garden, as well as all the services the hotel provides. We offer spacious rooms with stunning city or sea views and well-equipped meeting facilities. A gym, spa, and water sports centre are available for guests. All guests will receive a free boat ride to enter the resort.
Leisure travellers and families can enjoy our spa, one of the best in the area, to relax your body and mind. Celebrating Sri Lanka’s traditional healing arts and Thailand’s wellness heritage, our spa offers a true refuge with targeted massages and holistic solutions, including authentic Ayurvedic therapies that use indigenous products like Ceylon tea. Ayurvedic facial treatments, manicures, pedicures, a sauna, and a jacuzzi are available.
Additionally, there are three restaurants within the resort with breathtaking views, delicious food, and drinks. The hotel also includes water sports activities at the water sports centre and yoga. A kids' club and E-zone are available with dedicated staff to ensure the children are well looked after, along with various kids' activities.
For company workshops and meetings, the resort also features a conference hall, the largest room being 130 m², where meetings can be arranged in cluster, theatre, U-shape, or boardroom style seating.
An ideal location for families, NH Bentota Ceysands Resort Sri Lanka ensures a relaxing and memorable stay, combining luxurious comforts with a prime location hotel in Bentota, whether you are visiting for business or leisure.
How’s the weather in Bentota?
On the southern coastal strip of Sri Lanka, sunshine and good weather prevail for most of the year. The temperature remains fairly constant, ranging between 30°C in July and 33°C in February. It's important to note that despite similar temperatures, there are two distinct seasons when the rainfall differs.
This means that if you're considering visiting a true paradise for beach lovers, the best months to do so are January, February, and March. The rainiest months are from May to October, so visiting Bentota during these months may not be as conducive for water sports, cycling tours, enjoying a safari, or taking a cruise on the Bentota River.
What to see in Budapest?
Located on the Bentota River and the Indian Ocean, our spot on the famous Bentota Peninsula on the southern coast offers a wide variety of water sports, as well as the opportunity to relax and sunbathe on the paradisiacal beaches. You can also enjoy other activities to appreciate the natural beauty of the area, such as river safaris or visits to the local Buddhist temples. Here is a list of must-visit places in Bentota:
Water Sports Activities
Whether it's jet skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, water skiing, banana boat rides, snorkeling, or diving, Bentota is famous for water sports. Hotels in Bentota and other beach services offer a wide range of aquatic activities so you can enjoy the beach, the warm climate, and the Bentota River to the fullest.
Relax and disconnect on the beaches of Bentota
You can start with Bentota Beach, popular for its tranquility and well-preserved condition, and known as one of Sri Lanka's longest beaches. Ventura Beach is another idyllic spot where you can also find the Buddhist temple of Panchakapaduwa on an island. Induruwa Beach is perfect if you are seeking peace and quiet.
River Safaries
Discover the life and nature of the inland area along the west coast by exploring mangroves, marshlands, and the flora and fauna along the Bentota River. It's an ideal way to experience and enjoy an area of true natural beauty.
Sea Turtle Farms and Conservation Project
Located 14 km south of Bentota is the Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Project, renowned among other small turtle hatcheries for its reputation as an NGO. This community project focuses on ethical breeding and observation of turtles, known for its dedication to animal welfare and outreach activities aimed at raising awareness.
Galapatha Raja Maha Vihar
The Galapatha Raja Maha Vihare Buddhist temple, located in Bentota, contains stone inscriptions, stone carvings, pillars, ponds, and watering troughs dating back to the medieval period.
Kanda Vihara Temple
A few kilometers from Bentota, in the city of Aluthgama, you will find one of Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist monuments. You've probably seen it in pictures and postcards, as this Buddhist temple is easily recognizable thanks to its immense statue of Buddha.
What to eat in Bentota?
Sri Lanka is known for many reasons, including its stunning beaches and rich culinary culture. In Bentota, you can enjoy the paradisiacal beaches while tasting authentic local food, for a complete experience in this beautiful place.
As in other areas of Sri Lanka, you can not leave Bentota without trying the local Kotu Roti, a homemade bread accompanied by vegetables and meat, usually served with curry and very tasty. Being on the coast, the variety of local fish and seafood is very present in the culinary culture. Fish Ambul Thiyal, a type of sour and spicy fish curry, is typical of Sri Lankan cuisine. Lamprais will always be an ideal option: a baked rice dish with meat wrapped in banana leaves, usually served with chicken or pork and vegetables.
To drink on the paradisiacal beaches or while strolling through Bentota, coconut milk will always be available to hydrate you. Local vendors will offer it to you. Of course, Ceylon tea is the reference tea throughout the country; however, if you have already tried it, you can dare to try other types.
In the local market of Aluthgama, just a few metres from the hotel in Bentota, you will find a variety of restaurants and local stalls where you can try Kotu Roti, Lamprais, or coconut milk. If you are at the resort and want some food and drink, we recommend the Ceylon Club. If you need specific drinks or cocktails, we recommend the Ceylon Bar, our main bar, and for special Thai or Indian food, we recommend the Saun Bua restaurant.
How to arrive to your hotel in Bentota?
If you're planning a trip to Bentota, we can provide guidance on selecting between the two nearby airports and the best transport options to reach the city from either one.
The main airport serving Sri Lanka is the Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), located 35 kilometers north of Colombo. Upon landing here, you can arrange for a transfer service that will take you directly to your hotel in Bentota via the Southern Expressway, the primary highway of the country.
If you do not have a flight into the main airport, there is a second option available. The Mahinda Rajapakshe Airport in Mattala is situated 106 kilometers away. From this airport, you can reach Bentota in approximately 1.5 hours by taxi using the highway, with taxi fares typically around USD 140. However, it is generally recommended to arrive in Bentota via the main airport in Sri Lanka due to its better connectivity and proximity.
If you prefer to travel by train to your hotel in Bentota, the closest railway station is Aluthgama Railway Station, just 500 meters from the resort.
How to get around in Bentota?
If you are travelling as a couple or with family, getting around by tuk-tuk is a fun and convenient way to explore the city for short distances. Additionally, the drivers usually know the area well and can take you to the main points of interest. However, we advise you to carry small bills and coins, as you will need to negotiate the price before hiring the service.
Bentota is a relatively quiet city, so you can also explore it by bicycle or on foot. If you are thinking of visiting tourist attractions further away from Bentota, there are always public transport options, although it might be better to hire a car with a driver.
At the hotel, you will have all the information and attention you need. With all this information, all that’s left for you to do is enjoy one of the most paradisiacal destinations in Sri Lanka. Stay at the NH Bentota Ceysands Resort and relax on the idyllic beaches.
