Nestled where the river meets the sea, tucked between golden sands, mangroves and coconut groves you’ll find Cinnamon Bentota Beach. Originally established in the 1960s by Geoffrey Bawa, the well-known Sri Lankan architect, the hotel still retains design elements from this period including brightly coloured batik panels on the lobby ceiling. Throughout the hotel there is plenty of polished wood and neutral tones contrasted with bold colours, while the collection of suites is individually designed. Though it would be oh-so-easy to simply relax beside the curved pool, there are plenty of activities on offer from excursions to local factories, boat trips and cycling beside the river to cultural classes at the Artisan Village and a host of watersports. And all the while, younger guests are entertained at the Kids’ Club with sports, board games, arts and crafts, a play area and much more!

Services and Facilities

Swimming pool

Spa Ceylon

Gym

Watersports including double kayaks, water skiing, fly boarding, disco donut rides and fly-fish rides

Excursions including river cycling, garden and boating trips, bird watching and more

Artisan Village

Souvenir shop

Kids Club

Babysitting services on request

Laundry services

In-room dining

Dining

Nossa

International buffet and a la carte dining

Open for breakfast and lunch