Thaala Bentota Resort

7 nights from £1299

from £55 per night

Formerly the Avani Bentota, the Thaala was designed by world renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa, who took inspiration from an 18th century Dutch village to create this romantic home away-from-home. Facing the Indian Ocean on Bentota Beach’s fine sands, this secluded haven will suit those seeking a relaxed, informal environment to embrace island life and fun in the sun. You’ll sleep tight in stylish rooms and have your palate piqued at a choice of eateries while also enjoying welcoming smiles and personalised service that ensure you feel right at home.

Thaala Bentota Resort features

75 rooms
2 restaurants
3 bars
entertainment
2 swimming pools
children’s pool
gym
watersports (arranged locally)
spa
yoga
library
free WiFi

Accommodation

In compact standard seafacing rooms with shower, DVD, mini bar, safe and balcony.

Meals

Breakfast. Half board, full board and all inclusive available.

Upgrade options

Larger superior seafacing rooms with balcony or terrace, oversized deluxe sea view rooms which are almost double the size of superior rooms, so ideal for two adults and two children,with the added benefit of a separate bath and balcony or terrace, THAALA suite or Bawa suite, which both have a living and dining room, jacuzzi bath and separate shower, and balcony with sunbeds.

Transfers

2½ hours from Colombo airport.

Notes

Local railway line runs behind the hotel.