Relax at this uniquely designed boutique property
PARADISE ROAD , THE VILLA BENTOTA
Bentota
SITTING AMONGST giant coconut palms , just yards from stunning South Bentota beach , Paradise Road , the Villa Bentota is housed in a restored 1880s Dutch ancestral home . It was converted into Sri Lanka ’ s first boutique hotel by renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa and retains many of his signature designs . Its new owner has refurbished the Villa in modern Paradise Road style . Elegant courtyards join airy living spaces and individually designed bedrooms and suites . The Villa Café restaurant offers delicious favourites such as Lemongrass and Ginger Chicken and has an authentic pizza oven . Of the 15 bedrooms and suites , we recommend the luxurious Superior suites , which have spacious bedrooms and covered lounge terraces . All the superior rooms and superior suites look onto the sea-facing lawn , but only Suite 4 , on the second floor , has a sea view due to the row of pandana trees between the villa and the beach . In the two acres of grounds , you will also find a Pavilion for relaxing and dining and a 75ft-long swimming pool with patio and sun loungers ( there is also the original smaller pool in one of the courtyards ). The Colombo-Galle railway line runs between the villa ’ s grounds and the beach so the trains ( approximately 12 per day ) pass in front of the hotel lawn . Their traditional style means that they are quite a spectacle to watch from your balcony or by the pool .
Dining at Paradise Road , The Villa Bentota
Guestroom at The Villa Bentota
PARADISE ROAD , THE VILLA BENTOTA EXH974 Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with Sri Lankan London to Colombo return in economy , private car transfers , bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room .
Price guide per person based on sharing a Type A room . 7 nights from about £ 1,535 low season £ 1,720 high season
These prices are a guide only and do not take into account any special offers or peak season supplements . The best possible price will be put together for you at the time of enquiry .
View of hotel exterior and swimming pool at Paradise Road , The Villa Bentota
Hotel facts
Location About 2km south of the main beach resort hotels of Bentota and 65km , 1.5 hours drive south of Colombo . Distance from airport 95km , about 3 hours drive away . Local interest Within 30 minutes drive : Turtle Hatchery , Brief Garden , Galapita Vihara Temple . Activities nearby Watersports at Bentota Lagoon , including waterskiing and jet skiing ; Fishing ; River tours . Nearest shops and restaurants In the Bentota area : there are numerous hotels with restaurants and some tourist shops . Shops in Aluthgama town . Child policy Family rooms , extra beds and children ’ s menus available . Infant cot is available free of charge . One child under 5 years old sharing parents ’ bed is complimentary . Category Luxury-first class .
Facilities at the hotel
Villa Café Restaurant open-sided ( no air conditioning ), Lounge with Board games , Sitting areas and pavilions , 2 swimming pools , Paradise Road Gift shop with 10 % discount for residents , Art Gallery space featuring local contemporary artists , Laundry and dry-cleaning service .
Accommodation
Number of rooms 15 . All with en-suite bathroom with rain shower , air-conditioning and ceiling fan , LCD screen TV , Complimentary WiFi , Tea / coffee-making facilities , Mini-bar , Safe , Internal phone to reception , 24-hour room service , All except one room have a balcony or terrace . The superior rooms and superior suites look onto the sea-facing lawns but none of the rooms have a sea view ( except Suite 4 on 2nd floor ) because pandana trees lie between the lawns and the beach .
Standard Room . Room 4 is a spacious bedroom on the ground floor with French doors opening out to the sea-facing lawn , a bathroom with bathtub ( with rain shower over ) opening to a private courtyard . Room 5 is on the 1st floor , with two small balconies overlooking the sea-facing lawn . Rooms 6 and 7 are next to each other on the 1st floor above the bar , with a large shared balcony .
Superior Suite . Larger than the Superior rooms , and with a sitting area . Suite 2 is on the ground floor with a private courtyard and an open terrace lounge leading out to the sea-facing lawn ( no sea views because of trees ). The daybed can convert to a single bed to make this a triple room . Suite 3 is on the 1st floor with private courtyard and an open terrace lounge , looking to sea-facing lawn . The daybed can convert into a single bed to make this a triple room . Suite 4 is on the 2nd floor ( up a narrow staircase ), with private courtyard and open terrace lounge with the best sea views of the hotel . The daybed can convert to a single bed to make this a triple room . Suite 5 is on the ground floor with an open terrace lounge overlooking the sea-facing lawn . Its open plan layout affords a lawn view from the bathtub . Suite 6 is on the 1st floor with an open balcony lounge overlooking the sea-facing lawn . The daybed can convert to a single bed to make this a triple room .
Swimming pool at Paradise Road , The Villa Bentota
The Mohotti Suite . Two double bedrooms with a shared grand bathroom and a separate lounge area . The suite is on the 1st floor towards the rear of the hotel , accessed by a private staircase . Decorated with original antique Dutch period 4-poster beds and chairs . Views from the windows are of the rest of the hotel .
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