Sri Villas

What a Beautiful position on the Beach, which we loved. Our stay was for 4 nights after 2 wks of travelling so was a great place to relax. Pool was divine...and all the staff, Plus (sudech lovely jubbley) were great. Our room had fabulous views of the sea and fantastic sunsets after we had travelled so much. And due to that we were happy to go for their special menu each evening which was OK, however the normal one is not our thing! If you want to eat else where you will need to use transport.

I have just spent 5 days at Sri Villas, and I feel totally recharged. This was down to the overall ambience of the place and its location. The decor is understated, with tasteful elegance, in large white open spaces, that flow from the beach through the property, providing a feeling of serenity. No harsh shiny glass angles here! The food was outstanding. I had a different breakfast every day, each one freshly prepared and equally delicious. The staff were genuinely friendly, smiley, and helpful. As for the beach, they don't get any better than this. Morning walks along a pristine beach with not one sunlounger, towel, or straw parasol in sight. Just coconut palms, rock pools, and the beautiful sound of crashing waves - at one with nature:).

The rolling, crashing sound of the surf sent us to sleep in the most relaxing of ways in the incredibly comfortable beds in the large and spacious suites. The 'ever ready to please staff' were charming and always kind. Sri Villas has a complete staff of experienced professionals who take care of your every wish. e.g. March is Turtle nesting season and we were interested in seeing a Turtle lay its' eggs on the beach! 'Sudesh', a staff member, came and woke us up at two in the morning to show us the spectacle. He whipped out his Flash Light and quickly took us to her nest... It was a wondrous experience. Sri Villas is also a great place from where to take short sojourns to discover the local culture, scenery and or some of the many ancient temples. The staff can assist with ideas, places to visit and can take care of all the necessary issues including drivers, snacks/food/tickets etc. Finally It would be wrong not to mention the gastronomical delights served by the hard working, excellent chefs in the kitchen. The food served is representative of the delicious local fare and is gourmet in quality and sophistication! A stay Sri Villas with afford you the ability to explore the wonders of Southern Sri Lanka, lay by the pool, swim in the beautiful Indian Ocean, while staying in a beautiful setting!

We decided to hit Bentota rather than heading back to Colombo, so this was a pretty last minute choice; we couldn’t be happier we made it. Sri Villa would probably be more appropriate than Villas, this was likely once an open and single dwelling that has been converted into guest rooms. For our stay, 2 of the 3 days we were the only guests, and it felt like we had the run of the place. The long pool and bedroom balcony had expansive views of the ocean, the Villa itself sits on the beach, The staff and in particular Sudesh are welcoming, jovial and attentive. They couldn’t do more for us. The food too, especially Sri Lankan dishes, were exceptional. We loved staying here. It was relaxed, comfortable and honestly felt like home after just a few days. We’d highly recommend it.

We arrived at the hotel around 9 pm, after checking in, we found ants in the room and EVEN in the BED!!! After 11 pm, the lights are turned off at the reception and there are no employees, we had to contact the hotel caretaker to call the manager. The manager arrived only at 8 am, we spent the night at the reception, as we could not stay in the room with such conditions.

Return trip of a week to Sri Villas, where I would happily live forever. The service and ambience is incredible. We had such fun playing cricket with the houseboys , exploring the beach and doing local trips up and down the coast by train and tuktuk . Another wonderful holiday. Thank you and our thoughts are with Sri Lanka during these times.