Your paying for what you get here. It's obviously not cheap, but in this region in this hotel your not looking for cheap. The rooms were very clean, large and with great air conditioning. The service staff were generally good although not incredible, really nothing to complain about. The location is amazing but a long drive from Galle, relax and... More

I have returned from a five night stay at the Avani bentota. It is a beautiful property that is understated and stylish in design. The outdoor area is superb with the garden and pool area being a highlight. The beach is also fantastic although too rough for swimming. The rooms are a pleasing design with the deluxe rooms having a... More

We visited Avani Bentota Resort and Spa during the off season, although I'm not sure why it was "off" because the weather could not have been better. We were able to take advantage of the price discount and were upgraded to a large deluxe room (Room #115) for about $122 including breakfast. If you get a chance to request this... More

Our extended family (about 33 of us) stayed at Avani for 3 nights. We were mesmerized with the architecture and décor as we walked in to the resort. Designed by the legendary Geoffrey Bawa, the resort reeks of class and you feel it all the more every time you walk through the expansive verandahs and the open grounds. The rooms... More

Overall: We spent one night here -- too short. Awesome place. Instead of starting our vacation here, we should have ended here on a huge high. (for why, see my review of the Amaya Hills in Kandy) Location: On the beach. Room to beach is less than 100m. Clear beach view from rooms. Rooms: Our rooms were spacious, bathrooms were... More

An excellent choice to stay in Avani. The rooms are very spacious and well done, with nice touches - eg - shower and bath goodies from Sri Lanka's famous "Spa Ceylon". There are two pools on the property, and many sun loungers, making it a beach bum's paradise. The breakfast is a good spread, but the restaurant food quality could... More

A great stay in a hotel designed by Sri Lanka's most prominent architect - Bawa. Has had some updating since original 70's build but all done sympathetically and has only added to the open and spacious original design. Our room, a deluxe was incredibly spacious with a private terrace that opened onto one of the two pools. the staff were... More

The hotel is housed in a lovely building designed by the famous architect Geoffrey Bawa,right on a wonderful white sand beach and sorrounded by beautiful forest.We had a spacious,comfy room facing the pool with a nice balcony.Service is very good,we enjoyed the food at the restaurant and also the snacks and drinks at the bar.Excellent breakfast,plently of fresh fruits,cakes,srilankan food,really... More

Designed & built in the 1970s by the late Geoffery Bawa, one of Sri Lanka's most famous architects, the AVANI Bentota is modeled after a Dutch seaside village. The architecture & layout of the resort is classic & beautiful, with orange-tiled roofs & white walls, yet very modern since it has been newly renovated last year and rebranded as AVANI.... More