Definitely, a corner of paradise! Out of the touristic beaten track, but at the same time, not too far away (you can get to the beach of Bentota by a complementary 5 min boat ride). It is located on the riverside, with a large swimming pool and a beautiful garden on the premises. The hotel has only 6 spacious and... More

If you're looking for a tranquil setting away from the beaches, then the Waterside Bentota is certainly worth considering. Located on the Bentota River, the Waterside offers just six rooms - providing plenty of privacy and peace & quiet - and great sunsets too!. There's a nice pool (although a little cold for my liking) and a free boat service... More

I came to the Waterside on recommendation of a friend (who holidayed in Bentota from Dubai) after a flight from Australia well after midnight. In the morning I found that the place was simply wonderful and exactly what I like! A six room villa on banks of Bentota river, a five minutes (free) boat ride from the river mouth and... More

This was our third visit to the Waterside and the first with a group of friends. Our previous visits have been with family. It always a risk recommending a hotel especially for New Years eve to a group of friends but our experiences of having stayed before along with the positive feedback of other people who have visited made us... More

After a slightly harrowing cab ride from the airport, the Waterside Bentota was a welcome sight. The grounds are gorgeous and it is a nice, quite location. The hotel only has 6 rooms so it is unlikely that a visitor would encounter the type of mobs you get at the larger hotels. The staff is absolutely amazing and really go... More

After three rather overwhelming days at Saman Villas (my review will be posted soon), it was a short tuk tuk ride to the Bentota river for our stay at The Waterside. Having read the top reviews on Tripadvisor, we decided to book months ahead by email to be sure of getting one of only six rooms. Susan responded quickly and... More

We are a family of 5 (children aged 9, 6 & 6) and we stayed at Waterside for a week (15-22 Dec 11). This place was great for us. We had interconnecting ground floor rooms which you could walk straight out of and in to the pool. Pool is a good size and our children (all swimmers) really enjoyed it.... More

On our journey back to Negombo from Galle (a town in the south of Sri Lanka to a town on the North west coast, close to the airport), we made a special effort to stop off at 'The Waterside', having read extremely complementary reviews here on Tripadvisor and elsewhere. From the description on the website it is easy to believe... More

My wife and I spent two nights here during our honeymoon. The resort is at a lovely location, although quite a way away from the main road, so getting easy transport to and from the resort is difficult at night, if you plan late evenings in Bentota. We were offered a meal at the restaurant the day we arrived, and... More