it is my old unfulfilled task, I forgot write this review which i wanted to do. We spent a few days in Panchi Villa on november 2010. Panchi Villa has very large and clean room, with new furniture and good price. Friendly proprietress of Panchi Villa arranges for guests all wishes which they have. Very very nice place gives you the best memories of Sri Lanka. If we come back to Sri Lanka we will take room in Panchi Villa. Zdenek a Lenka, Czech Republic

As other reviews say, the service is pretty unfriendly. Location is about a 20 minute walk down the very long beach from Wunderbar, which is a good place for a drink and has a turtle hatchery (and great service). You do have a short 2 min walk to the beach but it isn't a problem and re previous comments on the train track, it is disused now so no train noise. Breakfast was the best we had in Sri Lanka and the room was giant with a proper shower. Overall Panchi is a good bet if you are just in Bentota for a day or two and Wunderbar is full or significantly dearer.

We have just returned from 5 nights staying in the Panchi Villa. We stay in one of the two super luxury rooms and had a really relaxing holiday.
The rooms are comfortable and clean, sheets and towels were changed every day. The four poster bed was so comfortable we slept so well during our stay. We went half board and the food has gorgeous, breakfast was juice, english breakfast and a plate of fruit and the evening meal was 4 courses. The seafood was divine and the local curry and rice was lovely.
The biggest asset for this hotel was the staff, they couldnt do enough for us whether it was taking us places in the tuk-tuk or offering advice on where to go.
Other reviews have commented on the closeness of the main road and railway track. The railway track is a small single lane track that did not affect our holiday and the main road is far enough away to not take away from the lush green surroundings. The beach really is just across the road and is clean and quiet.
If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday with yummy food and cheap beer and helpful staff Panchi Villa is a must!!!

We wanted to celebrate my husband's birthday in Sri-Lanka and were careful enough with the hotel choice and we were lucky to find available room in this perfect. cozy, homelike villa on the dates required.
The hotel territory is very clean, taken care of, beautiful nature in a quite and cozy place. The beach is closely located, as well as various cafes, restaurants and personnel guys can take you to any place by tuk-tuk if needed. The hotel location is very suitable, everything is very close.
The swimming pool is clean, the rooms are being taken care of everyday, continental breakfasts are tasty enough, the food in overall is excellent if to lunch and dine in the hotel. Everything is fresh and the guys always meet your requirements in any issue you have.
Lanka people are very friendly and hard working. In this hotel you are sure to find perfect matching of reasonable and excellent service!
We spent really wonderful 2 weeks time while staying in Panchi Villa.
If you doubt, try to find such a service for such money somewhere else.
Zhanna&Zhenya