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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Sapara River Guest in Bentota offers a bed and breakfast experience with air-conditioned rooms featuring private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and à la carte. Fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, fruits, and juice enhance the morning experience. Local Attractions: Bentota Beach is a 17-minute walk away, Bentota Railway Station is 16 minutes on foot, and Bentota Lake lies 1 km from the property. Other nearby attractions include Aluthgama Railway Station (2 km) and Lunuganga (4 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tracey
New Zealand
“Excellent accommodation and very nice restaurant next door. Owner was happy to organize a private river safari and it was very informative and great guide. Amazing evening activities with large fruit bats passing over the accommodation, such an...” - Laura
United Kingdom
“I had an excelkent stay. The room was clean, spacious, and equipped with a well-functioning air conditioner and a kitchenette. My favorite part was the huge private balcony with stunning garden and riverside views—such a peaceful and relaxing...” - Marjeta
Slovenia
“Breakfast was delicious and big, the owner was very helpful, gave us a lot of good advice and arranged the trips. The room had a kitchen too. The place is near the river, we went for the boat safari from the backyard. The garden is nice.” - John
United Kingdom
“The room was as described and Bandula couldn't have been more helpful. Breakfast was great, particularly when the view from the balcony is as lovely as it is..We couldn't have had a better first night's stay in Sri Lanka. Thank you Bandula” - Jeremy
United Kingdom
“The best accommodation we have had in Sri Lanka during our month-long stay. Just was great and the room was fantastic. Clean!! Why can’t others be like this? Plus it’s in a great riverside location. Plus breakfast was great too. Overall the best!” - Florian
Austria
“Wonderful location directly on the river. Sitting on the terrace with the river view is amazing. The owner is very friendly and helpful. He organises tours on request. The river boat tour operated by a friend of the owner is really...” - Adelle
Australia
“The balcony view of the river and across was spectacular. More than ample, yummy breakfasts provided. Great sized room and huge balcony with chairs and table made us very comfortable” - Varsha
India
“The location was splendid!!! The property’s backyard opens out to the lake. The rooms and washrooms were clean and well maintained. The owners were very warm. Bandula and Sureshini were very kind and helpful. They made sure our stay was...” - Jon
United Kingdom
“Very well equipped apartment with separate kitchen and a private balcony overlooking the River Bentota. The host and his family could not have been more helpful friendly or kind. The breakfasts were large varied and high quality.” - Martin
Czech Republic
“Beautiful accommodation overlooking the river. Perfect breakfast and the owner very helpful. We will definitely be happy to come back. Highly recommended. Thanks for everything!!!”
Quality rating
Hosted by I D Bandula
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.