No 190/1, Galle Road, Robolgoda, 80500 Bentota, Sri Lanka
#34 of 74 hotels in Bentota
Guests' ChoiceBased on 74 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Petra
United KingdomClose to a busy road
Great beach location
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 16 April 2025
Louise
AustraliaThe air conditioning was freezing even when on 26 degrees. To got when it read turned off. Degrees to be a problem in slot of the hotels in Sri Lanka
Overall very relaxing and friendly.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Judy
AustraliaGood daily rate but the restaurant is expensive for the area. It is a little further out from the main Bentota beach so you need to travel to the best swimming. It's a good place if you don't kind getting a tul tuk to the best beach. The staff were very helpful and always available
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 8 April 2025
Saleem
PakistanGreat staff and very accommodating, especially Ms. Ayesha at the front desk and Mr. Chandradassa.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Arash
Irangreat view from
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 26 March 2025
Xavier
South AfricaNothing
From the moment we arrived in Bentota, we knew we had found somewhere special. The staff at Amal Beach welcomed us warmly, making us feel right at home. Our room perfectly matched the serene surroundings—spacious, relaxing, and full of character. The hotel’s beachfront is truly charming, with plenty of sunbeds and a breathtaking view of the ocean. As night falls, the bar comes to life, and there’s nothing better than watching the sunset with a cocktail in hand after a refreshing swim—it’s pure bliss. The hotel is also conveniently located near some fantastic restaurants, and a short tuk-tuk ride can take you anywhere you need to go. Sadly, we only had two nights here, but every moment was unforgettable.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Linda06
SwitzerlandWe felt very welcome at Amal Beach and found the employees friendly and attentive. Our room and balcony were both spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, including fresh juice, fruit platter, toast and marmelade, eggs, curd and fresh coffee or tea. We enjoyed our stay at the hotel, nearby sandy beach and took advantage of the 3-day Ayurvedic package just across the road.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Iona
FranceSteep stairs - anybody with a disability would be struggling.
Location above all….
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 6 March 2025
Luiza
PolandYou need to cross the railway to go at the beach. Even if is a person to check 24h. No noise in the rooms because of this
The room, the food, the beach, very nice staff
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Beverley
United KingdomThe Trainline running between the hotel and the beach
Great staff, lovely beach, good food, clean room.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 14 February 2025
Richard
United KingdomBuilding works going on right next to our room, we were only here for one night but if it was a longer stay we would have asked to be moved. Maybe we were assigned this room because we were only staying for one night.
The. Beach and choice of food.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Rahul
IndiaRooms amenities and food was average. Staff behaviour was not so good. They were not maintaining a peaceful and quite environment for guests when renovation was going on.
The beach is very accessible from rooms hardly 150 m. Very beautiful property.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Susan
United StatesGood atmosphere and beautiful beach that you can swim in the water. Restaurant and bar there at hotel.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 31 January 2025
Alexander
Turkmenistannothing - all was superb. there was railroad behind hotel fence - not bothered at all and not spoiled anything during staycation there.
The hotel was amazing beachfront and exceeded expectations way far. The staff is absolutely fantastic, very helpful and very friendly. The hotel runs own restaurant and beach bar and both are superb. They serve fresh sea food, good choice of foods, very good breakfast. They have own green garden with pizza service in it. The room with balcony was very comfortable with very spacious bathroom. Few steps away from own beach with beach bar and sun beds. The beach is clean with perfect sand. Very green place. They can help to arrange sightseeing tours around, transfer to the airport and tuktuk to move around nearby village. The Manager and Front Office mangers are absolutely fantastic people and very helpful.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2025
Aviral
IndiaAmaal Beach hotel is a beach resort which has its own private beach. Starting from the rooms, the rooms were good, well kept and clean. There were two eating areas, one in the hotel premises and one on the beach side, both places were gorgeous and will definitely give you tropical vibes. It's a great place to stay, but just make sure to spend 2-4 days here to actually enjoy and relax at this stay.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2025
Petar
BulgariaNothing in particular. Everything was so nice
The best place we stayed during our vacation. After making a full round of Sri Lanka this was our best pick. Excellent new year’s eve celebration . Clean and peaceful. On the beach only a handful of people- no crowds, no loud music, nothing. The perfect place to relax
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 28 December 2024
Cojocariu
HungaryThe room was very clean, the properry is very well maintened. The beach is relaxing….and we had a perfect Christmas dinner.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 25 December 2024
Petar
BulgariaRailroad passing near the resort and if you are a light sleeper may have trouble with that. For us it was fine
Beautiful location, excellent staff, delicious food. Nice and relaxing atmosphere
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 17 December 2024
Deblina
IndiaMenu, breakfast spread, cost of food
Location, private beach
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Pravinchandra
United KingdomIt was my first time and I like it.
Breakfast was very good.staff very helpful. Variety of choice.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Ivy
AustraliaWe came to Sri Lanka to enjoy its local cuisine and was highly disappointed that no Sri Lankan food appeared in the menu.
Breakfast was average. Fantastic beachfront location. No TV in rooms. No luggage stand to place your suitcase, we had to put our suitcase on the floor and bend down to reach (not easy for elderly person). The steep stairwell had no handrail making this difficult to climb if you have mobility issues. The shower drain was partially blocked and caused water build-up.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Giulia
United KingdomFood at the restaurant was a bit pricey. Limited toiletries provided for the room price.
Very good food at the restaurant, nice beach with a bar and sun beds and good and comfortable room. Super friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Daniel
United KingdomCould do with more local dishes on menus and a better selection for breakfast as it was mainly eggs
Staff were excellent and room and area around hotel kept clean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Peter
AustraliaWe booked a Superior room. We wouldn't call this a Superior room. It was probably the worst room at the hotel so was superior to nothing. The room only had one small window that looked straight at a nearby wall. This made the room claustrophobic and dark. It came with an outdoor sitting area which in effect was just the landing for the stairway and it had no real view. It was a shared space with the room next door but only had enough chairs for one room. In the room there was either a bed to sit on or a couple of hard wooden chairs. Not a relaxing room.
Good location on a great beach. Plenty of lounging beds. Nice walk through the greenery across the train line to the beach. Good airconditioner. Good parking. Good restaurant down the street.
Stayed in March 2024
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