We can't identify anything we didn't like!

This is a small family run hotel with direct access to the beach. Stunning views; you can watch the sea while having breakfast, and the sunsets are glorious. Staff were friendly but inobtrusive. They were helpful when we made requests. Breakfast is worth including: eggs, how you want them, fruit, toast, and coffee/tea. We stayed in the superior sea view room (we were in the middle one!). Large, clean room, shower room (modern), and a large balcony with seats, table, and towel/drying rail. Room cleaned, towels changed every two days. There is a small fridge. We were just here to rest after spending 15 days travelling in Sri Lanka, so the setup suited us really well. The Janus is about 4km from Bentota where you can find supermarket, atm etc. Tuktuks easy to hail from the road, cost around LKR 700 to Food City in off-season. The train line is very close, which is convenient for getting here, but also you can hear the trains - i have to say this was not a problem for us.

Stayed in August 2025

The staff how friendly and accommodating.

Stayed in August 2025

No where to lay around the pool, small room right at the top of the building, not very close to anything

Pool, friendly staff, good breakfast, good cup of tea, 2 gorgeous dogs and beach front

Stayed in August 2025

Intermittent WiFi and hot water. A short, slightly tricky walk to get to where we could walk on the beach as sea came right up to hotel at the time we visited.

Extremely helpful and friendly staff who go out of their way to help. The food was amazing, with beautiful sea view from the restaurant. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Often had the pool to ourselves.

Stayed in July 2025

They have no intercom system

Staff of Janus Paradise Rest

Stayed in June 2025

A very nice and intimate location! Good food, very friendly staff and the owner ! Clean and green teritory!

Stayed in May 2025

The shower presser could be improved.

Restaurant served fantastic food and all staff were friendly and helpful. Releasing turtles to the ocean was special experience thanks to Janus the owner. The WiFi was good.

Stayed in April 2025

The location was just stunning , restaurant food was delicious every meal was so tasty, the cheese burger 10/10 we had a 2 night stay there and enjoyed every minute of it , the pool was lovely clean and cool , on second night owner Janus came to sit with us they were celebrating New Year we had such a great night , drinks were flowing and cocktails were fabulous especially Janus own signature cocktail , he played music on our table , great night was had , thank you so much we will definitely e going back we visit Sri Lanka every year

Stayed in April 2025

Rooms might need a renovation.

Location is nice. Breakfast spread is awesome. Calm environment. Owner is great and friendly.

Stayed in March 2025

Perfect start of our road trip. We spent there 2 days. Excellent location, right on the beach. Perfect for the kids. Helpful staff. Nice, cosy bar and restaurant setup on the sand. F&B available all day long (local and international). Dont expect much on the room though. Basic room standard. Nothing fancy.

Stayed in March 2025

Shower was very slow and powerful so you had trouble washing off the sand

Position was excellent right on the beach , we got to release turtles back into the sea . Food excellent

Stayed in March 2025

service was great, they noticed everything, even cut the mango I bought from the market.

Stayed in March 2025

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Good location direct on the beach. Janu and his staff was really nice and did everything to make our stay unforgetable. In the restaurant you can enjoy the beautiful sunset with your feets in the sand and it has a good diversity of food and it‘s very tasty. The beach is so quiet and perfect to relaxx and enjoy! We would defenitly come back.

Stayed in March 2025

We loved the location of the hotel. This hotel was our last four days in Sri Lanka and we wanted to relax on the beach so the hotel was perfect. We did not leave the hotel as the food and drink were all lovely with lots of choice and great prices for a hotel on the beach. Last but not least a thank you to the amazing staff, it is small hotel so we knew them all. They made our stay even better. They work so hard to make you feel welcome they are a credit to the hotel.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing to complain about.

Location on one of the best beaches in sri lanka. A good feeling hotel felt more comfortable with everyday. Staff good but could be better at the bar,but the boss man has that in order. Food is better than most surrounding restaurants &reasonably priced. Look forward to going back.Nothing

Stayed in March 2025

We booked a double room, which was very nice. However, the double rooms are in the back, away from the beach and next to the highway and railroad tracks, which is extremely noisy. We asked for a room change, but the hotel was full. Also, it rained and water was dripping from the ceiling onto the bed. Fortunately, we had a spare bed and could relocate. Be forewarned. Other than that, a nice hotel.

On the Beach, breakfast, restaurant, staff, pool all good. On the outskirts of the town, remote...need to take a TukTuk to go shopping, but uncrowded beaches.

Stayed in March 2025

The hotel's section of beach is cleaned up in line with neighbouring properties, but there is definitely room for improvement. All sorts of washed up debris, including plastic waste, is raked into a hole every morning and covered with sand - a method that could be reconsidered for better environmental impact.

We are generally satisfied with the hotel. The staff is friendly and attentive. The room and bathroom are clean and there is plenty of storage space. The food is good but nothing special. Guests from other hotels also eat here, so it is advisable to book a table. As in many resorts, some guests claim the sun beds early in the morning by putting towels on them and returning to bed. Unfortunately, the hotel has little control over this practice.

Stayed in March 2025

The shower pressure wasn't amazing, but this may have been a one time issue.

The beach was super quiet, felt like we had it all to ourselves. The staff were incredibly helpful in organizing snorkeling and surfboard rentals, etc.

Stayed in March 2025

Lovely family that run the place. Nice quiet spot right on the beach.

Stayed in February 2025

We had a bit bad luck with our room with the only window right into the entry hall. So we had the curtains closed all the time. But also no need to spend time in the room in this nice property right by the beach.

The location is great, right by the beach with sun beds for all guests. The beach is beautiful and less crowded. The staff was very kind and helpful. Both the Sri Lankan and the Continental breakfast were really good!

Stayed in January 2025

Welcoming staff Lovely food We had a plumbing problem that was resolved quickly

Stayed in January 2025

We both had a good time at this hotel .Beakfast & all the other food & beverages were very good. Mr. Janus & the staff were very helpful & friendly.He & his brother provided transport to us at a very reasonable rate.we would like the tourists tocome to this plas ,when they are in Bentota.

Stayed in January 2025

The hotel is very close to a busy road and railway line- we had ear plugs so it didn’t disturb our sleep, but it could do. Also our shower was cool - not a problem after being in the hot sun, but not so pleasant first thing.

A great, unpretentious place to spend a couple of days. The beach area was lovely, the food superb (fish platter was 10 out of 10) and I loved the 2 golden retrievers .

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

Great place to stay. You can chill at the resort. The staff are very friendly and polite. Very close to the beach. Breakfast is good too.

Stayed in January 2025