My wife and I arranged a trip to Sri Lanka at the end of last year and, after surfing the internet for accommodation, fortuitously discovered the Waterside Hotel at Bentota. This small Boutique Villa Hotel built a few years ago was an absolute delight. We were pampered from the first moment we arrived, from being greeted with delicious cool drinks... more

Simply stunning, no other words will suffice. The rooms were immaculately decorated and the position and staff were superb. My girlfriend and I were the only residents at the hotel on the night we stayed (Valentines Night) and the service was second to none. The staff were attentive without being instrusive, they seemed to disappear when they weren't needed and... more

I must begin this review by saying that not many tourists stay in the same hotel in this part of the world for 2 weeks - but we did. We had visited Sri Lanka some years ago and had already done the vast majority of the sightseeing, so we decided to go back and have a very restful holiday, take... more

This hotel is in a good location on the river and has a very pretty garden and pool area. The restaurant however was a great disappointment... no atmosphere whatever, though that may have been partly because the hotel was almost empty when we were there. The food although adequate was in no way special. We had expected more from the... more

This boutique hotel lives up to all previous reviews. We were greeted, after a long coastal drive, with a refreshing cool flannel and our bags were whisked to our room by smartly dressed waiters. The bedroom was immaculate, spacious and with the mini-bar, drinking water, sky TV and air con, everything you could wish for. The kingsize beds are turned... more

I've just spent three very relaxing days at the Waterside and can only agree with what has been said before. The hotel has it all: peaceful location, light, airy and very comfortable rooms, a nice swimming pool, good food and excellent staff. This is a place I would certainly want to go back to. Highly recommended. more

Stayed at Waterside with my 18 year old daughter and had a wonderful chill out few days before embarking on a tour. Booked hotel direct over the internet and was a little apprehensive as it was our first visit to Sri Lanka and wasn't sure what to expect. The hotel organised a car to pick us up from the airport... more

I have just returned from spending 10 days in Bentota. I went at the invitation of a friend who had heard of the Waterside Boutique Hotel in Bentota and wanted to go and support the work done by its owners. I was amazed and delighted to find such an exquisite hotel, immaculate rooms, furnished with impeccable taste and offering every... more

We have just returned from a week at the Waterside Bentota. It is one of those places, you'll probably feel like staying longer we booked for 2 nights and stayed 5 This Boutique Villa is in a perfect tranquil location on the Bentota river. All 6 bedrooms have french doors leading out to a balcony or veranda with views of... more