The Villa Bentota by KK Collection

The Villa Bentota, designed by the man who built the parliament building, is lovely hotel. It is set in superbly maintained grounds, with a super pool. It is a short step from a glorious beach. After 2 weeks touring we ended our holiday with 3 nights at this cool hotel with great service.

This place was perfect. Stunning hotel with luxury, spotless rooms and peaceful beautiful gardens. Right on the beach. Quiet beach and slightly set away from other hotels. Food was incredible and staff could not have been nicer. We were treated so well here and they went out their way to make us have a great time. 1 large pool and a smaller kids one. A short tuk tuk ride away from the water sports centres and a short walk from other restaurants if you wanted a change (although food here much better) Thank you villa bentota!

We had our 2 day wedding at Villa Bentota by KK collection. We cannot put into words how perfect this venue was for our wedding. We used different parts of the complex for different parts of the wedding which gave each part a different unique experience. The outdoor space was spacious and very well kept. To walk over the train tracks to get to the beach gave an authentic feel to the whole thing. All the rooms very amazing. They were constantly kept clean, water bottles and filtered water available throughout the property. Great menu options from Sri Lankan dishes to western dishes. The beach is also very beautiful and generally quiet. It’s perfect for our beach ceremony. Staff were so attentive and went the extra mile for us and every guest. Everything they did was with a smile which just made everyone feel so welcome. Big shout out to Mr Ruwan, any questions regarding food and drinks he will resolve. Always available and will do his best to make everything perfect for you. Mr Kalpa has been fantastic during the planning process, no question was too small and no question went unanswered. Nothing was a problem and he catered to unexpected situations on the day such as changing last minute meals to allowing us to have an unexpected pool party. In short if you’re deciding to stay here, have an event here or even a wedding. Don’t hesitate, just book and trust they will do everything in their control to make your stay/wedding the best.

Amazing building and design, exceptional staff and a very memorable stay at Villa Benota. Highly recommend this unique establishment with direct access to the beach and it's own beach bar. The staff set up a beach dinner banquet on one night and nothing was too much trouble for them. A very memorable evening at a very memorable hotel.

We have just had a wonderful stay at The Villa - it’s a return trip after many years and it’s better than ever. The staff are excellent, as is the food. The Bawa designed property with its unique location by the train tracks, on a white sand beach, is a must stay on any trip to Sri Lanka.

I had high expectations for this “heritage property,” but unfortunately, it was a letdown. First, the drainage system is a disaster—it simply doesn’t work. Be prepared for bathroom issues during your stay. The worst part, though, is the location. It’s right next to train tracks, and let me tell you, good luck getting any sleep with trains roaring past at all hours. If you’re after peace and tranquility, this is definitely not the place. Now, be very careful when booking because the cancellation policies are extremely strict. They seem far more focused on squeezing every penny out of their guests than actually providing good service. Despite the hotel being barely 30% full, there’s zero flexibility or consideration. Don’t expect any understanding from management either—George, in particular, made sure that every detail of their penny-pinching policies was enforced to the letter, leaving no room for discussion. It’s unfortunate to say, but the KK Collection seems more interested in protecting their bottom line than in ensuring guests have a pleasant experience.