On the shores of Bentota Beach, NH Bentota Ceysands Resort offers an unforgettable beachfront getaway. Enjoy a Swedish massage at the spa, unwind with a drink at one of 2 poolside bars or swim-up bar, and savor international cuisine from one of three on-site restaurants. With activities like rowing and windsurfing available to you daily along with free WiFi for all guests.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa
Airport transfer
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
On the beach
3 restaurants and 2 poolside bars
2 bars/lounges
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Sauna
Steam room
Beach towels
Children's pool
Hot tub
Feel at home (6)
Children's pool
Children's club (surcharge)
Playground on site
Rollaway/extra beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
$85 nightly
The total price is $103
$103 total
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Total with taxes and fees
Why we love this property
Ocean adventures galore
Beach activities abound at this resort. Sailing, windsurfing, and yoga await on the sandy shore. Nearby snorkeling completes the aquatic escape.
Work and play paradise
This resort blends business with pleasure through coworking spaces and laptop-friendly rooms. After meetings, guests can enjoy spa services and beachfront yoga.
Culinary paradise
3 restaurants and a cafe serve international cuisine and seafood. Ocean-view dining, in-room champagne, and private picnics elevate the resort experience.
At NH Bentota Ceysands Resort, you can hit the beach to practice yoga or play volleyball, plus you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bentota Beach. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages at the spa. Café Bem, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 poolside bars, a hot tub, and a sauna.
All inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at NH Bentota Ceysands Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
At a glance
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Hotel size
165 units
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
This is a designated quarantine resort. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Children's club*
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
DONE
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
DONE
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
3 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
2 poolside bars
Swim-up bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Private dining
Private picnics
Free daily reception
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
Playground
Pool toys
Pool gate
Stroller
What to do
On the beach
Beach yoga
Fitness classes
Beach volleyball
Kayaking
Canoeing
Sailing
Boat tours
Boat/paddles
Water skiing
Windsurfing
Winery release events
Fishing
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Coworking spaces
Conference space (1399 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Beach towels
Bike cleaning
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Romance packages
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1976
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Lockers available
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony/patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Dining
Café Bem - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
360 Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Celyon Club - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Suan Bua - This restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Swim up bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately LKR 4000 for adults and LKR 2000 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for LKR 5000.0 per night
Children's club access is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Nh Bentota Ceysands
NH Bentota Ceysands Resort Resort
NH Bentota Ceysands Resort Bentota
Centara Ceysands Resort Spa Sri Lanka
NH Bentota Ceysands Resort Resort Bentota
Frequently asked questions
Does NH Bentota Ceysands Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, NH Bentota Ceysands Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at NH Bentota Ceysands Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at NH Bentota Ceysands Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at NH Bentota Ceysands Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by NH Bentota Ceysands Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at NH Bentota Ceysands Resort?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at NH Bentota Ceysands Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, sailing, and water skiing. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. NH Bentota Ceysands Resort also has 2 poolside bars, 2 bars, and a sauna, as well as a steam room, an arcade, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near NH Bentota Ceysands Resort?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine and ocean views.
Does NH Bentota Ceysands Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around NH Bentota Ceysands Resort like?
NH Bentota Ceysands Resort is a short 6-minute walk from Aluthgama Railway Station and 3 minutes' walk from Bentota Beach.
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Reviews
NH Bentota Ceysands Resort Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.0
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Friendly staff, great location and fun activities.
Roshanthi
Roshanthi, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
Pretty beautiful place, the staff are very friendly
Vamsi
Vamsi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2026
We stayed at this hotel in November and enjoyed it very much. Our room was spacious and we had a pool/sea view. The room was cleaned every day. The food was very good with plenty of choice. Very novel getting the boat across the lake to the hotel.
Heather
Heather, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
Amazing hotel
Great for family, perfect service. We tried many other hotels in Sri Lanka. This one is top level.
Anton
Anton, 12-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
This hotel is chef's kiss. The pool and poolside are brilliantly thought out and massive so you can have a peaceful dip even if it's busy (I went out of season). My riverside room was the perfect way to start every day and the food, even the Western food, is really good. The service is unrivalled, it surpassed my expectations. I would say the hotel's greatest asset is its location in between the river and the sea, where you also you get lots of wildlife. And a 7 minute walk (plus couple of minutes shuttle boat to the town side) to Aluthgama train station. The minute you're out of the town side entrance, you're in the thick of town life but you wouldn't know it from the island oasis the hotel is on. It's walking distance to the Secret Island temple and Bentota Bridge, which are the only things Bentota offers other than beach. I would 100% stay here again and recommend it to everyone who comes to Sri Lanka for a relaxed, luxurious beach holiday.
Special shout out to Thilak the boatman and Masheshani on reception, who were both stars. Auic and all who work at Ceylon Club and the pool men.
Helen
Helen, 13-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
Loved the stay at Crystal Sands.
Atchuthan
Atchuthan, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 10, 2025
All was well, dinner buffet wasn’t that great! Could be better choice of options
Sajiny
Sajiny, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
A large property with a beachfront on one side and a river on the other.
BHARAT
BHARAT, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 4, 2025
Great property but unfortunately lacking finnesse with staff and activities. Eg. Kids have a daily program but it was never on time or even never happened
Gautam
Gautam, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 27, 2025
Room floor didnt mopped and drains were smelly dhower door making noise. Is
Viraj
Viraj, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 14, 2026
Bra mat, väldigt trevlig personal och rum. Rent och prydligt. Endast lite hårda sängar
Oskar
Oskar, 6-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 9, 2026
Hotel tres bien situé mais a restaurer d’urgence, je ne le recommande pas, sauf si vous voulez être déçu
MARC
MARC, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
ホテルも綺麗で良い休暇を楽しめました!
MAKI
MAKI, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2020
L'hotel est tres bien equipe mais necessiterait un ravalement exterieur et/ou peinture .
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5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2020
Excellent Stay
Amazing property with awesome location.
You don't have to go anywhere else
MOHIT
MOHIT, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Feb 5, 2020
Hotels.com rating is incorrect: only 4-star resort
At their own admission, Centara Ceysands Resort is a 4-star resort yet it is listed on hotels.com as a 5-star resort. The difference here is huge. The resort is clearly not 5-star, the rooms are run down, some with damp and unpleasant smells in them. The pool is huge and caters well for families with kids or people who want to "get involved" during their stay (e.g. water aerobics), but it is not the quality I was expecting.
We ended up moving out after 1 night as we were celebrating a milestone anniversary and wanted something more private and quality than this. The staff were very nice when I told them this and gave us many options (different rooms, upgrades, etc.) and were supportive when we finally decided to move on.
I would recommend this for family holidays, but not for couples who want privacy, or for anyone expecting 5-star quality.
Chloe
Chloe, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2020
Ottima posizione, mare bellissimo e personale molto gentile e sempre disponibile.
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7-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 26, 2019
Service very good but rooms should be cleaner
Team and service very good, food was delicious.
Needs to take care more about room cleaning “bed sheets not clean, many insects inside room”.
Ahmed
Ahmed, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 26, 2019
There were some guys in front of hotel door. They didnt allow car to get inside which I booked via internet ro transfer other city. The boys argued driver. After 30 minutes argue driver refused to transfer us. It is shame for hotel. The hotel admijistration should prevent this incidents.
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3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 13, 2019
The river view is nice.
Pool depth is slightly shallow.
Some staff are hard to communicate with over the phone.
Poor room service.
OmarBaryan
OmarBaryan, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 11, 2019
Location was good and staff were nice. Hotel was dated and looked a bit tied at a push a 4*. I left the hotel Early due to building work Starting in a couple of rooms next to me without any notice and was very loud. I was promised a email from the manager which I never received and still waiting for a four night refund I was promised. Not good service there.
Staff smile and service. Readiness to help. River view was nice.
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4-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Apr 5, 2019
Nothing , they stole my sun glasses from the table
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 24, 2019
The hotel was great, the food selection excellent.
Some of the staff however left a lot to be desired. We had experiences where we were totally ignored when reporting problems. Twice on booking in we were offered inferior rooms to what we booked. Some of the staff were good but the others require more training