Shangri-lanka Villa

Sehr ruhig gelegen aber dennoch schnell alles gut erreichbar. Alle sind super freundlich und sehr nett. Haben über die Unterkunft unseren Fahrer Samantha vermittelt bekommen. Das war toll und ein echter Glücksgriff.

Da gab es nichts.

Chaleureux accueil, très belle chambre, calme, un vrai oasis

We absolutely loved staying here. It’s in a quiet part of Bentota. The staff were amazing and very welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious, the best omelette in Sri Lanka. I highly recommend staying here.

The only thing we didn’t like was that we couldn’t stay longer.

Очень понравилась вилла . Всё чисто и с душой . Персонал добрый и отзывчивый . Спасибо большое за гостеприимство. Были у вас дважды . 😂😁 спасибо за вкусную еду и интересное общение .

This is a wonderful all round place to stay with lovely people and gorgeous rooms... but my favourite thing about this place is the setting of the pool - it feels so tropical and natural, surrounded by wildlife and even with a resident frog! Just beautiful and the perfect retreat.

Just remember to pre-order if you want sri lankan breakfast :-)

Great service, clean rooms, super quiet, lovely pool, very easy to get a tuktuk to town.

Highly recommended peaceful hotel. Not too many rooms, nice pool. The garden is beautiful, the rooms are huge and very comfortable. You can have breakfast on your private terrace if you want. They provide dinner, if you want to. You can order in advance and tell at what time you want it. It's very laidback. Great and very nice staff, they will help you with everything you need.

Some reviews stated a 10 minute walk to the beach. That's not our experience. To go to the beach, you have to ask the hotel to ring you a tuktuk. Just some extra information, nothing the hotel can help: at the beach there are no beach bars. There are sunbeds you can rent, but you need to bring your lunch and drinks. The beach is beautiful, very nice for a swim.

Приезжая сюда, вы попадаете не в отель, вы приезжаете в гости! Персонал окружает заботой. Здесь атмосфера полного релакса. Красивая территория, классный бассейн, ресторан с вкусной едой, СПА с массажами. Вы будете засыпать и просыпаться под звуки природы. Рохан поможет организовать все что вам может понадобиться- экскурсии, серфинг, поездки по острову или в магазинчик за фруктами или сувенирами. До пляжа минут за 5-10 доедете на тук туке. Нам так понравилось здесь что мы поменяли планы и продлили проживание. Мечтаем вернуться в будущем.

Es ist aussergewöhnlich ruhig und romantisch 🥰, in einem sehr schönen Tropengarten. Ich suchte Ruhe und ich fand sie. Ich kann diese schönen, grossen, mit Liebe 🧡 eingerichteten Zimmer nur empfehlen… Es war sehr gemütlich. Danke, wir kommen wieder 🍀❤️

Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, spricht jedoch kein Wort Englisch und auch keine Hand und Zeichensprache 🤔

Loved everything about this quiet hidden gem tucked a way off the main road. Everyone was super friendly & helpful, room & balcony were huge, bed was huge & comfortable, pool was clean & big enough for my husband to do his laps every morning. Rohan, the owner, was very helpful in arranging a bike for our stay and a car & driver for a day trip. Loved the homemade jam at breakfast.

There was nothing that I didn’t like.

プライベートな空間でスタッフの方々も優しく、フレンドリーに接してくれたので、スリランカの旅行をとても楽しめました‼︎

Wunderschönes kleines Hotel mit traumhaftem Garten und Pool. Am Strand ist man in 10 Minuten zu Fuß und man geht eine wenig befahrene Straße durchs Grüne. Die Zimmer sind sehr schön eingerichtet mit hübscher Deko. Dusche top (warm und super Druck). Die sehr große Terrasse unseres Familienzimmers mit zwei Schlafzimmern haben wir auch genossen. Der Preis für das Abendessen ist in der Tat für Sri Lanka sehr hoch. Es gibt aber viele Restaurants fußläufig am Strand und mit dem TukTuk ist man auch ganz schnell in Bentota. Insgesamt können wir Shangri-Lanka Villa für einen Aufenthalt in Bentota sehr empfehlen.

Wunderschöne Gartenanlage mit grossem Pool, sympathisches und hilfsbereites Personal, feine Küche, sehr ruhige Lage abseits der Hauptstrasse

Beautiful location, great pool, good food, staff very very nice

The staff, food, rooms, pool and friendly chilled atmosphere

There was nothing we didn’t love about this place

The garden, the team

Un peu excentré

Het zwembad en de jongeman die de thee naar de kamer bracht. Hij was erg vriendelijk.

Wij betaalden ruim $100 voor twee kamers zonder ontbijt. Wij hebben in Sri-Lanka veel betere accomodaties gehad voor deze prijs. Ik zou het eerder $50 waard vinden. Het eten was oké, maar de kok liep er rond in vieze kleding. Rondom het massagehuisje ligt allemaal afval. Het is jammer dat er niet wat meer aandacht wordt besteed aan het geheel.

Loved the easy going friendly staff , loved the surroundings, the chef was amazing. Rohan was very helpful the staff were always smiling and very welcoming . The pool was a fabulous temperature and it was so peaceful. Also loved the friendly dogs .

The only thing is the beach was not near , but it was only a short Tuktuk ride and did not cause us any problems

Food and drink good. Spacious rooms. Pool excellent. Staff friendly.

The rooms are very spacious and thoughtfully designed with great attention to detail. The staff is kind and helpful, although you do need to seek them out if you require assistance or if anything is missing. The property features a beautiful garden, and the pool is amazing – a perfect place to relax

The rooms are spacious but could benefit from additional lighting. Our bathroom had an open window without a cover, and part of the ceiling was open to the outside, which unfortunately allowed mosquitoes and cockroaches to enter. There were no mosquito nets in the room, so we ended up with quite a few bites by the time we left. The internet connection is also very weak, making it nearly impossible to access the internet from the room. While the location is beautiful, the listing stated that the beach was an 8-minute walk, but in reality, it takes 20+ minutes to get there. Dining at the property is quite expensive, with prices more in line with high-end hotels. While the food is good, it doesn’t quite match the standard expected at those price points. Overall, the place has potential but needs some improvements to match expectations

It is a real hideway dream. You should try bananasplit!

It was beautifully laid out and very serene. The room was spacious and maintained well throughout our stay. I loved how friendly and helpful everyone was and also that they offered free tea and coffee and the chance to fill up our water bottles as often as we wanted. The massage treatment was perfect and the groundskeeper really helped us understand the flora and fauna surrounding us.

No serious issues but I think some people may think it is located too far from the beach and other amenities. We were happy to walk 10 -15 mins to the beach but some may find that difficult. Similarly re distance to other restaurants. On the positive side someone was always available to call a tuk tuk when needed.

Everything!!

Nope!

Beautiful hotel, spacious rooms, quiet but not remote, friendly people. Simply fantastic!!! If we're ever again in the area we'll both definitely want to stay here again. HIGHLY recommended!

Can't find anything to fault at this price level (I've been in the hotel business for 20+ years).

The property and the garden are beautiful, the room amazingly big, clean and comfortable, the swimming pool lovely, the dogs adorable and the staff very nice. The location was very convenient, quietly nested in a peaceful lane, less than 20min walk from a wonderful beach. The owner is also a lovely man. It was such a great find! I would come back without any hesitation.

I wish they served real coffee and not Instant coffee, at least as an Add-on option! Breakfast was ok but quite expensive for the quality.

Rohan and staff excellentl, anything you needed sorted asap. The rooms are by far the biggest we have stayed in , in Sri Lanka and this is our 3rd visit. Planning on staying at there sister hotel in yarla on our 4th visit.

Nothing

Central - clean - beautiful - great swimming pool

Nothing

Tranquil setting, lovely swimming pool and spacious rooms

Mosquitos

staff was very nice

location is not good

This was my third stay at the property, so I think that says it all! I just love the peacefulness of the place and the natural surroundings. There's a lovely pool, a beautiful, well-maintained garden area and the rooms are huge and tastefully decorated and a bonus you don't often find - lots of hangers to hang up your clothes!! Really comfy bed too! Delicious breakfast with great touches like proper sausage, a slice of lime for the papaya and home-made jam! The Sri Lankan option is really tasty! The staff were great - you only have to ask and they will brew you a complimentary pot of tea - and it was really nice to be remembered by both the chef and the massage lady - I enjoyed two massages while I was there. Finally, when the driver who was booked to take me to my next location wasn't able to make it, Rohan stepped in and drove me himself - now that's hospitality at it's best!

What do you think....????

Nice spacious rooms with air conditioning, on suite bathroom and big veranda, lovely swimming pool. Really tasty food, had some amazing sea food fish and prawns for dinner. Very friendly and helpful staff.

WiFi not working well.

the rooms were amazing the view was incredible and the food and staff spectacular. special mention to Mario and Jack the dogs who wer fun to play with. the monkeys beautiful birds were amazing the spa massage was all class and the chef and boys working there were fun and always smiles on their faces. food was amazing for all meal times. thanks to all we will never forget it

Amazing place to stay- huge, very clean and welcoming rooms in gorgeous serene setting, a sanctuary. Lovely staff (loved the fresh coconut) who were very accommodating (esp with transport, tours and rickshaws) and all the food was delicious. Beautiful empty white sand beaches just a very quick and cheap rickshaw ride or 10-15 min walk away. Highly highly recommend.

Everything was fabulous, the only thing to be aware of is there are two harmless and friendly dogs at the property that will come to the tables to try to have your food. Could be a bit bothersome at times but the staff would try to move them away when they could.

Beautiful place, only 5 suites, very clean, excellent food, recommended.

Shangri Lanka is a gem of this paradise island of sunshine. Rohan is a fantastic host, the staff impeccable, the chef the best we found in our experience in Bentota. we hope to be able to get back one day

Everything, beautiful, well presented, the owner, Rohan and his staff were happy to help and accommodate us in every way. A very wonderful place in every way.

Nothing.

Amazing place peaceful spotless friendly some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka

Possible a little far out but Rohan we call a tut tut guy who is lovely and it's so cheap

Beautiful villa tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Bentota but easily reached by tuk tuk. Friendly, helpful staff. Spacious and comfortable room with excellent A/C. Had an amazing massage whilst there. Free tea and coffee available at all times (even at 5.30am, before our airport transfer) the perfect place to unwind for a few days at the end of our holiday.

Breakfast wasn’t included in the price. This was an oversight on my part when booking but just be mindful of this because, at approximately £7.50 pp, we felt was comparatively expensive, and there are very limited places to eat nearby.

Courtyard

Dining area had too many houseflies. No internet available in room only balcony

The villa is set in beautiful gardens, the pool is lovely, we enjoyed eating outside under cover and the food is delicious. Our room was cool and spacious with a large bathroom and a shaded balcony, perfect for bird viewing and just enjoying the views. The staff were very friendly and Rohan was so helpful.

One of our favourite hotels of our trip. Beautiful location. Stunning room... sooo big and beautifully decorated. Staff are very helpful and food is wonderfully cooked. Many lovely memories from our stay there

Leaving

The owner Rohan was helpful,the staff service was great

If they provided toiletry accessories it would be great.

Everything-Rohan Dilshan Nallacca and Chef Salat could not do enough for us.Everything done with a lovely smile Rohan even got up at 3 am to help us take our cases to the taxi Just sorry that we didn’t meet Karen but that will have to wait until next time

This is not a criticism as we liked everything but we like a cup of tea first thing in the morning and a kettle in the room would be great Having said that,complimentary tea and coffees were available all day it was just that very first cuppa that we like

A lovely villa set in a village off the main road. The accommodation was very comfortable. Rohan was an excellent host and ever ready to help out with booking taxis or giving advice. The staff was friendly and attentive. The property has a lovely pool and is just a 10 minute walk from the beach.

Very clean and comfortable A/C room, big bed (every day decorated with fresh flovers), nice staf, excelent swimming pool with sunbeds, bathtub, available relax masages, loundry, restaurant, private tuktuk driver, airport transfer, … whatever you want or need. Perfect services.

The property was very quiet, the whole place was beautiful and well looked after and the staff were lovely and helpful.

There is nothing to write here.

Cannot rate my stay highly enough! Rohan went out of his way to ensure my stay was comfortable. And that every need was met. Beautiful rooms, high quality furnishings. Own balcony, enormous bathroom. Hot Tea on tap. Delicious food, extensive menu. Rohan saw I had been scammed at a local Herb and Spice Garden and organised for me to get my money back. And took me to a jewellers where I bought a quality ring at a very competitive price.

Very helpful staff. A lovely peaceful location, very nice pool and grounds. Big bedroom and bathroom and spacious balcony.

Didn't accept cards, paying by cash very inconvenient as cash machine only dispensed in smallish quantities and we had to make 4 separate transactions in order to pay our bill.

Spacious and comfortable accommodation, lovely garden and swimming pool in a rural location a 10/15 minute walk from the beach with delightful staff and altogether an exceptional, charming and well run guesthouse owned and managed by Rohan and Karen. We would definitely return if we come back to Sri Lanka and would have no hesitation in recommending Shangri- Lanka Villa.

I liked absolutely everything at Shangri-Lanka Villa! Beautiful, lush garden with many different plants. Open design of the restaurant made me feel close to nature. I could see many colorful birds, butterflies and even monkeys nearby. Shangri-Lanka is peaceful and quiet with tasteful Sri-lankan-style decorations everywhere. Service was very kind and friendly. Staff (as well as the owner Karen who was around at the same time as us) created a warm and welcoming atmoshere. Happy to have a chat, share personal experiences and give travel advice. The restaurant offers many choices and I really enjoyed my meals. The dishes were freshly prepared and very tasteful. The chef has obviously made an effort to create satisfying meals. Shangri-Lanka also offers massage treatments in a cozy cabana which I appreciated a lot. I had a relaxing full-body oil massage to the jungle sounds of birds, geckos and monkeys. I enjoyed every moment at Shangri-Lanka Villa and I'd be happy to return some day.

A fantastic stay. Great value for money. Lovely surroundings and pool. Also great food.

Highlights have to include the most relaxing massage in the small spa that looks out to a pond, it felt truly serene. At night, the sound of the crickets and flute from nearby temples made it super calming. It was super helpful to have Kaz give us all her top travel tips for not just Bentota but also the whole island.