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8.2

Excellent

510 reviews

510 reviews

Beach12
Housekeeping11
Breakfast9
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8.8

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - 40 meters to the beach
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Bentota Beach 40 m
Bentota River 160 m
La Luna Water Sports Centre 540 m
Bentota Lake 980 m
Kande Vihare Temple 2.1 km
Galapatha Raja Maha Viharaya Temple 3.7 km
Induruwa Beach 4.2 km
Ranga Shopping Center 33.1 km
Nearby landmarks
Bentota Beach 40 m
Bentota River 160 m
Aluthgama Police Station 460 m
SRP Watersports Centre 460 m
Sunshine Water Sports Center 480 m
Srisunshine Dive Center 520 m
La Luna Water Sports Centre 540 m
Peoples Bank 600 m
Aluthgama Railway Station 700 m
Monday Public Fair 830 m

Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka

Aluthgama, Bentota, Sri Lanka Postcode : 00500, Bentota, Bentota, Sri Lanka, 00500 - See map

In addition to the standard of Centara Complete Care, all guests get free Wi-Fi in all rooms and free parking if arriving by car. Conveniently situated in the Bentota part of Bentota, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Be sure to set some time aside to visit Bentota River as well as Bentota Beach nearby. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage, restaurant and hot tub on-site.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

700 meters to public transportation

Check-in [24-hour]

Airport transfer

40 meters to Bentota Beach

Centara Complete Care

Travel with peace of mind with Centara's certified hygiene and safety programme

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Valet parking

Shuttle service

Kids club

Fitness center

Bicycles

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Value for money7.7
Distance to city center0.5 km
Location rating8.8
Nearest airportRatmalana Airport (RML)
Distance to airport44.8 km

Rooms available at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.2

Deluxe Ocean View Double
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • Ocean view
  • 2 double beds or 1 queen be...
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Deluxe Ocean View King
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • Ocean view
  • 1 king bed
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Superior Ocean View Double
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • Ocean view
  • 2 double beds
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Deluxe Pool View Double
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • Pool view
  • 2 double beds
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Superior King
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 king bed
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Superior Double
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 double beds or 1 king bed
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Superior Ocean View King
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • Ocean view
  • 1 king bed
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Deluxe River View King
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • River view
  • 1 king bed
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Deluxe Pool View King
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • Pool view
  • 1 king bed
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Family Suite
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  • Room size: 56 m²/603 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 king bed
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Frequently asked questions

Does Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka have a swimming pool?

While lounging at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka, you can take pleasure in the swimming pool facility to get your day started the right way with a splash for a rejuvenating morning or evening.

Does Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka offer spa services?

You can benefit from your stay at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka all the more by benefiting from the property's available spa services that are offered for all its guests to make your evening even better.

Does Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka have a fitness center?

Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka features free fitness center that is ideally located at the tip of your finger, allowing you to get your daily exercise in at any time of the day so you can spend your holiday the way you want. For more details, please contact the property for more information.

What types of facilities are available for kids at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka?

While on vacation with your loved ones, your kids can also discover the fun in sports and recreation facilities offered at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka which include kids pool, children's playground, and kids club.

What steps does Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka take in terms of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness?

Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka satisfy our mandatory standard for cleanliness and safety by providing hand sanitizer and daily disinfection in common areas. This property also comes well prepared with first aid kit, temperature check for guests and staff, free face masks, doctor/nurse on call, and staff trained in safety protocol for greater safety measures and hygiene protocols.

What attractions are in close proximty of Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka that are in walking range?

While residing at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka, kick start your holiday by visiting the nearest destinations that are within walking distance to the property which include Bentota River, SRP Watersports Centre, and Srisunshine Dive Center.

How long do guests generally stay at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka?

Verified past guests that have stayed at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka had an average nightly stay of 2 nights at this property.

What payment options are accepted at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka?

Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka supports up to 7, with payment card options including American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and Cash.

What is the average rating that past Business travelers' have given to Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka?

Past business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka an average rating of 8.0. You can look up more detailed customer assessments and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that past Families with young children have given to Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka?

Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka an average rating of 7.8. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What do local visitors think about Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka?

Verified local travelers that have stayed at this property have given Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka an average rating of 8.2. You can look up on more descriptive customer ratings, and feedback for this property down in the review section.

What famous natural sightseeing spots are near Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka?

Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka is located within Bentota, which makes it ideally close to natural sights including Bentota River and Bentota Lake.

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What people love about Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Good breakfast spread, friendly staff, clean pool, close to the railway station, bus stand & local restaurants."

    kanika

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    July 9, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Beautiful setting, lovely breakfast and very clean room ."

    Lorna

    |

    March 11, 2022

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Perfect location of the island"

    Kakon

    |

    May 2, 2022

Overall rating:

8.2

Excellent
510 reviews
Cleanliness
8.4
Facilities
8.5
Location
8.8
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What travelers say they love:
Very good locality and property.
Saurabh from India
Couple
More about Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka

More about Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka

Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka

Get ready for an urban adventure with a stay at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka, which offers you both the best of Bentota and the surrounding possibilities. Take your time to enjoy the sun, surf and all that comes with it when staying at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka, just 830 m from Bentota Beach.
Travelers are guaranteed to have a hassle-free stay with all the amenities and services provided by Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. To help pre-arrange your arrival and departure, airport transfer services can be booked before you even check in. Your explorations of Bentota can be assisted with taxi, car hire and shuttle services available.
Parking is provided free of charge for guests. You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. The hotel's ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the dry cleaning service and laundry service offered at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka.
In-room conveniences such as 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. The hotel is entirely non-smoking. Smoking may only take place in restricted designated areas.
Rooms at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka are designed with the guest in mind. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning. Some rooms have television to keep guests entertained. You may be assured to know that a refrigerator and mini bar are available in some select rooms.
You can stay fresh and clean with toiletries and towels provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Wake up with no worries at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka, where breakfast can be provided in house. What's better than a good cup of coffee? Start every vacation day at the hotel with an energizing cup of quality coffee. Throughout your stay, choose from a variety of delicious dining options at the hotel. Once there, be sure to check out bar for some in-house nighttime fun.
The hotel even has in-house cooking amenities such as BBQ facilities for its most selective guests.
Whether you're looking for an adventure or are just looking for a way to unwind after a hard day, Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka has a range of activities that will meet your needs. While you're there, be sure to take some time to explore the easily accessible beach. Warm up at the end of the day with a visit to the massage, hot tub, salon, steam room, spa and sauna. The many offerings at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka ensures you'll have plenty to do during your stay. No vacation is complete without a refreshing jump into the pool.
The poolside bar at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka gives you a great reason to spend more time in your swimsuit. With the hotel's fitness facility, you can either get in your daily workout, or just sweat out your jet lag. Stay wet and wild with fun family water activities like fishing, snorkeling, non-motorized water sports, surfing, motorized water sports, diving and wind surfing. You won't need to go far to play some water sports, with the convenience of watersports equipment rentals, boats and canoes provided.
Test your skills! Get competitive with your travel group or other guests, at the hotel's dart board, ping-pong table and yoga room. No need to go anywhere after dinner -- play with friends or family at the library, games room and shared lounge and TV area. You can find a perfect memento of your trip, or grab some simple travel supplies at the shops and souvenir shops.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.5

Most talked about facilities

Swimming Pool

11 mentions

Food & Dining

6 mentions

Beach

5 mentions

Breakfast

4 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Dutch
  • French
  • German
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Nepali
  • Russian
  • Sinhala
  • Tamil
  • Thai
Outdoor
  • Bicycles
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Boating
  • Body scrub
  • Body wrap
  • Canoeing
  • Dart board
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Foot bath
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • On-site entertainment
  • Outdoor recreational features
  • Pool facilities
  • Pool with view
  • Sauna
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
  • Steamroom
  • Surfing lessons
  • Swimming pool [outdoor]
  • Table tennis
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
  • Watersport equipment rentals
  • Water sports (motorized)
  • Water sports (non-motorized)
  • Wind surfing
  • Yoga room
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Breakfast in room
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Covid-19 testing service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • A la carte breakfast
  • Alcohol
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bottle of water
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Breakfast service
  • Coffee shop
  • Fruits/snacks
  • Happy hour
  • Poolside bar
  • Restaurants
  • Room service [24-hour]
  • Snack bar
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Concierge
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Doorman
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Food delivery
  • Gift/souvenir shop
  • Grooming service
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Postal service
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Salon
  • Shops
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Babysitting service
  • Family room
  • Kids club
  • Kids facilities
  • Kids meal
  • Kids safety features
  • Playground
  • Swimming pool [kids]
Access
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [private]
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Exterior corridor
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Litter boxes
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Bicycle parking
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Car power charging station
  • Rental car
  • Shuttle service
  • Taxi service
  • Valet parking
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout curtains
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Exterior corridor
  • Fan
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe box
  • Ironing facilities
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Toiletries
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Asian
  • Full English/Irish
  • Buffet
Restaurants on site
360 Restaurant
  • Cuisine: International
  • Menu: Buffet
Café Bem
  • Cuisine: Asian, International
Suan Bua
  • Cuisine: Thai
Ceylon Club
  • Menu: Buffet

Location

Aluthgama, Bentota, Sri Lanka Postcode : 00500, Bentota, Bentota, Sri Lanka, 00500
Excellent
Location

8.8

Airports
  • Ratmalana Airport (RML)
    44.8 km
  • Koggala Airport (KCT)
    60.7 km
Public transportation
  • Aluthgama Railway Station
    700 m
  • Bentota Railway Station
    1.0 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Government Hospital Bentota
    1.0 km
Convenience store
  • Lanka Sathosa
    540 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    640 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Bentota Beach
    40 m
  • Bentota River
    160 m
  • La Luna Water Sports Centre
    540 m
  • Bentota Lake
    980 m
  • Kande Vihare Temple
    2.1 km
  • Galapatha Raja Maha Viharaya Temple
    3.7 km
  • Induruwa Beach
    4.2 km
  • Ranga Shopping Center
    33.1 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Bentota Beach
    40 m
  • Bentota River
    160 m
  • Aluthgama Police Station
    460 m
  • SRP Watersports Centre
    460 m
  • Sunshine Water Sports Center
    480 m
  • Srisunshine Dive Center
    520 m
  • La Luna Water Sports Centre
    540 m
  • Peoples Bank
    600 m
  • Aluthgama Railway Station
    700 m
  • Monday Public Fair
    830 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-2 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 3-11 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 12 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until12:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee120 USD
  • Distance from city center0.5 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)90
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)2500 USD
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of bars/lounges2
  • Number of floors4
  • Number of restaurants3
  • Number of rooms 165
  • Room voltage230
  • Year property opened2014
  • Most recent renovation2017

Reviews of Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.2
Cleanliness8.4
Facilities8.5
Location8.8
Room comfort and quality8.2
Service8.0
Value for money7.7
High score for Bentota
Rating
9+ Exceptional (59)
8-9 Excellent (34)
7-8 Very Good (19)
6-7 Good (10)
<6 Below Expectation (29)
Time of the year
Mar - May (34)
Jun - Aug (36)
Sep - Nov (42)
Dec - Feb (39)

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10.0
Exceptional
Shafraz from Sri Lanka
Family with young children
Superior King
Stayed 1 night in March 2020

Excellent stay ”

Honestly this hotel location is absolutely great and very friendly staffs , spacious clean rooms , very well maintained hotel and pool , you should reach hotel by hotel boat ( 24 hours free service ) it’s takes 1 min to reach the by boat , Kids zone is really unique , my kids enjoyed very well it’s free for hotel guests too Absolutely foods , location, atmosphere, staffs great , definitely recommend to all and I’ll visit again. Water sports available in side of hotel, Jetski ride they charging 5500/- for 15 mins , boat safari 3000/- ( for all family ) They can arrange paramotoring too 100% me and my family enjoyed

Reviewed March 09, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
priyank from India
Solo traveler
Superior King
Stayed 1 night in December 2022

Excellent Property”

this property has huge swimming pool. Excellent property right at beach.

Reviewed December 19, 2022

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Dear priyank, Thank you to take the time to share your recent experiences at Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa with other travelers. It is a pleasure to read that you have enjoyed your stay and hopefully we can welcoming you back soon. With best regards, Wim N.M. Fagel General Manager

Responded December 24, 2022
Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka
10.0
Exceptional
sanka from Sri Lanka
Family with young children
Superior Ocean View Double
Stayed 1 night in June 2022

Nice Location”

Good place to be with your family. Entrance was jammed as one staff serving, also the restaurant lack of staff may be due to the pandemic. Otherwise all good.

Reviewed August 01, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Lorna from United Kingdom
Couple
Superior King
Stayed 4 nights in March 2022

Beautiful ”

Beautiful setting, lovely breakfast and very clean room . Staff are extremely friendly & helpful too. Definitely recommend this hotel.

Reviewed March 11, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Murtaza from Pakistan
Couple
Superior Ocean View King
Stayed 3 nights in March 2022

Great place with friendly staff”

Would recommend to friends and family. Great beach and location. Special shout-out to the room-cleaning staff for being very pleasant and helpful!

Reviewed March 09, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Pranay from India
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

Excellent Property”

Beautiful Property, Extraordinary Rooms, Fantastic Food and Amazing Ambience! Centara is the place to be!

Reviewed February 07, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
Kakon from India
Family with young children
Superior King
Stayed 2 nights in April 2022

Exceptional”

Perfect location of the island

Reviewed May 02, 2022

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8.0
Excellent
Saurabh from India
Couple
Room Deluxe Ocean View
Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

Very good locality.”

Very good locality and property.

Reviewed February 04, 2020

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8.0
Excellent
Adel from Saudi Arabia
Couple
Superior King
Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

Very good”

It was good and nice

Reviewed January 20, 2020

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5.2
Pius from Switzerland
Solo traveler
DOUBLE SUPERIOR - BED AND BREAKFAST
Stayed 5 nights in January 2020

Nice spot but no value for money ”

Rooms are very old! It looked same like 20 years ago when I was there last time! It just costs 4 times more!

Reviewed January 19, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
Jacqueline from Australia
Couple
Stayed 1 night in August 2018

Relaxing ”

Enjoyed our last night in Sri Lanka. After touring from Colombo, Sirigiya, Kandy, Galle and final destination Bentota. Our room boy Sugath was very thorough and made sure the room was clean and of a high standard. We had a riverview deluxe, so you could enjoy watching the water sports whilst relaxing on the balcony. Location couldn't be better. A quick boat trip across river and away from the hustler and bustle. We enjoyed the Mediterranean buffet dinner night. Price was 3000LKR per person, which I thought was reasonably priced. Everynight there is a different option, Sri Lankan, BBQ, Western, Asian etc.. There were 2 other restaurants for dinner as well, Thai or Al la carte. There are daily activities for everyone, if you want to participate. Didn't use the spa facilities, but the prices are higher than you would expect to pay in Australia or Indonesia. Pool area may seem overcrowded to some, but you'll expect that when it's so hot. Overall we would of loved to have stayed one more night

Reviewed August 08, 2018

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8.0
Excellent
Adam from Thailand
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in April 2018

Very good”

Centara is Sri Lanka was ok. The pool is too crowded, despite being lovely and huge. The problem could be rectified by keeping it open a bit later, when adults like to swim. The kids run the place... Some staff were exemplary and some needed an attitude adjustment and proper training. The location on Ventura Beach is amazing. We loved the beach and easy access to town! It is worth the price to stay there. Good food and excellent attention from the Thai chefs. Thank you for a good stay.

Reviewed May 30, 2018

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8.7
Excellent
Faisal from United States
Family with teens
Stayed 4 nights in February 2015

Nice stay”

a/c rooms, beach, food

We arrived early afternoon after a long drive and I was pleased to see the nice lobby and quickly disappointed when I realized it was not air conditioned and no fans. To top it off the mosquitoes bit me while I waited for my room! The welcoming drink was warm too :( The reception staff were very helpful and gave us our room in a fairly short time. Our family suite room was spacious and well furnished. We had mosquitoes in the room and we all got horribly bitten. The next day I complained and they plugged in a couple of bug repellents and that helped some. Cafe Bem offers a buffet and a la carte dinner, very tasty food but no fresh milk. I will add that the a/c is kept warm so you're eating while you're sweating and being eaten by mosquitoes. I went through 2 bottles of deet bug repellent during my 5 night stay in Centara. Two of these days were dry days, no alcohol. I wished I had been informed of this prior to my stay so I could've been prepared ;) The pool and the beach access were very nice and clean. The spa was nice. I got three massages. One massage was wonderful and the second day's massages with another girl were just average good. The hotel is close to outside shops and trips. We visited the turtle conservation farm down the road and it was phenomenal! Taxis and tuk tuks are available outside the gate. The staff were nice and helpful. Checkout was a long wait. They have only one person tending to the many people checking out. Again, no a/c, no fans in a poorly ventilated area. Overall, it was a fairly nice stay. My sons 8 and 12 had fun at the pool and beach so they were very happy and exhausted.

Reviewed February 07, 2015

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8.7
Excellent
rajat from India
Couple
Stayed 4 nights in November 2015

Centara”

Location, access to the beach and river, rooms

Stayed there for 4 nights overall very good experience only area of improvement is speed of room service but i also understand that the hotel was packed at the time of my stay but stll at times the service was too slow which can be improved. Rest a very nice property to stay in bentota

Reviewed November 22, 2015

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8.4
Excellent
Rohitha from Sri Lanka
Couple
Stayed 1 night in November 2017

Best location ever i have experienced!”

While enjoying free room upgrade from deluxe to one-bed suite we were enjoyed; 1. Pool games/ pool bar nice 3 hours spend (3pm-5.30pm) 2. Stunning river-side evening time spend (5.30-6.30 pm) 3. Superb dinner 4. Nice place to spend couple of hours in sea view balcony 5. Woke up at 6 am to Morning beach walk/ exercises 6. Both Sri Lankan and continental breakfast 7. Best time to go for a 1 hour boat ride to watch birds (less than 20 $ and available within the hotel premises) 8. If you are jet sky lover this is one of best place to rent a jet sky for 15 min for 25-30 $ 9. Banana boat , do-nut boat also available for cheap rates 10. Time is 12 pm :( Have to leave.... SEE YOU AGAIN CENTARA sandy Beach!!

Reviewed November 30, 2017

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7.2
Very good
john from Canada
Family with young children
Stayed 3 nights in August 2017

Lovely location, too expensive”

Location is impeccable! Gorgeous beach which is clean and the ocean is warm. Food was delicious. Service was very slow despite the fact that servers were hustling. They appeared under staffed as servers would often apologize for slow service, stating, "sorry, we are very busy". We had a family room and the shower was not super clean. Grout looks old and shower faucet was peeling. Wooden floor looked old. The room had a comfortable bed and we slept well. We chose the half board plus which was a disappointment as the wine was terrible and cocktails were limited and very sweet. We have stayed at other centara hotels and greatly enjoyed "club" as nice wine was served with appetizers during the afternoon. The Ceysands version of this "halfboard plus" isn't nearly as enjoyable as beer was the only viable drink option and with a large meal, you wouldn't want more than a beer or two. Which means that it's more economical to simply purchase your drinks individually.

Reviewed August 16, 2017

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9.6
Exceptional
TINA from Australia
Family with teens
Luxury
Stayed 1 night in September 2018

FANTASTIC LOCATION”

Spent 7 days at Centara and loved it, the staff were great very friendly and accommodating, the rooms were comfortable and clean, beds were the best to sleep on, the Buffet breakfast and Dinners were great too wide variety of food to cater for everyone and good quality food. The Pool was big and never seemed overcrowded even though the hotel was busy. all in all very happy would stay again.

Reviewed October 03, 2018

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5.2
Neeti from United Arab Emirates
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in April 2018

Awful stay at Ceysands!”

I am a travel blogger and I visit many hotels across the world very frequent. I had a very disappointing stay at ceysand and I regret not booking Vivanta by taj bentota. Staff is not at all helpful. We reached at 3:20pm still there was no room to check in!! Then they gave some room saying its upgraded one than what we booked but it was awful! Then probably after 30mins they got a room for us on first floor which was ok to survive but no way a good one. AC of room was not working, fan regulator was not working fine. We called the reception for dental kit, it never came! Food is very expensive (like a medium chicken pizza costs 3400LKR) and limited choices. I simply didn't like the staff. Our driver told us that they do not give much attention for people who are their for short stay, which is weird. So if you are planning for a 2-3days stay, please avoid! In any case, I am never going to any centara again for life!

Reviewed May 01, 2018

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5.6
Roland from Philippines
Couple
Stayed 14 nights in March 2019

Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka”

Nice hotel 4 star, but disturbing with all inclusive guest's. Restaurants are limited in performance, in each restaurant only 1 waiter with some experiences, all other staff have no education for the job, don't speak English , breakfast is the most disappointing you have to beg for a coffee and staff run's like uncontrolled chicken mostly to collect cutlery from guest's even if you still eating. The outside breakfast Terrasse is overflowed with birds which are jumping at the tables, steeling the food etc.. NO supervision at all !!! staff is mostly smiling, but it don't help to provide a good service. Food and drinks are limited and quite expensive, for a normal meal for two about 57 USD. Beruwala, Bentota and Ayurveda is very good, but we will not stay in a hotel like Centara anymore.

Reviewed March 25, 2019

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4.0
harry from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in December 2017

Benidorm comes to Sri Lanka...”

Wow. This was NOT what we expected. This is like Benidorm in Sri Lanka - with cheesy music blasting through the pool area, people doing aqua aerobics in the pool, daily games of waterpolo. It was so grim, we left after a day, even though we'd paid for 3. The hotel manager is nice and helpful, but there's absolutely nothing to do here. No town, no restaurants, nowhere to go. Much of Bentota consists of nice hotels/resorts, so this wouldn't necessarily prove an issue, but the Ceysands is bleak and we really didn't want to be stuck in the hotel every night with a chap playing acoustic guitar and crooning Englebert Humperdink tunes. If you like Benidorm, you'll love it. If you're looking for peace, quiet and a real slice of Sri Lanka - avoid like the plague.

Reviewed February 11, 2018

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