15/3 River Avenue
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1 night, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
1 night, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
“The boat to the beach was good but you can walk if you wish to”
“It’s helpful having the boat over to the beach side”
“A great hotel with a lovely welcome and fabulous staff”
“Amazing place excellent service”
“Lots of water sports to watch when using the comfy sun beds on the balcony”
“Friendly staff, spacious rooms, stunning river views, very accommodating”
“The breakfast was varied and very good”
“Breakfast was good and food menu fine”
“Very clean and we loved the towel elephant on the bed”
“It is truly a wonderful experience The hotel has the most magnificent views, st…”
“Large comfortable accommodation with good bed and excellent food (especially the…”
Malu Banna in Aluthgama features a private beach area and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace and a bar. Rooms include a balcony with a river view. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some feature sea views. All guest rooms include a wardrobe. A continental or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Malu Banna. Bawa Gardens is 7 km from the accommodation. Bandaranaike International Airport is 105 km away.
Wendy
couple
April 22, 2026
“Great spot with plenty going on.”
A great hotel with a lovely welcome and fabulous staff. We had a high floor with great views over the river. Lots of water sports to watch when using the comfy sun beds on the balcony. The boat to the beach was good but you can walk if you wish to. The breakfast was varied and very good. We ate here for 5 nights and there was plenty choice. The staff went over and above to make us feel welcome. We had our choice of various table and they were all set to make us comfortable. On our last evening they dressed a beautiful table on the wooden pier, with paper flowers and romantic lights. We felt extremely special. After catching some great fish on their deep sea fishing trip, they cooked it and provided lovely vegetables and salad to accompany it. Attention to detail was well thought out. Thanks for the lovely elephant in our room (made from towels).
Jeyasekaran
couple
April 6, 2026
Amazing place excellent service
Nicole
extended_group
March 3, 2026
“Enjoyable stay with amazing views and friendly staff”
Friendly staff, spacious rooms, stunning river views, very accommodating. It’s helpful having the boat over to the beach side.
Bill
couple
February 17, 2026
“Great location and view with very comfortable room.”
Great location on rivermouth, great views and boat lift over to fantastic beach. Would have eaten there if restaurant was busier.
Rosemarie
couple
February 16, 2026
“Recommend for sure, but get the hot water sorted”
Great location by the river. Good sized bedroom with comfy pillows, nice big bed. A/C and a fan. Small fridge & kettle with some free drinks. Lovely balcony and view (room 4). Breakfast was good and food menu fine
Lucinda
couple
February 15, 2026
“Unique, comfortable stay with great food and views.”
Fantastic location. Wonderful view from balcony at all the activities on the river. Great for people watching. Large comfortable accommodation with good bed and excellent food (especially the curry and rice, give the kitchen 2 hours notice, it is worth it) and lovely, helpful staff.
Jessica
couple
February 3, 2026
Very spacious room with a lovely, big comfy bed. Good sized bathroom. Large terrace with recliner, chairs and table, great view out across the river estuary. Very clean and we loved the towel elephant on the bed! Decent breakfast, eggs to suit, staff all very friendly and helpful.
Ivica
family_with_children
January 12, 2026
“Passable stay in Bentota but lower quality than other guest houses”
Very specious rooms and confortable bed
Rebecca
family_with_children
December 26, 2025
“Lovely vibe, spotlessly clean and great breakfast”
Great location right on the river and staff happy to take you to the beach 2 mins boat ride away. There we could use subbed in lovely resort of buying drinks and swim the warm ocean here. Fantastic spot we would happily return.
Anthony
couple
November 16, 2025
“Relaxing but also interesting and entertaining so overall extremely enjoyable!”
Great location by the side of the river and close to the sea. Spacious, comfortable air conditioned bedroom and en-suite. Friendly and accommodating staff.
John
couple
April 26, 2025
“Perfect place, you wont do better. Book! you wont be disapointed”
It is truly a wonderful experience The hotel has the most magnificent views, staff exceptional, clean and great facilities. The only issue I had was with the tv and wifi, both were swiftly and efficiently solved. Breakfast was lovely and we ate our evening meal there on 3 occasions, very good food. We jet skied, went on a fishing trip and enjoyed the free ferry accross the river to the beach. I would strongly recommend. We felt like we were trated like family.
Neal
couple
March 28, 2025
“Exciting hotel with great staff & fabulous vistas.”
Incredible hotel with wonderful attentive staff. We wish we had taken our road trip the opposite way round which would have enabled us to stay longer at this great hotel & to enjoy more of its facilities & water sports etc.
warren
couple
March 10, 2025
You can't get a better room in all of Sri Lanka. Beautiful bed, fantastic modern bathroom, even a little fridge with cold drinks. Take advantage of the free boat ride across the river to the ocean beach. We loved it and we recommend it.
Paula
couple
March 7, 2025
The location overlooking the river was beautiful. The room was exceptionally large and clean. The staff were friendly and professional and helped with organising the river safari with them, which by the way I would highly recommend. Breakfast was delicious and plenty of it. Easy to walk to Bentota and into the town if Aluthgama. Would recommend a stay here
Ashok kumar
couple
February 27, 2025
“Very nice location and exceptional service”
Paula
couple
February 19, 2025
“Great place to stay, lovely views and super quiet.😊”
It was easy to get too and we could walk out for restaurants and tuktuks. Lovely view over the water and could watch the sun go down.
Tickner
extended_group
February 18, 2025
“2 nights of fun, food & excellent company”
Location was great, staff extremely friendly & super helpful!! Boat taxi to the beach was a highlight as was the river safari - a MUST DO! Our room was lovely but aircon not working so we were moved immediately & we also had a fridge brought up to our rooms. Can’t fault their service at all.
Richard
couple
January 29, 2025
* Great Location * Good boat service to nearby beach * Fabulous list of activities * Room was amazing, and the view over the river was hard to beat
Eleonora Olga
couple
January 19, 2025
“Great place for water sports activities”
Great location , close to the beach and city centre. Tasty food (the can make you anything you wish) Any kind of Water sports activities. Spacious rooms…always ready to help, friendly and professional staff. Recommend
Eleonora Olga Boliukh
couple
January 19, 2025
“Great place to enjoy water sports activities”
Very good location, excellent food ( they can make you anything you want ) , any kind of water sports activities are available any time , respectful, educated and friendly staff always ready to help you. Would come back .
Fishing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities on site, Water park, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Beach
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Baby safety gates
Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Minimarket on site, Non-smoking rooms, Soundproof rooms, Family rooms, Allergy-free room, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Terrace, Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Street parking
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs
Invoice provided
Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Shuttle service, Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Ironing service, Currency exchange, Room service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Packed lunches, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge)
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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