Shangri-lanka Villa
23 De Alwis Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Great and very nice staff, they will help you with everything you need”
“The staff, food, rooms, pool and friendly chilled atmosphere”
“Not too many rooms, nice pool”
“Loved everything about this quiet hidden gem tucked a way off the main road”
“The pool was a fabulous temperature and it was so peaceful”
“Pool excellent”
“Great service, clean rooms, super quiet, lovely pool, very easy to get a tuktuk …”
“Everyone was super friendly & helpful, room & balcony were huge, bed was huge & …”
“Beautiful location, great pool, good food, staff very very nice”
“Central - clean - beautiful - great swimming pool”
“You can have breakfast on your private terrace if you want”
“Loved the homemade jam at breakfast”
Overview
Surrounded by greenery, Shangri-lanka Villa is just a 10-minute walk from Bentota Beach. It features an outdoor swimming pool, an Ayurveduc massage centre and rooms with free WiFi access. It is a bird watchers paradise. The property is an 85-minute drive from Colombo City and 60 km from Galle. Bandaranaike International Airport is a 90-minute drive away. Offering views of the garden and pool from its terrace or balcony, suites feature a sofa and a minibar. It includes a large bathroom with a corner bath and separate shower. Tea and coffee is served at all times free of charge. The restaurant serves local Sri Lankan delights alongside Continental specialities. Guests can rent barbecue or water sport facilities. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Airport shuttle and laundry services are also available.
Traveller reviews
Dan
couple
March 10, 2026
“Great location for a vacation!”
Great service, clean rooms, super quiet, lovely pool, very easy to get a tuktuk to town.
Saskia
couple
March 6, 2026
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.
Karen
couple
February 14, 2026
“Hidden away in nature but close enough to the beach.”
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.
Sabine
couple
January 3, 2026
“Paradise, just a simple little paradise”
Beautiful location, great pool, good food, staff very very nice
McCarthy
family_with_children
December 23, 2025
“Beautiful family run hotel with amazing pool, beautiful landscapes and excellent food! It’s been our most favourite plac”
The staff, food, rooms, pool and friendly chilled atmosphere
Cécile
extended_group
December 3, 2025
The garden, the team
zena
couple
April 5, 2025
“We had a fabulous time”
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 .
peter
extended_group
March 31, 2025
Food and drink good. Spacious rooms. Pool excellent. Staff friendly.
Johan
family_with_children
March 6, 2025
“Overall, it’s an okay place, but I wouldn’t recommend it for families with children since the beach”
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
Benedikt
family_with_children
February 10, 2025
It is a real hideway dream. You should try bananasplit!
Michelle
couple
February 6, 2025
“Lovely people: lovely place”
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.
Brian Bontenbal
couple
January 27, 2025
Everything!!
Brian Bontenbal
couple
January 22, 2025
“Beyond expectations!!”
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!
Toby
couple
January 7, 2025
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.
Clement
family_with_children
January 4, 2025
“Delightful last stop”
Central - clean - beautiful - great swimming pool
raghu babu
couple
January 1, 2025
staff was very nice
Isabel
solo_traveller
December 25, 2024
“Secluded and peaceful”
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!
Katarina
family_with_children
December 18, 2024
“Peaceful, tranquil, quite place 10 mins away in a car from lovely beach with tasty food and great swimming pool.”
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.
Prina
family_with_children
June 1, 2024
“Highly recommend - amazing place to stay and rooms”
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.
Christian
couple
April 27, 2024
Beautiful place, only 5 suites, very clean, excellent food, recommended.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Cycling, Open-air bath, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Foot bath, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Cooking class
Cleanliness & disinfecting
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, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Infinity pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Ironing service, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Room service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Tour desk, Packed lunches, Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Family Suite with Balcony
This family room's standout feature is the pool with a view. The spacious family room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 3 beds.
Luxury Triple Room
This triple room features a pool with a view. The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 3 beds.
Suite
Offering views of the garden and pool from its terrace, suites feature a minibar. It includes a large bathroom with a separate shower. An electric kettle is available on request.
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