This lake resort is a 10 minute drive inland from Hikkaduwa and overlooks a beautiful lagoon where there is an abundance of stunning wildlife (as well as a variety of birds for those bird spotters amongst you).
The Kalla Bongo Lake Resort is perfect for those people who really aren’t that interested in staying at a beach resort and would prefer total peace and tranquillity to rewind.
This hotel was formerly designed by Geoffrey Bawa, one of Sri Lanka’s leading architects and following a recent refurbishment has come well and truly up to date but without losing the elegance of his design. It is located on a fabulous stretch of golden sands in the south. All rooms have sea views with private balconies. Of particular note is the fabulous infinity pool next to the main lobby, which guides your eye to the ocean as you enter the hotel. If you are travelling with children, baby-sitting can be arranged here. It is approx. two and a half hours of travel travel time from Colombo.
This large hotel, originally designed by Geoffrey Bawa, is situated between the Indian Ocean on one side, with a fantastic golden beach, and the Bentota River on the other side. It is well known for its sports (particularly water sports which can be done on the Bentota River) and entertainment facilities, so tend to be very popular with families.
This medium sized hotel sits on the peninsular where the Kalu Ganga (river) meets the sea, so on one side there are views of the lagoon and on the other views of the Indian Ocean. Having been totally refurbished in 2012, this is now an extremely stylish and contemporary hotel. It is often popular with honeymooners.
This medium-sized hotel, originally designed by the renowned architect, Geoffrey Bawa has a distinct colonial feel to as it is designed on an 18th century Dutch village but has all the contemporary fittings one could hope for. It is situated at Bentota overlooking the Indian Ocean and close by is Bentota River where you can do water sports, so is perfect for couples and families alike.
