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Villa Thamburu, Bentota

Galle Road Athuruwella, Bentota

9.7 Wonderful166 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Beachfront Accommodation

    Villa Thamburu, Bentota offers a serene escape with its outdoor swimming pool, private beach area, and garden. Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and free WiFi.

  • Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities

    Indulge in air-conditioned rooms featuring a flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathroom. Relax on your balcony or terrace and enjoy the comfort of quality bed linen and towels provided.

  • Culinary Delights and Dining Options

    Savor a delicious à la carte breakfast or explore the restaurant's local and international cuisine. With vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal choices available, there's something for everyone at Villa Thamburu, Bentota.

Experience luxury and comfort at Villa Thamburu, Bentota. Book now for an unforgettable stay by the beach.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Exceptional food options

  • Beautiful, intimate sanctuary

  • Incredibly attentive service

At the hotel

Popular amenities

73 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Bar
  • Beach
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Pools & wellness

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

166 reviews
9/ 10
해변가 모래사장에 연결된 숙소. 정문이 닫겨있고 security 가 좋음 .
kim · couple · 2026-10-08

The guest experience

9.7out of 10
166 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Exceptional food options
  • Beautiful, intimate sanctuary
  • Incredibly attentive service
  • Peaceful and upscale atmosphere
  • Luxurious bathroom

Worth knowing — Mattresses not up to 5* standards · Breakfast quality criticized by some guests

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    The staff are incredibly attentive and genuine.

  • Value for Money10.0

    A top-tier experience with excellent service.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Villa Thamburu offers a serene and relaxing escape.

  • Location9.7

    Having the beach just steps away for sunset walks was a dream.

  • Room Quality9.7

    The bathroom was luxurious; we enjoyed our private balcony.

  • Amenities9.7

    The pool area was well equipped and very relaxing.

  • Food and Beverage9.7

    Breakfast was exceptional with high-quality options.

  • Cleanliness8.7

    Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

9.7166 reviews

  • Guest review

    9/10

    kim · couple · 2026-10-08

    “해변가 모래사장에 연결된 숙소. 정문이 닫겨있고 security 가 좋음 .”

  • Ik ben nog nooit in zo een goed hotel verbleven!!

    10/10

    Saar · couple · 2026-08-02

    “Dit was onze meest favoriete hotel in heel Sri Lanka. Ik denk niet dat er een hotel is dat hier snel aan zal tippen. Om enkele zaken te noemen die geweldig waren; - het hotel zelf was ONGELOOFLIJK mooi, alles zat goed in elkaar, absoluut niet outdated - toen we toekwamen hebben kregen we een warm ontvangst met de boodschap dat we een room upgrade hadden gekregen voor onze honeymoon - het bed was zalig! - ondanks het weer was de setting, de lounge, het zwembad, de zeteltjes echt fantastisch - het personeel was uitermate vriendelijk, en niet storend dichtbij zoals is veel andere goede hotels. Ze komen niet te vaak vragen of alles wel in orde is, maar ze zijn er wel altijd wanneer je ze nodig hebt!! - het eten was UITZONDERLIJK lekker, ik heb nergens in Sri Lanka zo lekker gegeten als hier - normale prijzen voor kamer en eten, zeker niet duur, alles was heel duidelijk in de prijzen, in tegenstelling tot in veel andere hotels. Kortom echt een fantastisch verblijf!!!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Dimah · couple · 2026-07-24

    “Our stay at Villa Thamburu was truly unforgettable and exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth by the reception team, who made check-in seamless and ensured we felt at home from the very beginning. The chef deserves special recognition—the food was absolutely outstanding. Every meal was fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared, making each dining experience something to look forward to. Every member of the staff was incredibly kind, professional, and attentive. They were always smiling, quick to help, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. A special thank you as well to the security guard, who was always welcoming, respectful, and made us feel safe and well looked after throughout our stay. The room itself was immaculate, with exceptional cleanliness in every area. It was clear that great care is taken to maintain the property to the highest standards. Thank you to the entire Villa Thamburu team for making our stay so special. Your outstanding hospitality, delicious food, attention to detail, and genuine care made this one of the best stays we’ve ever had. We highly recommend Villa Thamburu and can’t wait to return!”

  • Ich hatte eine sehr erholsame Zeit und fühlte mich wie im Paradies

    10/10

    Ivan · solo traveller · 2026-04-25

    “Sehr freundliches Personal. Das ganze Hotel ist einfach top. Das Essen ist auf höchstem Niveau.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Holly · couple · 2026-04-11

    “We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Thamburu! The property is new, clean and well-maintained. The staff is so friendly and helpful. We loved the food as well - the breakfasts starts with fresh fruit and then you can pick your mains so everything is prepared fresh. We also loved the pork and cashew curries from the dinner menu. There are some other restaurants in the area, but we chose to eat in the villa each night because it was that good! We also enjoyed watching the sunset on beanbags with drinks each night. Staying here was so relaxing and we can't wait to come back!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Lukas · couple · 2026-04-03

    “Die ruhige Atmosphäre, das außergewöhnlich gute Essen und das Service möchten wir besonders hervorheben. Wir haben 3 wundervolle Tage hier verbracht. Die Architektur hat uns sehr angesprochen. Ein Fitness und Spa Bereich ist in Planung, was ein zusätzlicher Punkt sein wird, dass wir gerne zurück kommen werden.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Haris · couple · 2026-04-03

    “Staff. Location. Amenities.”

  • Eine der besten Hotel Erfahrungen, die ich jemals hatte 😍 Absolute Empfehlung.

    10/10

    Isabel · couple · 2026-04-02

    “Das Design ist sehr geschmackvoll und jedes Detail wurde überlegt und liebevoll gestaltet. Ein Hotel, in dem ich mich ab dem ersten Moment 100% wohl gefühlt habe. Die nahe Lage zur Straße ist clever gelöst, sodass man davon fast nichts mitbekommt. Dafür ist die Nähe zum leeren Strand einfach traumhaft. Das Essen ist hervorragend, der Service super freundlich und es wurde alles möglich gemacht ob Cocktail am Strand bei Sonnenuntergang, Early Checkin oder besondere Essenswünsche. Außerdem sieht und spürt man einfach, dass sich alle Angestellten wirklich gut um das Hotel und die Gäste kümmern.”

  • Wunderschönes Strandhotel

    10/10

    Larissa Jennifer · couple · 2026-03-22

    “Wunderschöne Anlage direkt an langem Sandstrand, unglaublich nettes Personal, ausgezeichnetes Essen, sehr sauber - würden wieder kommen.”

  • Excellent beach front property

    9/10

    Sai · couple · 2026-03-15

    “Beautiful water front location. Very quaint and quiet. Exceptional beach. Rooms are good.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    FRANCOIS · solo traveller · 2026-03-15

    “location breakfast”

  • Super

    10/10

    Lisa · couple · 2026-03-12

    “Tolle Villa, super Frühstück! Angestellte sehr nett. Alles sehr sauber und tolles Design”

  • Enjoyable stay, staff were very helpful, good location. Very quiet maybe lacking in atmosphere

    8/10

    Paul · couple · 2026-03-09

    “Staff were very nice and location was very good. Pool was good and room was very comfortable.”

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