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Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection
A beachside icon reborn
A makeover of a classic property has brought an increased level of luxury to the Bentota coastline.
Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection has been creating quite a stir on the hotel scene since it reopened following a two-year renovation. Occupying a sliver of land between golden sands and a mangrove-edged river, nestled among wild coconut groves, the rejuvenated beachfront retreat brings a slice of luxury to the south-west coast of Sri Lanka. Palm-strewn gardens wrap around a curvaceous swimming pool and tumble down to the beach below, where a toes-in-the-sand restaurant can be found.
Why we love Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection
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With its mix of original, recreated and new design elements, the hotel looks as glamorous as when it first opened in 1967
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There’s an appealing cultural element to the experiences, which include mask carving, puppet making and traditional drumming
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Perfect for families, with a brilliant kids club, three swimming pools and extensive dining options
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It’s a wonderfully appealing setting, with 11 acres of grounds wedged between a long sandy beach and a wildlife-rich river
Rooms
A string of three low-slung wings house the 175 rooms and suites, whose interiors are warm and welcoming – think a creamy palette brought to life by burnt terracotta hues, a smattering of Sri Lankan wall art and lots of gleaming wood. Choose a Premium Room or Luxury Room in either the South Wing (close to the pool and resort gardens) or the West Wing which is located closer to the beach. The Mahawasala Wing is home to the resort’s 16 lavish suites that have separate living rooms and views over the garden towards the sea. If you want to enjoy eye-catching works by Sri Lankan artists in your room as well as the public spaces, we suggest a Junior or Premium Suite.
Spacious rooms on upper floors with a terrace and a view of the pool or gardens.
- air-conditioning
- king-size bed
- minibar*
- tea and coffee making facilities
- television
- terrace
- 53m²
Ground-floor rooms that are a short walk away from the hotel's pool.
- air-conditioning
- king-size bed
- minibar*
- tea and coffee making facilities
- television
- balcony
- 53m²
Rooms on the ground floor that are just a short walk away from the sand.
- air-conditioning
- king-size bed
- minibar*
- bathtub and separate shower
- tea and coffee making facilities
- television
- terrace
- 53m²
Spacious rooms with a view of the sea and the garden.
- air-conditioning
- king-size bed
- minibar*
- tea and coffee making facilities
- television
- balcony
- 53m²
Sea view rooms with a seating area with sofa.
- air-conditioning
- king-size bed
- minibar*
- tea and coffee making facilities
- television
- balcony
- 46m²
Themed suites with either a river or sea view and decorated with locally created art work.
- air-conditioning
- king-size bed
- minibar*
- tea and coffee making facilities
- television
- balcony
- 64m²
Individually designed suites with plenty of space included a living room, master bedroom and large balcony. Featuring views of the river.
- air-conditioning
- king-size bed
- minibar*
- tea and coffee making facilities
- television
- balcony
- 89m²
Similar to the Deluxe Suite but with views of the Indian Ocean.
- air-conditioning
- king-size bed
- minibar*
- tea and coffee making facilities
- television
- balcony
- 96m²
Huge suites with a second bedroom and living room.
- air-conditioning
- king-size bed
- minibar*
- tea and coffee making facilities
- television
- balcony
- 131m²
Facilities
There’s a beautifully designed all-day restaurant that turns into two specialist venues by night, plus a seafood eatery, pool bar and lounge bar to keep everyone happy.
Nossa
The all-day multi-cuisine restaurant offers an international buffet for breakfast and lunch, in the style of a Sri Lankan hawker street, before transforming in the evening into an Italian eatery, Ottimo, and Asian-themed Zest.
Sea Meats Spice
The resort’s dinner-only seafood restaurant is the place to come for the catch of the day cooked exactly how you like.
Drench
Order a cocktail from the swim-up pool bar or have drinks and snacks brought to your lounger by servers on bicycles.
Fuze
Open until midnight, the resort’s stylish lounge bar serves up food and drinks during the day, with live music in the evening.
Dining Experiences
Treat yourself to a special evening and choose to dine with the chef, or speak to the team about destination dining – enjoy a multi-course, fine dining menu with a personalised romantic setup alongside the Benthara River.
There’s something wonderfully decadent about watching an expert mixologist create your perfect cocktail at a bar you can swim up to.
Whats Included
Breakfast at the main restaurant.
Upgrade Options
Half Board • Breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant
Half Board Plus (Only available for bookings from 20th December to 10th February staying min. seven nights) • Buffet breakfast in Ottimo and Zest • Buffet lunch or buffet dinner in Ottimo and Zest • Open bar, including selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, for 2 hours either for lunchtime (12:30 – 14:30) or for dinnertime (19:00-21:00)
Full Board • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant
All Inclusive • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in Ottimo and Zest • Drench Pool Bar, Fuze Lobby Bar and Sea Meets Spice à la carte is at extra charge • Selected drinks including local alcoholic drinks, soft drinks as well as tea and coffee
Indulge in an array of rejuvenating or relaxing treatments at the Luxury Ayurvedic Spa, located at Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection. There’s a fully-equipped gym, and bicycles to rent if you fancy exploring the local area on two wheels. Learn about Sri Lankan artisanal crafts at the Artisan Village, located within the resort. Get involved yourself with a pottery or drumming lesson.
If you want a break from basking in the sun and want something a bit different to pass the time, there's plenty to do here. The hotel organises a cultural show on special days with local dancers to celebrate the art of Southern dance and music. You can get more hands on with an arts and crafts class led by local artisans. Learn traditional crafting techniques and make a souvenir to take home with you as a reminder of your trip. If you are a foodie at heart, the hotel can give you backstage access with a tour of the kitchen and have a demo of traditional cooking techniques; they may even let you in on the secret ingredients that they use.
This is where Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection really comes into its own. With the benefit of the river on one side and the sea on the other, you can go wind surfing, stand up paddleboarding, take a safari on the river, go fishing, or have a thrilling tube ride.
Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection prides itself on being family friendly. This hotel features one of the best kids’ clubs we have seen in Sri Lanka, complete with ball pit, spiral slide, a pool table, foosball, air hockey, a nice big TV and sofa area, and a play area just for the little ones. They also run a programme of activities and arts and crafts. The main restaurant has food to suit everyone, from those with adventurous taste buds to fussier eaters, and there’s a dedicated kids’ pool.
Compulsory Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala dinners, supplement applies.
The hotel has accessible rooms – please call us for more information.
There’s an on-site museum featuring artifacts about the history of Bentota, the architecture of Geoffery Bawa, local wildlife and nature trails.
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