Most staff were supportive & helpful Architecturally attractive Bawa design Nice pavilion style restaurant and bar area Attractive & well tended mature garden Well cared for attractive pool Balcony connected to the room was the only redeeming feature of the room Nice long beach reached from bottom of garden short walk over the rail tracks

The room was a bit of a disaster, dysfunctional dimly lit & in desperate need of fundamental renovation. TV poorly located no place to watch and barely any English channels to watch ; no surface space to lay anything. Poor lighting. Mosquito net had many gaps. Not mentioned is the rail line at the bottom of the garden which is very loud - could be seen as quaint and adding to the character of the hotel but was v. Loud

This is one of my all time favourite hotels and I’ve stayed here a few times. This time I enjoyed a 5 night stay. It’s a beautiful laid back Geoffrey Bawa designed property and I love the decor and ambience. The gardens are beautiful and the immaculately cared for 25m pool is perfect for both lap swimming and lounging - kudos to the pool man who is always there and clearly loves his pool. The long beach is a short walk across the train tracks (the train never disturbed me and I barely noticed it after the first day or so). Housekeeping is excellent and I always enjoyed the delicious breakfasts. I look forward to returning!

Not much - the dinners could have been better but were reasonably priced.

We loved everything about Club Villa What a traditional Sri Lanka hotel. The staff were amazing and a special shout out for the gentleman who looked out for us at the poolside, the house keeping staff and restaurant staff were so attentive. We had an issue with payment (our issue not club villa) and it was dealt with in an amazing manner. Making the start of our holiday calm and less worrying. We were picked up at the airport my organised shuttle which went extremely smoothly. (Extra charge). The overall service was fantastic and our stay at club villa will be long in our memories. Just a short walk to the most beautiful beach. The gardens are immaculate and to be able to watch the gardener harvest the coconuts in the garden and then straight away drink the milk was great. Breakfast was amazing and not forgetting the Tea which is a must. Thanks to all for a great stay. Nothing was to much trouble.

We were up-graded to a very luxurious honeymoon suite for our first two nights stay and returned later for a third night when there was a wedding in process and we stayed in a more basic setting. The hotel has attractive architectural features designed by the famous Sri Lankan, Geoffrey Bawa. Manicured lawns, huge trees and palms, a lovely pool at perfect temperature, and a short walk of perhaps 100 yards crosses a single line railway track to the sandy beach. The beach stretches into the distance for walks and various water sports options; there didn't seem to be much span between high and low tide marks. A delightful feature of the hotel is the evocative sound of an occasional train rumbling past en route between Colombo and Galle. Sri Lankan curry dishes were delicious and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. The Ayurvedic massage is highly recommended. A very good taxi and Tuk-tuk driver recommended by the hotel kindly showed us round the local villages and then more widely drove us to Galle and to the Airport.

This remains one of the most loveable hotels in Sri lanka. Bentota is not quite as trendy as it was because of the motoway south - but that means boutique hotels in south Bentota such as this one are often excellent value.

The food and restaurant could be more imaginative and a less dated feel would help regain Club Villa's reputation of old.

Peaceful atmosphere in a wonderful tropical garden. A long and clean pool that really invites you to spend a lot of time there. Great food, great rooms, great staff! Long, nice beaches. I cannot think of anything that’s missing! Club Villa was our favorite spot in Sri Lanka when we lived there for four years and coming back after eight years this hasn’t changed! We will be back again (and hopefully not only after another eight years 😉)

How had we not discovered this chic hidden hen in Bentota before! Easily the best stay we’ve had in Sri Lanka and we’ve been around from the hill state ti the south, staying in boutique hotels! Artistically designed cosy rooms with spacious balconies, beautiful gardens and pool area with great service. We loved the warmth of Sanjeeva who looked after our stay, and the welcoming reception manager who obliged our requests in the most efficient manner. It was just serene to be here, relaxing amidst the wafts of frangipani and enjoying the pool with food and drinks served straight to us! The beach was a charming 2 minute walk away across the railway tracks, which itself makes for a great Instagram shot! absolutely loved this hotel!

Nothing to dislike but some might mind the train that occasionally passes by. For us it added to the ‘Ceylonese’ charm, and we looked forward to seeing it pass and taking some nice videos for our memories.

Rooms were lovely. Garden was fabulous, and loved the walk crossing the railway line to the beach. Food was exceptional.

Whilst the lighting in the rooms is no doubt designed for a gentle relaxing mood, the bedside lights were too dim to read comfortably by, which was disappointing

We were upgraded to the club suite, which was amazing and so spacious. The bathroom was huge and the room was so comfortable. The staff were super helpful and went over and beyond.

The bathroom had a slight smell and felt a little outdated but it was quite minor and tolerable.

Very good breakfast included, and also amazing dishes a la carte. Strongly recommend Indian Ocean specials (fish) and schwarma. Personal friendly and hospitable, always ready to serve. This is an amazing place with jasmine aroma in the air, comfortable pool. Atmosphere relaxing and mindful, best place to spend time and unwind. Plan to visit again next year.