Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection
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5-star beachfront resort designed by renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa
Architecture & Design
Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection is a work by renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa, built on a peninsula between the Indian Ocean and Bentota River. The hotel has 74 murals by Sri Lankan artists and a reception hall with Batique ceiling panels created by a famous local artist. Guests can join a guided art and architecture tour led by in-house curator Sanduni to learn about Bawa's design philosophy.
Dining
The hotel offers multiple dining venues, including the main buffet restaurant Zest and the à la carte L'incontro Italian restaurant. Zest features live cooking stations, themed dinner nights such as Sri Lankan and seafood evenings, and a separate section for Indian cuisine prepared by chef Sunny Mehta. Breakfast includes king coconuts and barista-made lattes or cappuccinos at no extra cost.
Wellness & Recreation
Ceylon Spa offers a range of treatments including back massages by therapist Chon Chon and holistic therapies inspired by Sri Lankan traditions. Daily yoga classes take place on a platform over the Bentota River, led by instructor Roland. The hotel has a fitness centre with modern equipment and a large outdoor pool with a swim-up bar.
Family
Cinnamon Bentota has a dedicated Kids Club with supervised activities such as art classes with local artist Lalilta, origami, and movie nights. The children's playground and indoor play area include board games and a separate kids' pool. Babysitting and child services are available on request, and the hotel also offers cooking classes for families.
Beach & Activities
The hotel sits directly on Bentota Beach, a 2-km stretch of golden sand on the Indian Ocean. Guests can join boat tours of the Bentota River mangroves led by naturalist Lahiru to see crocodiles, monitor lizards, and fruit bats. Water sports include jet skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, and diving, plus tennis and squash courts on site.
- Architecture: Geoffrey Bawa design with 74 original murals
- Dining: 5 dining concepts including L'incontro Italian
- Family: Kids Club with daily art classes and cooking demos
- Wellness: Ceylon Spa with holistic therapies and yoga on lagoon platform
- Activities: Water sports, boat tours of Bentota River mangroves, tennis & squash
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 King-size bed
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Sea view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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River view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Outdoor swimming pool
Children's play area
Children's pool
Kids club
Children's menu
Beach access
Sun loungers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Badminton
- Billiard tables
- Yoga class
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pool with view
Room view
- Sea view
- River view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection
| 💵 Lowest room price | 210 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 700 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 800 m |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Bentota River Seaplane Base, BJT |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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