Lihiniya Surf Hotel

, Bentota
3.5 star
Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Whilst visiting Sri Lanka our stay...
8 / 10
Nov 2007, Miss C Cooley

Whilst visiting Sri Lanka our stay was made pleasurable relaxing. Upon our arrival the Staff at Lihiniya Surf was on hand with hand towels and freshly squeezed juice, ready to comply with any task we required. No task was too much trouble; their jobs were to make their guest as comfortable as possible.
The Staff themselves were extremely polite, friendly and really wonderful people to get to know. They definitely made our stay complete.
The accommodation itself was fairly large, furnished simply but elegantly. There were two single beds with lamp side dressers, a "his and hers" wardrobe, with a safe inside for valuable belongings to be kept, There was also a sitting area if view of a TV. There was a large dresser with a mirror above it that gave a sense of grandeur to the room.
There was also an ensuite bathroom that was fitted with the basic washing amenities. But by far the most lavish of our decorations was the room’s balcony. It overlooked the seafront and our very own private beach. This scenery made each night magical and picturesque.
Every evening the hotel would entertain their guests. With most night being themed dinner evenings. This meant there was always a wide selection of foods available, within the main restaurant. But being positioned by the sea meant there was also an outdoor seafood restaurant. That we dined at several time, embracing the romantic scenario that was present.
The facilities available were vast, during the day event were arranged such as tennis, ping pong swimming, water polo, and board games. For those who wished to relax, sunbathing by the outdoor bar was a favourite pastime. Our obviously trips to the local festivities or all over Sri Lanka could be arrange.
If you want a lavish servant and guest establishment then Lihiniya surf is not the place for you. However if you want a hotel with a calming atmosphere and friendly warm hearted staff, then I would definitely recommend Lihiniya Surf.
This holiday destination is definitely one I will be returning to.

  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:Thomson
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We stayed at the Lihiniya Surf hotel...
7 / 10
May 2007, Mr A Mullins

We stayed at the Lihiniya Surf hotel between the 8th and the 23rd May 2007.
The hotel for us was fantastic. The rooms were very clean and kept clean throughout our stay. The Staff were extremely helpful and friendly and showed us great respect at all times.
The furniture could use a little updating but this is only a cosmetic thing.
All the rooms have excellent a/c, and it’s a good job too as it was 30 deg or more every day. The pool and activities are great too.
The pool is kept clean and is big enough for a good swim, or simply to cool off in. The entertainers do their best to keep you happy which is great!
The hotels location was great too. Literally, 40 meters from the ocean’s edge with a beach that made your eyes water with excitement! Nice!
However...it wasn’t all rosy! The food there isn’t great! Ok, they try, and it would be fair to say that they do have different food styled nights, but the food is dry, oily and pretty much you would rather eat your own elbow!!
Fortunately, very nearby there are plenty of places to eat with exceptional food! A great place we found was the 'Golden Grill'. About Rs200 in a tuktuk return! (About 50p).
We found that it’s mainly us Brits that are there, however there was a fair few Aussies and Germans.
All the staff there spoke good English, and our fav man, LAL the cleaner gets our Staff member of the holiday award, if there was one!
Hope this has been helpful and don’t let the food put you off... Go B+B and you win both ways!
Adam + Jade - Room 229 Lihiniya Surf, Bentota.

  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:First Choice
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