Overview
Beachfront boutique hotel with private beach area and suites offering private pools
Beachfront & Private Beach
Villa Thamburu sits directly on a private beach area reserved exclusively for guests, with the sand just steps from the property. The hotel provides outdoor swimming pool with pool views and sun loungers or beach chairs placed on both the pool deck and the beach. Guests can watch sunsets from beanbag chairs placed on the sand each evening, a complimentary service organized by the staff.
Accommodations & Suites
Each air-conditioned room at Villa Thamburu features a private bathroom, a balcony or terrace, and a minibar. Select suites, such as the Suite with Private Pool and the King Suite with Sea View, include their own private plunge pool. Room types like the Double Room with Sea View and the Standard Twin Room offer comfortable seating areas and high ceilings, with daily housekeeping and turn-down service.
Dining Experience
The hotel operates two restaurants serving local, Asian, and international cuisine, with halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free options clearly marked. Breakfast includes a choice of continental, American, or full English/Irish selections, prepared fresh each morning. The head chef personally checks on guests after dinner, and the kitchen offers bespoke items such as the black pork curry and prawn curry praised in guest reviews.
Wellness & Activities
Guests can book massage and wellness services directly at the hotel, with treatments available upon request. Yoga classes are offered on-site, and the property maintains a garden and terrace area designed for relaxation. The pool area also provides complimentary king coconuts delivered to sun loungers in the morning and afternoon tea with snacks.
Location & Services
Villa Thamburu is a few steps from Induruwa Beach and 3 miles from Bentota Lake, with Bentota River Seaplane Base 3 miles away. The hotel offers a complimentary tuk-tuk shuttle for guest use to nearby destinations, as well as airport pickup and drop-off services. Free private parking is available on-site, and the 24-hour front desk can arrange tours to attractions like Lunuganga (4 miles).
- Private beach: Exclusive sandy area with sun loungers and beanbags for sunset
- Rooms: 15 air-conditioned rooms, some with private pools and sea views
- Dining: 2 restaurants with halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free menus
- Wellness: On-site massages and yoga classes available
- Service: Complimentary tuk-tuk shuttle and airport transfers
- Location: Steps from Induruwa Beach, 3 miles from Bentota Lake
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Sea view
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Bathtub
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Balcony
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Sea view
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Private pool
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Bathtub
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Outdoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Pants press
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Essential information about Villa Thamburu, Bentota
| 💵 Lowest room price | 430 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.9 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 3.1 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Bentota River Seaplane Base, BJT |
Location
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