AVANI Bentota

Description

Overlooking the white-sand Ventura Beach, this sleek, Dutch Colonial-inspired resort is 4 km from the Kande Viharaya Buddhist temple.

Modern rooms provide free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as rainfall showers, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. All have balconies or terraces with ocean views, and upgraded rooms add sitting areas. Suites feature living rooms and whirlpool baths. Room service is available.

Freebies include parking, and a breakfast buffet served in a bright restaurant with show cooking. There's also an Asian eatery, a bar and a private beach dining option, plus a day spa, a gym and 2 outdoor pools. Diving is offered.