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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Malu Banna in Aluthgama offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and river views. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The hotel features a restaurant serving seafood, local, Asian, European, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and Asian. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the outdoor seating area, or take a dip in the pool. Additional amenities include a bar, coffee shop, and picnic area. Prime Location: Located a 14-minute walk from Bentota Beach and 700 metres from Bentota Lake, Malu Banna is near attractions such as Kande Viharaya Temple and Lunuganga. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- John
Ireland
“It is truly a wonderful experience The hotel has the most magnificent views, staff exceptional, clean and great facilities. The only issue I had was with the tv and wifi, both were swiftly and efficiently solved. Breakfast was lovely and we ate...” - Neal
United Kingdom
“Incredible hotel with wonderful attentive staff. We wish we had taken our road trip the opposite way round which would have enabled us to stay longer at this great hotel & to enjoy more of its facilities & water sports etc.” - Warren
Australia
“You can't get a better room in all of Sri Lanka. Beautiful bed, fantastic modern bathroom, even a little fridge with cold drinks. Take advantage of the free boat ride across the river to the ocean beach. We loved it and we recommend it.” - Paula
United Kingdom
“The location overlooking the river was beautiful. The room was exceptionally large and clean. The staff were friendly and professional and helped with organising the river safari with them, which by the way I would highly recommend. Breakfast was...” - Paula
United Kingdom
“It was easy to get too and we could walk out for restaurants and tuktuks. Lovely view over the water and could watch the sun go down.” - Tickner
United Kingdom
“Location was great, staff extremely friendly & super helpful!! Boat taxi to the beach was a highlight as was the river safari - a MUST DO! Our room was lovely but aircon not working so we were moved immediately & we also had a fridge brought up to...” - Richard
United Kingdom
“* Great Location * Good boat service to nearby beach * Fabulous list of activities * Room was amazing, and the view over the river was hard to beat” - Natalie
United Kingdom
“It’s tucked away down a back street but once you’re there it’s such a good find .. free boat ride back and forth across the river make it super easy to get to the most beautiful beach … the staff are super helpful .. it’s a very simple but lovely...” - Poobendren
South Africa
“Stunning location on the river bank.. Hotel has its own jetty and provide a free boat ride across to the beach. Hotel offers a variety of watersports. Beaches are very safe to swim. Very close to the town centre as well. Very attentive and...” - Deenadayalan
South Africa
“Beautiful views from room 1 Elevated expansive view from room of Bentota River. Large spacious room , big balcony Attentive polite staff”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Malu Banna Restaurant
- CuisineSeafood • Local • Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Malu Banna in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.