Vacation rentals in Bentota

The place was absolutely gorgeous—truly nothing negative to say. It struck the perfect balance between luxury and the warmth of home. The host, Jen, was proactive and incredibly responsive from the start, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free. The staff were exceptional, especially the villa manager, Ushan, who had an uncanny sense of when to be present and when to give us space. Even when not physically around, he ensured every request was met. The cook prepared amazing meals daily, and the entire property was spotless, with every amenity thoughtfully provided. We genuinely regretted only staying for four days—it simply wasn’t enough time in such a beautiful setting. We’re already planning to return. Bonus: it was unexpectedly fun spotting dragonflies around the property—just one of many charming touches.

This AirBnB was a gem! The standout features were definitely the incredible beach right in front of the property and the wonderful ventilation throughout the property. The staff truly made our stay special – they were always courteous and so helpful, from arranging transport to preparing tasty food. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

We stayed one night in this beautiful villa before going up to Colombo to the airport. It was the perfect end of our trip! The house is peaceful and quiet with a huge garden. There are squirrels, peacocks, parrots and lots of fruit trees and palms - like a private paradise. The private pool is also amazing. The lovely host gave us a guided tour through the cinnamon plantation and harvesting process, which was very interesting. At all the hosts are the kindest people and make sure your stay is perfect, they also arranged a Tuk to Hikkaduwa which takes around 20min. We would definitely come again! 🌞

What a fantastic home to be able to use as a base and a place to just unwind. The touches that James and Mara have added to the property and the amazing transformation of the villa make it a magical place to stay. Jeem was an incredible on site host, amazing chef and gave us great advice on all the things we needed to know. Nothing was a problem and he was just a delight to interact with. Having the pool on site was a blessing and the local wildlife entertainment from monkeys to squirrels, kingfisher and firefly's at night was really special. The breakfasts were an another special treat with amazing fresh fruit, home made juices, Sri Lankan spicy omelettes and a surprise local dish every morning. We wished we planned more dinners at home as Jeems local curries were superb but the restaurant recommendations from James and Mara sounded too good to miss and they were all fantastic. We enjoyed Charlie's at the Fort and Kurulu Bay particularly. Highly recommended for groups and families

The villa is set amidst dense, lush greenery, that gave us a feeling of being in a forest. We spent hours at the two pools every day and had an amazing time. Joseph, the family patriarch, who lives a couple of hours away, came to the villa to just help us check-in. Thank you sir! Kintoo, who lives abroad, was always responsive and helpful. We had a restful time in the large balcony every day. I am incredibly grateful for the wonderful collection of books on travel and nature. The air-conditioning works very well. The tuktuk driver Sajith was super helpful. The villa is a bit remote and it is only the place that is being offered - so one must buy groceries and other provisions beforehand. Sajith is always ready to come to the villa and take you wherever you want to go, including grocery shopping. Sri Lanka probably has frequent power outages. Be ready to embrace that. The pools are a cool refuge when the power goes out. Thank you Kintoo, Joseph and family for hosting us

Fabulous location for a pit stop and views are amazing. The food was delicious, staff attentive and we stayed as a group and we all enjoyed it. Note bring mosquito repellent for the evenings if you wish to stay out:)

We had an unforgettable stay at Tea House Villa in Angulugaha. The villa is stunning—beautifully designed, peaceful, and surrounded by lush greenery. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. Raki is an exceptional host—attentive, warm, and always ready to help with anything we needed. The staff were also kind and made us feel right at home. Every detail of the stay was thoughtfully arranged. I highly recommend Tea House Villa to anyone looking for a tranquil getaway with top-notch hospitality. Thank you, Raki, for a wonderful experience!

Stop scrolling through the reviews and just book this stay already! Everything about the Temple House was fantastic - from the decor to the amenities to the constantly cleaned pool to the villa manager and staff availability and helpfulness. Communication with Jo was a breeze. Jo was proactive and provided all the information we needed. The chef that we shared with another villa made amazing vegetarian food for our party of 4 adults. Nish the villa manager went out of his way to make us comfortable. Shashi was super duper helpful, making breakfast for all of us and staying with my grandma and infant to ensure their comfort when the rest of us were out exploring. The place was spic and span thanks to Ashanti cleaning the indoor area and the uncle outside cleaning the yard and pool. There was a short period of power outage that was handled well by Jo and the team. They had USB/ battery powered lights and fans that allowed us - especially my infant - to feel comfortable. Loved it!!!