Malu Banna

Property class: 3
Ski hotel with restaurant, near Bentota Beach

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Malu Banna is a great choice for your ski vacation in Aluthgama. Guests who don't want to hit the slopes can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is a nice spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a snack bar/deli, a beach shuttle, and a terrace. Skiing lessons are also available.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • 278 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Sea Facing

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Superior Double Room, Sea Facing

  • River view
  • 278 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, River View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a four-poster bed, bedside lamps, a small wooden table, and a decorative rug.

Classic Double Room, River View

  • River view
  • 214 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
15/3 River Avenue, River Avenue, Aluthgama, 12080

What's nearby

  • Bentota Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bentota River Cruise - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Prince Lanka Ayurvrda - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sea Turtle Hatchery - Bentota - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kaluwamodara Bridge - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 92 min drive
  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 10 min walk
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪White Tree Resturant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Long Victory Seafood Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Boss Of Prawns - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dominos Pizza Aluthgama - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Breeze Avani Resort & Spa - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Malu Banna

  • Malu Banna is a great choice for your ski vacation in Aluthgama. Guests who don't want to hit the slopes can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is a nice spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a snack bar/deli, a beach shuttle, and a terrace. Skiing lessons are also available.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free train station pick-up from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM*

Offsite

    • Free beach shuttle

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Malu Banna Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

It was cleen and good staf. The wew over the river was whery nice
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10/10 Exceptional

Als ich beim Suchen einer All-Inclusiv Unterkunft zufällig auf Malu Banna gestossen bin, hat es mich gleich angesprochen und habe mich, basierend auf die Bewertungen, kurzfristig den Entschluss gefasst meinen Urlaub im Malu Banna zu buchen und habe die Entscheidung nie bereut. Wir hatten ein sauberes Zimmer an besonderer Lage, direkt am Fluss, zentral gelegen, ein Wassersport-Center und ein leckeres Restaurant. Was aber am meisten begeistert hat, waren die lieben, zuvorkommenden und freundlichen Menschen die wir um uns hatten, die sehr darum bemüht waren, dass wir uns wohl fühlen. Ich kann Malu Banna jedem der nicht zwingend auf einen fehlerlosen 5-Sterne Service angewiesen ist, wärmstens empfehlen.
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8/10 Very good

فندق للاستجمام والالعاب المائية

جميلة واطلالتها روعه على النهر ..لايوجد ثلاجة في الغرفة وكذلك لا توجد كواية
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6/10 Good

The room was clean. However, the blankets and tray/cups etc. in the room weren't. The tray holding the cups, plates and spoons/forks in the room was full of dust and the blanket had a stain from previous use. Also, the food service staff was untrained and slow. That was quite disappointing, given the fact that the food prices were quite high. Also, the floor in the room was slippery and a hazard for sure. Hope they work on making it slip-proof. On the bright side, the staff was friendly and welcoming. They were helpful in arranging complementary pickup from a previous hotel we stayed at and paid airport drop for us. The location of the hotel is good, but I think they can do better with the services at Malu Banna.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay!

I really don´t know where to begin when it comes to describe how much we liked it at Malu Banna! The staff made everything they could to make us feel more than welcome, including arranging trips, arranging speciial foods and treating us with a lovely farewell dinner our last night. The location is great with closeness to both the shopping and the river, and since they take you by boat the short way to the beach its no problem to get there (no more than 10 minutes walk anyway). The rooms are spacious, clean and quiet, and the view towards the river and all the action going on with the watersports is fantastic entertainment. But what we apreciated most of all was the warmth and the genuine feeling around the staff and the hotel. See you next year!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel. Lovely location on the river. Short walk to beach or they will take you by boat. Walking distance to lots of lovely restaurants or malu banna have their own.Room very clean bed really comfortable.lovely breakfast .could not fault anything.
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8/10 Very good

good place for short stay

this hotel is overall good. location close to a bridge, a bit noisy at night. soundproof of the room is ok, but if you want to open a balcony it may be a problem with noise from the bridge and sports center. rooms big, much space, great bathroom size, good cold/hot water pressuer, nice balcony. boat ride accross the rives for free to get to the beach, pickup on the way back too for free. great bentota beach, not too many tourists.
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8/10 Very good

Good value for money

Nice patio overlooking to the water. Nice simple spacious rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

There is nothing I could fault about this hotel. We were given a complimentary room upgrade and were warmly welcomed by Chathura, Managing Director, and the hotel staff. Our room was spacious, beautiful and offered a stunning view from the balcony. Everything that we ordered from their menu was superb and we ended up having dinner there every night. We had a magnificent time at Malu Banna and would high recommend this place for your stay in Bentota.
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10/10 Exceptional

Will Not Be Disappointed!

Not on the beach, but the staff, the room and the very quick speedboat (less than 2 minutes) to the beach made up for it! Opened in January 2017. The bed was so comfortable. The room was spacious with a large bathroom and a balcony. Great venue for water sport lovers.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hübsches Hotel, mit viel Liebe und super Essen!!

Würden wir jederzeit wieder machen. Das Hotel bietet einen kleinen Boots-Shuttle zum Menschen-leeren Strand. Hat uns super gefallen!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room, with a fab view over the lagoon and sea in an interesting part of town. Staff are really good. I would definitely stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic room with stunning views over the lagoon and the sea. Situated in a lovely neighbourhood that was more genuinely authentic than the beach hotels. Fantastic service. (small) issues were dealt with very quickly and efficiently. Staff were incredibly helpful. Food was fantastic. Good value for money. I would definitely stay there again if I was ever in the area. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay

The hotel is just at the lagoon and the views are perfect. We were taken by a small boat to the beach so it was less than five minutes to reach it. The fresh para fish we had for dinner was truly excellent, compliments to the cook. And they sang “happy birthday “ and gave a complimentary cake for my birthday :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Malu Banna is a great place if you want to have a stay with water sports, adventures, good food and nice rooms. I certainly would like to come back. Bengt
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10/10 Exceptional

Fint hotell vid floden.

Charmigt hotell med utsikt över floden. Närvarande och mycket trevlig personal som verkligen vill hjälpa till.
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8/10 Very good

Schysst hotel med bra mat och trevlig personal!

Vi bodde på Malu Banna i slutet av vår vistelse i Sri Lanka och blev glatt överraskade. Rummen var nybyggda, stora och fräscha med härlig balkong mot vattnet. Super trevlig personal som var väldigt hjälpliga och trevliga. Malu Banna har väldigt god mat, vi åt den bästa curryn och helgrillad fisk där. Frukosten var ok, med toast, frukt och ägg. Hotellet erbjuder förutom väldigt god mat mycket vattenaktiviteter, vi var och surfade och paddlade kannot, säger man till lite innan så styr de upp det mesta. Hotellets lägga var väldigt bra, nära stan och stranden. Personalen skjutsar med båt till stranden.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Simplicity!

Rummen var helt fantastiska, nya och fräscha samt även frukosten var riktigt bra. Resturangen erbjöd också riktigt bra mat. Ägaren var väldigt social och hjälpte till med mycket tips om vad man kunde göra.