Avani Bentota Resort and Spa, Bentota

Surround yourself with the sounds of the ocean and the palm trees swaying in the breeze at Avani Bentota Resort and Spa. The guests benefit from amazing views of the azure Indian Ocean and of the fiery Sri Lankan sunset which is visible from every one of the 75 rooms, suites and villas on the resort. Stay in comfort in the superior rooms, featuring a plush double bed, private ocean view balcony and all the modern amenities you need to stay in touch with the modern world. Let your gaze wander over the rippling blue waters of the Indian Ocean, or recline back on your bed and reconnect with the outside world with the complimentary Wi-Fi.

Enjoy a taste of local Sri Lankan cuisine or stick to something more familiar from the choice of international dishes. Enjoy superb dishes and expertly crafted cuisines any time of the day in Breeze, open from 7am to 10pm, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner by the poolside. Dine in contemporary style in Frangipani, the resorts exotic Asian restaurant, serving a vast selection of speciality dishes complimented with a bottle of fine wine from the great selection on offer.

Explore the surrounding landscape and wild life on a Madu Ganga Safari as you meander around the twisted mangrove roots trying to spot kingfishers and crocodiles. Alternatively, why not try your hand at windsurfing and wakeboarding, cutting across the surface of the water with the wind in your hair, or take a leisurely swim in one of the resorts freshwater swimming pools.

Visit the garden spa sanctuary for a truly invigorating and luxurious experience as one of the expert therapists uses natural remedies and treatments to purify your skin, relieve tension and alleviate jet lag. Indulge in a milk bath or a fruity facial and Ayurvedic massage.