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Set in Bentota, 3.1 km from Bentota Lake, Chill NASA offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel all rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

The Chill NASA family were so welcoming and they were so much fun to stay with! I left feeling like a part of that family and I will definitely be back before I return home! I slept in a bunk bed that had a tree to climb in and out of, there were waterfalls for the shower and sink in the bathroom and plenty of beautiful outdoor chill areas if you want a little quiet time! 10/10 must not miss out! Especially if your solo travelling!

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9.5
Exceptional
45 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Situated in Bentota, 600 metres from Bentota Beach, Hostel Residence Bentota features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

Clean, nicely lit up swimming pool, huge garden well taken care of, we felt like staying at a rich people's home. Breakfast was basic but with lots of fresh fruits. Love the price per night too. Recommended of course. Walking distance to the train station and happening lively beach.

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8.1
Very good
118 reviews
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£7
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Bentota

  • Avg. price/night: £122.32
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 34 reviews
    Great location. Clean rooms. Excellent staff. Loved everything about this villa.
    Nethmini
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £106.95
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 58 reviews
    Amazing place to stay- huge, very clean and welcoming rooms in gorgeous serene setting, a sanctuary. Lovely staff (loved the fresh coconut) who were very accommodating (esp with transport, tours and rickshaws) and all the food was delicious. Beautiful empty white sand beaches just a very quick and cheap rickshaw ride or 10-15 min walk away. Highly highly recommend.
    Prina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £6.31
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 15 reviews
    I stayed in the 1 bedroom room. The budget room. It was a lot better then what I thought it would be. The owner was very friendly and helpful even though she didn’t speak too much English. I arrived in bentota from train at night and caught the bus to the address. Great values for money. Big fan to keep me cool and the mozzies off me.
    Tom
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £133.16
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 275 reviews
    Room was great - very comfortable bed and great shower! The pools were great and huge selection at breakfast. Staff were lovely and always had great service. Great location right on the beach.
    Yolanda
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £3.50
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 19 reviews
    This is the best homestay I ever been. Room was still ocupied so i got wooden hut. Best price. You can rent a bicycle. They serve very delicous home made meals for very cheap price. I request some special meal according to my diet. It was perfect and still cheap.
    Dr Brami
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £230.48
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 454 reviews
    Great location, fantastic beach and pool. Big hotel with many facilities and nature. Food was good. Kids had a lot of fun. Very nice staff, friendly and helpful.
    Shadi
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £20.60
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 74 reviews
    The hotel is beautifully decorated and the staff are out of this world. I instantly felt at home away from home. The food was unbelievable and very generous portions. The staff assisted me getting cheaper than half price tours that I was offered by tour guides in the local area. They arranged my tours and took me on their tuktuk to the tour guides directly. I felt extremely safe and valued here I would recommend anybody to stay you won’t regret it.
    Shaquila
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £73.98
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 321 reviews
    Seems to be a great hotel in past, but not now however some renovation going on. Most of the fittings and amenities are either broken or heavily worn out or not upto standard, maybe the reason for this super small price tag. But the staff playing a good role to make the stay comfortable. Great location, Good staff. Good value for the super cheap price they offered.
    Nuwan Jayathilaka
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £133.16
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 275 reviews
    Great location and food. Fantastic facility. Safe and comfortable. All staff was amazing and went out of their way to make us feel special. They offered support when we found ourselves in difficulty. 10 out of 10 Beautiful memories.
    J
    Jacek
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £29.52
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 134 reviews
    This place is amazing. It's extremely clean, feels like home and in a great location. This place is ideal for relaxing as the beach is 2 min away and to access the beach you cross the train track which super safe and awesome.
    A
    Ayeshani
    Solo traveller
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