Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa

We are here in the monsoon season. The sea is to rough to swim. However, you can get over it! We have had rain over night and a couple of 15 min down pours. But it's to warm to worry. Unlike some Asian tourist hot spots, Sri Lanka is clean, stunningly beautiful and they drive on the left! The people are welcoming and warm. We travelled with Mercury again as we think we have found some of the loveliest boutique hotels around the Indian ocean with them. So we are adding another......Pandanus beach resort and spa. I am writing this while eating lunch of prawns, pork, bbq chicken and salad. Isuru and Deshan taking care of us. As a small hotel, quieter at this time of year, the buffet is smaller to reduce waste which is good to see. The chef will accommodate whatever you need and the choice of veg and fruit is great. FYI wine is extra but the beer and local spirits mean you don't miss it. (wine is a little expensive in Sri Lanka generally). The location is literally on the beach and the sound of breaking waves your constant backdrop. Our room is stunning and there is a 40m pool that is warmed by the sun. So if the idea of Asia intimidates you a little, come here first. I simple can't say enough good things about this beautiful hotel. Check out the pics. I am not exaggerating! Even the guys selling tours on the beach are polite and no issue. They aren't pushy and probs have a great prices?

We had a wonderful vacation at Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa. Everyone was super loving and warm. The food is excellent, simply delicious and very lovingly prepared. Big thanks to everyone,the reception, the service from the pool and beach, the bars, the room service and the entire restaurant here mainly served us Kelum, Dilip, Manoj, Isuru and Marlo but everyone else was also super nice and helpful. We would like to thank you very much for the great holiday and keep it up. We can recommend the Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa 100% and will definitely come back.

We just returned from our honeymoon at Hotel Pandanus, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, the friendly staff made us feel special and welcomed. Their attentiveness truly enhanced our stay. The food was a standout feature—delicious and beautifully presented. The chef is incredibly talented, creating dishes that delighted our taste buds. While the morning buffet was good, we felt it could benefit from a bit more variety to make it even more impressive. Our spacious deluxe room was perfect for a romantic getaway. It was well-appointed with all the amenities we could ask for, providing a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. We appreciated that the hotel is fair to both locals and foreigners, fostering a welcoming environment for everyone. Overall, our stay at Hotel Pandanus was a wonderful way to celebrate our honeymoon, and we can't recommend it highly enough!

Very nice stay at pandanus our room was really nice because our room in upper floor delux food was delicious special thank for chathuri sara nayomu susan thank youall we come back again and all room havr sea view and bellman upul kuamra sakjaia heshan

Best hotel best food best staff specially chathu and sara good care of us. We definitely coming back in next year everyone give us a memorable holiday at pandanus beach resort and spa thank you again to all. And specially their room view is directly to the sea.

The Best hotel with best Staff forever in my heart and all are supportive specially chathu and sara. November I come back this hotel too. This is my second time at pandanus beach resort and spa, my second home in sri lanka. Food is deliciouse room is perfect

We just had a wonderful 2 week vacation at the Pandanus. Stunning location, our room was ground floor with the pool literally at our feet and beautiful views of the beach and Indian Ocean. And stunning sunsets. Special thanks to Thakara our waiter for being very attentive throughout and the rest of the restaurant staff and to Chef Thivanka for all the lovely food prepared and not forgetting our room boy Dimoto. We were made to feel very special. Only negatives - maybe a few more choices of the inclusive drinks/ cocktails and maybe a softer mattress. Other than that we loved our time at the Pandanus.

Pandanus Beach Resort was an unexpected gem on our Sri Lanka trip. Set in a fantastic location just 10 minutes from Bentota Beach, it offers a more secluded and exclusive experience on its adjacent beach, away from the busier tourist areas. The sea-facing rooms boast breathtaking ocean views, perfect for capturing stunning sunsets that will stay with you long after your visit. You can also soak in the sunset from the resort’s beautiful pool, which sits right off the beach, blending seamlessly with the ocean horizon. The hospitality at Pandanus is exceptional, with a friendly and attentive team at the reception who go out of their way to make you feel welcome. For those looking for an extra touch of luxury, some rooms feature private jacuzzis. The breakfast spread is extensive and varied, with the staff putting in tremendous effort to ensure we felt right at home. I found Pandanus a more appealing choice than staying directly in Bentota, as it offers a peaceful, serene atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxation. If you plan to visit Bentota frequently, I’d suggest renting a scooter for easy access or taking a tuk-tuk, which costs around 400 LKR. The beach itself is ideal for morning jogs and, during low tide, can be safe for swimming. In short, Pandanus Beach Resort offers great hospitality, unforgettable views, and a tranquil ambiance, making it a standout choice. Excellent management from breakfast service to front desk—highly recommended for a restful and scenic getaway.

Excellent standards throughout at this resort and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional highlighted by making my birthday such a special day. I hadn't mentioned to anyone that my birthday was during my stay, I presume they check passports for such events. Not only was my bed decorated with a birthday message, flowers and a towel elephant but our dining table was also decorated in the same manner and I was presented with a birthday cake as the catering staff, accompanied by a saxophonist, sang happy birthday to me. All so unexpected and very much appreciated. I can't praise all the staff highly enough for their help, friendliness and efficiency throughout our stay - especially Ananda, Head of House, who quite clearly took great pleasure making sure everything ran smoothly and efficiently for all guests. There is only one thing that could be improved and it is nothing to do with the hotel. The hotel beach area was kept very clean but the areas of the beach either side were littered with debris washed in from the sea which nobody cleared away. Plastic items of all kinds, glass bottles, flip flops and various other objects were strewn across the beach. Some items were quite sharp making it dangerous to walk on these stretches of beach. I did mention this, as did other guests, so hopefully it will be addressed.