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Malu Banna

3.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
Lake
View from property
Property grounds
Beach/ocean view
At this beachside retreat, visitors spend sun-filled days enjoying water sports or relaxing with garden views. The bar provides refreshments, free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and practical amenities like dry cleaning services and on-site shopping enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 bedroom, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 2992 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, Sea Facing

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 2992 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Classic Double Room, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 2302 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Aluthgama, Malu Banna is near the airport and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Bentota Beach and Moragalla Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Beruwela Harbour. Don't miss out on a visit to Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game viewing.
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15/3 River Avenue, River Avenue, Aluthgama, 12080

What's nearby

  • Bentota Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Moragalla Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Induruwa Beach - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Beruwela Harbour - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 10 min walk
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kandoori - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hot Bread Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nebula Pier 88 Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Amal Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Malu Banna

Hotel near Moragalla Beach
Located close to Bentota Beach and Kande Vihare Temple, Malu Banna provides a terrace, shopping on-site and a garden. With a free beach shuttle, waterskiing and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours, rowing/canoeing and windsurfing. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up and access to a nearby health club
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free property and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Malu Banna have comforts, such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as separate sitting areas and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Motor boating
  • Shopping
  • Ski lessons
  • Stereo
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Colonial architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Malu Banna Hotel
Malu Banna Aluthgama
Malu Banna Hotel Aluthgama

Frequently asked questions

Is Malu Banna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Malu Banna?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Malu Banna?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Malu Banna?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Malu Banna provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 65 per vehicle applies.

Where is Malu Banna located?

Located near the slopes, this Aluthgama hotel is on a river, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Kande Vihare Temple, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bentota Beach and Moragalla Beach. Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa and Beruwela Harbour are also within 6 mi (10 km). Aluthgama Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Malu Banna Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cleen and good staf. The wew over the river was whery nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Saleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

فندق للاستجمام والالعاب المائية

جميلة واطلالتها روعه على النهر ..لايوجد ثلاجة في الغرفة وكذلك لا توجد كواية
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Anuja

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Good value for money

Nice patio overlooking to the water. Nice simple spacious rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

BERNADETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Frankfurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bengt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bengt, Falun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint hotell vid floden.

Charmigt hotell med utsikt över floden. Närvarande och mycket trevlig personal som verkligen vill hjälpa till.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Kristian, Stockholm

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017