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Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas

3.0 star property
Savor ocean views while enjoying a delicious breakfast then unwind in the garden with barbecue grills nearby.

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Garden view
Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Lobby

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$45
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cabin, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Cabin, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
200, Galle Road, Bentota

What's nearby

  • Induruwa Beach - 3 min drive
  • Bentota Beach - 4 min drive
  • Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery - 6 min drive
  • Kande Vihare Temple - 7 min drive
  • Moragalla Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuze - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Amal Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nebula Pier 88 Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chaplon Tea Center - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas

Inn near Bentota Beach
A terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas. The on-site seafood family restaurant, The Red Fish Seafood Rest, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Free newspapers, beach towels and wedding services
Room features
All guest rooms at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas feature thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Red Fish Seafood Rest

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 69 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.0 per day

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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas on 9 Mar 2025 start from AU$44.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 69 per vehicle applies.

Where is Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas located?

Situated in Bentota, this beach inn is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bentota Beach, Moragalla Beach and Kaluwamodara Bridge. Induruwa Beach and Kande Vihare Temple are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Hotel backs on to a beach that is amazing, by far the cheapest hotel on the main strip, freindly attentive staff, very clean and situated in the centre of the main strip. Booked one night. Stayed for 4

4/10 Poor

ILIA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No POOL! Очень скромно и запущено.
No POOL! На мой вопрос - а где же бассейн? Был дан идиотский ответ - вон там море, там и купайтесь! Море необорудованное, все очень запущенное, лежаков мало и они обычно поломанные, нормальный есть только один. За кондей требуется доп/оплата 3000 рупий. Холодильника в номере стандарт нет, но хоть разрешили пользоваться холодильником в столовой, но часто его отключали чтобы включить вентилятор. В целом персонал старается помочь, однако руководство недружелюбно. Больше чем на 1 ночь останавливаться смысла нет.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Merce Martos

Buen servicio, muy amables, esta bien para pasar una noche
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Nice place
Great place.. Nice and big room.. Everything super clean.. Comfy bed.. 10 min walk to the centre.. Everything fine 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Pirathapan , Colombo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No value for money
Staff were not helpful. Both manager & chef were on leave. No dinner arranged as restaurant was closed & not informed in advance. WiFi & TV were not working & there was no one to resolve this. Staff don’t know how to respect guests. Overall no value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Camilla

Jättefint
Jättefint Hotell Bra service Nära till stranden

10/10 Excellent

RJ

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Billigt
Lyhört och knarriga sängar, inte helt fräscht badrum
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

Great hosts and perfect location
Fantastic little hotel right in front of a great ocean view. Just 5 minutes from city Weligama. The hotel service, Noel and his family was absolute perfect. Highly recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karim

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Alle waren sehr freundlich.wir haben auch ein kostenloser Upgrade bekommen.war einfach und sauber aber wir haben deutlich schönere Unterkünfte für den gleichen Preis gehabt. Besitzer waren sehr bemüht. Abendessen war sehr lecker! Strand war traumhaft und menschenleer da wir in November waren (Vorsaison)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Great stay
We were staying at this hotel for one night as we are travelling and we were pleasantly surprised. The staff were welcoming and accommodating on arrival and throughout our stay. The room was spacious and clean. The hotel is situated on the beach with sunbeds available. It was a great overnight stay, we would would definitely come back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Mirko, Belgrade

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't book this hotel!!!
The worst hotel and service ever! Don't stay there!!! The room we got wasn't the same as on the photo when booking. We felt deceived! Check in was also the slowest ever with an older lady who couldn't understand English and wasn't kind at all. We were looking forward to check out. Expensive for what you get!!! We would suggest hotels.com not to have this hotel in their offer!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

anika, Zell, Anika

Zu Hohe Erwartungen
Ich habe mir anhand der Bilder mehr von diesem Hotel erhofft. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und war mit einer Klimaanlage und Deckenventilator ausgestattet. Das Bett war ziemlich hart, mag aber jeder anders. Leider funktionierte das kostenlose Wifi nur an der Rezeption und im Restaurant (dort auch nur schwach). Beim Frühstück war die Inhaberin sehr nett, wirkte aber schon fast aufdringlich. In dem Hotel gibt es einen Tuk-Tuk Fahrer, der uns erzählte es wäre ein Hotelservice. Dieser Service kostete aber mehr als Tuk-Tuks, die wir direkt an der Straße anhielten. Auf dem Weg zum Strand sollte man acht vor den vorbeifahrenden Zügen geben!! Es ist kein Warnhinweis angebracht. Erst dachten wir es wäre ein stillgelegtes Gleis, aber dann brauste auf einmal ein Zug an uns vorbei. Der Strandabschnitt ist sehr sauber und mit Liegen und Schirmen ausgestattet.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Om du vil være alene..
Fantastisk beliggenhet på den fineste delen av Bentota Beach. Veldig rolige omgivelser, man er nesten alene på stranden! Personalet var fantastiske, ordnet med alt vi hadde behov for! Virkelig en plass verdt å besøke!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

nishantha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Georg, Mumbai

Liked: Room comfort
Awesome beach access, average hotel for high price
The key point of this Hotel is its location next to the beach. You leave the hotel garden, pass the train rails and are basically on the beach, which is in wonderful condition (cleanliness, sun beds, etc.) and calm (only few people there, no vendors strolling around). The hotel itself is still in the process of refurbishment. Our room was brand-new refurbished, however, the standard (e.g. bathroom, fridge, AC) was mediocre by best. Additionally, pests were present (mosquitoes, roaches), since you couldn't close windows / doors entirely during the nighttime. That is all fine for a backpacker budget hotel, however, if you charge 75 USD per night like the hotels next to it (Wunderbar Hotel, Amal Hotel), you should meet their higher standards as well. Payment via card wasn't possible, which is ridiculous with that price if you stay some days. I wouldn't recommend it if you get something else in Bentota for the price.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Thomas, Malmö

Helt okej, hade kunnat komma tillbaka
Vi blev varmt välkomnade och fick hjälp med väskor, rummet var fint och välstädat. Tyvärr luktade lite konstigt i rummet, vet inte om det var något sorts rengöringsmedel eller fukt, men det gick hur bra som helst att sova. Vi hade ac i vårt rum. Frukost ingick och vi fick snabbt hjälp och frukosten var vanligt turistfrukost som man får i landet. Hotellet är precis vid en järnväg, går några tåg om dagen, men det störde inte oss. Ligger en liten bit från vägen där det är mycket trafik, men det hör man inte alls inne på hotellet.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

anthony, colmar 68

Disliked: Staff & service
Mauvais rapport qualité/prix
Mauvais rapport qualité/prix, chambre beaucoup trop chère pour la prestation de l'hôtel (aucune). Vous ne faites qu'y dormir, il n'y a rien d'autre à y faire. Statue du patriarche russe à l'entrée. Mince filet d'eau dans la douche, qui fuit. Bonne literie et bonne CLim. Nourriture qui arrive après 1h d'attente minimum et de la saucisse bas de gamme dans les nouilles à la place des crevettes, poulet et calamars!!! Chambre jamais nettoyée ni serviettes changées même après demande, nous avons fini par passer le balai nous même.Pourtant, c'était notre chambre la plus chère au Sri Lanka!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Average Hotel
Hotel is still new and some rooms are still being built. There are much better hotels in Bentota, infact the next door hotel called "Amal villa" is much better with a similar price tag.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Veronica, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seashell cabanas bentota
Fantastisk strand. Trevlig personal och tillmötesgående. Ok rum, vi hade standard dubbelrum. Dåligt tryck i duschen.Hade dock ingen koll på vår bokning vi gjort. Och vi fick visa bokningsbekräftelse flera gånger. Och betala rummet kontant. Fanns ingen fungerande kortläsare.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Linn, Oslo

Nice place
Wery nice place, nice host/hotelowner. She makes nice curry. Authentic place. Quiet beach.