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Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas

3.0 star property
Suburban inn in Bentota with free parking

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Cozy retreat with a high ceiling, featuring a black and white striped pattern, a large statue, and a bookshelf filled with books.
Enjoy a serene atmosphere with a view of lush greenery from the large window, surrounded by natural beauty.
Relax in this serene outdoor seating area with a table and two chairs, surrounded by lush gardens and a tranquil view.
Experience a serene retreat with a traditional Japanese-style interior, featuring a space with a bed and seating area.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥3,172
￥4,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9

Room options

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

Relax in a cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, a wooden nightstand, and a small table with a fruit basket.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Desk
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cabin, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Relax in this serene space with a comfortable bed, a wooden nightstand, and a wicker chair.

Cabin, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

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

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wooden nightstand, and desk, perfect for working or unwinding.

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

Highlights

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

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

Relax in a cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, a wooden nightstand, and a small table with a fruit basket.

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Bentota, 200, Galle Road

What's nearby

  • Bentota Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Induruwa Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Moragalla Beach - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Beruwela Harbour - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • Concierge services, free newspapers, and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas include comforts such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like 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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 7:00 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 elevator (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

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and 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 carbon monoxide detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Palm Beach Inn Sea Shells Cabanas Bentota
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Palm Beach Sea Shells Cabanas
Palm And Sea Shells Cabanas
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Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas Bentota
Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas Inn Bentota

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 Aug 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas on Aug 8, 2025 start from ￥3,172, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km) of Bentota Beach, Moragalla Beach, and Kaluwamodara Bridge. Induruwa Beach and Kande Vihare Temple are also within 6 mi (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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Disliked: 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen servicio, muy amables, esta bien para pasar una noche
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Pirathapan , Colombo

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

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

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

Jättefint

Jättefint Hotell Bra service Nära till stranden

10/10 Excellent

RJ

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Billigt

Lyhört och knarriga sängar, inte helt fräscht badrum

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

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

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!

8/10 Good

Karim

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
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)

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

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!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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!

6/10 Okay

anika, Zell, Anika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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!

4/10 Poor

nishantha

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Georg, Mumbai

Disliked: 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.

6/10 Okay

Thomas, Malmö

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.

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!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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.

6/10 Okay

Veronica, Stockholm

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: 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.

8/10 Good

Linn, Oslo

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

Nice place

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