When you stay at Ekho Surf in Bentota, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Bentota Beach and Prince Lanka Ayurvrda. .This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Kaluwamodara Bridge and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Moragalla Beach.
What's nearby
Bentota Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Prince Lanka Ayurvrda - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Moragalla Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
Induruwa Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
Hikkaduwa Beach - 42 min drive - 27.3 miles
Getting around
Aluthgama Railway Station - 3 min drive
Restaurants
Dominos Pizza Aluthgama - 3 min drive
Fuze - 8 min walk
Amal Restaurant - 14 min walk
Tuna Tuna 33 - 1 min walk
Chatters - 5 min walk
About this property
Ekho Surf
Ekho Surf offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
This Bentota hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a private beach and a fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Nirogi Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Make yourself at home in one of the 95 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy international cuisine at L'Heritage, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
L'Heritage - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Fruits De Mer - This restaurant is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Der Cafe - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open 24 hours.
24-hour room service is available.
All inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Ekho Surf are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 5 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Restaurants on site
Der Cafe
Fruits De Mer
L'Heritage
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Gym
Nightclub
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On a private beach
Picnic area
Terrace
Full-service spa
Massage
Spa open daily
Steam room
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Mini-fridge
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Electrical adapters
Free local calls
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 80.72
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 48.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 5 for children
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, debit cards, and cash
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
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Surf Hotel Bentota
Surf Bentota
Surf Hotel
EKHO SURF Hotel Bentota
EKHO SURF Hotel
EKHO SURF Bentota
Hotel Lihiniya Surf
Lihiniya Surf Hotel
Lihiniya Surf Bentota
The Surf Bentota Hotel Bentota
EKHO SURF Hotel
EKHO SURF Bentota
EKHO SURF Hotel Bentota
Ekho Surf Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Layout of the hotel was good for see if views as the hotel stretches out length ways, room was a little rough around the edges and just feel it could do with a refurb to get five stars however the view was wonderful - the hotel seems to have like a hotel split in two vibe due to the layout
Staff were all very nice
Tuna turner was very nice food and drink but a little over priced when comparing the restaurants across the tracks which were very good
River safari is worth paying a visit
All in all I would say 4.5 stars, if the rooms were a bit better it could get to a five
Staffs were really friendly and so helpful.
Room is very clean and there was daily housekeeping.
Soap and shampoo and towel was available
Breakfast buffet was amazing😋
There was 2 swimming pool near the beach
And finally the great view from the room.
This hotel is close to bentota railway station but sometimes no stop there.
Totally that was perfect experience
Would not recommend - it’s rotting. Left stay early. More staff and cleanliness required to meet standards.
Poor/no wifi in rooms (not just me - families sent children to lobby for electronic time in the evening as only place with service)
Breakfast was cold - tables dirty attracting flies - need more staff - only tried once and returned the next day but walked out again immediately.
Need to upgrade their reception systems - I wasn’t on a printed out list of people checking in that day causing delay.
For the price paid the standard was not sufficient.
Good service in all departments food good. Location is fantastic.
Towels either have a coloured scheme as the white is grey.
Would surest a hand rail by the entrance of hotel. My 22nd visit to hotel
Your staff is amazing. Nothing is too difficult for them. It makes a world of difference when they bend over backwards to make your stay a comfortable one. Good was great too. Your chefs were willing to cook any special needs.
For all those who are thinking of booking this hotel BE AWARE!!! A SUBSTANTIAL ABOUT OF CASH WAS STOLEN FROM WIFE'S BAG!!!,the power kept going on and off numoueous times during our stay,when I got back to Colombo I realised $3200 was missing i got in touch with the hotel asap who apparently looked at the cctv footage failed to tell us is there is no footage capture during the power outages, during one of the outages our money was stolen diapite the room being locked .
I even got in contact with the GM of this hotel who who replied with no apology or empathy.
i have contacted the sri lanakan tourism police who are investigating the incident,I know I won't get my money back however for future tourist who visit this hotel be AWARE hopefully you won't go though what I have encounterd.
1- The hotel staff are very slow, and the problem is they are slow when it comes to solving issues, it was 10PM I am about to sleep and had to call the reception 3 times to ask for someone to come and fix the AC which was very very loud as if I am in a factory not a hotel room.
2- The bedsheets were not clean, the first time I asked the staff to come and change the bed sheets and they did, they changed it with another dirty sheets, so it seems that all bed sheets they have are dirty.
3- The water was cold from the tab till I called them to come and fix the water heater, so staying for 2 nights I had to face 3 issues which were not all properly solved.
such a dissapointment.
Ahmed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
2/10 Terrible
Ashish
Traveled with family
Nov 12, 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
THINK TWICE
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE
THEY TAKE HOURS TO DELIVER FOOD AND FRESH TOWELS
MANAGEMENT IS RUDE
THE ONLY THING GOOD IS THE VIEW
Horrible customer service
The servers are slow and have a lot of attitude.
The rooms had termites and were sprayed for bugs everyday cause of the unhygienic maintenance
The location of this property is excellent. We had booked 4 rooms at the property through expedia for 1 night. I had emailed them multiple times asking for driver accommodation but got no response. Finally i called and asked and they said they will provide driver accomodation if it is not full but when I reached there they said they dont provide driver accomodation for bookings made through third party website like expedita. That was a big let down. Other than that the stay was good. Rooms are neat and clean and very close to the beach. Breakfast buffet was really good.
The location was great all be it a little too quiet at times. The hotel was well maintained and had a wonderful breakfast ...although found the other food (lunch and dinner) to not be as good so we spent our evenings dining across the road at Mallis , Trax and happy garden . Seafood great in Mallis and the authentic Sri lankan curry was great at happy garden also a third of the price than the hotel! Nirodha the sous chef was amazing , so friendly and helpful in explaining the dishes...we looked forward to our chats with him at breakfast. Another tip, dont exchange money at the hotel. The rate is poor in comparison and they were overly fussy about the condition of the notes. I went down the road and exchanged at a much better rate and all notes were accepted regardless of pen marks!???! We were lucky enough to be there over the Sri Lankan new year and the hotel put on various games and treats which we loved. The staff also got involved and was great to interact with everyone. Pin the eye on the elephant was a particular favourite although i wasnt close!! I did notice there were some vip guests that were being fawned over during this time which to us was a bit ridiculous as if you had faith in your hotel then you wouldnt feel the need to do this and offer extra things that the other guests didnt have...provided us a chuckle and entertainment to the happenings though. Overall it was a good experience ,the reception lady was always smiling and chatty and Chadia in des cafe to.
The location and view is just awesome. Chef was kind and gracious enough. Men at restaurant were good. Though they too forget to get water despite being asked no of times. They just forget. Don’t know how? Apart from these everything was horrible. I would never ever recommend surf to anyone.
No phone, no power points, need to remind no of times for each and everything.
They not even extend greeting while we checking out. Not been given any feedback too. Failed in courtesy. Overall mine was not a pleasant experience. I would give just 1 star