Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka OLD
Getting to Bentota is easy. Flights to Colombo’s International Airport depart for Sri Lanka from most major Australian cities via Emirates, Qantas, Etihad Airway, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia, Malaysia Airlines with an approximate flight time of 11 hours.
Flights depart regularly from major gateways including Singapore (approx flight time of 4 hours), Hong Kong (approx flight time of 5.5 hours), Dubai (approx flight time of 4.5 hours) and Bangkok (approx flight time of 4 hours).
The resort is located approximately two hours’ drive south from Colombo’s International Airport (CMB).
A convenient one-way land and river transfer is included in your package. Transfers will meet each guest’s flight schedule. Please contact the hotel directly with your flight details to arrange.
Need Flights? We have a dedicated team who are able to assist with all your flight requirements. If you need a stopover or are looking at travelling to more destinations, our team can help. Contact our flights concierge team using the phone number on our website.
The Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa puts the best aspects of an exotic paradise right at your fingertips: a dazzling blend of rich culture, historic sites, sprawling rainforests, verdant green tea plantations and ancient temples.
What You’ll Love…
The Resort – Nestled between the Indian Ocean and the Bentota River with direct beach access
Superbly located on an expansive stretch of golden sand beside the Indian Ocean, Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa sits on the spectacular Bentota Peninsula just under two hours’ from Colomobo’s International Airport—with a one-way land and river transfer included in your package. Plus, it’s just an hours’ drive from Galle Fort.
Experience ultimate relaxation in a breathtaking beachfront setting on Sri Lanka’s south-west coast and indulge in high-end facilities like three restaurants, two bars, a lavish spa, well-equipped fitness centre and a huge outdoor palm-fringed pool. Plus, the little ones will love the Kids Club, that showcases a Camp Safari and an E-Zone for games and other interactive activities.
The Room – A contemporary and charming sanctuary
Your eclectic Superior Room has a private balcony offering views of the Bentota River—ideal for a spectacular sunset—or the lush resort gardens. Showcasing contemporary design and charm through its tropical-inspired décor, you’ll rest easy on a king bed (or two double beds) with ensuite bathroom, minibar and a flat-screen TV.
Superior Pool View Upgrade: Enjoy more space in a light-drenched Superior Ocean Facing room showcasing beautiful views of the swimming pool. Your balcony is the ultimate place to watch a sunrise.
Deluxe Ocean View Upgrade: Echoing the tranquillity of the ocean, the Deluxe Ocean Facing room boasts 44sqm of airy space directly facing the stunning beach.
Ultra Family Upgrade: The 65sqm Family Residence boasts enough contemporary and minimalist space for the whole family, valid for two adults and two children with one king bed and a bunk bed. Located on the ground floor, enjoy outdoor seating that’s within close proximity to the waterfront.
All-Inclusive – Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner; unlimited local drinks and more
Your package includes all-inclusive dining at the laid-back Café Bem – where you can dine al fresco on the waterfront. Enjoy daily buffet breakfast serving up American-style dishes as well as Sri Lankan specialties. Daily lunch offers up a choice of buffet dining or a three-course set menu that rotates based on seasonality. Dinner is a buffet affair with themed nights and a gourmet dining spread.
Accompany your meals with unlimited, all-inclusive alcoholic drinks where you’ll enjoy local spirits, beers, wines and select cocktails. Plus, each afternoon enjoy a daily high tea served in the bar or garden.
Two exceptional dinners will take your dining experience to the next level. A four-course dinner at 360 Restaurant will have you feasting on delectable seafood alongside beautiful river and ocean views, while a three-course a la carte dinner at the laid-back Suan Bua will have you enjoying home-style Thai cuisine in a relaxing setting.
See & Do - An island paradise worth exploring
Boasting a plethora of must-do activities like sightseeing cruises along the Madu Ganga River, guided walks where you’ll explore the rambling plains of Wasgamuwa National Park where resident elephants roam free, and tours to Galle—just over an hours’ drive away—you’ll be spoiled for things to do.
Head to Galle Fort, just an hours’ drive away or take to exploring the overwater and underwater nirvana of the sparkling Indian Ocean with water activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, jet skiing, wakeboarding, sailing and more available.
- Ocean-Facing Swimming Pool with Jacuzzi and Children’s Pool
- Three Restaurants
- Two Bars
- SPA Cenvaree
- Fitness Centre
- Water-Sports Centre
- Kids’ Club with Camp Safari and E-Zone
- Tour Information Desk
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free cancellation: You can cancel your booking for Luxury Escapes credit up until 45 days prior to the original check-in date. This can be done via self-service in your ‘My Escapes’ account. Your Luxury Escapes credit will be valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation. Credits are not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
Please note this does not apply to insurance or flights booked with Luxury Escapes. Flight fulfilment is provided by the airline(s) selected at the time of finalising the booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s).
Valid for travel until 31 December 2023 (bookings must be made before 31 October 2023).
Blackout Dates Apply. Dates are identified in the Booking Calendar.
Surcharge: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night, applies for certain dates and is payable at time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar.
Check Availability: To confirm your dates of stay at purchase, click on ‘Check Availability’ and select your preferred package. Use the calendar to browse and select available dates. Dates with a surcharge are identified.
Buy Now Book Later: If you want to secure this offer and don’t know when you want to travel please select ‘Buy Now & Book Later’. This will secure your package and give you the flexibility to choose your travel dates - within the book by and validity period and subject to availability. To select dates post purchase, simply select ‘My Escapes’ under the ‘My Account’ tab and follow the prompts.
7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for Tour bookings and flights) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 21 days prior to the check-in date.
Feel Like Changing your Dates? No worries… You can make one (1) change to the date of your booking provided the change is made no less than 45 days before the start of your original booking date and provided you choose dates which are of an equal value and are available. Any change to booking dates is subject to and must be made online in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. Change of date not applicable when package is purchased with flights.
Christmas Eve Gala Dinner: A compulsory international buffet dinner will take place on 24 December 2019 and will incur a surcharge of US$35 per person.
New Years Eve Gala Dinner: A compulsory international buffet dinner will take place on 31 December 2019 and will incur a surcharge of US$100 per person.
Superior Room / Superior Ocean Facing / Deluxe Ocean Facing - Packages are valid for two adults and one child.
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is three adults or two adults and two children.
Extra Guest Policy: An additional guest (aged 12 years and over) may stay for a surcharge of US$80 per night, sleeping on a rollaway bed with accommodation and all package inclusions. Payable directly to the resort.
Child Policy: One additional child (aged 11 years and under) may stay for a surcharge of US$40 per night, sleeping on existing bedding with accommodation and all package inclusions. Payable directly to the resort.
Baby Policy: One infant (aged one year and under) may stay free of charge and will count towards maximum room occupancy. A cot can be provided by the hotel free of charge.
Family Residence - Packages are valid for two adults and two children.
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two adults and two children (aged 11 years and under).
Extra Guest Policy: No additional guests can be accommodated.
Baby Policy: One infant (aged one year and under) may stay free of charge and will count towards maximum room occupancy. A cot can be provided by the hotel free of charge.
Connecting rooms are available for Family Residences only, subject to availability.
Please note: Rollaway beds can only be provided in rooms with king bed configurations for Superior Room, Superior Ocean Facing rooms and Deluxe Ocean Facing rooms.
Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
^Please note: Alcohol is not available between 11pm and 10am. All-inclusive drinks exclude international liquor.
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