Location
The elegant Avani Bentota Resort was designed by the world-renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa. It is located on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, in the Galle district, at one of Sri Lanka's best beaches, Bentota, with easy access to transport links, restaurants, and shopping options, about 80 km from Colombo city, and approximately 108 km from Bandaranaike International Airport.
Beach
A long sandy beach is located right next to the hotel resort, without beach service.
Facilities
The four-star hotel offers 75 rooms and suites, 1 building, 2 floors, garden, lobby with 24-hour reception, main restaurant, à la carte restaurant, bar, 2 swimming pools, separate children's pool, sun loungers, umbrellas and towels free of charge, free WiFi, conference room, souvenir shop, library, doctor on call (for a fee), internet corner (for a fee), luggage storage.
Accommodation
Double rooms with the option of 2 extra beds, equipped with a private bathroom (shower, toilet, hairdryer), air conditioning, coffee and tea making set, telephone, safe, satellite TV, refrigerator, free WiFi, balcony or terrace with ocean view.
For an extra charge, more spacious Superior double rooms for up to 3 adults with ocean view.
Child up to 5 years without entitlement to an extra bed. 1st child 5-12 years on an extra bed, 2nd child 5-12 years without entitlement to an extra bed (sharing a bed with adults).
Meals
Breakfast
During the POYA holiday (one day each month at the full moon) - hotels do not serve or sell any alcohol.
Sports and entertainment
2 swimming pools, a paddling pool, fitness center, billiards, darts, beach volleyball, chess, carrom, yoga, AvaniFit, evening shows.
Wellness & SPA available for a fee, water sports center nearby.
Price includes
* Economy class air travel including taxes and fees
* Transfers at the destination
* Number of nights and meals as per the travel contract
* 24/7 service of a Czech-speaking Čedok delegate by phone
* Insurance according to Act No. 159/1999 Coll.
Information
VISA:
Citizens of the Czech Republic traveling to Sri Lanka for tourism purposes for up to 30 days are exempt from the visa fee when applying for a visa on arrival and can therefore enter Sri Lanka with just a valid Czech passport.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
To enter Sri Lanka for tourism, travelers must present a valid travel document upon arrival (valid for at least 6 months), a return ticket, proof of accommodation, and sufficient financial means.
ENTRY FORM:
Sri Lankan authorities launched the Digital Arrival & Departure Portal (immigration.gov.lk) on January 1, 2023, where travelers to Sri Lanka can fill out the arrival card online up to three days before their planned trip. Some airlines require the completed form during airport check-in. Travelers should check with their airline whether this online form is required.