SHIRE HEAVEN VILLA, Bentota
About the Hotel
Shire Heaven Villa - A guesthouse in Bentota with garden views, a heritage building, and a pet-friendly garden
Shire Heaven Villa in Bentota offers family rooms with garden views, each featuring air-conditioning, a private bathroom with a bidet, and a dining area. The property includes a garden, a terrace, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, outdoor seating, and a picnic area. Free on-site private parking is available, and the establishment is wheelchair accessible with facilities for disabled guests. A variety of breakfast options are served, including continental, American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and Asian. The villa operates a 24-hour front desk, provides daily housekeeping, laundry, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out. Room service is available, and the property has a designated smoking area, soundproof rooms, and family rooms. Bentota Beach is an 8-minute walk away. The villa is located in a building over 100 years old, constructed in 1913 by the owner's great-grandfather, and the surrounding garden includes cinnamon, black pepper, and coconuts. Guests also have access to a safety deposit box and 24-hour security. Shire Heaven Villa is a pet-friendly property, and guests have noted a well-trained dog named Binco on the premises. The hosts are known for their helpfulness, offering tours of the garden and local knowledge. Shire Heaven Villa provides an invoice, and the property has a terrace and outdoor furniture.
Pros
10-minute walk to Bentota Beach, with easy access to the main road.
Heritage building from 1913, beautifully maintained and featuring a lush garden.
Hosts provide garden tours, fruit, and local tips; they also offer lifts around town.
Rooms are spacious, with comfortable beds and excellent air-conditioning.
Pet-friendly with a friendly, well-trained dog on site.
Cons
WiFi can be slow or intermittent at times.
Some guests reported the shared kitchen could be cleaner.
Must-do experiences
- Visit the Lunuganga Estate for stunning gardens and architecture.
- Try the local seafood at the Bentota Beach restaurants at sunset.
- Explore the Brief Garden, an artistic retreat by Geoffrey Bawa.
- Don't miss the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery for an eye-opening visit.
- Take a boat ride along the Madu River for scenic wildlife views.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Dryer