ZUM DEUTSCHEN, Bentota
About the Hotel
Zum Deutschen - A family-run bed and breakfast near Bentota Beach with a year-round outdoor pool, wellness packages, and a tropical garden
Zum Deutschen is a 3-star bed and breakfast set in a quiet coconut grove, 200 meters from Bentota Beach, and is particularly suited for families and couples. The property offers a year-round outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end, sun loungers, and a kids' pool, alongside a sun terrace and garden. Guests have access to free WiFi, free private parking, and a 24-hour front desk with express check-in/check-out and currency exchange. The five guest rooms include amenities such as air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and safety deposit boxes, with one featured Double Room with Pool View praised for its view but noted as relatively small with a thin mattress. A continental buffet breakfast is served each morning, featuring local specialties, juice, fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits, and the dining room overlooks a palm tree forest and garden with birds. The hotel provides a shared kitchen, BBQ facilities, packed lunches, and grocery deliveries, as well as room service and a designated smoking area. For recreation, Zum Deutschen offers tennis and badminton equipment, board games, an outdoor fireplace and picnic area, and a tour desk for arranging sightseeing trips. Wellness facilities include massage services, spa/wellness packages, and a fitness centre, while practical services include laundry, luggage storage, lockers, and an airport shuttle. Accessibility features include wheelchair access and a lower bathroom sink, and the nearest seaplane base, Bentota River Seaplane Base, is 5 km away, with Bentota Lake 3 km away and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery 5 km away. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Zum Deutschen.
Pros
Quiet coconut grove location provides tranquility while being a 2-minute walk from Bentota Beach.
Family-run atmosphere with only 5 guest rooms, offering a personal touch.
Outdoor pool is well designed and maintained, with a shallow end for children.
Continental breakfast includes local specialities, fresh pastries, and fruits, served in a dining room with garden views.
Tennis and badminton equipment available on-site at no extra charge.
Cons
The Double Room with Pool View is relatively small and has a thin mattress.
Mosquito netting is provided but guests should ensure to check and extinguish all mosquitoes before sleeping.
Must-do experiences
- Visit the Bentota Beach for stunning sunsets and water sports.
- Don't miss the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery for a heartwarming experience.
- Savor fresh seafood at The Restaurant at The Bentota Beach.
- Explore Brief Gardens, a hidden botanical gem by Bevis Bawa.
- Take a river safari on the Bentota River for unique wildlife sightings.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Fireplace
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Squash
Guest Parking
- Private parking is possible on site for free.
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's pool
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Massage
- Shallow end
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock