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Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas

3.0 star property
Ocean views complement breakfast at this coastal retreat, where guests can later relax in the garden area with convenient access to barbecue facilities

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Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas delivers ocean views alongside fresh seafood options. Guests can dine at The Red Fish Seafood Rest, find relaxation on the garden terrace, or utilize the practical dry cleaning and laundry services during their stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is SAR 78
SAR 101 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Cabin, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Cabin, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Cabin, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Bentota, Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas is in the suburbs and near the beach. Puppet Museum and Ariyapala Mask Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Prince Lanka Ayurvrda and Beruwela Harbour. Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservation Center and Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa are also worth visiting. Visit our Bentota travel guide
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200, Galle Road, Bentota

What's nearby

  • Outdoor restaurant at the luxury hotel with a ocean view, Bentota, Sri Lanka
    Bentota Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Moragalla Beach
    Moragalla Beach
    7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Prince Lanka Ayurvrda
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Induruwa Beach
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hikkaduwa Beach
    39 min drive - 42.4 km

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station
    6 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    96 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fuze
    2 min drive
  • Amal Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Tuna Tuna 33
    17 min walk
  • Chatters
    2 min drive
  • N1 Pizza
    2 min drive

About this property

Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas

  • Inn near Bentota Beach
  • A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas. The on-site seafood family restaurant, The Red Fish Seafood Rest, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
    • Concierge services, free newspapers, and beach towels
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas include comforts such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Red Fish Seafood Rest

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 69 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas?

As of 12 Jumada I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas on 11 Jumada II 2026 start from SAR 78, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 69 per vehicle applies.

Where is Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas located?

Situated in Bentota, this beach inn is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Prince Lanka Ayurvrda and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bentota Beach and Moragalla Beach. Kaluwamodara Bridge and Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservation Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here for four nights, it was steps away from the beach. The highlight of the stay was the helpful friendly staff. They bent over backwards to please us. The room price was very good, but I would recommend taking the deluxe room rather than the standard room for a better view. Breakfast was different each morning and the highlight of the breakfast was a plate of fresh fruit each morning. One night the internet was not working but we just mentioned it to Nimish and he looked after it. The other guy’s name was Sadew. Hopefully I will add their photos.
A short walk to the uncrowned beach, and beautiful rolling waves.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel backs on to a beach that is amazing, by far the cheapest hotel on the main strip, freindly attentive staff, very clean and situated in the centre of the main strip. Booked one night. Stayed for 4
Verified

4/10 Poor

ILIA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No POOL! Очень скромно и запущено.

No POOL! На мой вопрос - а где же бассейн? Был дан идиотский ответ - вон там море, там и купайтесь! Море необорудованное, все очень запущенное, лежаков мало и они обычно поломанные, нормальный есть только один. За кондей требуется доп/оплата 3000 рупий. Холодильника в номере стандарт нет, но хоть разрешили пользоваться холодильником в столовой, но часто его отключали чтобы включить вентилятор. В целом персонал старается помочь, однако руководство недружелюбно. Больше чем на 1 ночь останавливаться смысла нет.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Merce Martos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen servicio, muy amables, esta bien para pasar una noche
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Great place.. Nice and big room.. Everything super clean.. Comfy bed.. 10 min walk to the centre.. Everything fine 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Pirathapan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No value for money

Staff were not helpful. Both manager & chef were on leave. No dinner arranged as restaurant was closed & not informed in advance. WiFi & TV were not working & there was no one to resolve this. Staff don’t know how to respect guests. Overall no value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jättefint

Jättefint Hotell Bra service Nära till stranden
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Billigt

Lyhört och knarriga sängar, inte helt fräscht badrum
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hosts and perfect location

Fantastic little hotel right in front of a great ocean view. Just 5 minutes from city Weligama. The hotel service, Noel and his family was absolute perfect. Highly recommended!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Alle waren sehr freundlich.wir haben auch ein kostenloser Upgrade bekommen.war einfach und sauber aber wir haben deutlich schönere Unterkünfte für den gleichen Preis gehabt. Besitzer waren sehr bemüht. Abendessen war sehr lecker! Strand war traumhaft und menschenleer da wir in November waren (Vorsaison)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

We were staying at this hotel for one night as we are travelling and we were pleasantly surprised. The staff were welcoming and accommodating on arrival and throughout our stay. The room was spacious and clean. The hotel is situated on the beach with sunbeds available. It was a great overnight stay, we would would definitely come back!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mirko

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't book this hotel!!!

The worst hotel and service ever! Don't stay there!!! The room we got wasn't the same as on the photo when booking. We felt deceived! Check in was also the slowest ever with an older lady who couldn't understand English and wasn't kind at all. We were looking forward to check out. Expensive for what you get!!! We would suggest hotels.com not to have this hotel in their offer!
Verified

6/10 Okay

anika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Zu Hohe Erwartungen

Ich habe mir anhand der Bilder mehr von diesem Hotel erhofft. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und war mit einer Klimaanlage und Deckenventilator ausgestattet. Das Bett war ziemlich hart, mag aber jeder anders. Leider funktionierte das kostenlose Wifi nur an der Rezeption und im Restaurant (dort auch nur schwach). Beim Frühstück war die Inhaberin sehr nett, wirkte aber schon fast aufdringlich. In dem Hotel gibt es einen Tuk-Tuk Fahrer, der uns erzählte es wäre ein Hotelservice. Dieser Service kostete aber mehr als Tuk-Tuks, die wir direkt an der Straße anhielten. Auf dem Weg zum Strand sollte man acht vor den vorbeifahrenden Zügen geben!! Es ist kein Warnhinweis angebracht. Erst dachten wir es wäre ein stillgelegtes Gleis, aber dann brauste auf einmal ein Zug an uns vorbei. Der Strandabschnitt ist sehr sauber und mit Liegen und Schirmen ausgestattet.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Om du vil være alene..

Fantastisk beliggenhet på den fineste delen av Bentota Beach. Veldig rolige omgivelser, man er nesten alene på stranden! Personalet var fantastiske, ordnet med alt vi hadde behov for! Virkelig en plass verdt å besøke!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Georg

Disliked: Room comfort

Awesome beach access, average hotel for high price

The key point of this Hotel is its location next to the beach. You leave the hotel garden, pass the train rails and are basically on the beach, which is in wonderful condition (cleanliness, sun beds, etc.) and calm (only few people there, no vendors strolling around). The hotel itself is still in the process of refurbishment. Our room was brand-new refurbished, however, the standard (e.g. bathroom, fridge, AC) was mediocre by best. Additionally, pests were present (mosquitoes, roaches), since you couldn't close windows / doors entirely during the nighttime. That is all fine for a backpacker budget hotel, however, if you charge 75 USD per night like the hotels next to it (Wunderbar Hotel, Amal Hotel), you should meet their higher standards as well. Payment via card wasn't possible, which is ridiculous with that price if you stay some days. I wouldn't recommend it if you get something else in Bentota for the price.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Helt okej, hade kunnat komma tillbaka

Vi blev varmt välkomnade och fick hjälp med väskor, rummet var fint och välstädat. Tyvärr luktade lite konstigt i rummet, vet inte om det var något sorts rengöringsmedel eller fukt, men det gick hur bra som helst att sova. Vi hade ac i vårt rum. Frukost ingick och vi fick snabbt hjälp och frukosten var vanligt turistfrukost som man får i landet. Hotellet är precis vid en järnväg, går några tåg om dagen, men det störde inte oss. Ligger en liten bit från vägen där det är mycket trafik, men det hör man inte alls inne på hotellet.
Verified

6/10 Okay

anthony

Disliked: Staff & service

Mauvais rapport qualité/prix

Mauvais rapport qualité/prix, chambre beaucoup trop chère pour la prestation de l'hôtel (aucune). Vous ne faites qu'y dormir, il n'y a rien d'autre à y faire. Statue du patriarche russe à l'entrée. Mince filet d'eau dans la douche, qui fuit. Bonne literie et bonne CLim. Nourriture qui arrive après 1h d'attente minimum et de la saucisse bas de gamme dans les nouilles à la place des crevettes, poulet et calamars!!! Chambre jamais nettoyée ni serviettes changées même après demande, nous avons fini par passer le balai nous même.Pourtant, c'était notre chambre la plus chère au Sri Lanka!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average Hotel

Hotel is still new and some rooms are still being built. There are much better hotels in Bentota, infact the next door hotel called "Amal villa" is much better with a similar price tag.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seashell cabanas bentota

Fantastisk strand. Trevlig personal och tillmötesgående. Ok rum, vi hade standard dubbelrum. Dåligt tryck i duschen.Hade dock ingen koll på vår bokning vi gjort. Och vi fick visa bokningsbekräftelse flera gånger. Och betala rummet kontant. Fanns ingen fungerande kortläsare.
Verified

8/10 Good

Linn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice place

Wery nice place, nice host/hotelowner. She makes nice curry. Authentic place. Quiet beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort