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"This hotel is in an amazing spot beautiful beach ,great restaurants close by No atmosphere at the hotel hardly any one there Couldn’t believe we had ... " More

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Sea View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Whispering Palms Hotel, you'll be close to Induruwa Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Induruwa Beach and a few minutes from Kaluwamodara Bridge
  • Airport pick-up shuttle service available for a fee

Whispering Palms Hotel ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.0 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Whispering Palms Hotel

3 out of 5
This hotel is in an amazing spot beautiful beach ,great restaurants close by No atmosphere at the hotel hardly any one there Couldn’t believe we had to wait 2 hours to only be allowed to check in at 2pm this place was empty Plus another couple had to do the same Owners English absolutely no engagement with customers and obviously no idea how to run a hotel !! I would definitely go again be stay at a different hotel

Posted by , from England on 5 Mar 2020

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About the Whispering Palms Hotel

Location Galle Road, Induruwa, Bentota, 80510

Property Features

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Whispering Palms Hotel. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bentota hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Aluthgama Railway Station (4 km / 2.5 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport pick-up

Room Amenities

Whispering Palms Hotel offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Bentota hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Cocktail Bar – This beachfront bar specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 16

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travellers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travellers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.

This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Whispering Palms Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travellers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travellers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • One child stays free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Front desk closes daily at 10 PM
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 3
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Whispering Palms Hotel Bentota
  • Whispering Palms Hotel
  • Whispering Palms Bentota

You should know

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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