Bethany 101

This elegant hotel tastefully intertwines original antique fittings with modern amenities, and with only six rooms available, the personal touch is of the up-most importance. A family home for generations, the staff endeavour to create a homely ambience that is unforgettable and with extensive gardens and a tranquil swimming pool, it is the perfect destination to kick-back and relax. Communal verandas that can be used as dining areas, overlooking the pristine lawn is a highlight and with an entertainment room, board games, basketball ring and cricket pitch, tree house, and traditional evening musical entertainment by Kaffirs, the charm of this resort will make you never want to leave.

Six bedrooms constitute the hotel and are fully equipped with air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, and complimentary water, soft drinks and flavoured milk for children throughout the day. All rooms are furnished with ancestral antiques which add to the character of the property, and highlight the architectural beauty.

Bethany 101 is situated snugly between Puttalam Lagoon, where local seafood is sourced, and Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka's finest whale watching hotpot. With Wilpattu National Park also just a short drive away, this is the perfect location for exploring the local area. Excursions can be organised in-house and include safaris, whale and dolphin watching, jungle trekking to spot elephants and trips to Anuradhapura to visit the ruins of ancient civilisation, recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, this definitely isn’t one to miss. 

When to go

Sri Lanka is considered a sunny year round destination; there is always somewhere experiencing good weather on the island. However, there are huge regional differences. The Southwest ‘Yala’ Monsoons brings rain to the west and southwest coast, as well as the hill country, from April/May to September. During this time the north and east coasts are good. The northeast ‘Mahe’ monsoon is less extreme and brings rain to the east and north during October and November. This monsoon can bring a bit of rain to the south as well. Put simply; head to the south, central, hill country and western areas between December and March and ideally head to the north and eastern areas between April and September. We can never guarantee good weather but believe this is a good guide to follow.