Ekho Surf offers an upscale retreat with a poolside bar, nightclub, and two on-site restaurants serving international cuisine. Treat yourself to a massage at Nirogi Spa or unwind by the 2 outdoor pools and children's pool, while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.
Ekho Surf is a great choice for your beach stay in Bentota. 2 outdoor pools provide plenty of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages at the spa. L'Heritage, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A nightclub, a poolside bar and a fitness centre are other highlights.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
95 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site valet parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Children's pool
What to do
On a private beach
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fitness centre
2 outdoor pools
Full-service spa
Nightclub
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Nirogi Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Dining
L'Heritage – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Fruits De Mer – This restaurant is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Der Cafe – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open 24 hours.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 80.72
New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 48.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 5 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 29.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Surf Hotel Bentota
Surf Bentota
Surf Hotel
EKHO SURF Hotel Bentota
EKHO SURF Hotel
EKHO SURF Bentota
Hotel Lihiniya Surf
Lihiniya Surf Hotel
Lihiniya Surf Bentota
The Surf Bentota Hotel Bentota
EKHO SURF Hotel
EKHO SURF Bentota
EKHO SURF Hotel Bentota
Frequently asked questions
Does Ekho Surf offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ekho Surf does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Ekho Surf?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Ekho Surf?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ekho Surf?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Ekho Surf?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ekho Surf?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Ekho Surf and nearby?
Ekho Surf has 2 outdoor pools, a nightclub and a private beach, as well as a spa, a fitness centre and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Ekho Surf?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining and international cuisine.
Does Ekho Surf have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Ekho Surf like?
Ekho Surf is located a short 3-minute walk from Bentota Beach.
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Ekho Surf Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Beautiful place, Beautiful People and amazing beach
Tharmalingam
Tharmalingam, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
30 Sept 2024
Easy beach access, friendly staff, below average room facilities, slow response, better to book all inclusive to avoid excessive charges for F&B
NARAPALASINGAM
NARAPALASINGAM, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Apr 2023
Great chilling out!
Staffs were really friendly and so helpful.
Room is very clean and there was daily housekeeping.
Soap and shampoo and towel was available
Breakfast buffet was amazing😋
There was 2 swimming pool near the beach
And finally the great view from the room.
This hotel is close to bentota railway station but sometimes no stop there.
Totally that was perfect experience
Matin
Matin, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
2 Jan 2023
Definitely not value for money
Would not recommend - it’s rotting. Left stay early. More staff and cleanliness required to meet standards.
Poor/no wifi in rooms (not just me - families sent children to lobby for electronic time in the evening as only place with service)
Breakfast was cold - tables dirty attracting flies - need more staff - only tried once and returned the next day but walked out again immediately.
Need to upgrade their reception systems - I wasn’t on a printed out list of people checking in that day causing delay.
For the price paid the standard was not sufficient.
Laura
Laura, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
William
William, 13-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jun 2024
Camila
Camila, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Mar 2023
Murtaza
Murtaza, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Apr 2022
Fabulous beach location. Big balcony - ideal for watching amazing sunsets. Staff friendly & helpful. Great pools. Good choice of buffet breakfast.
Olive Lesley
Olive Lesley, 13-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Apr 2022
Vi bodde på hotellet i tre netter. Det var Sinhalese nyttår når vi var der, og hotellet hadde disket opp med masse leker og god mat. Stranden lå rett nedenfor hotellet. Passer for voksne og barn. Rolig område. Hyggelige og hjelpsomme mennesker som jobber der.
Trine Heier
Trine Heier, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Apr 2022
Claus
Claus, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
13 Jul 2020
Harshan
Harshan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Mar 2020
Would visit again!!!
Loved the location! The people working in the hotell were very helpfull. No communication problem, everyone spoke english.
Beautiful pool and hotell. But hated the incense smell in the lobby and the smaller restaurant. So strong!
Yet, would still come back and recommend!
Arzu
Arzu, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Mar 2020
It’s very good
Abdulrehman
Abdulrehman, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
27 Feb 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Feb 2020
Good service in all departments food good. Location is fantastic.
Towels either have a coloured scheme as the white is grey.
Would surest a hand rail by the entrance of hotel. My 22nd visit to hotel
Psnart
Psnart, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
24 Feb 2020
Good location need renovation
Good location on the Beach, but hotel is in need of renovation.
Daniel
Daniel, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Feb 2020
We had 9 brilliant days here,the room were comfortable and the swimming pools were welcome due to the heat
Verified traveller
9-night trip
4/10 Fair
17 Feb 2020
Ekho Surf cheap
Budgethotell med fin fasad. Ligger fint vid stranden men också otroligt nära järnvägen...
Försökte placera oss i ett budgetrum trots att vi betalat för Superior...
Max
Max, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Jan 2020
Ulf
Ulf, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jan 2020
Your staff is amazing. Nothing is too difficult for them. It makes a world of difference when they bend over backwards to make your stay a comfortable one. Good was great too. Your chefs were willing to cook any special needs.
Dinal
Dinal, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
29 Dec 2019
THEFT ALERT!!
For all those who are thinking of booking this hotel BE AWARE!!! A SUBSTANTIAL ABOUT OF CASH WAS STOLEN FROM WIFE'S BAG!!!,the power kept going on and off numoueous times during our stay,when I got back to Colombo I realised $3200 was missing i got in touch with the hotel asap who apparently looked at the cctv footage failed to tell us is there is no footage capture during the power outages, during one of the outages our money was stolen diapite the room being locked .
I even got in contact with the GM of this hotel who who replied with no apology or empathy.
i have contacted the sri lanakan tourism police who are investigating the incident,I know I won't get my money back however for future tourist who visit this hotel be AWARE hopefully you won't go though what I have encounterd.
Carlyle
Carlyle, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
9 Dec 2019
A huge dissapointment
1- The hotel staff are very slow, and the problem is they are slow when it comes to solving issues, it was 10PM I am about to sleep and had to call the reception 3 times to ask for someone to come and fix the AC which was very very loud as if I am in a factory not a hotel room.
2- The bedsheets were not clean, the first time I asked the staff to come and change the bed sheets and they did, they changed it with another dirty sheets, so it seems that all bed sheets they have are dirty.
3- The water was cold from the tab till I called them to come and fix the water heater, so staying for 2 nights I had to face 3 issues which were not all properly solved.
such a dissapointment.
Ahmed
Ahmed, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2019
Olha
Olha, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
12 Nov 2019
THINK TWICE
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE
THEY TAKE HOURS TO DELIVER FOOD AND FRESH TOWELS
MANAGEMENT IS RUDE
THE ONLY THING GOOD IS THE VIEW
Ashish
Ashish, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
10 Nov 2019
Horrible customer service
The servers are slow and have a lot of attitude.
The rooms had termites and were sprayed for bugs everyday cause of the unhygienic maintenance