Your stay — Shimada Villa
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Bentota Buddhist Wellfare Center (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Benvehera Raja Maha Viharaya (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Bheemathiththa Rajamaha Viharaya (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Siri Sumanarama Temple (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Basaar — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
piknik aria — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Bentota — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Sri Lankan Rupee, LKR
Exchange at local banks or exchange counters in town for better rates; avoid airport and hotel counters which often give poor rates.
Cards accepted in hotels and larger restaurants; smaller eateries, markets, and tuk-tuks expect cash. Contactless is rare outside upmarket places.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% in restaurants if service charge not included, and a couple hundred rupees for hotel staff for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A short black or tea from a roadside kiosk or small café costs around LKR 150-250.
Rice and curry from a local eatery (rice & curry hotel) costs about LKR 500-800.
A main from a small local restaurant runs LKR 600-1,200 – try kottu roti or fried rice.
Look for small roadside stalls near bus stops or markets selling vadai, samosas, and roti for as little as LKR 50-150 each.
Cargills Food City and Keells Super are the main supermarket chains in the area.
Local markets in Aluthgama (adjacent town) and Bentota town sell affordable casual clothes and fabrics; no big high-street brands.
Bus (LKR 30-100 per trip) is cheapest; a tuk-tuk short ride is LKR 200-400. From airport, take a public bus (LKR 300-500) or a shared van to Aluthgama/Bentota – avoid pre-booked taxis.
Eat at local rice & curry joints instead of tourist restaurants; buy bottled water from supermarkets (LKR 100-150) rather than shops charging double; haggle with tuktuk drivers before getting in.
Emergency Contacts
BentotaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bentota, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Shimada Villa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Bentota town centre → Isuru Holiday Home
💡 Flag down a three-wheeler on Galle Road for short hops. Negotiate the fare before getting in – 150-200 LKR within town. For evening trips, carry a phone torch as side streets near Isuru can be unlit.
Colombo Fort Railway Station → Bentota Railway Station
💡 Board the southbound express (non-stop to Galle) for the fastest trip. Buy a 2nd class reserved seat (360 LKR) for a guaranteed place. From Bentota station, tuk-tuks charge 200 LKR to Isuru – walk 15 mins if you have light luggage.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) bus stop → Isuru Holiday Home, Bentota
💡 Take the air-conditioned CTB bus to Colombo Fort (route 187, 150 LKR), then board the 02 Galle Road bus to Bentota. Ask the conductor to drop you at the Bentota Hospital stop – Isuru is a 5-min walk south.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Isuru Holiday Home, Bentota
💡 Book via PickMe or Uber app for fixed price around 8,000 LKR. Avoid touts at arrivals; pre-arrange with your hotel for a reliable driver who knows the side roads to Isuru.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Shimada Villa?
Check-in at Shimada Villa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Shimada Villa?
Rice and curry from a local eatery (rice & curry hotel) costs about LKR 500-800.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Shimada Villa?
Bus (LKR 30-100 per trip) is cheapest; a tuk-tuk short ride is LKR 200-400. From airport, take a public bus (LKR 300-500) or a shared van to Aluthgama/Bentota – avoid pre-booked taxis.
Top Attractions in Bentota
💡 Head north of the Bentota River mouth around 4pm to see fruit bats roosting in the trees along the shore.
💡 Donations are welcome. Wear long trousers or a sarong — these are available at the entrance. Climb the stairs to the main shrine for the best photo spot.
💡 Take a bus from Bentota to Balapitiya (30 LKR) then walk 10 minutes. Bring insect repellent. Local monks may offer a brief guided tour — a small tip is appreciated.
💡 Negotiate directly with boatmen near the bridge for a 30-minute trip. Expect to pay around 1500–2000 LKR per person. Best done early morning for wildlife.
💡 Entry costs 2,000 LKR (cash only). Arrive before 10am to beat the heat and groups. The garden is 15 minutes from Bentota by tuk-tuk — negotiate a return fare of 1,000 LKR.