Paradise Road The Villa Bentota is a unique and private beach side hotel; Paradise Road's newest property, located just 1.5 hours drive south of Colombo. Offering 15 individually designed Rooms and Suites with all modern amenities and services, PR The Villa Bentota is housed in the Mohotti Walauwa which was converted into Sri Lanka's first boutique hotel in the 1970s by world-renowned Architect, the late Geoffrey Bawa and is set on 2 acres of land. Refurbished and extended with incredible sensitivity to the original design, Shanth Fernando has created yet another masterpiece to give those who stay in the city at Tintagel Colombo a new and special resort option in true Paradise Road style. With its large kitchens and well experienced staff, PR The Villa Bentota is perfect for a wedding or private functions for up to 300 people both on the surrounds of the property and within the premises. The Villa Spa, managed by Spa Ceylon Ayurveda offers treatments range from body rituals to bath menus, on appointment only.

Villa Bentota will be one of hottest west-coast properties in 2010. This chic and stylish beachside boutique villa is set amidst extensive gardens scattered with coconut palms with the Indian Ocean a five-minute stroll away. This newly refurbished, colonial-period villa opened its doors in mid-December 2009 and is ideal for a romantic beach holiday. The journey from Colombo's international airport will take about three-and-a-quarter hours.

• water sports on offer
• Release a baby turtle into the sea
• Take a cruise up the river on a boat safari
• Explore the village temples
• Saunter through the Brief Garden