I travelled 23 hours to get to Sri Lanka and when I finally arrived at the hotel I was gutted! The air con doesn't work properly, ants are everywhere (don't put anything down), dirty bedding, sockets hanging off the wall, air vents are filthy, show cubicle very old and quite dirty, shower doesn't drain, the ceiling fan could have flown... more

I have just returned from my second stay at this great hotel. The Lihinya Surf Hotel could not have a better location. Right on the beach with the Indian Ocean just yards away with the delightful village/town of Bentota surrounding it. The service, as always, was imaculate. Nothing was too much bother for the staff in particular the restaurant and... more

Please, please, please do yourself a favour & avoid this hotel like THE PLAGUE!!! My fiance & I booked with Mercury Direct to stay for 18 nights here in January 08 & jetted off thinking we were in for a relaxing time - how wrong we were! Before you think I'm one of those people who complain about everything, read... more

had a wonderful time at the Lihiniya surf hotel. If you want relaxation and plenty of sun then this is the hotel for you. Admittedly some upgrading needed but overall the hotel and rooms were clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Disorganisation in the dining room, but hey we were on holiday, chilled, relaxed and had all... more

Staying all inclusive at Lihiniya Surf hotel through Mercury Direct is a must, IF your idea of a great holiday is: 1. Having to spend 3 days arguing with the hotel that you're entitled to the two free massages in Mercury Direct's brochure 2. Being made to feel as if you're a freeloader every time you order an all inclusive... more

We stayed at the Lihiniya Surf at the end of February and I'd agree with everything Debra says. The hotel was good value for money and the food was good and varied most of the time. Lovely fresh fruit for breakfast and different choices for the evening meal. Our room was also kept spotlessly clean by the wonderful Lal. We... more

Having just returned from a two wk stay at the Lihiniya surf hotel in Bentota Sri Lanka. I would highly recommend this hotel for the location and fantastic views it offers. This is the only hotel along the beach that is not fenced off, what a difference this makes. Ok the hotel does need some updating and a face lift,... more

we stayed at the lihinya for 2 weeks from mid febuary, weather was superb apart from last day, the location on the beach is superb, rooms are a little basic and lack imagination. couldn`t fault the cleanliness,. room boys were top class. dissapointed in the food, not enough choice. saw little entertainment in the evening. got talking to the locals... more

The staff at The Lihiniya Surf were very, very friendly and did everything they could to make our stay comfortable. Anything we needed was usually supplied within the hour if it was not available on the spot. The restaurant staff especially Thalatha were very helpful and ensured that we got anything we wanted although when at it's busiest it did... more