Cinnamon Bentota Beach, Bentota

Every nook of this spacious room is designed to relax and delight, and you can enjoy the view of expansive gardens too.

Unwind completely with a view of the gardens and beach.

Wake up each day to warm, restorative views.

The Geoffrey Bawa suite opens you up to an uninterrupted view of the Indian ocean and Benthara River.

Live in the artist’s interpretation of the origins of this healing spice.

These are provided by artists Sanjeewa Kumara and Sujith Ratnayake. Kumara’s striking main artwork was inspired by Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, which is clearly emphasised by the burning orb in the middle of the composition. Stand on the

balcony early morning for a view of Adam’s Peak, or simply gaze out at the sea.

Indigenous to Sri Lanka, they grow in the wetlands as well as dry and intermediate lowlands. The shrubs that grow along the southern coastline served as the inspiration for artists Marie Gnanaraj and Sameera Kalupahana. The Wetakeiya Suite

features skillful artwork woven with Wetakeiya, and also line drawings of pandanus plants.

The exact meaning translates to ‘that which has flowers and fruits with long tendrils’. An iconic feature of the Southern Coast, the coconut palm inspired artists for this suite. Embellished with work by artist Marie Gnanaraj and

photographer Dominic Sansoni, the Narikela Suite features artwork woven with coconut fibre and photographic prints.

The flower and its fragrance emanates from temples, and hence is called the Temple Flower. Sujith Rathnayake’s pencil rendering of a Frangipani Tree picks on the elegance and grace of its bows in the main sitting area. Sameera Kalupahana

draws on the actual flowers in his natural history like drawings in the rest of the suite. Asanka Godamune weaves the leaves of the Frangipani tree onto the cushions around the suite.

This moon themed suite carries its lunar journey through art and textile, really giving you a sense of cosmic bliss. Sujith Rathnayake tells the story of how the hare was drawn on the face of the moon, and the ‘sandakinduri’ or moon

maiden who only comes out on moonlit nights.  

Coral themed cushions complete the look and add to the vivid coral reef hues.  

Once, Sri Lankan pearls were very well known around the world. Sri Lanka is also known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean owing to its size in the vast land and seas that surround it. The Muthu Suite celebrates the literal and metaphorical pearls

of the Island, with artistic depictions and cushions swathed in effervescent silk, enhancing the lustre of the Suite’s pearly interior.  

Stories of hatchlings seeking the sun and the sea as they emerge into the world, are told through artist Sanjeewa Kumara’s work in the living room. Paying further tribute to the turtle, line drawings by Sameera Kalupahana adorn the Suite,

illustrating the Hawk’s bill and the Ridley.  

Sri Lanka is the only source of ‘Ceylon Cinnamon’ or ‘true cinnamon’, used as an ingredient and in Ayurvedic wellness. Here, in the Kurundu Suite, Marie Gnanaraj weaves cinnamon quills through fabric in pleasing geometry,

celebrating this healing spice.  

Celebrating the promise of infinite adventure and discovery, in boats. In this Suite, Kingsley Gunathilaka’s main piece decorates the living room. His creation depicts the various textures and colours of the old paddle boats or Pãru,

to memorialise what it felt like to be in one floating on a village reservoir.  

The serenity of the lake is reflected in the art, as are the botanic details of the landscape. Likewise, blossoming accents around the room stick with the theme of reeds and mangroves.  

With Portuguese azulejos-inspired tiles and a coat of arms. You’ll also notice the iconic Portuguese ‘twist’ accent mounted on the wall, representing a carved, twisted motif used frequently in classic Portuguese

furniture.  

Reflected in the lace patterned accents. Staying in the Beeralu Suite is a true experience of craft.