Susee Villa

The owners were amazing, and we had a pristine stretch of beach almost to ourselves. Add a great breakfast and it’s hard to ask for more. One of the best places in Bentota.

Susee was the best host we had in three weeks in Sri Lanka. He helped us plan, organize trips, and get around. His daughters made us a different breakfast every day, and it was one of our favorite parts of the stay. We also got juice and a snack during the day. Susee Villa is handy, with its own private beach and the center not too far away. We’d love to come back. Much love from Belgium and Germany!

A lovely place to unwind, with wonderful owners and a solid breakfast made with care. It’s right by a private beach, with nobody around.

Susee is the friendliest, most helpful host I could imagine. He greeted me with a freshly made juice that was one of the tastiest I’ve had. I thought he called it “root apple,” but I couldn’t find that online, so I’ve named it “Susee juice.” It was outstanding. He showed me the gorgeous stretch of beach by his property and pointed out that the most expensive 5-star hotel in Bentota is right next door, so we had the same beach and view for a fraction of the price. My room was nice, the bed comfortable, and it had a mosquito net and wardrobe, neither of which I needed. The air conditioner held a steady, comfortable temperature. The powerful overhead fan got a little too cool in the middle of the night, so I turned it off. Breakfast was fresh and served on schedule each morning, at the time I’d arranged in advance. There was plenty of fruit, rolled pancakes that reminded me of crepes, savory egg-roll-like pastry puffs, and fresh coffee or tea. Dinner was also available on request for a small fee, and I had it both nights. The first evening I had salad, then lots of fresh barbecued prawns with rice and curry. The second was kuthi, if I’ve got the spelling right, a pleasantly spicy nest of stir-fried egg noodles, mushrooms and meats. If you don’t like some heat, you may want to skip that dish. Susee arranged my riverboat safari reservation and drove me to the excursion for free. I saw crocodiles, snakes, water monitors, and lots of birds up close. We stopped at the boatman’s friend’s property, where I got to hold and photograph a baby crocodile. They’re adorable. I want one. The river guide Susee chose was a great spotter, finding green tree snakes and baby crocs I never would’ve noticed myself. In a few hours, Susee is also driving me to the airport, a long trip, for a very reasonable price. For a clean, comfortable, affordable stay by a quiet, beautiful beach, with good meals and a host who clearly appreciates your business, choose Susee’s Villas!