Malu Banna Hotel & Restaurant (also known as Malu Banna Seafood Restaurant) is a family owned riverside dining and watersports spot located on the banks of the Bentota River.
Key Details
Address: 15/3 River Avenue, Aluthgama 12080, Sri Lanka (near Bentota Bridge and a short walk or free ferry ride to Bentota Beach)
Phone / Contact: +94 77 711 7400
Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM until late
Website: Malu Banna Official Website
Highlights & Offerings
Seafood & Dining: Fresh daily local catch (including fish, prawns, lobsters, and crabs), plus Sri Lankan and Indian curries, barbecue, and international dishes.
Setting: Indoor seating on an upper floor, a riverside dining area, and a unique floating pier/deck overlooking the water.
Catch-and-Cook & Activities: Offers organized fishing trips where the chef can prepare your catch, alongside water sports, jet-skiing, kayaking, and mangrove jungle river safaris.
Special Events: Known for offerings like the Tuesday Curry Club (rice, curry, poppadoms, and local beer options) and also has large capacity for group and MICE events during the day.
Accommodation: Features ten on-site 3-star luxury rooms with 4-poster beds and private river-view balconies, a two bedroom luxury appartment,two penthouse rooms with roof garden and private sunset observation deck.
