The manor’s décor is faultlessly classic and was meticulously renewed to its original splendour in 2013, incorporating many original antique fittings and furniture in the style of old Ceylon. We are happy to say that Bethany 101 is more resplendent today than it has ever been throughout its long history, making it the premier boutique hotel in the Kalpitiya and Puttalam areas.

The entire villa plays host to only six guest bedrooms, assuring you of a private and exclusively luxurious stay. outside, commodious verandas with easy chairs sweep around the estate, offering an unobstructed view of an oasis-like garden with an expansive lawn and an exquisite swimming area, all shaded by frangipani trees.

Our goal is to make it feel like your home as well. Our staff value hospitality and service very highly, and work to make every detail of your stay perfect.

Experience the Essence
of Old Ceylon

Paradise Boutique Hotel

Bethany 101 is a paradise boutique hotel & complete five star
holiday destination with original antique fittings & furniture. It
has been our family home for generations. Our goal is to
make it feel like your home as well

Worldclass Cuisine

Bethany 101 was built more than 170 years ago, at the
beginning of the British colonial era, and has offered its
residents luxurious accommodation, world-class cuisine, and an
environment of inspiring beauty ever since.

Luxurious Stay

Delightful Serenity with
our Accommodation

Nestled between the shore of the pristine Puttalam lagoon and the sheer majesty of Sri Lanka’s dry zone in the north western province, Bethany 101 is centrally located in Puttalam, just footsteps from town. We are also minutes from Kalpitiya, which is Sri Lanka’s premier dolphin and whale-watching hotspot. It also offers some of the best kite surfing in Sri Lanka. A short drive will take you to Wilpattu national park, the island’s largest wildlife reserve, a legendry for leopards and sloth bears. Anuradhapura, the greatest of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals, is a little more than an hour away, making it a comfortable and rewarding day trip.

We make your stay memorable, luxurious, and the most enjoyable few days of your life.

Culinary Experience at Bethany

Puttalam is famous for its fusion of local and world cuisines. Influences from India, China, Malaysia and Europe have combined with local foods to create a truly unique dining experience. Following this culinary tradition, we offer dishes to suit any palate, from ancient Sri Lankan favourites to adventurous gourmet experiences from all around the world.

All of our produce is sourced locally, ensuring absolute freshness and purity. Our fish comes directly from Puttalam lagoon itself and nearby waters. As a result, we are proud to offer both well-known favourites and a few varieties you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

Dining at Bethany 101 offers you an opportunity to explore a new world of flavours, delicately combined and presented along traditional and modern lines alike. Of course, we offer classic western dishes as well, all prepared lovingly by our expert staff. With a choice from a twenty-five-page menu, you’ll soon find your new favourite dish.

Breakfast

Lunch

Western Dinner

Eastern Dinner

Light Meals and Bites

Kids, Dessert and Beverage

Nestled between the shore of thepristine Puttalam lagoon and the sheer majesty of Sri Lanka’s dry zone in the northwestern province, Bethany 101 is centrally located in Puttalam, just footsteps from town. We are also minutes from Kalpitiya, which is Sri Lanka’s premier dolphin and whale-watching hotspot. It also offers some of the best kite surfing in Sri Lanka. A short drive will take you to Wilpattu national park, the island’s largest wildlife reserve, legendry for leopards and sloth bears. Anuradhapura, the greatest of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals, is little more than an hour away, making it a comfortable and rewarding day trip.

We make your stay memorable, luxurious and the most enjoyable few days of your life.

Things To Do at Bethany

DOLPHIN WATCHING AND WHALE WATCHING

Kalpitiya, dolphin watching and whale watching are ideal options as it is one of the best spots to watch massive pods of dolphins swimming alongside and diving under your boat. The most sort after species of dolphin to watch is the Spinner Dolphin because they constantly breach. Here in Alankuda, you find them not in hundreds but in thousands particularly when the ‘super pod’ is formed. They are the most sort after species because they continuously breach and love to bow ride.

ANURADHAPURA CULTURAL TRIANGLE

Sri Lanka’s Cultural triangle is situated in the center of the island and covers an area that includes the World Heritage cultural sites of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, the Ancient City of Sigiriya, the Ancient City of Dambulla and the Sacred City of Kandy. Due to the constructions and associated historical events, some of which are millennia old, these sites are of high universal value; they are visited by many pilgrims, both laymen and the clergy (prominently Buddhist), as well as by local and foreign tourists

WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

Wilpattu national park range over 131 thousand hectares, it is Sri Lanka’s largest and one of the oldest protected areas. The park consists of five blocks declared between 1938-1973 under the fauna and flora protection ordinance and is managed by the department of wildlife conservation.

Located on the northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka, the park is 30 km (19 mi) west of Anuradhapura and 26 km (16 mi) north of Puttalam (approximately 180 km (110 mi) north of Colombo), park contains nearly one hundred and six lakes (Willu) and tanks spread throughout.

ANAWIlUNDAWA BIRD WATCHING

The Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary is situated in the Puttalam district in the North Western province of the country; between Chilaw and Puttlam – to be more specific – it is situated between the coast and the Chilaw-Puttlam railway line.

The uniqueness of Anawilundawa is its immediate proximity to three vastly different ecosystems; the coast, the mangroves, and the freshwater tanks making it one of the six RAMSAR Wetlands in Sri Lanka. This unique ecological setting has made it a favorable nesting and breeding ground for hundreds of species of birds.

WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

Kalpitiya was known by the ancient Tamils as Kav Putti and was a popular hub for Arab merchants. In 1544 the Portuguese invaded the area, naming the area Kardiv Island. The King of Portugal bestowed the territory to the Jesuits, who built a chapel here and established a small garrison to defend it. In an effort to free the port from the Portuguese the King of Kandy, King Rasjasinha II, sought assistance from the Dutch, who in 1659 conquered the area but did not return it to the King. Instead, they commenced the construction of a fort in 1667, which was completed in 1676. Kalpitiya was strategically important for the Dutch East India Company (VOC), as it enabled them to control the external trade of the Kingdom of Kandy, by controlling the large Muslim trading community in the area.

KITE SURFING

A kitesurfer or kiteboarder uses a board with or without foot straps or bindings, combined with the power of a large controllable kite to propel the rider and the board across the water. In 2006, the number of kitesurfers was estimated at around 150,000 to 210,000, with 114,465 inflatable kites sold that same year. Various surfing styles suit kitesurfers and conditions, such as wave riding, freestyle, freeride, jumping, and cruising.

KAYAKING THE PUTTALAM LAGOON

The Puttalam Lagoon is a large 327 km2 (126 sq mi) lagoon in the Puttalam District, western Sri Lanka.The lagoon is fed by two rivers, namely the Kala Oya and Mi Oya, discharging at 2.2 m3/s (77.7 cu ft/s) and 8.1 m3/s (286.0 cu ft/s) respectively. It is linked to Mundal Lagoon 15 km (9.3 mi) to the south by a channel. The lagoon’s water is brackish to saline.

The lagoon is surrounded by a region containing coconuts, open forests, grasslands, and shrublands. The land is used for prawn fishing, salt production, and rice cultivation. The lagoon has extensive mangroves, seagrasses, and some salt marshes, attracting a wide variety of Anatidae.

DOLPHIN WATCHING AND WHALE WATCHING

ANURADHAPURA CULTURAL TRIANGLE

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Delightful Serenity with
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Culinary Experience at Bethany

Breakfast

Lunch

Western Dinner

Eastern Dinner

Light Meals and Bites

Kids, Dessert and Beverage

Things To Do at Bethany

DOLPHIN WATCHING AND WHALE WATCHING

ANURADHAPURA CULTURAL TRIANGLE

WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

ANAWIlUNDAWA BIRD WATCHING

WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

KITE SURFING

KAYAKING THE PUTTALAM LAGOON

DOLPHIN WATCHING AND WHALE WATCHING

ANURADHAPURA CULTURAL TRIANGLE

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+94 776 101 101

+94 776 101 101

101, Colombo Road, Puthalam, 61300

bethany101.srilanka@gmail.com

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Experience the Essence of Old Ceylon

Delightful Serenity withour Accommodation

Culinary Experience at Bethany

Kids, Dessert and Beverage

Things To Do at Bethany

DOLPHIN WATCHING AND WHALE WATCHING

ANURADHAPURA CULTURAL TRIANGLE

WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

ANAWIlUNDAWA BIRD WATCHING

WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

KITE SURFING

KAYAKING THE PUTTALAM LAGOON

DOLPHIN WATCHING AND WHALE WATCHING

ANURADHAPURA CULTURAL TRIANGLE

Read More About Us

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Contact Now For More Information

101, Colombo Road, Puthalam, 61300

Experience the Essence
of Old Ceylon

Delightful Serenity with
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