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title: "Ekho Surf vs River Breeze Villa: which hotel is better?"
description: "Ekho Surf or River Breeze Villa in Bentota? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Ekho Surf vs River Breeze Villa

Both are in Bentota, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Bentota
## [Ekho Surf](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ekho-surf-bentota/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1378619/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Dharga Town
## [River Breeze Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/river-breeze-villa-bentota/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2030169/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ekho Surf

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.9 km apart.

### Choose Ekho Surf if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (0 m / 1.4 km)
-   to walk to the sights (2.1 km / 2.8 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (21 / 2)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 92 / 3)

### Choose River Breeze Villa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 92)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2017 / 2012)

### Why is Ekho Surf better than River Breeze Villa?

1.  1.4 km closer to the beach (0 m vs 1.4 km) (−1.4 km)
2.  700 m closer to the city centre (−700 m)
3.  More guest reviews (529 vs 49), so the rating is more reliable (×11)
4.  19 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+19)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 43 vs 21) (+22)
6.  A larger hotel with more facilities (92 vs 3 rooms) (×30.7)

### Why is River Breeze Villa better than Ekho Surf?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.5) (+0.9)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2012) (+5y)
3.  Offers an airport transfer
4.  Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00) (−4h)
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (3 vs 92 rooms) (−89)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Ekho Surf | River Breeze Villa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.4  (+0.9) |
| Location | 7.9  (+4.4) | 3.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 8.3  (+0.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0  (+2.5) | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+4.6) | 5.4 |
| Public transport | – | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 9.1  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.4  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 529  (+480) | 49 |
| Rank in Bentota | bottom 44% | top 4%  (+52%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.9  (+4.4) | 3.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km  (−700 m) | 2.8 km |
| To the beach | 0 m  (−1.4 km) | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | – | 810 m |
| To the airport | 46 km | 45 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 21  (+19) | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.2 km | 800 m  (−420 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 92 | 3 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2017  (+5y) |
| Listed amenities | 23 | 22 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 10:00  (−4h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Ekho Surf prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ekho-surf-bentota/prices/)

## Location

1.9 km apart

Ekho Surf: city centre: 2.1 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 46 km, beach: 0 m, 21 places to eat within 500 m.

River Breeze Villa: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Aluthgama Railway Station: 810 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 45 km, beach: 1.4 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bentota

[Bentota weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/southern-province/bentota/weather)

## Ekho Surf or River Breeze Villa: common questions

### Which is better, Ekho Surf or River Breeze Villa?

Ekho Surf leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, spa & wellness, beach access. River Breeze Villa is stronger in guest rating, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Ekho Surf or River Breeze Villa?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ekho Surf is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for River Breeze Villa.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Ekho Surf is 0 m from the nearest beach; River Breeze Villa is 1.4 km.

### How far apart are Ekho Surf and River Breeze Villa?

The two hotels are 1.9 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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