- Peaceful Colonial-style hotel along preferred beachfront
- Fresh fish at S.H.A.C.K beachside restaurant
- Impressive range of tailored Ayurveda therapies
- Infinity pool with Indian Ocean views
- Range of excursions available, including river cruises
Located on a south west coast, along one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, Taj Bentota Resort & Spa boasts newly renovated rooms, fine dining restaurants and a relaxing spa, all combined with attractive colonial architecture and wonderful views of the Indian ocean. The Jiva Spa provides the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate, with a range of invigorating treatments, hammam, sanarium and laconium. Relax by the pool, enjoy exotic cocktails from the Tease bar or venture out on one of the many excursions on offer, including whale watching, elephant trekking or a tranquil river cruise.
Hotel child prices apply to ages 2-11 years.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Oriental Pavilion
Opening Times:
19:00 - 23:00
Enjoy mouthwatering Chinese cuisine.
Sea View
Opening Times:
19:00 - 23:00
A fine dining restaurant, serving continental fusion cuisine, accompanied by a selection of South African, Australian and Chilean wines.
S.H.A.C.K.
Opening Times:
19:00 - 23:00
Enjoy catch of the day at this beachfront restaurant.
Tease
Tease is one of Bentota's best lounges . Enjoy exotic cocktails and wines along with snacks. Try the popular Sri Lankan Coconut array shots to capture the tastes of Sri Lanaka.
The Palms
Opening Times:
07:00 - 22:30
Enjoy international, Sri Lankan and Indian dishes at this all-day dining restaurant, located by the pool.
Beach & Pools
Pools
Relax in the large lagoon style pool, surrounded by lush palm trees. There is also a Kids' Pool.
Spa & Wellness
Jiva Spa
The perfect mixture of ancient wisdom and modern therapies, the Jiva Spa focuses on the use of natural products and Indian rejuvenation treatments.
Treatments include the energising Jivaniya, which includes a herbal scrub and heat-stimulating wrap, followed by an uplifting massage.
Fitness centre
This 24-hour gym has a wide array of fitness machines, including cardio machines, exercise cycles and weights. There's also a Sauna, Steam Room and whirlpool, for relaxing after your workout.
Activities & Entertainment
Daytime activities
Guests can enjoy tennis, water sports and billiards, as well as beach volleyball and darts. The water sports are located at a local lagoon, and a shuttle service is available. There's also a shopping arcade and discotheque.
Visit the leisure centre for maps and information on local sightseeing. There are excursions like a visit to 17th century Galle Fort or a boat safari down the Madu river which includes a Buddhist Temple and cinnamon plantation.
About the location
Set on Sri Lanka's picturesque south-west coast is Bentota, one of the island's superstars. The beach itself is a long, pale gold ribbon taken straight off a postcard, with two distinct sides. The north is the wild side, with a glassy lagoon bundled up in jungle where you can hire canoes or try out water-skiing and windsurfing. The southern part is widely considered one of the prettiest bits of beach in Sri Lanka, with powdered-gold sand against a backdrop of straight-from-paradise coconut palms.
Boat safaris glide up and down nearby Bentota River, giving you the chance to spot local wildlife and flora, while dive boats whisk scuba enthusiasts out to offshore reefs and wrecks. Other out-and-about options include the 12th-century Galapota Temple and the wonderful Brief Garden, once owned by the brother of famous Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa.
Transfer Time
1 hour 45 minutes from Colombo International airport
Deluxe Delight Garden View/Terrace
2 adults, 1 child
Deluxe Delight Garden View/Terrace rooms have recently been renovated. Some have a private balcony, others are located on the ground floor with a private garden terrace.
34m²
Deluxe Delight Sea View
2 adults, 1 child
Deluxe Delight Sea View rooms have recently been renovated and are located on the higher floors.
34m²
Premium Indulgence
2 adults, 2 children
Premium Indulgence rooms offer spacious accommodation with a private balcony and additional amenities including DVD player, fresh fruit, evening canapés and house wine.
45m²
Superior Charm
3 adults
Superior Charm rooms feature a private balcony or terrace with partial views of the Indian Ocean. Facilities include satellite TV, complimentary WiFi (basic access), safe, tea & coffee making facilities and minibar.
27m²
Superior Charm Sea View
3 adults
Superior Charm Sea View rooms are located on the higher floors and feature private balcony or terrace with views of the Indian Ocean. Facilities include satellite TV, complimentary WiFi (basic access), safe, tea & coffee making facilities and minibar.
34m²
Based on 2665 traveller reviews
84% of travellers recommended this hotel
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Reviews
“ Relaxing 😌
Steven R S, Perth, Australia
Aug 13 2018
Visited Taj Bentota for a 2 night stop over between Colombo and Galle. Big hotel at end of a road up on cliffs overlooking ocean, beach easily accessible, sea quite rough, some locals were swimming...
Visited Taj Bentota for a 2 night stop over between Colombo and Galle. Big hotel at end of a road up on cliffs overlooking ocean, beach easily accessible, sea quite rough, some locals were swimming further along where there is a surf lifesaver tower.
Tuk Tuk???s available outside hotel if wanted, they display a price list for trips local and further afield.
Check in was quick and easy, welcomed with refreshments and flowers. Shown to a large spacious room, we booked a superior charm Seaview room, it overlooked pool and ocean with great views, balcony with table and chairs. Great sized room with all ammenities, aircon worked well! Very clean, nice furnishings however, agree with other posts that overall in need of refurbishment to decor etc. Bed was ok but moved when you sat on it due to wheels! Pillows not good, soft but flattened very quickly. Also didn???t have any information on local area which would have been good. Didn???t use hotel internet as reportedly slow as we???d bought a SIM card from airport on arrival. Minibar expensive as they usually are.
Pool lovely, you can sit around pool, overlooking ocean or down near beach, attentive staff. Activities going on through the day.
Breakfast was in our rate, buffet style catering for international and local, all nice. Staff very friendly and polite, Sam was very attentive!
We tried the evening buffet at The Palms, we were really looking forward to this- the Taj reputation-and whilst it was nice it was not amazing as we had expected. There was a decent variety but we expected more from the local choices and it was expensive just over 8000lkr (approx $80aud) for 2 with a soft drink.
Overall we would visit again if we were back this way as it appears the best option in the area, we got a really good deal through Hotel Quickly too which helps!! Staff are amazing!!
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“ Great hotel and location.....
Phil K,
Aug 11 2018
We stayed for a family holiday in July and had a great time in Sri Lanka made special by the accommodation, service, food and location of Vivanta by Taj - Bentota.
On arrival check in was smooth and...
We stayed for a family holiday in July and had a great time in Sri Lanka made special by the accommodation, service, food and location of Vivanta by Taj - Bentota.
On arrival check in was smooth and efficient, our adjoining rooms were on the 4th floor which is pool level. The rooms were clean, spacious and cool (efficient air con and ceiling fan). Only criticism would be that our balcony was next to the walk through which wasn???t really private so some kind of screen would help privacy!
Staff are friendly, courteous and overall excellent, a credit to the hotel. Special mention to the ???room boy??? Sachith who was brilliant and would always leave a model made of towels on the bed when we returned each day! Always smiling and happy.
Location is excellent with lovely well kept gardens leading to the beach. The pool level is well kept and there are ample sun beds with quiet areas and great views to relax to.
Restaurants within the hotel have plenty of variety and the Chinese is excellent. Prices are reasonable.
Breakfast has plenty of choice for all tastes and easily set one up for the day. If you are going on day trips with an early start as we did (5am) you can request a breakfast box which is collected from reception.
Finally, the front desk / concierge are most helpful and knowledgable when planning trips out even down to a Tuk Tuk to the local ???supermarket???!
Overall a spacious hotel in a relaxed atmosphere which made it a perfect place for our holiday and to which we would happily return.
Thank you!
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“ A totally relaxing and an enjoyable Getaway indeed.
Riten K,
Aug 09 2018
Srilanka has some of the prettiest Resorts. Bentota is however,very special.Its location on the beach with facility to get into the sea water with all the assistance/arrangements is awesome.The Pool...
Srilanka has some of the prettiest Resorts. Bentota is however,very special.Its location on the beach with facility to get into the sea water with all the assistance/arrangements is awesome.The Pool is a great attraction accessible from two levels.The view is breathtaking,the Staff is so friendly and the crowd there was amazing.Food is very carefully planned and served.The stay was absolutely comfortable.
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“ Great with little flaws
sawena25, Liechtenstein
Aug 09 2018
Great hotel, with very friendly staff and very good and well maintained pool area.
The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times.
The room was nice and in good condition. The bathroom...
Great hotel, with very friendly staff and very good and well maintained pool area.
The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times.
The room was nice and in good condition. The bathroom should be cleaned better, especially along edges and in corners.
The view from the room in the fifth floor was fantastic.
The food was delicious and various, many vegan choices!
There is just one absolute NO-GO:
The place-mats on the table in the buffet restaurant with the fine woven pattern were really dirty at all times with dry, old and thorough stains. This was absolutely unacceptable in my opinion. Other than that I felt absolutely comfortable and well taken care of.
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“ Lovely hotel with great Sea View
Arpit K,
Aug 08 2018
A nice hotel with a great view and a nice pool. Vivanta is one of the luxurious hotels in Bentota. The rooms were small but the bathrooms most definitely needed an upgrade , although has fantastic...
A nice hotel with a great view and a nice pool. Vivanta is one of the luxurious hotels in Bentota. The rooms were small but the bathrooms most definitely needed an upgrade , although has fantastic ocean views. I was surprised to see one of Taj hotels in such bad states. Bathrooms are so old fashioned and small.
We went for celebrating our marriage anniversary and have requested a cake which they forgot to deliver. Didn't liked the hospitality but overall property is awesome.
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