Name: Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
Address: Bentota, 80500 Bentota, Sri Lanka, Bentota, Galle District, 80500, Sri Lanka
Rating: 8.4

Sustainability certification

Taj Bentota Resort & Spa

–Excellent location – show map

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Taj Bentota Resort & Spa - is located in Sri Lanka's Galle District, offering breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Pampering spa services, an outdoor pool and 5 dining options are provided. The property's well-lit rooms come equipped with a mini-bar and tea/coffee maker. It provides a cable TV and safety deposit boxes. Private balconies have outdoor seating areas and overlook the sea. Taj Bentota Resort & Spa is 37 mi from South Colombo. It is approximately 56 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport. Guests who drive can enjoy free parking. Guests can enjoy a workout at the fitness center. The hotel also provides a business center and room service. The Palms 24-hour restaurant serves international cuisine, while authentic Chinese food is offered at Oriental Pavilion. Other dining options include fresh seafood at the open-air S.H.A.C.K., fine dining at Sea View and cocktails at the hotel's 2 bars.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Bentota, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court
Fitness center
Fishing

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Superior Garden View Twin Bed Room 1 twin bed
Superior Garden View King Bed Room 1 king bed
Superior Sea View King Bed Room 1 king bed
Superior Sea View Twin Bed Room 1 twin bed
Deluxe Garden View Twin Bed Room 1 king bed
Deluxe Twin Room with Garden View 1 twin bed
Deluxe Garden Terrace King Bed 1 king bed
Deluxe Garden Terrace Twin Bed 1 twin bed
Deluxe Sea View King Bed Room 1 king bed
Deluxe Sea View Twin Bed Room 1 twin bed
Premium King Bed Room 1 king bed
Junior Suite Sea View King Bed 1 king bed 1 sofa bed
Luxury Suite King Bed 1 king bed 1 sofa bed
Presidential Suite Sea View King Bed 1 king bed 1 sofa bed

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

EarthCheck Certified

Guest reviews

Categories:

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Location

Free Wifi

See what guests loved the most:

Aishwarya

India

“The view, the rooms, the food, the service.. excellent”

Thomas

Sri Lanka

“Really liked the 3 dining options. Beach was nice.”

Aleksandra

Russia

“Clean and nice rooms. Good food . Welcoming and friendly staff. Swimming pool is clean and filtered. Beach is very clean however the sea is wavy.”

Sharma

India

“Daleep ji treated us like god. It was amazing! Loved teh place and the staff. The Taj stands for excellence. My daughter got baby food - khichdi warm milk and anythign else needed at anytime of the day”

Gourav

Sri Lanka

“Staff here is the best, especially Mr. Matthews, the general manager. A real gem of a person. Under his leadership, the entire team of Taj is extremely professional and efficient! Wouldn't expect anything less from Taj. Great service as always!”

Sahil

United Arab Emirates

“A big thank you to siby Mathew’s and his team for creating a lovely experience for guests and a strong customer focused culture”

Melissa

United Kingdom

“Gorgeous place and wonderful staff. All of the staff that we met were so friendly, warm and welcoming, whilst all working exceptionally hard. The hotel was immaculate and the service was great. A special shout-out to the head chef (sorry we didn't...”

Naira

United Arab Emirates

“Thanks for the free upgrade it meant a lot for us♥️”

Washim

Bangladesh

“We liked the hospitality of the staffs, different viewpoints specially the view of the sea from the pool.”

Ali

Belgium

“The staff are really nice and friendly, there are a lot of fun and entertaining options in the hotel, the view is perfect if you choose the right season for visiting.”

Area info

Restaurants

4 Restaurants On Site

Oriental Restaurant

Cuisine
Chinese
Open for
Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Fine Dining Restaurant

Cuisine
French • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Seafood • German • Russian • Local • International • European
Open for
Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

SHACK Restaurant

Cuisine
Russian • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
Open for
Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Palms Restaurant

Cuisine
British • French • Indian • Indonesian • Italian • Japanese • Malaysian • Mexican • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Szechuan • Spanish • Thai • German • Russian • Local • Asian • International • Hungarian • Grill/BBQ
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Taj Bentota Resort & Spa

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

House rules

Taj Bentota Resort & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Extra bed upon request

$15 per child, per night

Crib upon request

Free

3 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

$15 per child, per night

12+ years

Extra bed upon request

$40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

As part of our continuous commitment to enhancing the guest experience, Taj Bentota Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka will be upgrading select rooms and restaurants from June 15th to October 15th, 2025, during which the resort will operate with limited inventory and dining options.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Taj Bentota Resort & Spa