We stayed at the Taj after having toured some of the more historic and culural sites in SriLanka. After feeling like travellers in the other locations we certainly felt like tourists here. The hotel was almost twice the price of any others and certainly didn't merit it. We arrived at 12:00 noon and were told that check-in time was 14:00.... more

Over the last few years my girlfriend and I have toured places like Brazil and Thailand so always found ourselves on the go. Hence the choice of Sri Lanka, and the Taj in Bentota. Looking at other reviews, I don't think the negative reviews are fair. This place has fantastic service! They basically can't do enough for you. In terms... more

We arrived at 9.30am to be told although our room was ready we had to pay a surcharge of $50us for early check in, not normal 5*star hotel policy. Our room was on the orchid floor, these are the newer rooms which are dated and quite delapidated. this is a 2star or three star hotel and in no way deserves... more

My girlfriend and I, both in our mid-twenties, stayed at the Taj for five days in the last week of October, 2008. We reached their late at night and were greeted warmly by the staff. We went straight to our room, a normal seaview room, and were rather shocked by the extremely dated decor, which was in stark contrast with... more

Just what we needed after the long flight to sri lanka, a relaxed and friendly with the little extras that make a place special. From the moment we had a refreshing cold towel given to us to the moment we left. The staff at the Taj couldn't do enough for you. I had expressed some concerns over some of the... more

Stayed here for 8 nightsafter Maldives & tour up country in Oct/Nov ,very warm welcome ,very impressive reception after welcome drink shown to our Orchid room which was kept spotless during our stay & the most fantasic view of the indian ocean ,very comfortable lovely pre dinner snacks served in room every evening ,various Restaurants served good quality food we... more

Ok, completely honest review here: Srin lanka as a whole, beautiful but not laid back with regards to tipping. expect to be harrased the second you step out of the hotel & they do not like it one bit if you tip in rupee instead of stirling or dollars. we had the best time in kandy on a two day... more

I was there for an official trip with few of my colleagues. The hotel is just at the shore of ocean and presents a fantastic view of the beach. The surroundings are all green and is very scenic. The hotel has got good accomodation, nice pool and the staff is nice and helpful. You can see lot many foreign tourists... more

My husband and I recently stayed at the Taj for 6 nights after completeing a tour of the island with Titan Tours, all the other hotels we stayed at were lovely with beautiful clean rooms. What a disappointment when we arrived at the Taj, the reception is very impressive but when we were shown to our room the smell hit... more