Stayed at Waterside with my 18 year old daughter and had a wonderful chill out few days before embarking on a tour. Booked hotel direct over the internet and was a little apprehensive as it was our first visit to Sri Lanka and wasn't sure what to expect. The hotel organised a car to pick us up from the airport... more

I have just returned from spending 10 days in Bentota. I went at the invitation of a friend who had heard of the Waterside Boutique Hotel in Bentota and wanted to go and support the work done by its owners. I was amazed and delighted to find such an exquisite hotel, immaculate rooms, furnished with impeccable taste and offering every... more

We have just returned from a week at the Waterside Bentota. It is one of those places, you'll probably feel like staying longer we booked for 2 nights and stayed 5 This Boutique Villa is in a perfect tranquil location on the Bentota river. All 6 bedrooms have french doors leading out to a balcony or veranda with views of... more

Have just seen that the Waterside has been given boutique status and I am not surprised. I went there a while ago just after it had opened and was really impressed. The rooms all have great views over the river and either a terrace or balcony. What i liked most was being able to have a beautiful peaceful haven when... more

Last year I spent two weeks at the Taj Exotica in Bentota, Sri Lanka. It was a wonderful experience, a superb hotel and I loved the long 3 mile beach and surrounding countryside. I was there on holiday and also to visit my mother who moved to Bentota shortly after the Tsunami in 2004. She has worked tirelessly in the... more