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Vivanta by Taj - Bentota – reviews, photos

3.5 of 5
National Holiday Resort, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Vivanta by Taj - Bentota
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Vivanta by Taj - Bentota
Ranked #11 of 19 hotels in Bentota
4.0 of 5 stars 459 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Sea view(21)
  • Very good(18)
  • Room service(16)
  • Swimming pool(13)
  • Tuk Tuk(12)
  • Sri lankan(11)
  • Very nice(11)
  • Golden grill(9)
  • Really nice(8)
  • Great location(7)
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Bangalore, India
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“The number one in hospitality”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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I must say this is one of the most exciting romantic getaways one can think of in South Asia. This scores way above the more hyped properties in this region. Mr. Tashkent Aniff the F&B Manager, Mr.Satya the head Chef, Mr. Laxman the Front Lobby manager and the entire team under Mr.Manoj Mathews made my anniversary trip the most memorable one. The sea view rooms are very good and you have an endless clean and beautiful beach right in front of you. It is a huge property and you may want to stay at least for 3-4 days to enjoy the property alone. Wish I had stayed in Taj Vivanta bentota for a week or more. Next time I am certain to do that. It is just a 2.5 hrs drive from Colombo airport even in traffic condition and the roads are very good to excellent with the addition of a new 8 lane expressway.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Manoj Mathew, General Manager at Vivanta by Taj - Bentota, responded to this review
6 February 2012
We are delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay with us. We thank you for your gracious compliments and I am happy to pass on your compliments to my colleagues.Such compliments will motivate my team to strive further in our journey towards service excellence

We will be looking forward to your next holiday with us.

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derabassi
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“perfect location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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the hotel has perfect location with sea views from its three sides. you can enjoy sea views from rooms, restaurant and even when swimming in the pool. i like it very much. staff is very friendly. rooms are very spacious. the lobby is very big. the hotel has also arrange dinner on the beach. best value for the money.

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Good Memories with some unpleasant incidents”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

This was our first visit to Srilanka and first sight at Taj Bentota was really beautiful.After a long journey of 8 hours it was a pleasant sight. The check-in was fast , rooms were ready even though the hotel was full, the staff was pleasant.On the day of our arrival the sea was rough so we were unable to enjoy the beach.The next day we enjoyed the beach.The spa is excellent . The food is exotic except in the the chines restaurant where service is slow ,the quantity of food is in very small portion and as the restaurant is understaffed the service is of not Taj level.The swimming pool is good except the life guard who is arrogant and unfriendly.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Calcutta, West Bengal, India
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“nice time pass”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

you can't complain about your stay in this hotel. location is nice so it's interior. stuffs are friendly. food is excellent and the buffet spread is awesome. the time beside pools are really memorable. don't forget sun screen lotion. only complaint is in regard to the gym, with very inadequate machinery but the stuffs are friendly.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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colombo
1 review
“Bad service at valet park”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Taj Exotica Hotel was my favorite Hotel in Down south & that was my first choice in Bentota. but unfortunately i was thoroughly disappointing with the service of Hotels staff at the Valet park,i was coming from Galle straight to Taj hope to have my lunch with my wife & also want spend the day & parked my car near the valet desk & went to the front office & yhey told me that i can only have the Lunch & we cant use the pool...any i was pretty OK with that & heading to the restaurant...suddenly a hotel staff came to me & told to park the vehicle some where down & walk up again without giving me the service of valet parking & they were telling me that they are giving that facility only for the in house guest... God i am also paying guest & i have stayed many occasions in this Hotel & after receiving a such a third class service i never ever wanted to step to this hotel again....even a Customer pays a Rs 100/- or Rs 10000 no one can treat a customer in a different way....Customer is the King of any Business & specially in travel trade...so the Top management of Taj should looking to this matter & better to get suitable action soon...other wise no point of having a beautiful hotel with such a a awful people around...

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Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
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  • Taj Exotica Hotel Bentota
  • Bentota Taj Exotica Hotel
  • Taj Exotica Sri Lanka
  • Taj Exotica Srilanka
  • Taj Exotica Bentota
Address: National Holiday Resort, Bentota, Sri Lanka
Price range (per night):* INR7,225 - 13,834

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