The reception is nice, there are plenty of tables with computers and internet signs, but I am sure, there are not for guests, but just unattended reception desks. The staff is nice and attendive, but cant tell u lots about the history of the hotel. Everything looked wonderful, i loved the garden in the middle, but the show room was... more

The first impressionsof the Taj were very pleasant and the staff were more than happy to tend to your every need. Our room was clean and spacious. We had upgraded to the deluxe room which gave us a seating and dressing area along with a fab view. We also booked all inclusive as we had read on this site how... more

We've just come back from the Taj and it was a great holiday. Once we arrived we were given complimentary drinks and a free room upgrade so we had a suite. That meant we had a large balcony and separate lounge as well as a huge bed. Resturants in the Taj: Generally very good-especially the Oriental. Don't believe what people... more

Lovely clean hotel, staff very friendly. Only complaint that the beaches around the hotel with litter. Mensioned in our report so by the time you go, may of been sorted. Two complimentry bottles of water each day, plenty of tea,coffee etc. Extra pool towels if needed. I had a birthday while out there and the cleaner did an arrangement on... more

We stayed at the Taj between 18 - 26 June 09 on a bed and breakfast basis, the hotel is situated in large grounds which lead directly onto the beach. This is monsoon season so it rains for about 1 hour per day and boy does it rain.The majority of rooms have at least a partial sea view. Our room... more

We stayed at Taj from 6/18-22. We booked the Orchid room at 6th floor with a great view of garden and beach. The staff was excellent and courteous. However, the room is somewhat old and I will give it only a 4 stars. Some additional information: 1.Transportation: We took recommendation from Hans and contacted Sena (dinesh@sltnet.lk) in advance for the... more

Having read lots of reviews on TripAdvisor it seems to me that a holiday is what you make it and you have to take account of what is normal locally and not expect everything to be as it is at home - otherwise why travel in the first place. Having said that the Taj was great. The public areas were... more

Stayed 11th - 19th June 2009. Had a private transfer from the airport which 2.5 hours. This was arranged through TC as part of the package. Car was air conditioned and the driver knowledgeable and courteous. As the airport is in Negombo it takes a while due to the traffic in Columbo itself. Drivers are a little mad to say... more

We travelled to Bentota on the 2nd of June 2009 for 10 days. The hotel was very grand when we arrived and we were very expectant. The lobby and longing areas and in fact all the outside areas of the hotel are immaculate and very impressive. We were shown to our room (308) which had a sea view and balcony... more