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Jetwing Saman VillasvsTamarind Hill by Asia Leisure
Both properties are praised by experts. Overall, Saman Villas is the choice of most writers compared to Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure. Saman Villas has a TripExpert Score of 87 with recommendations from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Jetwing Saman Villas
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Galle Road, Bentota, Sri Lanka
From $405/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Luxury
"Saman Villas is arguably the most romantic and luxurious resort in southwestern Sri Lanka." Full review
9.0
"Saman Villas’ setting – a sea-splashed rocky promontory in Bentota with far-reaching coastal and ocean views – is a country standout, and everything is geared to romance and relaxation." Full review
Top choice
"We would love to tell you just how incredible this place is, but the simple truth is that there are no words to describe the sheer opulence of this hotel complex." Full review
Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Oyster
The Telegraph
No: 288 Galle Road, Dadella, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Charming 18th-century manor house near Galle Fort, with an outdoor swimming pool and Balinese-inspired spa." Full review
"This 19th-century former British Admiral’s mansion has been converted into a small boutique hotel with 10 luxurious rooms, fine service and a jungle-fringed pool." Full review
Upscale
"Set amid lush greenery, the 12-room Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure is an upscale boutique, 10 minutes by tuk-tuk from Galle Dutch Fort." Full review
7.0
"Carved out of an 150-year-old riverside mansion, this historic Admiral’s abode-turned-boutique hotel is part and parcel of the region’s colonial history, and forays into Galle’s 17th-century fort, a 10-minute car drive away, are both recommended and easily arranged through the hotel" Full review