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Jetwing Saman VillasvsThe Dutch House
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Saman Villas ranks significantly better than The Dutch House. Saman Villas has a TripExpert Score of 87 with recommendations from 3 publications such as The Telegraph, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
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
OysterLuxury
"Saman Villas is arguably the most romantic and luxurious resort in southwestern Sri Lanka." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"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
Lonely PlanetTop 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
The Dutch House Lonely Planet The Telegraph
18 Upper Dickson Rd, Galle, Sri Lanka
From $450/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"After a game of croquet on the lawn and a swim in the dreamy pool, retire to one of only four rooms high in the hills above Galle to write a novel or sketch a masterpiece." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The Dutch House is a timeless boutique hotel, and one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most charming Dutch abodes; its location is convenient for visiting the town’s vibrant produce markets, historic 16th-century fort and Galle’s test cricket ground." Full review
