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Taj Bentota Resort & SpavsVilla Araliya
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Villa Araliya ranks slightly better than Vivanta by Taj - Bentota. Villa Araliya ranks #27 in Sri Lanka with approval from 2 sources such as Oyster, Lonely Planet.
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
Oyster
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
National Holiday Resort, Bentota, Sri Lanka
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Upscale
"This spacious 160-room hotel in southwest Sri Lanka (near historic Galle) has a rare cliffside location with dramatic views of the Indian Ocean from several vantage points." Full review
"Sprawling beach retreat in southwest Sri Lanka with an open-air waterfront restaurant and breezy rooms with balconies and Indian Ocean views." Full review
7.0
"The hotel sits in a hard-to-beat location on a promontory above the long golden beach of west coast Bentota...making this sizeable retreat is a popular choice for a relaxed holiday in Sri Lanka." Full review
Villa Araliya
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
154/10 Poruthota Road, Kochchikade, Negombo, Sri Lanka
From $32/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Budget
"The lower-middle-range, 14-room Villa Araliya is a quiet property that's just a five-minute walk from Negombo's public beach." Full review
"This standout choice has a variety of modern rooms – some dashed up in multihued colours and others with exposed red-brick walls." Full review
"Set in back of luxuriant gardens are two bungalows decorated with vintage furniture, including lovely carved wardrobes." Full review