Taru Villas the Long House - Bentota

Food. My review is in 2 parts, this is about our dining experience firstly. We had 4 nights here and it is without exaggeration the food was 5*..... We had the best breakfasts of fresh fruit and smoothie to start then the main of granola, curd, honey, banana and coconut a couple of times then the eggs benedict which was amazing. Dinner varied each night and it is fair to say every bit of every course was devoured and enjoyed!! A mix of genuine Sri Lanka cuisine and other meals were blended with sorbet between courses. Finally the staff were fantastic, well disciplined when serving, banter was entertaining and light hearted exactly as it should be. Perfect. The staff each deserve praise so a big thank you to Nimesh, Tharanga, Smith and Thisara!!

We stayed at the Long House for the final 4 nights of our 12 day Sri Lanka tour. The quality of the staff, service, food, accommodation was exceptional. We planned to eat out and visit the surrounding area, but the quality and friendliness kept us hotel bound.

A Refined Coastal Retreat at Taru Villas – The Long House Taru Villas – The Long House offered us a truly elegant beachfront escape. Set along a golden stretch of sandy shoreline, the setting was nothing short of breathtaking. The passing train became an almost cinematic moment, gliding between us and the glimmering Indian Ocean just beyond the tracks—an unexpected, exotic charm. The pool was simply scrumptious, inviting and serene, perfect for a quiet dip under the sun. Dining al fresco was a daily pleasure, with beautifully prepared Sri Lankan specialties and freshly grilled local seafood. The tuna and daily catch were our absolute favorites, accompanied by an abundance of fresh fruit at both breakfast and dinner. With just nine rooms, the atmosphere was intimate yet refined. The staff greeted us with warm, genuine smiles, creating a feeling of being both pampered and at home. Our bed was wonderfully comfortable, and we appreciated the thoughtful layout of our private sitting area and the lush flower arrangements throughout the property. The open-air shower—with its excellent water pressure—was a lovely touch of luxury, as was the pristine, well-maintained pool. This stay felt both luxurious and authentic, a balance not many places strike so gracefully. A truly special experience.

A beautiful property with only a handful of rooms. Even if full it would not feel crowded. The staff are so friendly and really look after you, even when we arrived in the middle of the night after a delayed flight. Great food too. Wish we had stayed longer!

We are just about to leave The Long House after a fabulous 5 night stay. Everything has been perfect. The setting is lovely and all of the staff were so friendly and happy. Our room was very large with a huge bathroom including an outdoor shower. The whole hotel is furnished beautifully and tastefully with lots of seating areas with huge sofas and plenty of overhead fans . All of our meals were delicious without exception. Asanga was a very attentive manager . All of the staff without exception were lovely . Rooms were cleaned daily and were immaculate. The beach was fantastic although too hot to spend much time on it but such an amazing treat to have the sea so close. Our only regret is that we have to leave. A perfect end to our 2 weeks in this lovely country

We (family of 4 with 2 grown up kids) stayed at Taru Villas for 4 nights at the start of September at the end of a two week Sri Lankan holiday. The hotel was excellent with everywhere beautifully decorated and the rooms were very spacious. As with most of the hotels we stayed at in Sri Lanka, the thing that really elevated the start was the fantastic staff. Everyone was super-friendly and nothing was too much hassle. The restaurant staff were absolutely amazing and so attentive and the chef consistently produced the best food (Sri Lankan and western) that we had on the holiday. The housekeeping team were also excellent, making sure everything was perfect with the rooms - great towel art too! We would not hesitate to return to Taru Villas if we were back in Bentota. Don't worry about the proximity of the railway track - trains are not that often and they provide a great photo op. Our only advice is to use the staff knowledge if you are heading out into Bentota or Aluthgama to buy things (spices, souvenirs etc) - they will help you know where to go and what is a reasonable price.