Taru Villas the Long House - Bentota

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 stayed at the Taru Villas, the long house, for 4 nights as our last stop before returning home after a tour of Sri Lanka. Asanga, the manager was superb and gave us a warm welcome and tour of hotel after arrival. He also made the effort every day to talk with everyone during breakfast and dinner to ensure that everything was ok. All the staff were excellent, kind, attentive and of course always smiling. Our room was spacious, clean and we particularly liked the additional things which were provided to enhance our stay. For example, a citronella burner was lit in our room and balcony every evening, plus moisturiser provided to help keep the mosquitos at bay - which worked well as I am usually eaten alive! Breakfast and dinners were superb. The pool was fantastic; very warm and inviting. The beach area is literally at the end of the hotel grounds and the sea was the same temperature as the pool! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to recommend the hotel to others. Thank you to everyone who helped make our stay so memorable and for all the extra work you did to make Valentine's Day special - you are all wonderful and we would certainly like to return.

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!!

I am not suer where I could start. MY last evening in Sri lanka I decided to splurge and so glad I did. Splendid property. Incredible service. Amazing dinner. If you have a chance please go. It will not let you down. Amazing beach it goes on for chilometers. And a lovely pool area with a bar/ restaurant.

We had a fantastic time at THE LONG HOUSE. We found the rooms very comfortable and the Manager Asanga and his team very helpful and friendly The food was delicious and we hope to visit THE LONG HOUSE again very soon! Thank you for the experience!