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Taj Bentota Resort & Spa vs Amanwella
Both Vivanta by Taj - Bentota and Amanwella are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Amanwella scores significantly higher than Vivanta by Taj - Bentota. Amanwella is ranked #5 in Sri Lanka with accolades from 5 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Mr & Mrs Smith and 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
Oyster
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."
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Jetsetter
"Sprawling beach retreat in southwest Sri Lanka with an open-air waterfront restaurant and breezy rooms with balconies and Indian Ocean views."
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The Telegraph
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."
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Amanwella
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
Lonely Planet
Bodhi Mawatha, Wella Mawatha, Godellawela, Tangalle, Sri Lanka
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
"Beach bunnies will find their Valhalla at Amanwella: All 30 spacious rooms have unobstructed views of the crescent bay, thanks to sliding glass doors that line their two sea-facing sides."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This contemporary hotel touts just 27 suites, which are so spacious and serene guests are rarely seen around the resort."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"A dense tangle of palm trees tower over an 800-metre stretch of sugary sand at Awanwella hotel, a seafront boutique in Sri Lanka near the town of Tangalle."
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Hideaway Report
94.0
"Contemporary beach resort in a mature coconut grove overlooking a crescent of golden sand, about two hours’ drive east of Galle."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A true temple of luxury living, Amanwella's suites all have private plunge pools, preloaded iPods and gloriously tasteful and modish design touches."
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