Sri Lanka City & Beach
Multi-centre
From £4,234pp
Sat 9 May · 7 nightsLondon Heathrow2 adults, 1 child · 1 room
BentotaSri Lanka
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
Our rating
TripadvisorBased on 6,874 reviews
Even the views are five-star
Striking a perfect balance between natural beauty, luxurious comforts and the renowned Taj service, this hotel is one of the finest choices in Bentota. With its beautifully maintained gardens, a setting on a headland between two golden sand beaches and views over the Indian Ocean, you’d be forgiven for spending all your time relaxing. But be sure to make the most of the hotel’s facilities, which include a large freeform swimming pool and the beachfront Jiva Spa, where you can unwind with therapies and treatments inspired by Indian traditions and rituals.
Striking a perfect balance between natural beauty, luxurious comforts and the renowned Taj service, this hotel is one of the finest choices in Bentota. With its beautifully maintained gardens, a setting on a headland between two golden sand beaches and views over the Indian Ocean you’d be forgiven for spending all your time relaxing. But be sure to make the most of the hotel’s facilities and activities which include a large freeform swimming pool and a selection of land sports. Alternatively, at the beachfront Jiva Spa you can unwind with therapies and treatments inspired by Indian traditions and rituals.
The main buffet restaurant, The Palms, is where the meals that are included in the price of your stay are served. For a supplement you can choose to dine at any of the hotel’s three à la carte restaurants which include the fine-dining spot Sea View, and the seafood speciality restaurant S.H.A.C.K. This is a laid-back venue has an enviable setting overlooking the headland and Indian Ocean.
A stylish hotel with a variety of facilities, attentive service and wonderful views.
Best for:
All Inclusive OptionBeachSustainabilityHoneymoonBeaches & Islands / Beach Holidays
Avg flight time7 hrs
Avg transfer timeAppox. 2 hours by road from Colombo airport
SettingBeach Hotel, Resort, Hotel
Even the views are five-star
Why our experts like it
We've done the exploring, asked the locals, made the mistakes, and found the gems... so you don't have to start from scratch! These are the bits we think you'll love the most. Think of it as travel advice from a friend who just got back and can't wait to tell you everything.
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An incredible way to kick off your Maldives holiday
“There's something pretty special about travelling by seaplane. The view from the sky is extraordinary - tiny specs of island and shades of blue that barely look real.”
Jeremy FisherKuoni Travel Expert
The iconic, mile-long sandbank
Perfect for isolated sunbathing, dramatic photoshoots, and watching breathtaking Maldivian sunsets.
Snorkelling and diving isn't the only way to catch sight of the underwater world
“If snorkelling and diving isn't for you, it's possible to catch a glimpse of the reef from a glass-bottomed boat instead.”
Sarah ShepherdKuoni Marketing Team
Kids club at Niva Kuramathi Maldives
Supervised activities through the day, so younger guests get their own adventure while you get a quiet hour by the water.
Even the views are five-star
We book this hotel the way you want it
This Maldives hotel is perfect on its own, but add Sri Lanka, Dubai or the Seychelles and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
Even the views are five-star
Rooms and suites
The 160 rooms and suites offer garden, partial or full sea views from their balcony or terrace. Superior Rooms are located on the hotel’s lower floors while the Superior Ocean View Rooms are found on the higher floors. The modern Deluxe Rooms have a variety of views and the Premium Rooms provide a more spacious choice – ideal if you are travelling with children.
Superior Garden View Room
These rooms are set on the lower floors and have a balcony or terrace overlooking the resort's gardens. • air-conditioning • balcony or terrace • television • telephone • Wi-Fi • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • 34m²
Superior Ocean View Room
Located on the upper floors, each of these rooms has a panoramic sea view. • air-conditioning • balcony • flat-screen television • telephone • Wi-Fi • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • 34m2
Sunset Ocean View (Available from Nov 2026)
Perched on the higher floors, you'll have breathtaking ocean views, abundant natural light and a private balcony to enjoy Bentota's spectacular sunsets. Inspired by the shoreline, the interiors feature warm timber accents, calming coastal tones and contemporary furnishings, creating a stylish and relaxing retreat by the sea. • air-conditioning • king-sized bed • balcony • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • 35m²
Premium Studio (Available from Nov 2026)
Offering plenty of space to unwind, the Premium Studios combine contemporary comfort with subtle coastal-inspired design. Warm natural textures, modern furnishings and a spacious layout create a welcoming retreat. • air-conditioning • king-sized bed • balcony • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • 48m²
Premium Suite (Available from Nov 2026)
Offering slightly more space, this one-bedroom suite has a separate bedroom and living area. Whilst, the private balcony has garden or ocean views. • air-conditioning • king-sized bed • balcony • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • 65m²
Luxury Suite
Perched on the highest floor, the Luxury Suite offers generous space, privacy and far-reaching views of the ocean, pool and tropical gardens. • air-conditioning • king-sized bed • balcony • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • 83m²
Premium Room
Ideal for those travelling with children, these rooms are more spacious and have garden or sea views. • air-conditioning • terrace • television • DVD player • telephone • Wi-Fi • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • 47m2
Grand Luxury Suite (Available from Nov 2026)
Spacious oceanfront retreat with a separate bedroom, living room and dining area. Panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, tropical gardens and pool compliment elegant coastal-inspired interiors. • air-conditioning • king-sized bed • balcony • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • 83m²
Deluxe Sea View Room (Available until 31 Oct 2026)
Vibrant and modern rooms with Indian Ocean views. • air-conditioning • flat-screen television • balcony • telephone • Wi-Fi • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • 34m2
Deluxe Garden Terrace Room (Available until 31 Oct 2026)
Featuring a terrace that leads straight to the hotel’s well maintained gardens. • air-conditioning • terrace • flat-screen television • telephone • Wi-Fi • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • 34m2
Junior Suite (Available until 31 Oct 2026)
Each suite has a separate living room, floor to ceiling windows and a large balcony with garden or sea views. • air-conditioning • terrace • television • DVD player • telephone • Wi-Fi • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • 60m2
Food & drink
The hotel’s handful of restaurants are as stylish as you’d expect from Taj Resorts, with everything from flavourful Chines food to fresh mojitos made with pandan leaves.
There are three restaurants here including the main dining spot The Palms, which offers all day dining and serves up Sri Lankan and Indian buffet dishes at breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a more laidback al fresco dining experience head to the S.H.A.C.K where they specialise in fresh seafood dishes. The à la carte Oriental Pavilion is the one of only a few Chinese restaurants in Southern Sri Lanka and is the perfect spot for those guests that crave a taste of the Orient. Live bands play and signature cocktails are served nightly at the bar Tease.
Dining beside the ocean on the catch of the day at S.H.A.C.K. is our idea of the perfect way to end the day.
A la carte Pool bar Buffet Bar
Even the views are five-star
Things to do nearby
Curated experiences to help you do more, see more, or simply switch off while you're here.
Southwest Coast
Mangrove Boat Ride from Cinnamon Bentota Beach
Savour an easy-breezy start to the day with the Mangrove Boat Ride from Cinnamon Bentota Beach and take a moment to truly immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s awe-inspiring natural beauty. Your journey starts at the crystalline shores of Cinnamon Bentota Beach and leads you along the go-slow waters of the Benthara River. The lush canopy of verdant forestry will soothe your mind, body and soul, while the likes of sleepy river monsters, native monkeys and blue-eyed cormorants lend a glimpse into Sri Lanka’s endemic wildlife.
Sri Lanka
Kandy’s Highlights
Dating back to 1821, finish your trip with a meander through the delightful Royal Botanical Garden where you’ll find over 100 endemic plants before exploring the rest of the city at leisure or returning to your hotel to unwind.
Southwest Coast
Lunuganga Experience from Cinnamon Bentota Beach
If it’s an authentic VIP experience that you’ve got in mind, the Lunuganga Estate Experience is just the ticket. This lakeside retreat is peacefully positioned on the banks of the Dedduwa Lake, a leisurely 15-minute drive from the sandy shores of Cinnamon Bentota Beach, and take it from us, it really is breathtaking. Reconnect with nature among 15 acres of perfectly manicured gardens before marveling at the stunning ancient sculptures, leaf-framed glades and terracotta-tiled architecture. Experience Includes • Garden Tour • Estate Tour
Even the views are five-star
There is more than one way to do this trip
A match made in paradise
This hotel is perfect on its own, but add a second destination and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
What’s in the area
In the area
Where the hotel sits, and what is within reach of it.
Even the views are five-star
Trip ideas
You've come this far - and the world has more to offer. Why not pair Niva Kuramathi with another island, add a stopover in Dubai on the way for city lights and desert skies, or extend to Sri Lanka for tea, temples and safari? Below you'll find our recommendations for maximising your time away...
Sri Lanka Beach Hopper
Multi-centre
From £4,234pp
Sat 9 May · 7 nightsLondon Heathrow2 adults, 1 child · 1 room
When to visit
When to visit
Temperature and rainfall through the year.
| Measurement | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Average temp | 26°C | 26°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 26°C | 26°C | 26°C | 26°C | 26°C | 26°C |
| Average rainfall | 110mm | 60mm | 75mm | 125mm | 220mm | 175mm | 150mm | 175mm | 200mm | 195mm | 210mm | 215mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
Even the views are five-star
Current offers
Savings worth having on the departures we think are worth taking. Every offer below applies to this hotel — check each one for the dates and conditions that come with it.
Save up to £300pp
Based on selected departures in September 2026
Save up to 25% when you book by 6th July
Based on selected departures in September 2026
Save up to 35% + complimentary meal upgrade
Based on 20th July 2026 departure
Free half-board upgrade
Based on selected departures in October 2026
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6
Based on selected departures in November 2026
Save up to £200pp on honeymoons
Based on selected departures in January 2027
Complimentary spa treatment for two
Based on stays of 7 nights or more
Free kids' places
Based on selected departures in August 2026
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You can upgrade your transfers and flight class when booking (subject to availability).
Local taxes & fees apply upon arrival.
Who's going?
2 adults, 1 child
Duration
7 nights + travel
Departure airport & date
Sat 9 May 2026London Gatwick
Board basis
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- Includes flights, baggage, and private transfers to and from your hotel
- Total flight time ~ 7 hrs
- Total transfer time ~ 2 hrs
- Overnight in Malé may apply (subject to flights & transfers)
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?
British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas. May to October brings shorter rain showers, lower prices and better surf.
What currency is used in the Maldives, and do I need cash?
The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but resorts price and bill in US dollars and take major cards. Most guests never need cash — a small amount is handy for tipping.
Is the Maldives good for honeymoons outside peak season?
Yes. Off-peak brings noticeably lower rates and quieter islands, and rain tends to come in short bursts rather than all day. Many resorts add honeymoon extras during these months.
What activities are there for older kids and teens in the Maldives?
Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
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Even the views are five-star
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