Taj Bentota Resort & Spa

Taj Bentota Resort & Spa sits on a headland between two golden beaches on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, set within tropical gardens with views over the Indian Ocean. The resort is in Bentota, within easy reach of water sports, the Kosgoda turtle hatchery and the attractions of Galle.

Accommodation is arranged across Standard, Superior and Deluxe rooms, each with air conditioning, mini-bar, tea/coffee maker, flat-screen TV, safety deposit box and a balcony or terrace looking over the sea or gardens. Rooms are bookable on Room Only, Bed and Breakfast, Half Board or Full Board terms.

On site there is a choice of dining, from all-day poolside meals at The Palms to Chinese fare at the Oriental Pavilion, seafood at S.H.A.C.K. and a fine-dining Sea View restaurant, along with the Tease Bar. The J Wellness Circle (Jiva Spa) offers Ayurvedic therapies, sauna, jacuzzi and ryokan bathing, alongside a fitness centre and yoga sessions. Outdoors there's a freeform pool, a children's pool, direct beach access, tennis courts, beach volleyball, bicycle hire and water sports.

Practical extras include 24-hour room service, a business centre, concierge, babysitting, valet parking and an airport shuttle at a surcharge, with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. Guests can arrange excursions to the Kosgoda turtle hatchery, day trips to Galle Fort, and seasonal whale and dolphin watching from nearby Mirissa.