Lights in the bedroom was dimmed no facility to vary the brightness.

Breakfast was good and the service was great.

Stayed in July 2025

A fabulous heritage style property which has well appointed rooms and very comfortable common areas. The location close to the near deserted beach was beautiful - there are a few beach bar/ restaurants within a short walk. The food was excellent- great to have a la carte breakfasts and fresh seasonal choices for dinner. The poolside daily afternoon tea and snacks were very welcome. The staff were outstanding- friendly, efficient, attentive. The gardens were an oasis - beautifully maintained. The train that passes at the bottom of the garden gate was a quirky feature which we embraced - we enjoyed it watching local life go by.

Stayed in March 2025

From 5 to 7 morning your peaceful sleep is disturbed by loud religious speeches over an amplifier/megaphone. I don't know just the day we were there (Sunday) or is it repeated every day of the week

364 / 5 000 Colonial style, beautiful well-maintained hotel, nice garden with pool, excellent service, good breakfast, plenty of choice, large room, quality mattresses. Wide and long beach, you can swim. You can get to the beach across the train tracks but without any problems.

Stayed in March 2025

The entrance is down a track without much signage so we weren't sure where it was - a small thing, easily rectified.

Our room was quiet, comfortable and very stylish (the whole hotel was). Breakfast and dinner were beautifully prepared and delicious, in a nice open dining room next to the pool. Everywhere - the pool, the garden and airy lounge was designed for relaxing in style. The area is geared for a quiet holiday, the town is small so not much else to do but enjoy the property and fantastic beach. It was amusing to hear the train rumble by, and to cross the track to get to the (huge, clean) beach. The staff were charming so we felt welcomed.

Stayed in January 2025

The sea can be unforgiving at times, so stay within your depth. The Muse like others in Bentota, including Taru Villas next door, requires better equipment for the lifeguard eg a surfboard & flotation device.

The room; the food; the staff; the hotel itself & a decent pool

Stayed in February 2025

wifi was a bit instable at times

We loved the place. The interior design, the garden, very helpful and friendly personnel, good breakfast, afternoon tea, nice beach, cleanliness. We felt very welcomed in this hotel

Stayed in February 2025

Amazing food and service. Especially afternoon tea was great. Amazing service overall. The train was close - but not at problem - more like amusement.

Stayed in February 2025

Attention to detail

Stayed in February 2025

No windows in room

Relaxing, spotlessly clean and lovely food

Stayed in January 2025

It was all good, no complaints.

This hotel is stunning! We prefer boutique hotels as they always seem more friendly. The staff were so nice! The Breakfast is so lovely, we also had dinner there too. Our room was beautiful and opened out onto the delightful garden. The beach was a very short walk through the garden, a very nice clean beach. We would highly recommend and can't wait to go back one day!

Stayed in January 2025

nothing, may be the trains running next door, but i knew hat

staff is great and very service minded great place to stay very very help full staff in all ways. the food was great

Stayed in December 2024

Owners were too strict about their cancellation policy. We decided to stay 3 instead of five nights and they made no accommodation for us and we were charged the full amount.

Amazing property. Super clean and luxurious. Comfortable stay and great food. All you want.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

Boutique hotel, only 9 rooms so quiet, plenty of sunbeds, very attentive staff, afternoon tea, fantastic breakfast, helpful team, nothing is too much bother, chill out areas, gentle quiet resting music, comfortable beds, filtered water, mosquito repellents, perfectly cooked food, ice lollies, 2 mins to the huge very quiet beach, sunbeds,

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

Amazing place! Beautiful Heritage style, very comfy with a 5 star service and an absolutely well trained and super friendly staff. Stunning beach in front. We also loved the railway between hotel and beach. Typical and traditional feeling! We definitely recommend this place and would really like coming back

Stayed in November 2024

Artfully designed rooms, with every comfort thoughtfully catered to, I loved the large balconies that opened up to the sound of waves & pirith along with beautiful sights of the village and golden sunsets. The sea being steps away was glorious and the food was just delicious!

Stayed in October 2024

Maybe the prices of food and drinks were a little prohibitive for us to have every day. And, of course, the railway line so close made it noisy at times but we were aware of that before arrival.

Very luxurious, the staff were very attentive and helpful.

Stayed in March 2024

Very little to dislike room a bit dark and lack of light but very little details

Location superb away from very busy center but hotel has its own tuk tuk. Breakfast and dinner superb. And staff great

Stayed in March 2024

Moquitoes.

Beautiful isolated beach right in your backyard. Very cleanly maintained by the Taru staff.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Beautiful property, lovely rooms, staff were amazingly friendly and helpful, and a gorgeous beach.

Stayed in February 2024

Beautiful small boutique hotel south of Bentota near to beach where the hotel has its own beach chairs and the beach is kept clean. Wonderfully friendly and attentive staff. The hotel has a nice pool and garden facing the coast. Food was excellent.

Stayed in January 2024

Our particular room was the closest to the railway and this did disturb our sleep, although the hotel kindly provided earplugs at turn down! I would recommend asking for a room further back and it wouldn’t be an issue.

Everything - staff are perfect, food is excellent, clean tidy and beautiful

Stayed in January 2024

The management by Taru villas central team is below average - there was fair bit of confusion on Christmas dinner. Despite mentioning that we are vegetarian it was not conveyed to local staff - all prices on menus are in USD but bills are prepared in LKR. Local staff again helpless and doing what is directed. - Bill is prepared manually. No system based and itemised bill given. Had to manually check everything

The service is spectacular and truely personalised. Kenny and the staff gave great attention to detail around preferences. It’s the small things that make this place different and better than the larger chains. Also the small property made it very homely yet all comforts were available. The food was great as well. All dishes (other than the pizza) gave us food comma Overall would definitely recommend the place. It’s a 10/10 barring the issues with the central team (mentioned below)

Stayed in December 2023

Only gripe was poor wifi and I would have liked a kettle in my room.

Gorgeous little boutique hotel. Tastefully decorated and the service was second to none.

Stayed in December 2023

All good

Awesome location on beach, lovely rooms, excellent staff , great food, pool, super rooms, great ambience

Stayed in October 2023