Hotel Taj Exotica, Bentota *****

Leading first-class resort hotel of the Indian Taj chain for demanding guests

Location: Slightly elevated above a splendid stretch of beach south of Bentota.

Accommodation: 161 air-conditioned rooms and suites with telephone, satellite-TV with video channel, music channel, mini bar, safe. Attached bathrooms with bath, shower, WC, hairdryer, around the clock room service, balcony or terrace with unrestricted view of the Indian Ocean.

Orchid Rooms: (33 rooms on the 6th floor redesigned to compliment its stunning view with elegant Asian furniture and rich contours of fabric. Rooms would include Satellite TV, DVD player, mini bar, a cheerfully furnished balcony, an Electronic safe and its own Tea and coffee maker. A special customer services desk would take care of all their needs from reserving a table at a restaurant to reserving a taxi to experience local attractions. All Guests staying for a minimum of 10 nights on the Orchid floor will receive a complimentary 30-minute spa treatment during their stay, fruits and wine on arrival.

Facilities: Splendid lobby with lounge and bar, specialty restaurant, coffee shop, open restaurant at the pool, convention hall with all facilities.

Sports & Leisure: Swimming pool with kiddies' pool, pool bar, fully equipped gymnasium with health club and massage, tennis courts with floodlight, water ski, windsurfing, etc. at the Club Intersport Centre (about 1 km away).