overall good- stayed in a superior room based on other reviews. Watch for changing prices for drinks if you pay cash- staff may already be including their tip as prices inconsistent.. Evening enterainemnt is dire when it exists. Caught the train to Galle- trip ok but watch for helpful individuals who offer advice - this led to us - foolishly-... more

We went to serendib for new year and birthday dec08/jan09. We had a fantastic time remember its a 3rd world country and you will be wowed. The other residents in the hotel were good fun and a good calibre, tut tuts outside good. train to gaul a good trip. I would strongly recomend upgrading rooms as the difference is tremendous.I... more

We stayed in Serendib Hotel tew days for New year's. We didn't like it at all. It was expensive and cosnidereing the standrad of the room - overpriced! The food was expensive and notthing special. The only positive aspect was the locations- by the beach with a huge swimming pool and a huge garden full of palm trees. I wouldn't... more

Had lovely hol, the hotel was fine, rooms bit old, but what do we really expect from poor countries. i found staff friendly & would do anything 4 you. we went out most nights to try local restaurants, 1 i liked was golden grill. Also hop on local train go & visit different places it's really cheap. when u go... more

We stayed 3 nights at this hotel with about 20 extended family. The food overall was good and a lot of variety, curries and western and plenty of fruit. With such a large group, the staff was very efficient in sorting out minor issues. They were always helpful and friendly. Beach was wonderful and we were not bothered by the... more

I stayed in Serendib a couple of days with my sisters in last September and enjoyed every moment of it. Service we received from very friendly staff was amazing. We went there on a bit rainy day and on the second day we realised they've even washed our cars! Food was simply great. They have a good swimming pool, but... more

having lived in this area and married to a sri-lankan i know all hotels ect in bentota, we choose serendib because of value for money a 3 week all-inc package cost £800 per person we also extended our flight departure by one week at no extra cost, the hotel it self is in a fantastic location gardens are very nice... more

we got back 22nov.We I was not happy with rooms they show me so we upgrade to a delux room which cost more need cleaning.food was poor just warm.We had proplems with the air con,We at to ask for the bedding to be change after 4 days not good at all.Wemeet some nice people one couple on there last day... more

Like others who we met, loved the country, loved the people and the culture, Both of the other hotels we stayed at on the tour before arriving in Bentota were 1st class, especialy the Topaze in Candy (with chef Trevor Baines and his bread and butter puding)one of them in the same group,my wife was ill seven out of the... more