The Muse first opened in 2002 and soon became the genre-defining benchmark for small, contemporary boutique hotels in Sri Lanka.
This intimate villa on the beach, located next door to Rock Villa in Bentota, offers 9 stylish and comfortable rooms; a beautiful, wild beach; tropical gardens and a sun-dappled pool; great food & warm, friendly service. Formerly named Taprobana, this property featured in Herbert Ypma’s “Best of” guide “The Hip Hotels Atlas”. Steal away to this bijou beach hotel – a private escape, designed for relaxation, for romance and for reconnecting with yourself, your best friends and lovers.
The Muse first opened in 2002 and soon became the genre-defining benchmark for small, contemporary boutique hotels in Sri Lanka.
This intimate villa on the beach, located next door to Rock Villa in Bentota, offers 9 stylish and comfortable rooms; a beautiful, wild beach; tropical gardens and a sun-dappled pool; great food & warm, friendly service. Formerly named Taprobana, this property featured in Herbert Ypma’s “Best of” guide “The Hip Hotels Atlas”. Steal away to this bijou beach hotel – a private escape, designed for relaxation, for romance and for reconnecting with yourself, your best friends and lovers.
BEDROOMS
Each of the 9 rooms are unique in design and layout, and encourage “barefoot living” – they all employ clever use of space, interesting features and showcase modern art and paintings by Sri Lanka’s emerging and established artists.
Bedroom Amenities
King-size beds with plush linens; en-suite bathrooms; overhead fans & ACs; cable TV; hot/cold rain showers; kettle & mini-fridge; in-room safes
1x Standard Room
The Standard Room come equipped with in-room safes, A/Cs, mini-fridges, overhead fans, hair dryers, hot/cold rain showers | Average Room Size – 15m²
4x Deluxe Room
The 4 Deluxe Rooms come equipped with in-room safes, A/Cs, mini-fridges, overhead fans, hair dryers & hot/cold rain showers | Average Room Size – 29.36m²
2x Superior Room
This 2 spacious Superior Rooms, may also be booked as Triple Rooms. The Superior Room comes equipped with an in-room safe, A/C, mini-fridge, overhead fan, hair dryer & hot/cold rain shower | Average Room Size – 29.36m²
1x Premier Room with outdorr jacuzzi
This spacious Premier Room has an outdoor Jacuzzi and comes equipped with an in-room safe, A/C, mini-fridge, overhead fan, hair dryer & hot/cold rain shower | Average Room Size – 29.36m²
1x Premier Room with private terrace
This spacious Premier Room has two large terraces/ balconies and comes equipped with an in-room safe, A/C, mini-fridge, overhead fan, hair dryer & hot/cold rain shower | Average Room Size – 29.36m²
DINING
The Muse places emphasis on the quality of food we serve our guests and friends. Taru and her team of chefs have developed an unpretentious yet delicious menu, familiar enough to be comforting, quirky enough to interest. The menu ranges from traditional Sri Lankan to an array of contemporary international dishes.
Situated in Bentota, The Muse is located 1.3 km from Bentota Lake. Lunuganga is 2.7 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 86 km from the property.
Direct Beach Access
The villa's broad, unspoilt beach lies at the bottom of the garden and through the mangroves.
Period | Date range | Minimum night stay | Nightly rates |
Low Season | 01 Apr 2023 - 19 Dec 2023 | 2 | US$3,678 |
Peak Season | 20 Dec 2023 - 19 Jan 2024 | 7 | US$4,759 |
Capacity: 18 people in 9 Bedrooms (9 bedrooms with king-sized bed) - The villa is able to accommodate an extra bed in the Superior Rooms #1 and #3 only. Extra bed & breakfast charge per person of US$ 61/- nett
Compulsory Supplements: (Dinner included)
Christmas Supplement – US$ 75 nett per adult and US$ 45 nett per child
New Year Supplement – US$ 75 nett per adult and US$ 45 nett per child
All rates are subject to change without prior notice
All rates are exclusive of 21.22% Service Charge, Government Tax, Tourism Tax and Nation Building Tax (NBT) - Government taxes are subject to change.
Complimentary services included in the villa rate:
- Exclusive use of the entire villa
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily breakfast
- Spa room
- Tea & coffee throughout the day
- Daily housekeeping
- Baby cot & Baby high chair
Optional services (at additional cost):
- Airport transfers
- Professional in-house massage
Check-in and check-out times are 1:00pm and 11:00am
A security deposit may be payable upon arrival at the property
To confirm full villa reservations, a non-refundable deposit of 50% is required and the balance must be paid 90 days prior to arrival.