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Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Sri Lanka  /  Southern Province  /  Galle District  /  Bentota  /  Bentota Beach

Bentota Beach, Bentota

4.5
#1 of 168 in Outdoors in Galle District
Must see · Beach · Nature / Park
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Experience the turquoise waters of the sea and unblemished coastal greenery at Bentota Beach, a well-known honeymoon destination approximately 65 km (40 mi) south of Sri Lanka's capital. Schedule a wedding in this exotic setting if you've decided to formally celebrate your love, or spend your time diving, body surfing, swimming, or trying out other water sports at the nearby river and lagoon. Put Bentota Beach into our Bentota trip app to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Bentota.
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Tours to Bentota Beach

FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bentota River Safari Bentota River Safari
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $105 BOOK WITH VIATOR Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota /Kalutara /Wadduwa /Ahungalla - All Inclusive Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota /Kalutara /Wadduwa /Ahungalla - All Inclusive
5.0
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
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FROM $105 BOOK WITH VIATOR Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from Bentota/Kalutara/Wadduwa/Ahungalla-All Inclusive Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from Bentota/Kalutara/Wadduwa/Ahungalla-All Inclusive
5.0
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
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FROM $105 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kandy Day Trip with Unique Attractions From Bentota/Kalutara/Wadduwa/Ahungalla Kandy Day Trip with Unique Attractions From Bentota/Kalutara/Wadduwa/Ahungalla
5.0
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
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FROM $110 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bentota Village Tour with River Safari & Tea Plantation/Factory - All Inclusive Bentota Village Tour with River Safari & Tea Plantation/Factory - All Inclusive
5.0
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
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FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bentota Village Tour by Old Volkswagen Car Bentota Village Tour by Old Volkswagen Car
Duration: 3 hours
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Bentota Beach reviews

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TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
2,273 reviews
Google
4.6
TripAdvisor
  • By wanderingfernando
    A really clean and long stretch of beach. Beautiful and so relaxing to just and enjoy the sound of the sea. Kids had a ball of time playing on the soft sands and stepping on the waters.. Of course... 
    A really clean and long stretch of beach. Beautiful and so relaxing to just and enjoy the sound of the sea. Kids had a ball of time playing on the soft sands and stepping on the waters.. Of course...  more »
  • By G2107IEpatrickh
    A nice beach and not at all crowded. We were asked (once we’d got comfy!) to pay a total of 500Rs for two sunloungers/beds having turned up after lunchtime. Apparently it would normally be 1000 for... 
    A nice beach and not at all crowded. We were asked (once we’d got comfy!) to pay a total of 500Rs for two sunloungers/beds having turned up after lunchtime. Apparently it would normally be 1000 for...  more »
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  • By Nimni Sulochana
    It's so beautiful & clean.But it is crowded in these days with foreigners & locals.
  • By Vanessa Osullivan
    Beautiful beach 🏖 enjoyed my daily walks along this beach 🥰
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