Bentota Beach

Beach Pahurumulla, Southern, Sri Lanka

What to expect

Bentota Beach is a premier resort town located in the Southern region of Sri Lanka. It is known for its beautiful beaches, water sports, and luxurious hotels. The town has a cluster of star-class hotels and boutique-style hotels, offering a range of activities such as speed boat and jet ski riding, wind surfing, boogie boarding, water skiing, and kite surfing. The beach is lined with corkscrew palms and granite outcrops, and is a popular spot for relaxation and leisure. The town is also home to the Lunuganga Estate, a tropical garden with a famous mural, and the Brief, a place to visit and meet the renowned landscaper Doolan Silva. Additionally, the town has a range of restaurants, cafes, and shops, serving Sri Lankan curries, Indian cuisine, and homemade ice cream. Bentota is a great spot for families, with many kid-friendly activities such as kayaking along the Bentota River, visiting mask-making workshops, and playing on the beach. The town is also close to other popular destinations, including the Dutch fortress city of Galle and the Sinharaja Biosphere

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent ten days exploring the southern coast, visiting the ancient fort of Galle, eating as much of the amazing Sri Lankan cuisine as possible and hopping from one beach to the next

Highlights: We loved it because there is so much to do there, in addition to the long strip of golden sand and warm, shallow waters ✨