Beaches

Bentota Beach

South Coast 4.3
Free $$$ Halal Veg Vegan Family-friendly Accessible

Bentota Beach is a polished resort beach where a river meets the sea, calm lagoon waters for water-sports and a long golden strand for sunbathing. Getting there: 1 hr from Colombo; expressway exit Welipenna. Entry Free. It lies in Sri Lanka's South Coast region.

Swim, surf and sunsets, check sea conditions and the season before you go.

Good to know

Getting there1 hr from Colombo; expressway exit Welipenna.
Get around Trains, buses & Metro · Journey times

Make a day of it

5 stops nearby · ~3 km · approx $41/person

  1. 1 Bentota Beach You’re here
  2. 2 Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection 0.2 km
  3. 3 River Adventure - Water Sports Center - Bentota, Sri Lanka 0.4 km
  4. 4 Bentota River Safari & Deep Sea Fishing by VTS Lanka 0.6 km
  5. 5 Aluthgama Railway Station 0.9 km

Rough per-person estimate from sourced rates (PickMe/km, meals, entry). Confirm locally.

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Nearby

Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection ★ 4.8 · 0.2 km away Resort Thaala Bentota ★ 4.7 · 0.3 km away Resort River Adventure - Water Sports Center - Bentota, Sri Lanka ★ 4.9 0.4 km away Nebula Supermarket ★ 4.3 0.6 km away Bentota River Safari & Deep Sea Fishing by VTS Lanka ★ 4.6 0.6 km away Aluthgama Railway Station0.9 kmAluthgama Railway Station

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Common questions

How do I get to Bentota Beach?

1 hr from Colombo; expressway exit Welipenna.

How much is entry to Bentota Beach?

Entry is Free for foreign visitors at the last check. Ticket prices are reviewed periodically, so treat this as a guide and confirm at the gate.

Is Bentota Beach suitable for children?

Yes. Bentota Beach works well for families, though younger children will need supervision and shade breaks.

Is Bentota Beach wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The main areas of Bentota Beach are reachable without stairs, though surfaces can be uneven in places.

How current is this information?

These details were last verified in 2026-06. Time-sensitive details such as fees and opening hours should always be confirmed with the official source before you travel.

Last verified: 2026-06