Bentota · Sri Lanka

Where to Stay in Bentota Beach, Bentota

The main strip of golden sand along the coast, just south of the Bentota River mouth. It's the most developed part of town, with most hotels and restaurants here.

✦ The vibe

Busy and resort-like, but still relaxed in the low season; lots of sunbeds and water sports.

👤 Best for

Beach lovers, first-time visitors, and families wanting convenience.

🏨 Where to stay

Mid-range to upper-end hotels right on the sand; expect £60-150 a night for a decent room.

🚇 Getting around

Walkable along the beachfront; tuk-tuks to the town centre (5 mins) cost about 300 LKR. Airport is 90 mins by taxi (approx £30).

📍 Nearby

Bentota Beach itself; the 13th-century Galapatha Raja Maha Viharaya temple nearby.

Best hotels in Bentota Beach

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Bentota Beach

★★★★ 📍 129 m

Thaala Bentota

129 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 147 m

Franipani

147 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 243 m

Bentota Beach by Cinnamon

243 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 259 m

Susanthas

259 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 311 m

Lucullus Garden

311 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 364 m

My Villa

364 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 366 m

AIDA hotels

366 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 379 m

Chami Villa

379 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 384 m

Osanda Guest

384 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 436 m

Ananda Villa Bentota

436 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 440 m

The Betota Residenz

440 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 451 m

The Surf Hotel

451 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 528 m

Villa Wunderschönn

528 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 621 m

Marina

621 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 640 m

Solid

640 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 676 m

Swe Lanka

676 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 732 m

Vivanta by Taj

732 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 774 m

Centara Ceysands

774 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 785 m

Duvi villa

785 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 959 m

Lucky Larry Lodge

959 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 985 m

Fuji

985 m from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 1.0 km

Kalumama Place

1.0 km from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

Barberyn Sands

1.1 km from Bentota Beach

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

Lanka Guesthouse

1.1 km from Bentota Beach

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Other areas in Bentota

Bentota Town (Aluthgama)Induruwa Kosgoda Beruwela Bentota Canal Area (Lake Path)

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