Bentota Beach
South Coast · Galle · aka Bentota
Region
SouthDistrict
GalleNearest town
BentotaWater
CalmCrowds
upscale, relaxed, familyWheelchair
—About Bentota
Bentota is the south coast's upscale stretch — a wide, palm-fringed beach backed by boutique hotels and luxury resorts, with the Bentota Ganga river right beside it. Water sports, river safaris and mangroves make it as much about the lagoon as the ocean.
- ✓Bentota Ganga river safari & mangroves
- ✓Water sports: jet skis, banana boats, kayaks
- ✓Upscale resorts and boutique hotels
- ✓Calm sea for swimming
- ✓Close to Lunuganga & Brief Garden
Best time to visit
Nov–Apr (dry season for this coast)
| Month | Avg high | Rain days | Suitability |
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Weather
Weather by Open-Meteo · updated daily
Next hours
10 PM
25°
Rain
11 PM
25°
Rain
10 PM
26°
Rain
11 PM
26°
Rain
10 PM
24°
Showers
11 PM
25°
Rain
10 PM
24°
Showers
11 PM
25°
Showers
Next 7 days
Tue
14°
Showers
100%
Wed
14°
Showers
92%
Thu
14°
Showers
99%
Fri
14°
Thunderstorm
100%
Sat
14°
Showers
100%
Sun
15°
Rain
82%
Mon
14°
Rain
90%
Wave height: 1.7 m
Sea temp: 28.1°C
Swell: 1.1 m SW
Forecasts are model-based; use the climate guidance above for season planning.
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Travel tips
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River safari
Book a boat up the Bentota Ganga early in the morning to see monitor lizards, birds and mangroves.
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Getting there
About 65 km south of Colombo (1.5 hours) — one of the easiest beaches from the airport.
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Resorts
The best hotels line the beach itself; river-facing rooms are quieter.
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FAQ
Is Bentota good for swimming?
Yes — the sea here is generally calm, especially in the dry season.
What is there to do besides the beach?
River safaris, water sports, and the nearby Lunuganga and Brief Garden estates.
When is the best time to visit?
November to April.
Questions from travelers
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Is Bentota suitable for toddlers?
The calm sea and hotel pools make it very family-friendly; most resorts have shallow pool areas for kids.