Bentota Beach
Bentota Beach
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Людмила Т
6 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
Wonderful very fine sand stretches across a wide light yellow band, approaching the ocean. Wet - it's like a delicate clay - you're walking on another planet. Snow-white foam waves sweep the ocean ashore. You want a powerful but pleasant whirlpool, here you go. When we arrived, young children were frolicking in the waves in the shallows and building sand castles. You can sunbathe right in the wet sand. But you can rent sunbeds and an umbrella. We cost 2,000 rupees per person. There are no locker rooms.
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Written 13 December 2024
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Vijay Gupta India
Uttar Pradesh, India3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Wonderful trip I had with at bentota srilanka.I went there by train first class from Colombo it is about 2000 Sri Lankan rupees only while the taxi charging approximately 12000 rupees. I was also very much lucky to see the sun set with out clouds,just dipping in the sea. My tuktuk driver Sanjeev (Ph no +94 76 967 9451) is very helpful to me and he guided without greed .
My stay at bentota at kurumba villa is also full of nature and very accommodating staff with swimming pool and other facilities
My stay at bentota at kurumba villa is also full of nature and very accommodating staff with swimming pool and other facilities
Written 28 April 2024
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Margit R
18 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Bentota Beach is great at this time of year. It's not overcrowded😄 I'd say I usually feel like it's my own private beach. Of course, always pay attention to the waves. Red flags should be taken seriously. Unfortunately, now at the end of April, the time begins when you're not allowed in very often.
Only on public holidays are there many locals in the water. Usually at the edge, as very few can swim.
The sand fleas can be annoying. Staying in the wet sand helps against them.
Season for the western beaches is December to April.
Only on public holidays are there many locals in the water. Usually at the edge, as very few can swim.
The sand fleas can be annoying. Staying in the wet sand helps against them.
Season for the western beaches is December to April.
Written 18 April 2024
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Darya K
St. Petersburg, Russia326 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
Nice beach. I was there in 2014 and 2024. Not many people. The beach is very large, so no one disturbs anyone and you can quite find completely secluded places. Near the entrance, where the station is waiting for a toilet and shower for money. You can rent sunbeds on the beach. The sunbed guys call a different price every time, so if you like to haggle, haggle.
Swimming is fun. There are waves, but neither big nor scary. Fine. Good for novice surfers. The sand is light, the water is clear.
A lot of people with kids come here.
Swimming is fun. There are waves, but neither big nor scary. Fine. Good for novice surfers. The sand is light, the water is clear.
A lot of people with kids come here.
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Written 31 January 2025
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S-Himakara
Colombo, Sri Lanka923 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
I recently had a wonderful trip to Bentota, an amazing stretch of beach on Sri Lanka's southern coast. It’s a favourite spot of mine that I visit whenever I can with my family, since it’s just about 1.5 hours from home. Our latest visit was extra special with high tea at Rock Villa Bentota. Bentota Beach truly is a gem, offering a perfect mix of natural beauty and relaxation. The golden sands extend for miles, gently caressed by the Indian Ocean’s waves. It’s a great place for swimming, sunbathing, or enjoying water sports like jet skiing and windsurfing. The sunsets here are simply spectacular, with the sky glowing in shades of orange and pink, creating a magical atmosphere. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or some adventure, Bentota Beach has something special for everyone.
Written 27 August 2024
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Subhs23
New Delhi, India40 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Very clean and well maintained beach.
Water is shallow and you can easily venture into it. Good place to surf, if you are interested.
Next to the beach is a washroom area to take a shower and change your clothes, for a nominal fee. Very helpful.
There were some water sports options which we felt was overpriced.
Many restaurants are nearby at walking distance.
Water is shallow and you can easily venture into it. Good place to surf, if you are interested.
Next to the beach is a washroom area to take a shower and change your clothes, for a nominal fee. Very helpful.
There were some water sports options which we felt was overpriced.
Many restaurants are nearby at walking distance.
Written 14 January 2025
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Marie OWen
73 contributions
Mar 2025 • Couples
At the end of a tour of Sri Lanka, booked via Llama travel, we've had a few extra nights chilling at Cinnamon Bey hotel, Beruwala. Close to Bentota. Really nice. A good relax and enough to do. Went to Merissa for whale watching. Took a mangroves river tour. Cinnamon Bey hotel provided good rooms, food, pool and beach.
We found a brill tuktuk driver, Dilip. He's worth contacting, and will look after you. Will assist to book tours.
We found a brill tuktuk driver, Dilip. He's worth contacting, and will look after you. Will assist to book tours.
Written 5 March 2025
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Salah
Muscat, Oman28 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
Beautiful white sand beach. Great place to enjoy beach games and sea swimming. Place to relax and enjoy sun. Visited in November 2024, weather is great.
Written 13 November 2024
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Наталия
Stavropol, Russia3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
I don't recommend this beach. Yes, it’s beautiful, for very young children it’s good to jump on microwaves, but teenagers are a generation old, and where deeper there are currents and waves.
Next - the price for 2 sun loungers and an umbrella is 5000 rupees. In general, this is the only place where they rent out sun loungers for money, and then try to peddle local cuisine. But, the toilet is located 200 meters from the beach, for 30 rupees you are provided with a dirty garbage dump without water and without paper!!! And the local goddess of toilets will not let you in with sand on your slippers and will demand that you wash them in a nearby basin in which there is a lot of sand and a film of fuel oil on top. It’s better to walk around the square and find a tap with water, although the local savages will be passing by with their eyes and filming with their phones.
By the way, there are more locals there than in Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna, it’s just a nightmare. They even try to swim in the water.
It’s so good that my family and I just came to see this famous beach and didn’t live here!
If I return to Sri Lanka, then only to Unawatuna!
Next - the price for 2 sun loungers and an umbrella is 5000 rupees. In general, this is the only place where they rent out sun loungers for money, and then try to peddle local cuisine. But, the toilet is located 200 meters from the beach, for 30 rupees you are provided with a dirty garbage dump without water and without paper!!! And the local goddess of toilets will not let you in with sand on your slippers and will demand that you wash them in a nearby basin in which there is a lot of sand and a film of fuel oil on top. It’s better to walk around the square and find a tap with water, although the local savages will be passing by with their eyes and filming with their phones.
By the way, there are more locals there than in Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna, it’s just a nightmare. They even try to swim in the water.
It’s so good that my family and I just came to see this famous beach and didn’t live here!
If I return to Sri Lanka, then only to Unawatuna!
Written 2 January 2024
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Marta S
Prague, Czech Republic20 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
Not so many tourists during The week. The beds seems to be free unless there comes a guy offering you drinks. If you buy some drinks from him, another guy comes And asks you to Pay not only for drinks but for The bed too.
Written 28 February 2022
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Hello, we are thinking about visiting bentota end of July.
How is the weather? We do not mind if it rains sometimes , but definitely would like to get at least some sun.
We don’t spend much time in the sea, rather in pool.
Is late July then ok? It late august better ? Unfortunately can’t travel
Any other time.
Thank you for your opinions, stay healthy
Written 14 December 2020
Hi everyone. I am looking to find a beach on the south coast for 4 nights staying as a couple in late March. Looking for relaxing and sunbathing after a week's trip to Sri Lanka. Is Bentota the best choice? Any good suggestion would be appreciated
Written 7 March 2020
Any more suggestions or advise which is the best place for couple in srilanka where me and my wife both enjoy freely
Written 15 February 2020
Mirissa for sure. Go to the Amarasinghe Guest House. Can't be beaten for atmosphere.
Written 15 February 2020
Or anyone suggest which beach is best for couple where my wife wear bikini and enjoy
Written 11 February 2020
Found it safe but if you really want more secluded place opt for good hotels with private beaches. There are many there.
Written 14 February 2020
Is it ok there if my wife she wear bikini in bentota
Written 7 February 2020
Hello Everyone
We are couple planning to come srilanka and visit Bentota kandy and Colombo.so please suggest which place is very beautiful and romantic for couple
Written 6 February 2020
We recently spent few days in Mirissa and Bentota and both the places are really beautiful. Bentota is more of a quiet honeymoon place while Mirissa is little more happening with good beach shacks.
Wearing bikini is perfectly normal and the culture is really great.
Written 21 March 2020
best beach side to go in late september?would prefer to be able to swim have 3 teenage kids.
Written 23 March 2019
Hello! Best beach coast for swimming in late September is in the East side of the island. For example You can consider beaches near Trinkomalee. But some west beaches like Unawatuna due to its shape can give You opportunity to swim there. If we consider the beaches like Bentota during this period with it`s straight coastline I think that swimming there is impossible. We were in August in Bentota last summer.
Written 28 March 2019
Очень интересует наличие шезлонгов и зонтиков в аренду на пляжах Бентоты, спасибо!
Written 15 November 2018
Я была в Бентоте на пляже, ухаживает за которым "Amal-beach hotel" - там есть и лежаки,и зонты. Я пользовалась бесплатно. Вопросов по оплате не возникало.
Written 10 December 2018
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