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Bentota Beach
Ranked #1 among 10 attractions in Bentota, this beach provides 24/7 access to its golden sands and tranquil waters, earning the 2025 Travelers Choice Best of the Best award. With high visitation from couples and families, it combines serene coastal beauty with exceptional hospitality and year-round accessibility.
Details of Bentota Beach
Open now
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Paid parking lot
Free parking lot
Overview - Bentota Beach
Bentota Beach, a celebrated coastal destination in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province, offers a seamless blend of natural beauty and year-round accessibility. Nestled along Beach Road in Bentota, this award-winning beach features expansive golden sands and calm turquoise waters ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and leisurely strolls. As the top-rated attraction in Bentota (ranked #1 among 10), it thrives on a 4.5-star rating from over 2,300 reviews, reflecting its popularity with couples and families seeking a serene escape. Recognized with the prestigious 2025 Travelers Choice Best of the Best award, the beach provides 24/7 access to its tranquil shoreline, making it perfect for sunrise or sunset visits. With gentle waves, lush coastal scenery, and a reputation for exceptional hospitality, Bentota Beach delivers a peaceful retreat where visitors can unwind amid Sri Lanka’s natural splendor. Whether exploring nearby local culture or simply enjoying the rhythmic waves, this coastal gem promises an unforgettable experience for travelers of all kinds.
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Highlights
24/7 Accessible Beach
Top-Ranked in Bentota (1/10)
4.5/5 Rating from 2350 Reviews
Travelers Choice Best of the Best (2025)
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Beach Road, Bentota Sri Lanka
Reviews
Hiruni Natalia
Bentota Beach is one of those places that reminds you why Sri Lanka’s coastline is so famous. The beach stretches for miles with soft golden sand, clear blue water, and gentle waves that are perfect for swimming or just relaxing by the …
a month ago
Dilhan Perera
Bentota Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. The golden sand, clear blue water, and peaceful atmosphere make it perfect for relaxing. You can enjoy swimming, boat rides, and exciting water sports. The highlight is the …
3 months ago
Phoebus ༄
Bentota Beach, located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, is a beautiful destination known for its wide sandy shores and stunning sunsets. The beach is clean, with soft golden sand that's perfect for children to play and build sandcastles. …
4 months ago
Dilshan Perera
Bentota Beach is a beautiful and relaxing place with golden sand and calm waves. The sunset view is stunning, and it's perfect for both swimming and relaxing. The area is clean and not too crowded, which makes it very peaceful. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Sri Lanka
3 months ago
Satheesh Kumar Ilu
Incredible beach with white sands. No shells, pleasant to walk, not very deep. Stunning sunset. Not too crowded at the time we went. There can be waves, if you visit during the off season like in September, but I heard, no waves from December to April.
2 months ago
Nimaa
A beautiful beach with many water activities. Clean sand and clear water. Good place for a family vacation.
a week ago
Rave
One of the best beaches in Sri Lanka, with incredibly soft sand that's unmatched in the area. However, the picnic area could be improved, especially in terms of cleanliness. During peak times, parking can be challenging, so better parking management would also enhance the experience.
7 months ago
Alexey Skalatsky
One of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. Wide, with clean and shallow water. Sand is very fine grained. I visited in July and there were only a few people here.
4 months ago
Randima Sooriyaarachchi
✅ Natural beach. ✅ Not too deep, but better be cautious. ✅ Lifeguards are on duty. …
2 months ago
Maria Lifanova
This is the best place for a beach vacation. I’ve been to many places in Sri Lanka, but I keep coming back to Bentota. It has a long beach, soft sand, nice waves, it’s pretty clean, and the water is shallow — great for swimming with kids. There’s even a toilet and shower, which is rare for beaches in Sri Lanka. Amazing spot!
6 months ago