Bentota Travel Guide 2026: Beach, Water Sports and Stays
Sights, water sports, food and places to stay in Bentota, ranked from Google Maps
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4 min read · Checked 20 October 2026
This guide lists the places in Bentota that Google Maps users rate highest, with how many people reviewed them and their opening hours. Every place below was listed as open on Google Maps on 20 October 2026. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps before you go, because hours and prices change.
- Things to do: Bentota Beach, rated 4.7 from 329 reviews.
- Water sports and river trips: Hidden Roots Bentota Boat Safari & Mangrove Eco River Safari, rated 5.0 from 143 reviews.
- Where to eat: Long Victory Seafood Restaurant, rated 4.9 from 260 reviews.
- Where to stay: Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection, rated 4.8 from 6,500 reviews.
Things to do
Places to visit around Bentota with the most Google reviews.
Rated 4.7 from 329 reviews · Tourist Attraction
Hours: Open 24 hours
CXGW+23V, Beach Rd, Bentota
Rated 4.4 from 1,183 reviews · Tourist Attraction
Hours: Daily 8 AM - 6 PM
No. 57 River Avenue, Aluthgama 12080
Malubanna Watersports & Activities Centre
Rated 4.4 from 323 reviews · Tourist Attraction
Hours: Daily 8 AM - 10 PM
6.429276, 79.997573, Aluthgama 12080
Water sports and river trips
Water sports centres and boat trips rated on Google.
Hidden Roots Bentota Boat Safari & Mangrove Eco River Safari
Rated 5.0 from 143 reviews · Tour Agency
Hours: Open 24 hours
Kommala, Bentota 80500
Mangroves Safari Bentota River
Rated 4.9 from 135 reviews · Tour Agency
Hours: Mon 7 AM - 5 PM; Tue 6 AM - 8:30 PM; Wed 7:30 AM - 10 PM; Thu 6 AM - 10 PM; Fri 7 AM - 10 PM; Sat Open 24 hours; Sun 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Galle rode, Bentota
River Adventure - Water Sports Center - Bentota, Sri Lanka
Rated 4.9 from 102 reviews · Services
Hours: Daily 8 AM - 6:30 PM
Near The Bridgh, No 3 / 3 Galle Rd, Aluthgama
Rated 4.8 from 119 reviews · Services
Hours: Daily 7 AM - 7 PM
05 Galle Rd, Aluthgama 12800
Saaksha Water Sports & Tours Bentota
Rated 4.9 from 81 reviews · Services
Hours: Daily 6 AM - 6 PM
Bentota
Jet Ski & Water Sports Bentota, Sri lanka ( Sammy Water Sports )
Rated 4.8 from 69 reviews · Services
Hours: Open 24 hours
Kaluwamodara, Aluthgama 12080
Where to eat
Restaurants in Bentota with strong ratings.
Long Victory Seafood Restaurant
Rated 4.9 from 260 reviews · Seafood Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 11 AM - 11:55 PM
136 Galle Rd, Bentota
Rated 4.9 from 240 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 12 - 11:30 PM
176 Pitaramba Road, Bentota 80500
Rated 4.7 from 758 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 11 AM - 11 PM
Bentota
Islanda Bentota Sea Food Restaurant
Rated 4.6 from 356 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 11 AM - 10 PM
National Holiday Resort, Bentota 80500
Rated 4.6 from 351 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 8 AM - 11:30 PM
Beach Rd, Bentota 80500
Rated 4.4 from 831 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 10:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Beach Rd, Bentota 80500
Where to stay
Hotels and resorts in Bentota.
Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection
Rated 4.8 from 6,500 reviews · Resort hotel
Galle Rd, Bentota 80500
Palm Beach Inn & Sea Shells Cabanas
Rated 3.6 from 312 reviews · Bed & Breakfast
No 200 Galle Rd, Bentota
How to choose in a minute
- Things to do: best rated is Bentota Beach (4.7). Most reviewed is Diyakawa Water Sports Centre (1,183 reviews).
- Water sports and river trips: best rated is Hidden Roots Bentota Boat Safari & Mangrove Eco River Safari (5.0).
- Where to eat: best rated is Long Victory Seafood Restaurant (4.9). Most reviewed is Rana Seafood Restaurant (831 reviews). Open latest: Rana Seafood Restaurant, until 12:30 AM.
- Where to stay: best rated is Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection (4.8).
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Common questions
What are the top things to see in Bentota?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Bentota Beach (4.7 from 329 reviews), Lunuganga by Teardrop Hotels (4.5 from 1,041 reviews), Diyakawa Water Sports Centre (4.4 from 1,183 reviews). Checked on 20 October 2026.
Water sports and river trips in Bentota: which are rated best?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Hidden Roots Bentota Boat Safari & Mangrove Eco River Safari (5.0 from 143 reviews), Mangroves Safari Bentota River (4.9 from 135 reviews), River Adventure - Water Sports Center - Bentota, Sri Lanka (4.9 from 102 reviews). Checked on 20 October 2026.
Where should I eat in Bentota?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Long Victory Seafood Restaurant (4.9 from 260 reviews), Boss of Prawns (4.9 from 240 reviews), Bamboos Garden Restaurant (4.7 from 758 reviews). Checked on 20 October 2026.
Where to stay: which are rated best in Bentota?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection (4.8 from 6,500 reviews), Sea Rock Villa (4.6 from 411 reviews), EKHO Surf Bentota (4.5 from 5,768 reviews). Checked on 20 October 2026.
How did you choose these places?
We searched Google Maps for each type of place in Bentota. We kept only places Google lists as open, inside Bentota, with enough reviews for the rating to mean something. Then we ranked them by rating, giving less weight to places with few reviews. We did not get paid to include any place.
Where this comes from
Ratings, review counts, opening hours, price levels and addresses are from Google Maps (Places API), checked on 20 October 2026. Google Maps users write the reviews; Friday.lk does not change them. We do not list prices because they change often.
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