Bentota

By bus

There are air-conditioned buses (bus no. 2) that run from Colombo Fort to Galle that will stop at Bentota (2-2½ hour journey) and cost about Rs. 150.

By train

There is a small railway station in Bentota but most of the trains stop at Aluthgama (2 km from Bentota).

Bentota PeraheraBuddhism festival which happens once a year at the end of December. It is similar but smaller than the Esala Perahera in Kandy. Elephants, dancers, fire jugglers and musicians parade from 23:00 to 01:00.

Turtle hatcheriesPlace where turtle eggs and babies are protected until their release. Open to tourists.

• Silk Route Cafe & Restaurant

  phone: +94 342271717
  address: 357 Warahena
  Silk Route Café serves an authentic selection of culinary delights from countries in the ancient land & naval silk routes. The menu is inspired by the vibrant cultures on the route & their mastery in the use of spices,herbs & flavours.

Splurge

• Hotel Wunderbar

  address: Robolgoda, Bentota Beach
  It's a small, family-run boutique hotel with 14 rooms directly at the beach, catering for individual tourists with the service of a big chain hotel. More information in English and German is available on the official website.

• Cocoon Resort and Villas

  phone: +94 115744400
  address: Kaikawala Road, Induruwa, 80510
  It offers accommodations with the following names: silk rooms, luxury villas, extravagant villas, and grand villas. All are equipped with a king-sized bed, air conditioning, and satellite/cable tv. The resort also has a restaurant, massage service and steamroom.

• Temple Tree Resort & Spa

  phone: +94 342270700
  address: 660, Galle Road
  Each room is equipped with an air-conditioner, cable TV, and mini-bar, coffee/tea maker. The hotel also has a swimming pool and spa, high-speed internet access, and provides airport and city transfers.

• Dalmanuta Gardens - Ayurvedic Resort & Restaurant

  phone: +94 773434434
  address: 21 Meegama Road, Warapitiya, Bentota River
  Ayurvedic resort and restaurant surrounded by gardens.

Trains from Aluthgama station go to Columbo, Hikkaduwa and Galle.