Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Hotels in Bentota, Sri Lanka
Bentota is a town in Southern Province, Sri Lanka with about 37,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), about 46 km away. The most comfortable months are usually January, February and July, with average highs around 28–29°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- RML · 46 km
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
- Best months
- January and February
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Bentota
Nyne Hotels The Muse - Bentota
★★★★★Hotels1.5 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Sanjee'sHome & Lanka Ayurveda
★★★★★Bed and breakfasts1.0 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
The Cottage Bentota
★★★★Villas1.1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
The The Residence Bentota
★★★Apartmentsunder 1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Waterside Bentota
★★★Hotels1.4 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Indra Sisila Villa Bentota
★★★Villas1.8 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Star Light Tropical Villa
★★★Bed and breakfasts3.3 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Sisanda Residence
★★★Bed and breakfasts1.2 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Sithu Guesthouse
★★★Bed and breakfasts1.4 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Warahena Beach Hotel
★★★Hotels2.4 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Bentota?
| 5-star | 26 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 27 |
| 3-star | 51 |
| 2.5-star | 1 |
| 2-star | 2 |
| 1-star | 1 |
| Hotels | 54 |
|---|---|
| Bed and breakfasts | 32 |
| Villas | 31 |
| Apartments | 23 |
| Resorts | 16 |
| Chalets | 2 |
When to go
Weather in Bentota by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Low °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Rain mm | 89 | 85 | 128 | 238 | 244 | 155 | 114 | 135 | 187 | 302 | 332 | 193 |
Things to see
Famous places in Bentota
Mosque · 4.7 km from centre
Masjid Al Abrar, Beruwala
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Bentota
- RML · Colombo Ratmalana International Airport46 km
- KCT · Koggala Airport60 km
- CMB · Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport85 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Bentota at a glance
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Region
- Southern Province
- Population
- 37,000 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 8 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates
- 6.426, 79.996
About
About Bentota
Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 65 kilometres south of Colombo and 56 kilometres north of Galle.
From the Wikipedia article “Bentota”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Bentota
FAQ
Bentota hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Bentota?
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How many hotels can I book in Bentota?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Bentota (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Bentota?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, January, February and July usually offer the most comfortable weather in Bentota. March is the warmest month (average high 30°C) and November is the wettest (332 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Bentota?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is about 46 km from the centre of Bentota. Koggala Airport (KCT) is 60 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Bentota?
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What are the most famous sights in Bentota?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Bentota are Kande Vihara, Masjid Al Abrar, Beruwala.
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