Galle District, Southern Province
Things to do in Bentota
22 well-reviewed sights and 26 bookable local experiences - all rated 4.0+ on Google.
- Sights & attractions
- 22
- Bookable experiences
- 26
- Average rating
- 4.7 / 5
What Bentota does best
Every well-reviewed thing to do in Bentota in one place: 22 sights and attractions plus 26 bookable local experiences - attractions (14), water sports (10) and surf schools (7) - each holding a 4.0+ Google rating from real visitors.
Some local experiences are small, family-run outfits: 13 of the 26 shown here have no website at all, so phone numbers and Facebook pages are often the simplest way to check current availability.
The shortlist
Top-rated things to do in Bentota
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume across sights and local experiences.
| # | Name | Type | Google rating | Registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Safari - Bentota by STT | Water sports | 4.9(822) | - |
| 2 | Bentota Ayurveda Center | Spa & wellness | 4.9(702) | - |
| 3 | Diyakawa Water Sports Centre | Attraction | 4.4(1103) | - |
| 4 | Prince Lanka Ayurvrda | Spa & wellness | 4.9(391) | - |
| 5 | Polgampola Waterfall (Thambadola Ella) | Attraction | 4.6(562) | - |
| 6 | Ayuwasa Wellness Center at Thaala Bentota | Spa & wellness | 5.0(334) | - |
| 7 | Bentota Beach | Attraction | 4.6(306) | - |
| 8 | Galapatha Raja Maha Viharaya - Bentota | ගලපාත රජ මහා විහාරය - බෙන්තොට | Temple & sacred site | 4.7(243) | - |
| 9 | Sunflower Arts & Crafts | Attraction | 4.7(213) | - |
| 10 | Malubanna Watersports & Activities Centre | Attraction | 4.4(287) | - |
Attractions in Bentota
Attraction
නාගහවල water pont
Sirikandura Rd, Matugama
Attraction
Lucky Boat Safari
River Side Inn Fuji, River Side inn fuji, Circular Road, Bentota
Attraction
Sunflower Arts & Crafts
Yathramulla Road, Bentota
Attraction
Secret Island
CXRP+9VX, Beruwala
Attraction
කන්දේවිහාරය බුදුපිළිමය Kande Viharaya Buddha Statue
Attraction
Polgampola Waterfall (Thambadola Ella)
F676+6CM, Polgampola
Water sports in Bentota
Water sports
SASINDU Bentota River Safari & Tours
Bentota
Water sports
Bentota River safari & Kayaking adventure
Water sports
Sunrise Bentota trips & river safari
69 Yathramulla Road, Bentota, 80500
Water sports
Bentota River Safari - Ayuboway Tours
No: 88 Welipanna Road, Aluthgama, 12080
Water sports
River Safari - Bentota by STT
Wadiya, Bentota, 80500
Water sports
Mangroves Safari Bentota River
Galle rode, Bentota
Surf schools in Bentota
Surf school
Moon Surf Sri Lanka
CXXJ+8WR, Moragalla, Beruwala
Surf school
Sunrise Surf School Bentota
Beach Rd, Bentota, 80500
Surf school
Joy Surf School & Water Sport Center
129/1 6th Lane, Moragalla, Beruwala, 12070
Surf school
Long Surf School Bentota
Bentota tourists resorts, Bentota, 80500
Surf school
Sun Surf Paradise
Beach, 6th Lane, Moragalla, Beruwala, 12070
Surf school
Sun & Fun
Beach park, Beach Rd, Bentota, 80500
Temples & sacred sites in Bentota
Temple & sacred site
Galapatha Raja Maha Viharaya - Bentota | ගලපාත රජ මහා විහාරය - බෙන්තොට
C29G+42H, Unnamed Rd, Bentota
Temple & sacred site
Dewagoda Sri Wijayaramaya
Temple & sacred site
Bentota Udakotuwa Temple
C2G2+34R, Bentota
Temple & sacred site
Pawurukanda Royal Temple
Paurukanda Viharaya, Ittapane
Temple & sacred site
Wanawasa Royal Temple
C2M6+F26, Yathramulla, Bentota, Sri Lanka., Bentota
Temple & sacred site
Thotakanaththa Temple
Thotakanaththa, Haburugala, 80506
Spas & wellness in Bentota
Spa & wellness
Ayuwasa Wellness Center at Thaala Bentota
Thaala Bentota Resort, Bentota, 80500
Spa & wellness
Bentota Ayurveda Center
Pitaramba Road, Bentota, 80500
Spa & wellness
Prince Lanka Ayurvrda
Dramavijyarama Road, Pitaramba Road, Bentota, 80050
Spa & wellness
Purana Ayurveda
CXFX+P4W, Pahurumulla
Spa & wellness
Natural Healings Massage Center
Bentota, 80500
Cooking classes in Bentota
Beaches in Bentota
Good to know
Bentota planning questions
How many things to do are there in Bentota?
This guide lists 48 well-reviewed things to do in Bentota: 22 attractions and sights, plus 26 bookable local experiences (water sports (10), surf schools (7) and spas & wellness (5)). Everything shown holds a Google rating of 4.0 or higher.
What are the top attractions in Bentota?
By review volume, the standouts are Diyakawa Water Sports Centre (4.4), Polgampola Waterfall (Thambadola Ella) (4.6), Bentota Beach (4.6). Each one links to a detail page with location and visiting information.
Are there free things to do in Bentota?
Yes - 8 of the sights are natural or cultural spots (beaches, waterfalls, viewpoints and temples) that cost nothing or only a small donation to visit. Temples may ask a modest camera fee; dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
Should I book Bentota activities in advance?
For safaris, whale watching and popular classes, yes - especially in high season. Smaller local experiences can change schedules quickly, so it is worth checking current availability a day or two ahead.
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