Bentota
Best time to be there
During our winter months, when the humidity is lower and the temperature more comfortable for sightseeing and exploration. However, the monsoon season of May to September should not be discounted for travel as the whole of Sri Lanka is bursting into lush greenery due to the rainfall showing you a side of this island not everyone sees.
Fly to
Colombo (Sri Lankan Airlines daily)
flying time
10 hours non-stop
time difference
GMT +6 hours
Visas
Required for British Nationals from 1st January 2012.
Health Requirements
Yellow fever if arriving from endemic area
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Just 40 miles from Colombo lies Bentota which has some of the finest beaches on the Indian Ocean coastline on one side and a large river on the other. Naturally there are many watersports available from jet skiing to more relaxing river cruises.
Suggested Bentota Accommodation
Saman Villas
If you want to relax, then the intimate surroundings of Saman Villas will soothe and delight you. Combining informality with a sense of real comfort and first class service, Saman...
Serene Pavilions
Serene Pavilions is an exclusive beachside retreat offering 12 lavishly appointed Pavilions with private Butler service set in a seven acre coconut grove facing the Indian Ocean...
Taj Exotica Bentota
With 160 rooms and suites set in landscaped gardens, a variety of restaurants, a fully-equipped gym and health club, tennis courts and huge free-form swimming pool, this fabulous
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Guest Testimonial
Our consultant (Annie Jensen) really was excellent designing a great itinery minimising our time waiting around for transfers and both hotels, Four Seasons Bali and Oberoi Lombok exceeded our expections.
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