Bentota & getting here
Three minutes to the sea
On Sri Lanka's south-west coast, between the beach and the river. Bawa's own garden is fifteen minutes away; his brother's, twenty.
Nearby
Within twenty minutes
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Bentota Beach
Swimming, snorkelling, windsurfing and jet-skis
Golden sand and clear water; quiet for swimming, busier for watersports.3 min walk
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Kande Viharaya
One of the tallest seated Buddhas in the world, and painted murals
A temple of murals telling Buddhist scriptures.10 min drive
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Lunuganga
Geoffrey Bawa's own country garden
We book ahead for you; entry is paid at the gate.15 min drive
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Brief Garden
Bevis Bawa's garden of sculpture and wild planting
Geoffrey Bawa's brother's garden. We book ahead; entry is paid at the gate.20 min drive
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Madu River
Mangroves, islet temples and stilt fishermen by boat
A river safari; entry is paid to your guide.about 30 min drive
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Galapata Vihara
An old temple with murals and tunnels
5 min drive (2.5 km)
We are happy to book Lunuganga, Brief Garden and a river safari for you; please ask a day ahead.
Getting here
Finding the gate
- Address
- 87 Galle Road, Bentota 80500, Sri Lanka
- From the airport
- About 2 hours by road from Colombo airport (86 km), and about 1¼ hours from Colombo. Airport transfers can be arranged on request.
- Parking
- Available
- Check-in / check-out
- Check in from 12:00 (until 23:00); check out by 11:00