Bentota is the first National Holiday Resort developed by the Ceylon Tourist Board as a planned resort. There are 6 tourist hotels in the beach span of 5 miles with all the facilities a resort would require. Water sports facilities are available as in the Beruwela Resort. Many interesting sightseeing tours are possible from here, such as the Turtle Hatchery, Mask factory, Galle Fort, Mini Zoo, Garden Brief, Boat trips on Bentota River etc. Bentota’s water-sports capital of Sri Lanka location is ideal for many activities ranging from water sports to excursion along the river, passing many small villages, temples and, of course, an abundance of tropical wildlife and plants.