Title: Balapitiya Travel Guide: Best of Balapitiya, Southern Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Balapitiya](https://expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels.d6328428.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Balapitiya](https://expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Holiday-Rentals.d6328428.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Balapitiya](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Balapitiya.d6328428.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Balapitiya Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Balapitiya.d6328428.Car-Hire-Guide)[Balapitiya Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya.d6328428.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Balapitiya Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Jamison Steinberg](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d0483171b1eb216d6d58d0babe1eb19d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jamison Steinberg](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d0483171b1eb216d6d58d0babe1eb19d.jpg) ![Photo by Kalunde Mbevi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cc6876ca5b570353c855adb03bcd0dd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kalunde Mbevi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cc6876ca5b570353c855adb03bcd0dd6.jpg) ![Photo by DreamIsland Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/29c7e610eea19f88670e5ab1699a33c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by DreamIsland Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/29c7e610eea19f88670e5ab1699a33c3.jpg) ## Visit Balapitiya Things to do - Top hotels in Balapitiya - Top Holiday Rentals in Balapitiya ![Shinagawa Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7680000/7672800/7672790/22f66c90_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shinagawa Beach No. 30, Old Guru Niwasa Road Balapitiya Stay at this luxury hotel in Balapitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and Ahungalla Beach are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews) Check in time 2pm up to 3.30pm room not ready after I arrived they said cleaner clean the room. Checked in floor and bathrooms are wet. And lift out of service use the stairs all the time. No responsible for anything. When checked out time the keep asking what time going to check out. Resultant and ... Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F12%2F2025&endDate=31%2F12%2F2025&selected=7672790&PinnedHotelID=7672790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F12%2F2025&endDate=31%2F12%2F2025&selected=7672790&PinnedHotelID=7672790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) ![Splendour Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91990000/91989100/91989080/b3cbef90_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Splendour Residence 23/1A Temple Road, Heenatiya Balapitiya SP £159 17 Dec - 18 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly villa in Balapitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and Puppet ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels-Splendour-Residence.h91989080.Hotel-Information) ![Villa Thuya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106260000/106250700/106250653/594f0ca3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Thuya 520 Galle Rd Balapitiya Southern Province Stay at this villa in Balapitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Puppet Museum and Ariyapala Mask Museum are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels-Villa-Thuya.h106250653.Hotel-Information) ![Superb 7-bedroom villa in Balapitiya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116580000/116579900/116579852/20b92cac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Superb 7-bedroom villa in Balapitiya BALAPITIYA SP Stay at this villa in Balapitiya. Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and Puppet Museum are located nearby. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Balapitiya hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17)[16 Dec - 17 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18)[17 Dec - 18 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025)[19 Dec - 21 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025)[26 Dec - 28 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025) ### Popular places to visit #### Balapitiya Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Balapitiya Beach during your trip to Balapitiya? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Beach-Balapitiya.d553248635977255845.Attraction) #### Puppet Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Puppet Museum during your trip to Balapitiya. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. 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