Title: Balapitiya Travel Guide: Best of Balapitiya, Southern Province Travel 2025 | 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 4.5-star luxury hotel in Balapitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and Ahungalla Beach ... 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=29%2F11%2F2025&endDate=30%2F11%2F2025&selected=7672790&PinnedHotelID=7672790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F11%2F2025&endDate=30%2F11%2F2025&selected=7672790&PinnedHotelID=7672790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) ![The Sandals By Edwards Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12030000/12023000/12022930/d6d38a32_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sandals By Edwards Collection 560, Galle Road Balapitiya £414 15 Dec - 16 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Balapitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Puppet Museum and Ariyapala Mask Museum ... Great food and service but pictures are deceiving. This hotel is situated on a beautiful private property, with a lovely garden and private beach with rock pools! Food - especially Sri Lankan food - was fantastic! The staff also made sure they did everything to make our stay a lovely one. But sadly, the place wasn’t up to standard. Rooms, toilets ... Reviewed on 24 Jun 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025&selected=12022930&PinnedHotelID=12022930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) ![Aavya Cove Villas By Aahaasa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10936100/10936072/f17ab50b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aavya Cove Villas By Aahaasa Wijerama Road Balapitiya Southern Province Stay at this luxury hotel in Balapitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and Puppet Museum are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews) Peaceful & relaxing with a beautiful beach & safe swimming. The Garden Villas were delightful & the staff genuinely friendly with good service standards. There is a lifeguard on duty who is both informative about sea conditions & the wildlife around. The birdlife is stunning. Only one small quibble ... Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F11%2F2025&endDate=30%2F11%2F2025&selected=10936072&PinnedHotelID=10936072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F11%2F2025&endDate=30%2F11%2F2025&selected=10936072&PinnedHotelID=10936072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) [See all 1,117 properties in Balapitiya](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F11%2F2025&endDate=17%2F11%2F2025®ionId=6328428) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![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, 6, Balapitiya, SP Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly villa in Balapitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels-Splendour-Residence.h91989080.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 Stay at this villa in Balapitiya. Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and Puppet Museum are located nearby. 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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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puppet-Museum-Balapitiya.d974583465037008896.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Snorkeling & Glass bottom boat Tour at Hikkaduwa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2750826/68b749cd-cc35-40c7-b5be-b86c37d1d703.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glass Bottom Boat Tour and Snorkeling Hikkaduwa £14 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glass-bottom-boat-tour-and-snorkeling-hikkaduwa.a2750826.activity-details) ![Geoffrey Bawa Works in Colombo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5257123/1cbe16f7-9335-410e-a9b5-722ef7e14154.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Geoffrey Bawa Works in Colombo £64 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/geoffrey-bawa-works-in-colombo.a5257123.activity-details) ![Madu River Boat Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49473957/e6d1bf7e-6b09-401e-b109-f061b664ef99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madu River Boat Safari £45 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madu-river-boat-safari.a49473957.activity-details) ![A traveler takes the helm on a memorable river safari adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47462027/10a4ca58-869c-4bba-8b06-2619c69cb465.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2h Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys, Mangrove & more £45 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2h-bentota-river-safari-crocodiles.a47462027.activity-details) ![madu River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2745745/654783ce-172f-41ad-a46f-d053434755ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madu River Safari at Balapitiya £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madu-river-safari-at-balapitiya.a2745745.activity-details) ![Rent Car With Driver ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2750337/ae353409-cc48-4914-b99a-d0238199333f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rent Car With Driver £53 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rent-car-with-driver.a2750337.activity-details) [See all activities in Balapitiya](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Balapitiya.d6328428.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Balapitiya ![Photo by Angelic Gong](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3b3b227a5bd4170c2660d57adb08bc42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ahungalla [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla.dx6051616) - Cities near Balapitiya - Places of interest [Ahungalla](https://expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla.dx6051616) - [Bentota Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Beach-Bentota.d6121082.Attraction) - [Mahamodara Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Mahamodara-Beach-Galle.d553248635977255851.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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