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 ![sea and rocks with white clouds in the blue sky of southern Sri Lanka beach. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328428/6063ac61-6da5-46c9-8a1c-83f65a2d5c8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![sea and rocks with white clouds in the blue sky of southern Sri Lanka beach. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328428/6063ac61-6da5-46c9-8a1c-83f65a2d5c8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dead tree on the beach of Balapitiya. Untouched tropical beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328428/93ec6aec-3b16-46e8-96f6-e273cf903ad2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dead tree on the beach of Balapitiya. Untouched tropical beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328428/b564fadf-1ee1-4754-a87b-cb165aa5ce67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A fishing spot in the river.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328428/77630be7-44c6-4d98-896d-c4cdcfd616cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Balapitiya Things to do Reviews ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6328428) - 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=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=7672790&PinnedHotelID=7672790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=7672790&PinnedHotelID=7672790&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 £196 17 Mar - 18 Mar includes taxes & fees 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=10936072&PinnedHotelID=10936072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) ![Raja Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12360000/12359400/12359327/f77e8c61_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Raja Beach Hotel 276/85 Rajawatta Balapitiya Stay at this beach guesthouse in Balapitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and Ahungalla Beach are ... Perfect for families! It was wonderful stay for our family of 5\. You just cant beat the beach location!! Also the room, though not fancy, was spacious and clean. We had lots of room for the kids to spread out and sleep/play. The food was yummy and the owners truly cared if we were happy with our stay. We would gladly ... Reviewed on 8 Jan 2019 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=12359327&PinnedHotelID=12359327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=12359327&PinnedHotelID=12359327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) [See all 1,146 properties in Balapitiya](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026®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 Balapitiya SP Stay at this business-friendly villa in Balapitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and Puppet ... Awesome location. 'Drenched in Green' property at the corner of breathtaking land(lake)scape. Very friendly staff. Good food. Go there for nature, fauna and flora - not for 'beachside night life' Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels-Splendour-Residence.h91989080.Hotel-Information) ![Villa386](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100570000/100563200/100563163/56dea395_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa386 386,Galle Road,Balaptiya Balapitiya SP Stay at this villa in Balapitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and Puppet Museum are located ... 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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=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[14 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16)[15 Feb - 16 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puppet-Museum-Balapitiya.d974583465037008896.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Group of Friends enjoying](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1155398/76c25ae7-b182-4b68-986a-6dac2e32a6be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter) £23 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bentota-river-safari-by-btm-mangrove-wildlife-encounter.a1155398.activity-details) ![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 £62 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/geoffrey-bawa-works-in-colombo.a5257123.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 £43 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2h-bentota-river-safari-crocodiles.a47462027.activity-details) ![Geoffrey Bawa: Architecture Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48260154/bc248778-de2d-44b7-8359-f05c1974797e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Geoffrey Bawa: Architecture Tour £69 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/geoffrey-bawa-architecture-tour.a48260154.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 £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madu-river-safari-at-balapitiya.a2745745.activity-details) [See all activities in Balapitiya](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Balapitiya.d6328428.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Balapitiya 4.5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 1 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Chris The hotel is near the main road with a mix of local shops albeit bars and restaurants are a 10 or 15 mon tul tuk ride away ## Cities near Balapitiya ![Beautiful sunset at the west coast of Sri Lanka. Great Atmosphere with long exposure and water motion blur.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051616/91e4bb0d-158a-44b4-a4e1-773ab1f4d904.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ahungalla - 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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app