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) ![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) ![Dead tree on the beach of Balapitiya. Untouched tropical beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328428/e5675890-58b6-49f1-9ff7-d8eef4d58d58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Palm trees (Arecaceae) rocks and sand on the Indian Ocean shore of Kumu Beach; Balapitiya, Galle District, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328428/bba9f177-5a7e-4643-9595-739450942ce9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## 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/d37db5d0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shinagawa Beach No. 30, Old Guru Niwasa Road Balapitiya £83 3 Apr - 4 Apr 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 Ahungalla Beach are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews) Lovely serene location and not far from restaurants. Great staff, restaurant and rooms. No complaints at all Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%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 £227 2 May - 3 May 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (6 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=02%2F05%2F2026&endDate=03%2F05%2F2026&selected=10936072&PinnedHotelID=10936072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) ![Michelle Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11860000/11851100/11851049/cea712a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Michelle Boutique Hotel 432, Galle Road Balapitiya Stay at this beach hotel in Balapitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Puppet Museum and Balapitiya Beach are located ... 2/10 (2 reviews) Just Don't. Even if they offer you a free stay.. Horrendous. Under staffed and a witch of a manager who thinks she is doing us a favor by letting us stay. They call themselves a Boutique hotel, but i think they're living in a fools paradise. They had 33% occupancy while their competition had 90%, our stay was in second week of december, I happen ... 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Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and Puppet ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) We arrived in the early hours of the morning, with the help of Chaminda who kindly met us at the airport. Incredibly warm welcome, lovely place to stay, and amazing hospitality from the entire family and staff. Thank you for helping us enjoy Sri Lanka Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](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 SP Stay at this villa in Balapitiya. Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and Puppet Museum are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels-Superb-7-Bedroom-Villa-In-Balapitiya.h116579852.Hotel-Information) ![Charming 4-bedroom villa with WiFi, AC in serene Balapitiya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116580000/116580000/116579945/292fd8a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming 4-bedroom villa with WiFi, AC in serene Balapitiya BALAPITIYA Stay at this villa in Balapitiya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and Puppet Museum are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels-Charming-4-Bedroom-Villa-With-WiFi.h116579945.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Balapitiya](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6328428&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Balapitiya hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03)[2 Apr - 3 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04)[3 Apr - 4 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6328428&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%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 ![Yala safari from Galle / Unawatuna / Waligama / MIrissa / Matara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2441334/c438ff20-8b29-4cf7-84b7-373599595c5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yala safari from Galle / Unawatuna / Waligama / MIrissa / Matara £71 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-safari-from-galle-unawatuna-waligama-mirissa-matara.a2441334.activity-details) ![Bentota River Safari By BTM](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1155398/cbf25ab4-619a-4ec6-ade3-efafab1bc281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter) £24 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) ![Tuk-tuk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/727826/09ef3b78-ae4b-4a11-b4df-6707c82a8084.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tuk-Tuk Village Tour - From Bentota Hotels £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tuk-tuk-village-tour-from-bentota-hotels.a727826.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) ![Mangrove Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2073790/2661e542-227d-4c70-8ca8-f4cab4ba9377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mangrove Adventure £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mangrove-adventure.a2073790.activity-details) [See all activities in Balapitiya](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Balapitiya.d6328428.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## 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