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 Reviews - 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=15%2F11%2F2025&endDate=16%2F11%2F2025&selected=7672790&PinnedHotelID=7672790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F11%2F2025&endDate=16%2F11%2F2025&selected=7672790&PinnedHotelID=7672790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) ![Kumu Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21592600/21592522/a924b41e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kumu Beach 670/5 Colombo-Galle Main Road, Welagedara, Balapitiya Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Balapitiya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Puppet Museum and Ariyapala Mask Museum ... We loved our stay at Kumu Beach. Very luxurious and the staff were so attentive and helpful. Fabulous view and you feel like you are a million miles from the hustle and bustle outside the gates. Would recommend to anyone looking for some chill time. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F11%2F2025&endDate=16%2F11%2F2025&selected=21592522&PinnedHotelID=21592522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F11%2F2025&endDate=16%2F11%2F2025&selected=21592522&PinnedHotelID=21592522&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, Walagedara, Balapitiya £415 1 Dec - 2 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=01%2F12%2F2025&endDate=02%2F12%2F2025&selected=12022930&PinnedHotelID=12022930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6328428) [See all 1,109 properties in Balapitiya](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F11%2F2025&endDate=03%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) ![Villa Gajeru Walawwa by W Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112529400/112529339/3b46c027_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Gajeru Walawwa by W Lanka No 220/A, Gajeru Walawwa, Godagedara, Balapitiya, Southern Province Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Balapitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Balapitiya Beach and Ahungalla Beach are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels-Villa-Gajeru-Walawwa-By-W-Lanka.h112529339.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 3.5-star villa in Balapitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Puppet Museum and Ariyapala Mask Museum are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels-Villa-Thuya.h106250653.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. 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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 £63 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 £44 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 £19 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) ## 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 ![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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