Title: The Best Hotels Closest to Batticaloa’s Lighthouse in Batticaloa - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk [Batticaloa Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Batticaloa.dx6341931)[Holiday Rentals in Batticaloa](https://expedia.co.uk/Batticaloa-Holiday-Rentals.d6341931.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Batticaloa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Batticaloa.d6341931.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Batticaloa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Batticaloa.d6341931.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Batticaloa’s Lighthouse Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Batticaloas-Lighthouse.d553248621526915009.Car-Hire-Guide)[Batticaloa’s Lighthouse Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Batticaloas-Lighthouse-Batticaloa.d553248621526915009.Attraction) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [25 Feb - 26 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248621526915009&startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [26 Feb - 27 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248621526915009&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248621526915009&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248621526915009&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Recommended Price (low to high) Distance Property class ## Our top choices for Batticaloa’s Lighthouse hotels ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12580000/12577200/12577190/3653107b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Triple Room | Desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12580000/12577200/12577190/5133e357.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![AC Lagoon View Units | Desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12580000/12577200/12577190/d2e37bbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Classic Double Room with Bath | Desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12580000/12577200/12577190/a2e6e112.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riviera Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Riviera-Resort.h12577190.Hotel-Information) 2.8 mi from Batticaloa’s Lighthouse 8.4/10 Very good (41 reviews) "Expensive for what you get. Especially wouldn’t recommend the shipping container rooms. " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Ashwin [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Riviera-Resort.h12577190.Hotel-Information) ![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25100000/25098200/25098112/457df181.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Palam Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25100000/25098200/25098112/e6a87fd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25100000/25098200/25098112/3280a22e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25100000/25098200/25098112/a31a07a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Karpaha Sands [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiran-Hotels-Karpaha-Sands.h25098112.Hotel-Information) 11.7 mi from Batticaloa’s Lighthouse 9.8/10 Exceptional (62 reviews) "This was the most amazing place to stay. Staff were so friendly and location is heaven on earth." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) JONATHAN £184 includes taxes & fees 26 Mar - 27 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiran-Hotels-Karpaha-Sands.h25098112.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23950000/23940800/23940726/413c5ffe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23950000/23940800/23940726/79ef3077.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23950000/23940800/23940726/e6e2452e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23950000/23940800/23940726/b6fe001a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### D&J Stamford Hotel - Hostel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Batticaloa-Hotels-DJ-Stamford-Hotel.h23940726.Hotel-Information) 3 mi from Batticaloa’s Lighthouse 2.0/10 (2 reviews) "It was unique in that it wasn’t in the place shown on the map. The local people had never heard of it. and they didn’t reply to phone calls. I didn’t stay there because I couldn’t find it! It’s not on Main st, as they claim . I doubt if I will get a refund. Annoyed. " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Stephen [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Batticaloa-Hotels-DJ-Stamford-Hotel.h23940726.Hotel-Information) ![Comfort Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113703900/113703845/w1280h1152x0y0-d7da7575.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Apartment | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113703900/113703845/w1280h1145x0y0-2b2d4977.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Apartment | Dining room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113703900/113703845/a8d77877_edited_7145.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113703900/113703845/8f3df9fe_edited_e58b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grace- The Joyful Rest [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Batticaloa-Hotels-Grace-The-Joyful-Rest.h113703845.Hotel-Information) 2.2 mi from Batticaloa’s Lighthouse £31 includes taxes & fees 3 Mar - 4 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Batticaloa-Hotels-Grace-The-Joyful-Rest.h113703845.Hotel-Information) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49150000/49145800/49145723/1b8e702c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49150000/49145800/49145723/5b045c17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49150000/49145800/49145723/38347fca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49150000/49145800/49145723/4595f1fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Star Guest House [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Batticaloa-Hotels-Grand-Star-Guest-House.h49145723.Hotel-Information) 2.1 mi from Batticaloa’s Lighthouse [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Batticaloa-Hotels-Grand-Star-Guest-House.h49145723.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114210000/114202900/114202891/cf2fc73f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beachview Suite Palm Villa | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114210000/114202900/114202891/53091d6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beachview Suite | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114210000/114202900/114202891/1352e059.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Kalkudha Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114210000/114202900/114202891/95a39a45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kalkudah Beach House [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalkudah-Hotels-Kalkudah-Beach-House.h114202891.Hotel-Information) 11.9 mi from Batticaloa’s Lighthouse £244 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalkudah-Hotels-Kalkudah-Beach-House.h114202891.Hotel-Information) 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. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12®ionId=553248621526915009&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Batticaloa’s Lighthouse Hotel Reviews ![Sun Siyam Pasikudah](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9280000/9272300/9272270/6317eb5f_y.jpg) ### Sun Siyam Pasikudah 10/10 Excellent "We had a wonderful time at sun siyam. We were well looked after by all of the team. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pasikuda-Hotels-Sun-Siyam-Pasikudah.h9272270.Hotel-Information) ![Amaya Beach Pasikudah](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6790000/6781000/6780993/5fac7874_y.jpg) ### Amaya Beach Pasikudah 10/10 Excellent "Clean, Friendly staff, Very professional staff." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pasikuda-Hotels-Amaya-Beach-Pasikudah.h6780993.Hotel-Information) ![Karpaha Sands](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25100000/25098200/25098112/457df181_y.jpg) ### Karpaha Sands 10/10 Excellent "Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt halt. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kiran-Hotels-Karpaha-Sands.h25098112.Hotel-Information) ![Hamsam Villaa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33664200/33664190/5466deb9_y.jpg) ### Hamsam Villaa 2/10 Terrible "The owner wants cadh payment and denied service even though the full payment had been made by the credit thriugh Expedia booking. This listing should be banned and removed by Expedia to protect customers from double payment scams!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manmunai-North-Hotels-Hamsam-Villaa.h33664190.Hotel-Information) ![Riviera Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12580000/12577200/12577190/3653107b_y.jpg) ### Riviera Resort 8/10 Good "We had a good stay at Riviera, good location, away from the busy roads, very good for walking, particularly in the nearby beach. The room was fine, good outside veranda, bed and towels good. The restaurant was excellent, very good, probably the best restaurant in the area. Food is made to order, fresh and of a very high standard, wide and varied choice. Go for an early walk on the beach and watch the local fisherman, interesting. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riviera-Resort.h12577190.Hotel-Information) ![KAY JAY PALMS](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95340000/95335400/95335352/f83e3815_y.jpg) ### KAY JAY PALMS 10/10 Excellent "We enjoyed our stay at Kay Jay Palms. The rooms were spacious and very clean. A/C and fan combo kept the rooms cool in the day and night. We had breakfast and dinners there. The portion sizes were much more than we could finish. It is 5 min drive from Pasikuda beach which was very convenient for beach days in the morning and the ability to change before other activities in the afternoon. Overall a great experience. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kalkudah-Hotels-KAY-JAY-PALMS.h95335352.Hotel-Information) ![Anantaya Resort and Spa Passikudah](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13430000/13425300/13425223/8048286c_y.jpg) ### Anantaya Resort and Spa Passikudah 6/10 Okay "Property is beautiful and staff is amazing. Issue is our AC in the room broke down during the night and It didn’t come til next day 10am and it was 34 Celsius or 94 Fahrenheit . " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pasikuda-Hotels-Anantaya-Resort-And-Spa-Passikudah.h13425223.Hotel-Information) ## Hotels near other Batticaloa’s Lighthouse attractions ### Our Lady of Sorrows Church After visiting Our Lady of Sorrows Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Batticaloa. Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its temples. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621526915006) ### St Sebastian’s Church St Sebastian’s Church is just one of the places to see in Batticaloa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its temples. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621526915005) ### Batticaloa Market 3.8/5 (4 reviews) You can enjoy retail therapy at Batticaloa Market during your trip to Batticaloa. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the temples while you're in the area. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621526915001) ### St Anthony’s Church St Anthony’s Church is just one of the places to see in Puliyanthivu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the temples while you're in the area. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621526915000) ### Auliya Mosque 5.0/5 (1 review) Auliya Mosque is just one of the places to see in Batticaloa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the temples while you're in the area. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621526914999) ### St Mary’s Cathedral 4.0/5 (1 review) After visiting St Mary’s Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Puliyanthivu. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the temples while you're in the area. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621526914997) ### St Michael’s College You can learn about the history of Puliyanthivu when you stop by St Michael’s College. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the temples while you're in the area. 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