Set in Balapitiya, 1.3 km from Balapitiya Beach, Sundara by Mosvold offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Anca
Romania
We loved everything: the rooms were large and with beautiful design, everything super clean; very confortable bed. At one point we were the only guests (our group) since it is a small resort.
The pool is amazing, food was perfect. It s best to preorder, so you don t wait. Try Tomato and Orange soup, my favorite, also shrimps, pasta, lamb.. they have a very good Chef.
Staff is very friendly and helpful.
The nearby Balapytia beach was so beautiful, we saw a wonderful sunset from the rocks.
It was splendid to relax here after visiting the island. It was one if the 2 best hotels we stayed in Sri Lanka.
Only 5 km to River Madu boat tour. 30-40 min to Hikkaduwa to see turtles.
Kalapuwa Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Balapitiya. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.
ozer
Turkey
The owner was so helpful, and he did his best to comfort us. Sightseeing is amazing, and you can see different birds, including eagles and hawks. The pool and the room was clean.
Offering an outdoor pool and sun deck, Kumu Beach is situated in Balapitiya in the Galle District Region. There is a shared lounge at the property.
Albert
Qatar
Kumu Beach is a cosy boutique hotel, which is mell managed by exceptional staff. The food was excellent and the rooms were clean and comfortable. The hotel premises are well maintained, with a lovely garden and excellent swimming pool.
Set in Balapitiya, 37 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Splendour Residence offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Uthpala Samanthika
Sweden
Great place to relax with your family. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Amazing food. Great view and wonderful nature. Highly recommended.
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Calamansi Cove By Jetwing is located in Balapitiya. Free WiFi access is available and rooms feature air conditioning and a patio.
Victoria
United Kingdom
The whole hotel is gorgeous. The beach is perfect for swimming, very clean with gorgeous views and is so private (not packed with hundreds of other tourists). You can walk to the rocks on the corner for great snorkeling and to explore the huge other beach on the other side. In the evening (5pm) all the local fishermen turn up to take their boats out as the sun sets and its like a free show every day as the boats are beautiful and the locals are all very friendly. The rooms are all huge with private garden seating areas with overhead fans and your own coffee machine. The food and drinks were all very reasonably priced and often enjoyed having a beer brought to me on the beach as the sun set. The staff were all so lovely and friendly and attentive, even showing me monkeys that had come to visit the hotel one day. Loads of wildlife to see at the hotel to keep you entertained and the food was all delicious. Took a tuk tuk from the hotel one day down to Hikkaduwa Turtle Beach to go Scuba Diving (about 20-30 mins drive with great views along the way). The busy beach there made me grateful to return to the hotels quiet one. A private piece of paradise
Featuring river views, THE Mangrove cave Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace, around 1.5 km from Ambalangoda Beach.
Chathura
Sri Lanka
Highly recommended. Good service and good place and very beautiful view. Thank for everything for this .
Raja Beach Hotel is located in Balapitiya. The Balapitiya Beach is 1.7 km and the property features a direct access to the beach. The fan-cooled rooms have private bathrooms that come with a shower.
Caroline
United Kingdom
The location of the property was perfect, just set back from an uncrowded beach at the edge of the non touristy town of Balapityia. I stayed in the garden bungalow which had had a recent addition of a veranda , making a perfect shady spot to chill and read. The staff made the ‘property ‘ though. All so caring . I was ill whilst there and they took me to the Doctors and then cooked food that I was able to eat and checked on me through the days - I was so well looked after.
Featuring a balcony with sea views, a private beach area and a garden, Bay Villas Balapitiya can be found in Balapitiya, close to Ambalangoda Beach and 35 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium.
Kathryn
United Kingdom
The staff were very welcoming and efficient. Leonard, the manager was very kind and helpful. Suzan made us some lovely meals and Patmos was friendly. All friendly. The room was very spacious, maybe too spacious, we didn’t need all that room for two! The view was amazing and we were able to walk along the beach on one day.
Set just 2.2 km from Balapitiya Beach, Sweet Pea Homestay offers accommodation in Balapitiya with access to a private beach area, pool with a view, as well as a 24-hour front desk.
Alexandra
Taiwan
Staying with Piumi and her family was the most heart warming and beautiful way to end my trip in Sri Lanka. The whole family is very kind and opened their home and shared part of their customs traditions with me as well as served amazing breakfast and dinner always. Best food I have eaten in all of Sri Lanka honestly! Piumi helped me plan and organize to see the turtle conservation, herb garden as well as took me to an Ayurvedic massage!
The beach is just a short walk away and it is the most beautiful beach from the whole coast in my opinion. Untouched and pure nature with no people and beautiful sunsets.
Fly into Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka. From there, take a taxi or bus to Balapitiya, approximately 115km south. Alternatively, take a train from Colombo to Ambalangoda, then a short taxi ride to Balapitiya. Total travel time is around 2.5-3 hours.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers to reach Balapitiya, Sri Lanka, is Bandaranaike International Airport, due to its extensive flight connections. It's approximately 115 kilometres away.
Balapitiya, Sri Lanka, is well-served by public transport. Buses are the primary mode, connecting to key locations. Tuk-tuks are also popular for short distances. Trains are accessible from Ambalangoda, 5km away. Cycling and walking are viable for local exploration. Car hire is available, but remember to drive on the left.
Balapitiya's prime area for visitors is its coastal region, renowned for pristine beaches, luxury resorts, and the Madu River's scenic boat rides. Its proximity to the town centre ensures easy access to amenities and local attractions.
Balapitiya, Sri Lanka, enjoys a tropical monsoon climate with high humidity. Average temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C throughout the year. There's no distinct summer or winter, but two monsoon seasons: the Southwest monsoon (May to September) bringing heavy rainfall, and the Northeast monsoon (October to April) with lighter rainfall. The driest period is usually January and February.
What guests said about Balapitiya:
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Scored 10
Great beach, we felt like Robinson Crusoe on the beach,...
Great beach, we felt like Robinson Crusoe on the beach, almost just the 2 of us. Visiting Mahdu Lake at 6 a.m. watching the sun goes up. A natural paradise with a lot of birds and other animals. Listening to their different noises. Dining at the Mangrove Cave Restaurant we enjoyed freshest seafood. It was just very tasty.
Siegi Platzer
Italy
10
Scored 10
Don't wonder and don't wait!
Don't wonder and don't wait! Just go to Sri Lanka and holiday. Spend your money, feel the vibe, enjoy its exotic reality. Ignore your stupid governments travel advisory, the people NEED tourism and they need it now.
Everything! From the very beginning - the reception area, the hotels territory look amazing, all green and natural, clean and comfortable at the same time. The staff is performing at its best - always ready to help, providing information and making sure my stay is comfortable. The room meets all the requirements, clean, all is working properly, the furniture is very good and of course the view. And kayaking is just an awesome activity, I saw true Sri Lankan life while kayaking on the Madu Ganga river.
Amazing! We had several hotels, apartments in Sri Lanka but this was the best. We felt great there the location is amazing, right on the beutiful beach. There were some waves but you can swim or you can use a nice pool as well. The staff was so kind and helpful. The breakfast was great they brought a table for us and we had it in front of our room in the garden while listening the sounds of the ocean. There were shops, pharmacy, restaurants nearby. Looking forward to be there next time.
Pool and beach amazing. It felt like we had the beach and pool basically to ourselves with our toddler. Brilliantly family friendly and kind staff. Good food and lovely breakfast. Arranged great boat safari for us picked up straight from beach in front of hotel. Calm sea which was great for swimming, even with our toddler! very comfy bed too and beautiful cot provided.
Also v quick to sort out our change in dates due to flight delay and price confusion too which was really appreciated.
Everything. It was the best experience we could imagine. A very beautifully furnished villa with a stunning view to wake up to every morning, a paradise of privacy with an empty amazing beach next to you, what could be better?
We really enjoyed the wonderful meals for breakfast, lunch and especially dinner each day. Sri Lankan food dinners experience was unforgettable! Don’t hesitate to ask for anything you want and you will get much more that exceed your expectations!
This hotel is located on a quiet beach, if you are looking for a place to relax, this hotel is a great choice, it does not look like a resort, it looks like a private villa with very polite and kind staff, it looks like a piece of paradise,
the hotel beach has a spectacular sunset, cleanliness and design The rooms are great, the food and breakfast are fresh and delicious.
Totally It was a unique stay and experience for us and I hope to be back again.
My son and daughter-in-law booked the Kumu Beach hotel for their wedding. What a fabulous day. Being quite a small hotel family members and best friends stayed in the hotel and others stayed near by. The size of the hotel made it an intimate gathering but the staff were excellent in their welcome of all guests over the two day period. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. The facilities were lovely, comfortable, clean etc.
We visited at the end of our 2 week stay in Sri Lanka and it was easily the nicest hotel we've been to. The place felt like a little oasis with amazing views over the river, we spent a couple hours in the infinity pool watching eagles hunt there.
Jeewana was a great host. He gave us a lot of tips of what to see in the area and even drove us to a sea turtle sanctuary. Fantastic stay, would definitely come back!
Excellent secluded paradise! Small place (8 rooms only), empty beach with no neighbors - just the Sun, Sea and relax. Great hospitality of Hassan and the Team. Food and cocktails are good (add $50-60 per 2 persons per day).
We stayed in Garden Villa - and it was good choice as it has own small garden.
Transfer to/from Colombo airport is 2 hours ($125 each way) and very comfortable.
Our stay at Bay Villas Balapitiya was just perfect. The location directly on the beach is breathtaking, our room was well equipped and the served food was very tasty. The crew is professional and ready to help, but also very friendly. It was the best place we visited during our whole stay in Sri Lanka. We really enjoyed our stay here and would gladly recommend it!
We felt very welcome here. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Due to covid hotel was almost empty. It is located right on the beach and has nice swimming pool. We loved our room as it was spacious with great sea view and balcony. They even prepared breakfast for take away for 3.00 am on the morning. In the end we even booked one more night.
From check-in to check-out this property excelled as far as level of service expected from a boutique hotel! The quality of the food and beverage were terrific (albeit marginally limited). The infinity pool, beach, and sunsets a constant reminder of the chances to relax on offer not just at the property but also in the nation of Sri Lanka.
It was one of the most unique experiences of our stay in Sri Lanka ,the quality of the food was excellent and the hotel and restaurant staff were very professional and polite, we experienced a beautiful sunrise.
It was a whole new experience and it is definitely recommended.
The staff was truly a highlight to my trip, the amount of kindness and hospitality was above the chart, very smooth process and professional attitude, the lady and owner of the hotel were available all the time. Rooms are big and modern, service is available all the time.
The villa is beautiful, situated along a stunning beach in Balapitiya. The area is quiet but there are a few restaurants nearby and it is a short tuk tuk ride to Hikkaduwa. The staff at the villa were excellent and extremely accommodating and welcoming.
Loved the location of the hotel..right by the river with the most amazing view! We had a fantastic meal in the restaurant. Best chicken and prawn curries. We took the riverboat cruise which was fantastic! We were only there one night. Would return.
Arrived on our honeymoon and the hotel staff were so generous that they had arranged a special setup. Thanks for making our stay a special one. One of the best beaches you will find anywhere in the world. Will definitely return.
Tharindu the owner was amazing. He did everything to make my stay perfect. After 2 days it feels like leaving a friend. Thank you for everything🙏
the hotel its very quiet and in the middle of nature. Paradise
The hotel is BEAUTIFUL. Room was gorgeous and the setting is amazing. Pool really lovely and the beach is right there. Service and staff were brilliant and very attentive, and the food was great too.
Everything was perfect. Rooms are very spacious and the whole hotel is thoughtfully designed. Great hospitality. Delicious meals. Very scenic and serene environment.
Very quiet, comfortable hotel with amazing view and great rooms. All details interior, pool, bath very good condition. Owner and personal very kind and attentive !
Alexandr
Russia
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