Balapitiya travel guide

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You're Going to Love Balapitiya

Balapitiya is a must-see destination in Southern, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Balapitiya to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Balapitiya

Plane

When flying to Balapitiya, you’ll arrive at Bentota River (BJT), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Balapitiya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 76 km from Balapitiya. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Balapitiya, you’ll arrive at Bentota River (BJT), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Balapitiya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 76 km from Balapitiya. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Balapitiya

Airlines serving Balapitiya

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,594 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,891 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,688 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (508 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (721 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
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Where to stay in Balapitiya

Average rates range from around ₹ 9,576 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,406 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Balapitiya

Most booked hotels in Balapitiya

Cinnamon Bentota Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,321+
Earl's Reef
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,746+
Thaala Bentota
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,163+
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 11,164+
Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 10,492+
Cinnamon Bey Beruwala
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 8,796+

Hiring a car in Balapitiya

Expect to pay ₹ 117 per litre in Balapitiya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,399 and ₹ 1,865.

Expect to pay ₹ 117 per litre in Balapitiya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,399 and ₹ 1,865.