Kumu Beach

Hotels
9.6 (58 reviews)
670/5, Galle Road, Welagedara, , Balapitiya , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Rest and relaxation
Helpfulness of staff

Categories

Cleanliness
9.86
Clean rooms and well-maintained facilities as per guest feedback.
Service
9.33
Staff were extremely helpful and professional.
Location
9.37
Property offers a serene environment for rest and relaxation.
Room Quality
9.32
Rooms were of good size with very comfortable beds.
Amenities
9.35
The open grass area was a delight for children.
Value for Money
9.81
Excellent food quality and value reflected in the kids menu.
Food and Beverage
9.86
Food was excellent and beautifully presented.
Overall Experience
9.93
A truly unforgettable experience in a hidden gem.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:38

Property Description

Luxurious Outdoor Pool and Sun Deck
Kumu Beach in Balapitiya boasts an inviting outdoor pool and a sun deck, perfect for soaking up the tropical sun and enjoying refreshing dips.

Spectacular Ocean Views
Eight of our bedrooms offer breathtaking direct ocean views, allowing guests to wake up to the soothing sights and sounds of the sea. Some rooms even feature private balconies or garden terraces for a truly immersive coastal experience.

Convenient Location for Exploration
Located in the Galle District Region, our property is a short distance from popular destinations. Explore the vibrant town of Hikkaduwa just 15 km away or unwind in the serene surroundings of Bentota, only 19 km from Kumu Beach.

Experience coastal luxury at Kumu Beach - book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BIA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 58 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.86
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 9.32
Amenities: 9.35
Value for Money: 9.81
Food and Beverage: 9.86
Overall Experience: 9.93
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Cedar couple gb
10
Pros:

Our room was lovely, the staff were very professional and helpful. The food was delicious with lots of choice. We had a massage with Mawan which was excellent. A special mention to Dhamanuke and to Madushanka.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Cartledge couple au
6
Other hotels we stayed at on this trip were $400 less and had no restrictions!
Pros:

Loved the staff!
They were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

For a $1000 per night I didn’t expect a waterlogged blind in the shower and mould forming in the shower.
Being told not to swim in the beach on arrival and signing a disclaimer paper was a first for us anywhere in the world.
Do not promote the beach on your website if you cannot swim in it.
In all the years travelling in the most amazing hotels I have never been told you cannot drink your own duty free gin.
Afternoons drinks 5 to 6pm saved this law, except it was local gin.
It was a beautiful view at sunset.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Victoire couple fr
7
Personnel adorable !
Pros:

Le personnel est adorable ! Nous avons été très bien accueilli

Cons:

Nous avons payé plus de 300$ une chambre qui n’avait aucune vue…. (1 fenêtre qui donnait sur le parking/entrée) de plus la carte des repas est vraiment cher pour ce que c’est.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Owen couple gb
10
The best hotel,
Pros:

The best ever Hotel

Cons:

All was exceptional .

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Owen couple gb
10
The best Hotel
Pros:

Excellent Hotel best staff great food perfect setting on the beach front

Cons:

All was perfect

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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jacek solo_traveller pl
10
Znajomity
Pros:

Znakomity hotel najwyższej klasy

Cons:

Wszystko podobało

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
M
Miles family_with_children gb
9
Beautiful hotel right by the beach, with excellent service
Pros:

This is a beautiful sanctuary directly behind the beach and completely hidden from the busy road nearby. The hotel is small and intimate, with exceptional service. The rooms are gorgeous and the staff couldn't have done more to make our stay special. The only regret is that the sea, so temptingly close, is not safe to swim in due to strong currents, but the beach is well worth a stroll down. The food was absolutely delicious.

Cons:

Shame you can't swim, but that's nothing to do with the hotel.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
9
Extremely enjoyable made more so by the pleasantness of the staff, superb food & the idyllic situation
Pros:

The location & setting were lovely with manicured gardens & an attractive infinity pool overlooking the seashore

Cons:

Our particular room was massively inferior to the majority of rooms which had sea views and lovely terraces or balconies. Our was described as with a terrace but it was purely a corridor leading to staff quarters. Although we had a minibar there was no where to sit & indeed the room only had 1 chair. Furthermore the matting/carpet was stained & marked.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Karen couple fr
10
Superb
Pros:

Fabulous .. amazing team / great food and ambiance.

Cons:

It’s all perfect

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Louis couple gb
9
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Smitha couple gb
9
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
9
Like having a private villa
Pros:

Stunningly beautiful, and large comfortable rooms. I slept extremely well here. Everyone keeps themselves to themselves so it often feels like you have the place to yourself. Staff will do anything for you. I also had two exceptional massages and enjoyed the cookery lesson.

Cons:

The price— though it was new year.

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
J
Josip couple ch
10
Pros:

Klein & sehr gepflegt, ausserordentlich freundliches Personal, schöner Pool

2025-12-25 via Nuitee
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Radhika couple ae
10
We absolutely loved this property and hope to be back soon! A true hidden gem - property and staff alike!
Pros:

This property is the epitome of rest and relaxation! Even though the property was 70-80% occupied, we rarely saw other guests and felt like the entire place was reserved just for us. We loved the minimalistic lifestyle it embodies, no nonsense or “events” - just a place to unwind and forget about time. The beach is absolutely breath taking albeit not recommend for swim. The rooms were very good in size and had very comfortable beds. The staff were all extremely helpful and professional and accommodated almost, if not all of our request. The food was excellent and our 3 year old loved all the food on the kids menu - a big win! Also the open grass area was such a delight for our child to just run around and be one with nature which is rare nowadays.

2025-12-05 via Nuitee
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Radhika couple ae
10
2025-12-05 via Nuitee
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Harrison couple gb
10
2025-11-21 via Nuitee
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Tamara solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

Das Frühstück war sensationell, generell das Essen war immer sehr fein & schön angerrichtet. Es ist ein Ort für pure Entspannung.

2025-10-31 via Nuitee
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Karolina couple ch
8
2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Vaughan solo_traveller za
8
2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Abeer couple sa
9
أستمتعنا جدا بنظافة الغرفة والأطباق المميزة على العشاء بحرفية الشيف 👌
Pros:

كانت الأقامه لثلاث ليالي مريحه الأطلاله جميله مع المسبح فريق العمل رائع وحريص جداً على الضيوف ومتعاون شكراً لهم

Cons:

لاشيء

2025-08-09 via Nuitee