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Reviews of Kumu Beach This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

670/5, Galle Road, Welagedara,, 80550 Balapitiya, Sri Lanka

#3 of 7 hotels in Balapitiya

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Review Score

Based on 41 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    10
    Absolutely gorgeous hotel in a fabulous beachside location with the most amazing staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    There isn’t much in the immediate vicinity, so if you are not happy relaxing in a fabulous hotel on the beach this may not be for you. That said, Uber works fine so we were able to travel about and see Galle, Lunuganga and other places so not really a problem. Just no alternative restaurants or anything you can walk to.

    Fabulous location on the beach, set back from the road and very quiet. The staff are fantastic - nothing was too much trouble and very attentive. Food was also excellent, although staying for a week it would have been nice to see a change in the menu…

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    10
    Wonderful place to switch off
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Amazing resort, with wonderful, big, green property next to the amazing beach. Garden is quite spacious, with the open view of the ocean and sunsets. Lounge chaies are spread around the gardens, so you can enjoy the conversations with your fellow guests, or choose the remote corners for the peace and tranquility and enjoying sound of waves on your own, or with your partner. The pool is very large, and never crowded, as this 10-room resort offers plenty of space to make you feel very comfortable. If resort is full, make sure to get the lounge chair early, but if you are not there all the time, you can finnd your stuff moved away by some rude guest. Beach so beautiful, as it breaks the monotony of the long beach with massive boulders right in front of resort. Rooms are very nice, but lower priced rooms are little bit smaller than expected. Nevertheless, the bathroom is wonderful and spacious and both are very well designed. One thing that is missing in those rooms is privacy of the balcony. Breakfast is wonderful starting with the fruit platter, bakery basket and then a-la-carte option, which is second to none, with local and international variety. Dinner menu is not huge, but with well chosen dishes and affordable. Definitely a place to visit again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    9.0
    Great place to unwind, relax, soak in the views and be utterly spoilt. Food and service is amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ocean is not always seimmable

    Beautiful property designed with guests privacy in mind. Very quiet, lush and peaceful. Service was great!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2025

    10
    Outstanding
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Outstanding property in every respect

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small paradise

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    10
    Outstanding location and views. Great Food. Very kind staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

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    Excellent stay. Staff is very kind and very helpful. Outstanding location with breathtaking views and sunset. Food is great, tasty and varied.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2025

    10
    Part of me will always just want to be there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s idyllic. Beautifully done in beautiful surroundings

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    8.0
    First experience of a hotel where what you pay determines quality of your stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bedrooms are set out like an aircraft, with first, business and economy class sections. And as a result the guests behave in the same way, with the upper classes looking down on the lower classes. But there were still towel wars to get the best sun spots!!!

    Perfect location and charming hotel, with excellent food and service.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wifi was a bit up and down. There isn't too much you can do outside of the hotel in terms of other good restaurants. But if you are looking to be in a paradise bubble to completely relax, this is your place

    Kumu Beach is like being in paradise. Your eyes just won't get enough. The way the hotel is designed, combined with that stunning beach, rocks, and the pool are just incredible The staff is incredibly kind, from extra requests - such as breakfast on the go - to the chef coming to your table with dinner. The other guests were also very respectful and relax. This has been our favorite place in Sri Lanka.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely place but we had to move out due to poor admin communication - would have liked to be there for two days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Checkin was poor as we had a mix up on the booking the staff did not seem to have to authority to make decisions - this was very irritating given that we were tired and it is such an expensive hotel - this really clouded our experience

    Everything although such a shock to see massive ugly development on the beautiful beach

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2025

    10
    Quiet place, amazing staff and very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The two rooms we booked were deluxe. They were extremely comfortable but offered no view. The difference between a deluxe and their signature premium rooms is stark.

    Aesthetics and the view from the pool. Never too crowded as they host limited guests. Staff around for any help at all times. Free drinks in the evening. Staff was extremely cooperative and went beyond the usual to accommodate our needs. Almost everything you’ll eat is freshly cooked, including the chips, bread, jams.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    10
    Very relaxing and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing not to like

    Great location on the beach Very attentive staff Food was good

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    10
    Amazing stay, cannot thank the staff and management enough!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything, location, staff, facilities, food.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2024

    10
    Honeymoon location, feels like being in Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very nice selection offered for breakfast and dinner, all prepared with care!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Little Gem in Sri Lanka
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved everything

    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.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    10
    Absolutely brilliant stay, we also did the cooking class and made some local Sri Lankan curries. Would highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, place was great!

    Kumu beach is a beautiful venue, and very peaceful with it own little area of the beach away from too much hassle and bustle! Stunning layout and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    10
    Beautiful secluded romantic getaway hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is really not much that can be improved. Our only point of feedback was that the cocktails could do with a bit more alcohol, but that's all we can think of

    Absolutely beautiful venue, amazing staff, amazing food

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    10
    Amazing hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kumu Beach is one of the best hotels we stayed in! The place itself is calm and relaxing, only ten rooms within a private atmosphere. Our rooms were very nice, clean and spacious. The entire hotel provides such a beautiful interior with lots of love for details. Also outside, the pool area and lawn around, is so nicely arranged and the view is simply great. The service staff is brilliant, honestly interested in the wishes of the customers and provides the maximum of service that you can experience. Also the cleaning, SPA or gardening/outdoor staff is over-the-top friendly and hardworking. The food is exceptional. A variety of tasty Sri Lankan and non-Sri Lankan food is offered. Our stay way amazing, a true paradise. We will miss the peace and quiet here and are looking forward to book again soon!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes you can face with insects in the room. But camon it’s Sri Lanka!

    Very nice. You can observe big lizards walking around while you have a breakfast

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great staff, great chef, very small - only 10 rooms. despite rainy season we lived our stay there! check out voicing class with the chef! fantastic!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    10
    Excellent beach stay location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    No gym

    Great quiet beach, 10 bedrooms means not crowded, excellent food and staff service, lovely rooms

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2023

    10
    Exceeded Expectations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I loved everything about this stay

    One of the best hotel stays we had experienced, everything was perfect from the staff to the property and the food was exceptional! We were taken care of by every single staff member we came across. The attention to details was above our expectations. We were also lucky enough to be there during their menu makeover and had a wonderful experience with Group Chef Sumudu whom was passionate about his menu and keen to hear feedback! Big Kudus to all the staff for making the stay enjoyable!!! Praba, Robert, Menaka and Lasitha! we truly felt a personalized touch and at home! Definitely on my list to come back here

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2023

    10
    Divine, so worth it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Too short a stay! We are dying to return!

    Absolutely superb! Fantastic staff, food and property. The room was gorgeous with incredible views of the ocean, nice modern clean and spacious. Robert and his staff take great care of everyone. The food was top notch, and we loved meeting the chef.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Locationwise, it far away from everything, no restaurants around

    The hotel is nice a cozy, it was clean, beautiful surrounding.

    Stayed in November 2024

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