Kumu Beach

Beneath gently swaying coconut palms on a secluded golden-sand seashore sits Kumu Beach, a contemporary beach-front boutique hotel in Balapitiya home to 10 indulgent bedrooms and suites, stylish interiors, chic living and dining areas basking in the open air, and a generous lawn with infinity swimming pool. Relaxing massages, sunset swims and high-end personalised service are a few highlights of a stay at Kumu Beach.

Accommodation

The ten bedrooms at Kumu Beach showcase Sri Lankan contemporary style at its very best. All rooms look out over the pool and garden and have spectacular views across the Indian Ocean. Offset by cooling off-white terrazzo floors, rooms are furnished with custom-designed beds with chic décor influenced by sunset pinks and ocean blues.

Our twin-bedded Kumu Bedrooms are on the first floor while the four Oceanview Bedrooms and four Oceanview Suites are located on the ground and upper floor, and each directly accesses garden terraces or upper floor balconies with sweeping sea views.

Kumu Bedroom

Characterised by contemporary teak wood panelling and furnished with beautifully dressed twin beds, our Kumu Bedrooms are serene and stylish sanctuaries for enjoying Balapitiya Beach and the west coast’s many activities.

Rooms are air conditioned and equipped with cable televisions, tea/coffee making facilities and mini bars, while ensuite bathrooms have rain showers and luxurious amenities.

Oceanview Bedroom

Our Oceanview Bedrooms are comfortable, style-conscious rooms promising plenty of space for sublime seaside stays. Fall asleep to the sound of the sea as you lie beneath a lightweight duvet on a custom-designed four-poster king-sized bed and wake up to tropical sunshine and coffee out on your private furnished terrace or veranda.

Rooms are air conditioned and furnished with bespoke wardrobes, cable televisions, tea/coffee making facilities and have spacious bathrooms with pebble-floored shower areas.

Oceanview Suite

The Oceanview Suites depict contemporary Sri Lankan style at its best – think off-white terrazzo floors, beautifully dressed king-sized four-poster beds, handcrafted lamps, eye-catching art and custom-designed teak wood wardrobes.

The bedroom extends down to a sunken lounge furnished with a sofa, cable TV and a desk illuminated by an arching brass lamp. Three sets of picture windows look out over the garden, pool and ocean. The ensuite bathroom is equipped with a rain shower and lavish amenities. The two ground floor Oceanview Suites additionally have an outside shower.

Location

The west coast of Sri Lanka is sprinkled with numerous photo-worthy beaches yet Balapitiya’s boulder-scattered stretch of sand feels relatively untouched. Shaded beneath swaying coconut palms, Balapitiya’s long swathe of sand is washed by rolling waves that crash onto rocks in front of the hotel. Wander south down Balapitiya’s broad sandy stretch or dip into the sea from our secluded northerly cove dotted with boulders caressed by scuttling crabs.

This stretch of coastline also forms part of the wildlife-filled Madu Ganga River Estuary, and is prime turtle-nesting territory. Under cover of darkness you might see one of Sri Lanka’s five endangered marine turtle species venturing ashore to bury their precious eggs in the soft sand. Local turtle hatcheries in Kosgoda offer glimpses of these beautiful creatures too.

Other regional highlights include nearby Ambalangoda, a centre for southern arts and folk culture; Bentota for its wide range of water sports; and Hikkaduwa, lying further south, for its well-established surf culture. Galle’s 17th century Dutch fort is just 50-minutes away by road.

Dining

Kumu Beach is the venue for fine alfresco dining experiences paired with direct sea views. The gourmet a la carte all-day fusion menu champions fresh fish and seafood, with platters for sharing and smaller, tapas-style dishes for light meals and snacks throughout the day.

Our long timber dining deck, fringed by lush seas of spider lilies and a verdant lawn, is the venue for sun-dappled breakfasts and evening candlelit meals beneath a ceiling of stars. Yet for that special occasion, why not dine in the garden, beside the pool, on the beach or even atop one of our garden-edged rooftops for the ultimate private dinner-for-two? Our café-style bar is air conditioned, and ideal for chilled dining during the heat of the day.

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