Michelle Boutique Beach Hotel  

Tucked on Balapitiya’s palm-fringed golden sand, Michelle Boutique Beach Hotel is a seaside hideout in the Galle District about 2 km from the town center. You're minutes from Ariyapala Mask Museum and Ambalangoda Beach, a short drive to Ahungalla, and within reach of the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and Natural Moonstone Mine; Colombo is roughly an hour via the Southern Expressway from Kottawa.

This boutique beach hotel has 16 air-conditioned suites with contemporary finishes, separate lounge areas and private balconies that frame ocean views. Rooms come with minibars and DVD players, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and slippers, and the property sits in manicured gardens for a tranquil, barefoot-luxury vibe.

Soak in the outdoor pool, keep fit in the gym, or unwind at the on-site spa that offers massages. There’s a bar and a restaurant on property, plus concierge services and a lift for easy access — all set right on the beach, where you can wake up to sea-breeze mornings.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. The hotel also offers concierge and multilingual staff, free self parking onsite, luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry and a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge during limited hours.

Dine at the hotel's restaurant or grab a drink at the bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours for a relaxed in-room meal.