Our dream wedding by the ocean.We chose Kumu Beach in Balapitiya for our destination wedding in August 2026, travelling from Sydney, Australia, and genuinely could not have chosen a better venue.We booked out the entire boutique hotel for the two nights surrounding our wedding, with our closest family staying with us, and hosted around 70 guests, the majority travelling internationally. This was one of the best decisions we made. Despite having 70 guests for the wedding, Kumu Beach still felt incredibly intimate, private and personal. It wasn’t simply where we held our wedding. It became part of the entire destination wedding experience.The property and grounds are exceptionally well maintained and beautifully presented. The contemporary design, pool, tropical grounds, ocean views and direct beachfront location created an incredible setting for a wedding.The beach backdrop is particularly special. Having the ocean immediately beside the celebration, hearing the waves throughout the evening and watching the sunset behind everything our planners and vendors had created gave us an atmosphere that would be incredibly difficult to replicate at a conventional wedding venue. The property is beautiful during the day and becomes equally impressive as the wedding transitions into the evening.But as exceptional as the setting is, what really made Kumu Beach special was its people.We want to recognise Lahiruni, the hotel management team and every member of staff who looked after us and our families.There was a genuine warmth to the hospitality that is difficult to describe until you experience it. Staff were always smiling, welcoming and looking for ways to assist, often without us even needing to ask. They simply noticed when something was needed and stepped in.Importantly, it never felt forced or over the top. The hospitality was warm, relaxed and genuine. Everyone made us and our families feel naturally welcome and comfortable. Our families noticed it too, and throughout the weekend we repeatedly heard comments about how lovely and attentive the Kumu Beach team were.The food was another major highlight. We received so many compliments about the wedding menu and quality of the food. With guests travelling internationally and having different preferences, the variety worked extremely well and the standard throughout both our stay and wedding was excellent.We also want to personally recognise Lahiruni, who worked with us throughout the planning process. Organising everything from Sydney meant communication and trust were extremely important. She was engaged, responsive and detailed from the beginning, coordinated closely with our wedding planners and was proactive whenever something needed to be resolved.For anyone considering a destination wedding in Sri Lanka, particularly couples planning from overseas, we couldn’t recommend Kumu Beach highly enough. Being able to exclusively book such an intimate boutique property, have your closest family stay with you, and then transform those same beautiful beachfront grounds into your wedding venue creates an experience that goes far beyond a single wedding day.Our guests travelled a very long way to celebrate with us, so knowing they loved the venue, food, hospitality and overall experience meant everything.We arrived at Kumu Beach because it was our wedding venue. We left remembering it just as much for the people and the way they made us feel.Asanka & Sanusha

Beautiful place. Clean rooms, well maintained garden and facilities, friendly and courteous staff and delicious food. Yugan and the staff went the extra mile to make out stay comfortable and very enjoyable. Highly recommended.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Kumu Beach Luxury Hotel and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The hotel is beautifully maintained, the rooms are comfortable & the peaceful beachfront location makes it the perfect place to relax.A special thank you to Chef Mano and Chef Indika for preparing some of the best meals we had during our stay. Their attention to detail and the way they regularly checked on us made our dining experience even more special.We would also like to thank Nilanchana and Dhanuka for their warm hospitality and kindness, especially towards our little one. They always made us feel welcome whenever we came for our meals.The staff also helped us arrange a boat tour and a visit to the turtle hatchery, both of which were excellent experiences and made our trip even more memorable.The rest of the staff were equally friendly, helpful & professional. Thank you to the entire team for their exceptional hospitality. Our family had an amazing time, and we will definitely be visiting again. Highly recommended!

We spent the last 2 nights of our honeymoon here, and I genuinely don't think we have ever felt more relaxed in our entire lives.The hotel is decorated to an extremely high standard. The interior design is beautiful.Staff were very attentive but never intrusive. We ate both nights at the restaraunt and were very impressed. The Sri Lankan curry was obviously excellent but their western food was also extremely tasty.The setting is hard to believe until you have been there. You feel like you have to entire beach to yourself.Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful few days in Sri Lanka

My boyfriend and I stayed at Kumu Beach for four nights and it was such a beautiful and relaxing experience from start to finish.Rooms: The rooms were beautifully decorated with perfect lighting (makes a difference!), a luxurious bathroom and a comfortable bed. Having a mini fridge and coffee machine was also a great touch and made the stay even more enjoyable.Staff & Service: Every single member of staff was so welcoming, kind, and attentive. They truly made our stay special, so thank you! Everyone went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and happy, always with a smile. We also wanted to visit a gym nearby and one of the staff members kindly recommended his own gym and even helped us get access - which we really appreciated.Food/ drink:The food was great and there was a good range. I honestly think we worked our way through most of the menu during our stay as well. And a special mention to the Sri Lankan sweet treats on New Year’s Day - they were amazing. We also loved the happy hour between 5-6pm!Small feedback: My only small suggestion would be the addition of an outdoor gym within the grounds. My partner and I like to stay active and it wasn’t really possible to run on the roads or the beach. I think this would be a great addition, although the hotel is still very relaxing without it. We did also enjoy the yoga classes that were offered ( you do pay).Thank you so much to the whole team - hopefully we’ll see you again in the future!