Hotels in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

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Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Batticaloa. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Cheapest month:November
Most expensive month:July
Average price in Batticaloa:$19/night
Cheapest price found:$7/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Sunday
$10 - $27
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$11 - $67
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Discover affordable stays in Batticaloa that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Batticaloa can be found for as low as $46 per night. There is currently one property in Batticaloa that can be booked for this price. Hotel East Lagoon is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Batticaloa. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024
Out of the hotels in Batticaloa we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
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Pph3+Fxr, Munai Lane, Sinna Uppodai Road, Uppodai Lake Rd, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$46
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Batticaloa

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About Batticaloa

Surrounded by palm-fringed lagoons and picturesque beaches, Batticaloa (“Batti” for short) is a laid-back island city on Sri Lanka’s east coast. It’s an important commercial hub in the region and home to the Eastern University of Sri Lanka. Batticaloa is also famed for its “singing fish”.

Things to do in Batticaloa

Discover the local history at the Dutch Fort, a Portuguese-built landmark that was captured by the Dutch in 1638. It is perched atop the eastern tip of the island, with its four bastions protected by the waters of the Batticaloa Lagoon. Soak up the spectacular views from one of the watchtowers and admire the historic cannons while learning about the fort’s tumultuous history.

The Batticaloa Lagoon is a destination in itself, with its extensive mangrove swamps attracting a huge diversity of water birds. Fed by several small rivers, the lagoon is linked to the Bay of Bengal by two narrow channels and traversed by a number of impressive bridges. Join a guided boat tour to explore its scenic waters, with a highlight being the melodic sound of the lagoon’s “singing fish” between April and September.

For a day at the beach, make the short drive north from Batticaloa to Pasikuda, a wide stretch of sand that overlooks an azure bay. Backed by swaying coconut and palmyra palms, it’s an idyllic setting for swimming, canoeing and kite surfing. A short boat ride offshore lies the Irachchal Coral Reef, which is best explored while snorkelling or freediving.

Getting around Batticaloa

Batticaloa International Airport is the main gateway to Batticaloa and has regular flights to Colombo. Trains from the Sri Lankan capital connect to the Batticaloa railway station while buses access the surrounding towns and villages. Batticaloa is small enough to explore on foot and tuk-tuks are also available.

Facts about staying in Batticaloa

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  • What are the best hotels in Batticaloa?

    145 reviews rated Hotel East Lagoon with an average score of 7.7/10. It may also be worth looking into the Naaval Beach Villa & Rooms, which received a rating of 8.8/10 from 109 reviews. Riviera Resort could also be a good option, with a score of 7.4/10 from 255 reviews.

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