Description
Nestled amongst acres of beautifully manicured gardens, this antique colonial manor house, or Wallawwa, is now the home of Sri Lanka’s most exciting boutique hotel. This old and new concept provides guests with unrivalled setting and style just 20 minutes from the airport and the hustle and bustle of Colombo. Strategically located close to the Dambulla, Kandy & Galle highways, the Wallawwa remains entirely secluded. The Wallawwa is the perfect start, middle or end to any visit to this enchanting island; a luxury private hideaway.
Rooms and suites comprise terrazzo lined walk in wet rooms boasting rain showers and double basins, bedrooms furnished with Balinese four poster beds, exceptionally comfortable bedding and all the mod cons you'd expect from a world class, yet boutique hotel.
Just because you are ‘overnighting’ after or before your flight does not mean you need to compromise on standards, especially when it comes to food. Here, the chefs blend the best of Sri Lanka and South Asia along with good old home cooked recipes. Sample real Sri Lankan cooking, traditional curries or more adventurous local cuisine as well as the best of the West, recipes developed from our favourite homemade dishes from around the world.
Not forgetting your tired body, the Wallawwa also boasts its very own Spa with treatments, specifically designed with real people in mind to relax, unwind and help you enjoy the tranquil setting.
With the facilities of an office and library to keep in touch and entertained, as your first or last stop in Sri Lanka, The Wallawwa leaves you wanting for nothing - except perhaps one more night...
Accommodation
The Wallawwa offers 14 rooms and suites including 10 Garden Suites, 2 Wallawwa Bedrooms and 2 Family Suites. Suites are air conditioned and feature king size Balinese four poster beds, a Terrazzo lined ensuite wet room with rainshower, basin & WC and private verandah with comfortable seating area. Amenities include WiFi internet access, a widescreen satellite TV, safety deposit box and tea and coffee making facilities.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no specific facilities.
Facilities
Facilities at the hotel include a spa offering signature massages, scrubs and wraps using traditional Ayurvedic techniques, and a selection of other health and beauty alternatives, office, library, pool, gardens, WiFi and a restaurant serving sumptuous Asian fusion cuisine. There are vegetarian and kid's menus available should they be required.
Activities
The hotel offers complimentary use of the swimming pool. The hotel will be happy to arrange excursions to the beaches and fish markets of Negombo, just 30 minutes away, or into Colombo city centre for shopping, dining and visiting cultural sites and museums. The Wallawwa is also just 2 hrs 45 mins from Kandy & Dambulla for a chance to visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage and the sights of Kandy or Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temples in a day.
When to travel
From May to August the Yala monsoon brings rain to the island’s southwestern half, while the dry season here lasts from December to March. There is also an inter-monsoonal period in October and November when rain can occur in many parts of the island. Colombo and the low-lying coastal regions have an average temperature of 27°C.
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Location and directions
Kotugoda, Sri Lanka
The Wallawwa is near the town of Kotugoda, 10km east of Colombo airport, and about 60 minutes' drive northeast of Colombo city centre. The beaches of Negombo are 30 minutes away.
How to get there
10-hour 45-minute direct flight to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. It takes 20-minutes to drive from the airport to The Wallawwa.
