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The Grand Walawwa

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At The Grand Walawwa, you can look forward to a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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Room options

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a television on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

Presidential Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a green armchair, a wooden desk, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room with Garden View

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a green armchair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room with Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Vintage Room with Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a phone.

Vintage Room with Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Kegalle is home to The Grand Walawwa. Alagalla Mountain and Royal Botanical Garden reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pinnawala Zoo and New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden. Suriyakantha Centre d'Art et de Culture and New Ranweli Spice Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Anguruwella travel guide
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190/8 Kandy Rd, Kegalle, Sabaragamuwa Province, 71000

What's nearby

  • A white colonial-style building with a red roof on a lake, surrounded by lush greenery and small floating gardens.
    Kandy Lake
    49 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • A traditional water village with buildings along the riverbank, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Temple of the Tooth
    50 min drive - 29.2 miles
  • A lush park with diverse vegetation including palm trees, bamboo, and ferns.
    Royal Botanical Garden
    51 min drive - 25.4 miles
  • Wewaladeniya King's Temple
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Palace of Kandy
    50 min drive - 29.2 miles

Restaurants

  • Channa
    4 min drive
  • Ambanpitiya Thirst Aid Station
    7 min drive
  • Raddala Juice Bar
    3 min drive
  • Champa Backers
    10 min walk
  • Amba Gaha Sevana
    17 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • JCB International
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 7 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access

Frequently asked questions

Does The Grand Walawwa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is The Grand Walawwa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Grand Walawwa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Grand Walawwa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Grand Walawwa located?

Situated in Kegalle, this resort is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Wewaladeniya King's Temple and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pinnawala Zoo and Uthuwankanda Church. New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Grand Walawwa Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel with big room, bathroom, and great breakfast not far from the elephant river
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and good food. Friendly happy staff. Lovely fruit juices
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have been travelling throughout Sri Lanka staying in hotels for a couple of nights each time, this one was FABULOUS, from the moment you come through the gates, you feel that you're somewhere special, you are then presented with a beautiful turn of century colonial house, the room was HUGE with high ceilings and the biggest antique four poster bed you've ever seen, and matching furniture, the fully modern bathroom is accessed through and old antique door, and the waterfall shower was superb. We dined at the restaurant twice and found the food very good and well priced, we had opted for the continental breakfast, which was again very good, very highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and overall hotel was extremely clean. Friendly staff and great level of service. My only negative (from a foreigner) would be the food - it was very average/below average, but affordable. They did upgrade our room free of charge when our hot water didn’t work and they were very kind and accommodating when I asked for late check out (we left very late and they didn’t charge any extra for it) they also helped arrange taxi rides at the front desk. Overall, very good stay 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property, beautifully renovated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026