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Wallawwa

5.0 star property
Aromatherapy treatments and garden views create a stylish retreat for relaxation, with fine dining that completes the blissful experience

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A pool with clear water reflecting the surrounding lush greenery and trees. - Wallawwa (Kotugoda)
A corridor with a wooden ceiling, a central water feature, and a view of greenery outside. - Wallawwa (Kotugoda)
An outdoor lounge area with a covered seating arrangement, a central table, and potted plants. - Wallawwa (Kotugoda)
A corridor with a central garden area, wooden pillars, and a hanging light fixture. - Wallawwa (Kotugoda)
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of greenery outside. - Wallawwa (Kotugoda)
Travelers find a peaceful sanctuary at Wallawwa, conveniently located near the airport. The spa offers rejuvenating massages and aromatherapy treatments, while The Verandah restaurant serves delicious fusion cuisine with garden views that enhance the dining experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with chairs, a desk, and a view of greenery outside.

Wallawwa Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of greenery outside.

Garden Suite Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with white drapes, a bedside table, and a small bedside lamp.

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, bedside tables, a chair, a sofa, and a dining table.

Mountbatten Suite with Plunge Pool

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a desk with a chair, and a mirror on the wall.

Garden Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk, and a chair.

Walawwa Bedrom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster canopy bed with a television and a desk in a hotel room.

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Kotugoda, Wallawwa is in the suburbs and near the airport. Negombo Beach and Muthurajawela Visitor Centre reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Guruge Nature Park and Henerathgoda Botanical Garden. Visit our Kotugoda travel guide
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Minuwangoda Road, Nr Ja-Ela & Bandaranaike Int Airport, Kotugoda

What's nearby

  • Supuwath Arana
    9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Andiambalama Temple
    11 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Guruge Nature Park
    12 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Muthurajawela Visitor Centre
    16 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Negombo Fish Market
    26 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • Seeduwa
    4 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barista
    13 min drive
  • Airport City Family Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • New Faws Hotel
    7 min drive
  • Gemunu Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Sandamali Hotel
    11 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Verandah

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number SLTDA/SQA/BH/016

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Wallawwa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Wallawwa 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 Wallawwa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wallawwa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Wallawwa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Wallawwa located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Supuwath Arana, Andiambalama Temple, and Guruge Nature Park. Henerathgoda Botanical Garden and Muthurajawela Visitor Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Wallawwa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel on arriving to Sri Lanka

Perfect one night stay after long flight - excellent service and facilities- staff are great - very good place to relax and recharge Excellent massage and great food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning oasis near Colombo - stunning gardens and pool, beautiful rooms and fantastic wellness program
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely exceptional hotel. Can’t fault it in any way. Truly beautiful hotel, staff are impeccable, spa is amazing and good is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property - all lost like a private estate. Ideal before / after a flight because not far from airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sachi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel and friendly staff

The hotel and the suite was beautiful. The children loved the tour of the garden. Dinesh made our stay even more special! We hope to stay longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was fantastic. The room was comfortable, but dated and the furniture was worn. It wasn’t as nice as the price would suggest it should be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, wish I could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great place to stay and great facilities. Service could have been a touch better especially at meal times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Lovely hotel, great food, excellent stay. Only point to note was that they wanted to charge USD40 for the 18 min airport transfer which is just too much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Staff & service
Not Good Hotel Dated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jederzeit wieder

Tolles Team und tolles Hotel in der Nähe vom Flughafen. Early check-out und Transfer zum Flughafen hat 1a geklappt!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous building, décor, furnishing and peaceful ambiance. An oasis down a dusty track.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Turbo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The place is a great retreat, the architecture romantic colonial. Very good food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Al

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its a beautiful property in need of major refurbishment. Your met with a wall of ants crawling through out the hotel lobby as you check in, We had rented the Manbatton Suite with a private plunge pool their highest category. The suite when we entered was hot and you could instantly smell the dampness in the walls. The suite has 2 bedrooms as we where traveling with our son. We where shocked to see that the AC in his room had leakedand the floor was full of water. The plunge pool was very dirty and no one had cleaned it for a long time. When my wife tried to use the coffe machine a lizard popped out to welcome her. We asked for a full refund and this was denied. The staff tried their best to accommodate us by giving us another room for my son to sleep in. The staff are super friendly and they really felt bad for us but it was out of their hands. On the other hand the food was very tasty and the gardens are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A truly special property

It really is superb. An old colonial manor, beautifully converted into a hotel, capped with fantastic service. The rooms were spacious, very comfortable, and very quiet. My only regret was I could only stay one night. When travel back Sri Lanka, I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A boutique and tranquil experience, set in beautiful gardens and surrounds. 15 mins to the airport so a great place to start or end your trip in Sri Lanka. Our only regret is that we only had one night here at the end of our trip. The staff are really friendly and helpful, great pool area, extensive board games, great food with wide variety available and the staff packed a generous breakfast for us when we had to leave at 5am to catch our flight. The room was great, generous size and large bathroom and we had a private garden. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service and accomodation. Excellent location near the airport so would thoroughly recommend. Tourists need to come back and keep this country alive!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Brodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful rooms close to airport

Beautiful rooms and excellent food close to the Colombo airport! The property is exquisite !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small and carefully thought out to very high standards . Could do with a gym though
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious hotel and lush gardens that are tucked away from the main road. Good dining facilities, a lovely outdoor pool and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing post flight recovery retreat

The Wallawwa is a 20 minute taxi from Colombo Airport and I cannot imagine any better places to recover from a long haul flight. It is beyond 5*, another level to most hotels we have stayed at globally. We arrived and immediately were given wet towels and papaya juice. We had a basic room as it was only a stop over for us but wow what a room. The bathroom was magnificent and the bedroom had everything you could wish for. The food was terrific and served by a highly attentive and happy team which promotes eco friendly values. Sitting on the terrace listening to some soft jazz was a highlight of the trip for me. A great way to start our trip. It is one of several superb hotels in the teardrop group but gave no hint of it not being an individual entity. We couldn't recommend it any higher and would be back in a heartbeat if we could.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

KatharinaM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to sleep off the jetlag and adapt to climate. Definitely recommend 2-3 nights. ! night would have been too short, I followed the advice of other reviewers. Stunning location, beautiful clean and spacious rooms, delicious foods and juices. Very peaceful with a colonial atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gutes Hotel vor oder nach Rundreise in Sri Lanka

Bevor wir nach einer 3-wöchigen Rundreise wieder nach Hause flogen, haben wir zwei Nächte im Wallawwa ausgeruht. Sehr grosse Suite, leider ohne Aussicht, links und rechts Betonmauern und ein Bambusstrauch. Nicht wirklich, was man sich von einer gardensuite vorstellt. Service war top, sehr freundliches Personal, im Restaurant und im Spa. Hilfe von der Reception wegen Probleme beim Flug war ausserordentlich , danke.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming, peaceful with beautiful gardens . Very helpful and professional staff. Superb food. Thoroughly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic stay at the Wallawwa. The property is stunning and its close proximity to teh airport was ideal. The rooms are really tastefully decorated and luxurious and the staff were all so welcoming and friendly. There is a really nice shop on site with the money raised going to a local Sri Lankan charity. We picked up some lovely cards and gifts. We had dinner and breakfast and both were delicious. We stayed on our honeymoon and the staff were fantastic and very congratulatory. Our only regret was not staying for longer than one night!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018