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Wallawwa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Wallawwa Bedroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes
Property grounds
Fusion cuisine, garden views
Garden Suite | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Wallawwa Bedroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Wallawwa Bedroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite - Twin | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Garden Suite - Twin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Mountbatten Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Mountbatten Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 83 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Minuwangoda Road, Nr Ja-Ela & Bandaranaike Int Airport, Kotugoda

What's nearby

  • Supuwath Arana - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Andiambalama Temple - 13 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Guruge Nature Park - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Negombo Fish Market - 25 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Negombo Beach - 29 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪olinia airport hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dilmah Tea Boutique - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sandamali Hotel - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Wallawwa

Luxury eco-certified hotel near the airport
Take advantage of a terrace, shopping on site, and a garden at Wallawwa. Treat yourself to a facial, aromatherapy, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant, The Verandah, features garden views and kids' meals. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A gift shop, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

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
This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
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

Property is also known as

Wallawwa Hotel
Wallawwa Hotel Kotugoda
Wallawwa Kotugoda
The Wallawwa
Wallawwa Hotel
Wallawwa Kotugoda
Wallawwa Hotel Kotugoda

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 at Wallawwa?

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).

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Wallawwa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

David

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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

8/10 Good

Turbo, Dubai

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

KatharinaM, Tunbridge Wells UK

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

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