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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Beach sanctuary in Wadduwa

Unspoilt coastline welcomes guests to a secluded beach where cows outnumber people and western sunsets paint the sky. The restaurant offers ocean-view dining with attentive yet unobtrusive service. Afterward, relax by the outdoor pool amid South Asian antiques in a luxurious atmosphere.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Lily Pond Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Lily Pond Suite

  • Garden view
  • 99 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Plantation House 2 | Living area

Plantation House 2

  • Ocean view
  • 115 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Plantation House 1

  • Ocean view
  • 112 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite With Garden View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite With Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite with Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Wadduwa, Reef Villa & Spa is on the beach. Kalutara Bodhiya and Richmond Castle are notable landmarks and Dehiwala Zoological Garden is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sinhalese Sports Club or R. Premadasa Stadium. With scuba diving, windsurfing, and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Wadduwa travel guide
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78 Samanthara Road, Wadduwa, KT12560

What's nearby

  • Wadduwa Beach
    Wadduwa Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pothupitiya Beach
    Pothupitiya Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Outdoor restaurant at the luxury hotel with a ocean view, Bentota, Sri Lanka
    Bentota Beach
    35 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Beautiful Colombo city buildings and skyline in Sri Lanka
    Colombo City Centre
    42 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • Colombo Lotus Tower
    45 min drive - 23.3 miles

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station
    31 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jani Rest
    5 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    11 min drive
  • Pink Lobster
    6 min drive
  • Lemon Sun Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Blue Wave Club
    4 min drive

About this property

Reef Villa & Spa

Luxury hotel near Kalutara Bodhiya
Located close to Richmond Castle, Reef Villa & Spa provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 11,500 for adults and LKR 8,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Communal living room
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.2 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Full-service spa
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Full-service spa

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 50000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for LKR 12000 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately LKR 11500 for adults and LKR 8000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 38500.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: LKR 12000 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 50000.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.2 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Reef Villa & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–6:30 PM.

Is Reef Villa & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Reef Villa & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Reef Villa & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Reef Villa & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 38500.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Reef Villa & Spa located?

This Wadduwa hotel is on the beach, 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Kalutara Bodhiya, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Richmond Castle and Dehiwala Zoological Garden.

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Reviews

Reef Villa & Spa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the food in restaurant was excellent! The hotel interior was outstanding to the details, really special.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small quiet boutique hotel, lovely architecture, lovely staff and great service, perfect 2 to 3 night start to our Sri Lankan coastal mini adventure
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Architectural gem. Lovely Interior decor with an eclectic collection of mainly south asian antiques that worked well together. Staff were brilliant and the food was very good. Great place to relax and do nothing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An unforgettable stay at Sri Lankan Reef Villa! This beautiful boutique hotel is a true gem. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with the warmest smiles and the most genuinely helpful staff you could ever wish for. Every single local team member goes above and beyond to make you feel relaxed, cared for, and completely at home. The hotel itself is charming, peaceful, and perfectly designed for a boutique experience… intimate, elegant, and full of character. The food deserves a special mention: every meal was delicious, and clearly prepared with care and passion. And then there’s the beach… simply endless. Pristine, quiet, and breathtakingly beautiful. Sri Lankan Reef Villa is an experience filled with warmth, exceptional service, amazing food, and a stunning beachfront setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Personalised Boutique Luxury

I am so glad we booked Reef to finish off our Sri Lankan holiday - it was absolutely perfect from the huge, luxurious suites to the exceptional service and food. Dino and team could not do enough for us, but it was never over the top - we just felt well hosted by the entire team. Worth every penny to stay in such a secluded space on a beautiful coastline - we saw more cows on the unspoilt beach than people and you get a beautiful western sunset from Reef.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah Julia

Hotel itself was an amazing place. The rooms had
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

samer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hidden Paradise. It’s a dream for anyone to be their, great staff, delicious food, unforgettable sights, unbeatable decorations BUT very clear ignored paradise by owners No marketing No people was alone with my mother wife and daughter No maintenance many rusty lamps, toilets rusty sanitary tools, dry wood, etc. Even the name is Reef Villa & SPA even they have complete massage house but it’s closed. Again it’s the hidden forgotten Paradise. Whenever I will be in SriLanka I will only go to Reef Villa
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fläckfritt o vacker miljö. Få rum, personlig service o bra mat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

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

Ein wunderschönes Hotel mit Top-Service

Dieses Hotel ist ein Stück Himmel auf Erden. Die Zimmer gross und wunderschön, alles top-sauber, das Essen ein Genuss, der Service bestens, der Strand wunderschön - wärmstens zu empfehlen. Es geht wirklich nicht besser.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reef Villas is a perfect luxurious place to stay and while away the hours. Huge villas, excellent service and the best curries we have ever had.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best Hotel Ever

Staying at Reef Villa and Spa was a highlight of our Sri Lanka holiday, and I can't imagine staying anywhere better. The position is perfect, fronting the beach with a quiet village road at the back. The grounds and buildings are stunningly beautiful. The rooms are huge and eclectically furnished with the best antiques. The staff are professional while being friendly, providing perfect individual service. We are already planning our next visit. Thank you Fred and Wilma!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Perfection!

Everything was perfect! The rooms were enormous with up to date facilities complemented by tastefull items collected from many years of travels. The sea was at the end of the garden and the swimming pool a perfect size.We could find nothing to fault. The food and staff were great with everything cooked to order with the freshest of ingredients. What more could you ask for a terrific break in a delightful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Great boutique small resort!

The boutique resort offered a very unique experience! We were greeted by the owner / designer of the resort herself and she gave us a tour of the resort and some history / background information. The resort only has 7 rooms (we were surprised to hear that) which makes the price of the room reasonable (or at least understandable!). We were only there for a day but thought it was a very enjoyable experience. Everything was first class! I would recommend others to check it out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

A piece of heaven

I chose the Reef for my honeymoon because of the excellent reviews it gets. I was not disappointed. Everything about the Reef is simply brilliant. We stayed in the Nelum - the biggest suite in the Villa, although frankly, every room is just amazing. The Reef is clearly a labour of love for it's owner, Brendan. Every member of staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming. The Head Chef was more than happy to indulge my love of curry to go 'off-piste' with their menus.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Complete package

Fantastic experience to stay here. Each room and the overall hotel has had the fullest attention to detail with nothing left unthought of. The surroundings and location make you forget all about any city hustle and bustle and the staff are simply exceptional. The range and depth of food was really satisfying, and the kitchen would also prepare some specific meals we requested too. We've been lucky to stay in many good hotels around the world, but Reef Viillas has the best combination of location, facilities, design, atmosphere and staff attentiveness that we've experienced. Would highly recommend and stay again without hesitation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Finest Boutique hotel I've ever visited

The Irish proprietor is always on site to welcome and greet the guests. He makes the experience as personal as a hotel stay can possibly be. Not only did he build and design the property, train and manage the staff, but he also takes personal care of each guest, ensuring they feel like a guest in his home. The devil is in the details. At this boutique, no stone is left unturned. Every coffee table book, napkin, pillow case, and door knob is hand picked or custom made. The property is immaculate and the service is nothing short of excellent. problem solving staff anticipate your every need and even go beyond that. While eating breakfast, one staff with idle time walked the beach and selected the finest shells and delivered them to me while I ate. I didn't ask for it - he just did it. What a nice little gift I thought. I would recommend this hotel to anyone traveling in Sri Lanka who may be looking for a boutique hotel rather than a big beach resort. The character of this place cannot be replicated. it is truly special. wonderful sunsets, nice pool. Privacy. Big beautiful villa suite rooms full of antiques and colonial trinkets. great food and personal relationships with those serving you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

burak

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

Ten out of ten

An amazing hotel. Great attention to detail. Very attentative staff. Location, rooms, decoration, gardens, food and service ten out of ten. It is worth the money.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

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

Reef is the address of the dream land

Simply, one of the best I have ever had. Excellence in all aspects. I strongly recommend it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LisaJaneBurt

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

Reef Villa and Spa

Just had the most amazing and relaxing week at Reef...from driving through the wooden gates, entering the main house and the ocean suite (Namal) just blew us away from the moment we arrived!! The beautiful colour schemes, size of the rooms, the granite bath, rainfall shower, the many historical artefacts, pictures, floor tiles, not to mention the beautiful grounds, swimming pool, outdoor restaurant and gardens, every detail has been so carefully planned and selected by Brendan and Bernadette. The extremely high standard of service, the staff, the most amazing food also make Reef one of the very best places we have ever stayed!!! A favourite of ours was enjoying the most stunning sunsets by the pool with cocktails each evening. We will definitely be returning!!! A huge thanks to Brendan and Malith (General Manager) for a perfect week!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia

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

Wonderful break.

Nothing to fault, food room staff were excellent. Felt very relaxed would go back again. Thank you Brendon Patricia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sansa

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

Hotel cuidado hasta el mínimo detalle.

Un sueño de hotel, atención inmejorable, el mar en agosto esta bravo, comida excelente.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

A resort paradise you need to experience!

Driving down Gaul Road looking for signage, a blue sign indicating where to turn suddenly appears. A cocunut just misses the car as we traverse the lane way only to see a railway line with a further sign beckoning us to cross and drive down a dirt track. Turning left we see gates which are opened after you press the button. We are greeted by a lady with frangipani leis and the manager. Walking down a track we are suddenly overwhelmed by spectacular ponds and a gorgeously designed entrance. Inside, was a throw back to the Raj. We are treated to magnificent hospitality during our stay, which opened with a delicious cold drink on arrival brought to us by manager Malith. Whilst the villa is lavish to say the least, a 19th century Four Poster bed is not out of place. The 100 year old floor tiles are cool and calming on the feet. the pool is 15 steps away, whilst the restaurant is likewise situated from our luxuriously appointed room. To the owners Brendan and Bernadette you have encapsulated the tranquility beauty and peace of the Reef. We are already looking forward to our next visit and the return cricket match, led by Nihal an avid enthusiast of the game.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019