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Ranweli Holiday Village

3.5 star property
A peaceful beachfront sanctuary where travelers can enjoy water activities, spa treatments, and garden surroundings with ocean views

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Deluxe Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes - Ranweli Holiday Village (Wennappuwa)
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On the beach, beach towels, beach volleyball, rowing - Ranweli Holiday Village (Wennappuwa)
Ranweli Holiday Village offers a family-friendly beachfront escape. Travelers can rejuvenate with massages and Ayurvedic treatments at the spa, savor international dishes at Ranwelis Restaurant with garden views, or enjoy active pursuits like racquetball, archery, and canoeing.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow | View from room

Deluxe Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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Waikkal, Wennappuwa, 61110

What's nearby

  • Negombo Beach
    Negombo Beach
    17 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • St Anthony's Church
    17 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Negombo Beach Park
    18 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Ave Maria Convent
    20 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • St.Mary's Church
    21 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo
    25 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kumudu Vally Resort
    9 min drive
  • Jetwing Blue
    13 min drive
  • Jude Place Rooms & Restaurant
    13 min drive
  • Goldi Sands
    13 min drive
  • Pick N Mix
    13 min drive

About this property

Ranweli Holiday Village

Family-friendly resort near Negombo Beach
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Ranweli Holiday Village. With a beachfront location, beach volleyball, and fishing, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments and a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Ranwelis Restaurant, features international cuisine and garden views. Enjoy onsite activities like rowing/canoeing, archery, and racquetball/squash. In addition to shopping on site and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), free newspapers, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 88 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like safes and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 22-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ranwelis Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1975
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Ranweli Holiday Village have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Ranweli Holiday Village 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 Ranweli Holiday Village?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranweli Holiday Village?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Ranweli Holiday Village provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ranweli Holiday Village located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly resort is within 6 mi (10 km) of Negombo Beach, Negombo Beach Park, and St Anthony's Church. Ave Maria Convent and Negombo District General Hospital 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

Ranweli Holiday Village Reviews

7.2

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alight

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a special place! My room was spotless and the staff were warm, kind, and attentive, and always willing to help with whatever I needed. The setting is fabulous - right on the ocean with a magnificent pool. The sea breeze was delightfully cooling as we ate delicious meals in the restaurant. The small raft was a super fun way to access the hotel when we arrived, and added to the tropical adventure atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUNDAR

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

Ideal honeymoon destination

Stay was very good. Ideal place for people who enjoy serenity.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, beautiful setting away from everything. Was here 20 years ago and it's still charming, but a bit tired around the edges. Could be such a gem with some investment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sameh

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good hotel with bad service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and friendly service and great choice options at the dinner buffet. The rooms were nice an the bed comfortable. Longer pool hours would have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Amazing fruit bats, water monitors, kingfishers & other birds. Staff are wonderful. Buffet food for breakfast & dinner with a wide choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhea Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed the Ranweli very much
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Flowers on Bed when room made up Beautiful surroundings Beach location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
It should be maintained well. Cleanliness is nill and food is not nice and quality too. Ordered a burger on A la carte and the burger bun was just a ball of flour. French fries were over cooked. Salt & Pepper holdings were so dirty. Stayed hungry at that night and as there were no any restaurants close by. Had cockroaches in bathroom and bedroom.Gully was full of rustic. Was a horrible stay. Never recommend for any.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto ok, anche le camere standard sono di ottimo livello. Peccato per il colore del mare.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness

Wish we had stayed closer to Colombo

No acceptable plug-ins for our phones. No adapters available at the reception. Had the farthest room from the center. Hot water only available after mid-day due to solar heating. Meal hours very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bel resort con bungalow e camere standard in palazzine di tre camere . Le camere standard sono di ottimo livello.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

C

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Die Anlage ist malerisch gelegen, der Strand ist wunderschön und das gelände hat großes Potential. Leider ist das Hotel auf dem absteigenden Ast. Wenn man ins Detail schaut müsste an vielen Stellen was ausgebessert werden, dafür fehlt wohl aber das Geld. Das Essen war in Ordnung, da kann man nichts sagen. Der Service lies etwas zu wünschen übrig, aber nach ein paar Anmerkungen wurde es besser. Leider fehlt gutes Entertainment, gefühlt sind um 21 Uhr die Bordsteine hochgeklappt. Kein wirkliches abendliches Barambiente, obwohldie möglichkeit da ist. Die Zimmer sind sauber und groß.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful. Kind staff. Breakfast served too late.

Lovely and spacious room but some path construction made it a bit confusing getting to it. Breakfast started at 7:30am which made it difficult for us to get an early start on our bikes. Given the heat, it made it difficult to complete our scheduled arrival 90 km north. We asked if we could start breakfast early but they did not allow this. So I would recommend this place for people needing an early start on the day. The food was delicious though! I loved the Sri Lankan dishes they served. There was a school group there, from Colombo, that took over the beautiful pool for quite a while. The staff was helpful at getting us to a bike repair shop in town. So the staff was extremely kind to us during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Getting into hotel is awesome! Staff is very friendly and helpfull. Wifi works only in lobby and is very terrible :( Food is just ok. Overall nice experience, but pictures looks waaaay better than reality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Så lugnt och fridfullt. Inga bilar på ön vilket skapar en trevlig tystnad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Siisti hotelli ja hyvä hiekkaranta. Ehkä rannalle olisi voinut olla tarjoilua.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Louise Svarre

Liked: Cleanliness

Et trist og akt for dyrt charter hotel....

Resortet ligge øde og langt væk. Et typisk charter hotel, hvor de ikke engang modtager egen valuta men kun euro og dollars. Vores værelse lå 10 minutters gang fra lobbyen. Der er kun wifi i lobbyen som var næsten ikke eksisterende og intet signal på værelserne. Personalet var ikke af den samme høje standard af høflighed og venlighed som vi ellers mødte igennem flere ugers rejse på Sri Lanka. Man skal tage en lille båd hen til resortet som overhovedet ikke er bekvemt. Det ligger en time fra lufthavnen og en taxa koster 45USD! Selv en øl i baren koster 5euro. Alt for dyrt ift hvad man får. Poolområdet er alt for småt ift gæster og det koster penge at låne håndklæde og liggestol. Alt i alt en dårlig oplevelse...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Luanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel! Clean room with a/c! Service was excellent and good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dated hotel that caters more for local day trippers than to foreign tourists. Quite isolated and expensive to eat at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and privacy great. The rooms and bathrooms were clean. Towels had old stains.Pool deck needed repairs. Buffet was ok, selection was not good. It needs to be changed daily. The barbecue was overcooked. Nightly music was awful needs to be up lifting. There was only one band of trio that was good. Would stay again due to the private location. Hotel needs to enforce swim wear at pool. People should not be able to wear street clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Skuffer over servicen

Skuffet over servicen. Fint uteområde og god mat. Rent og pent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Easy access to the beach. Very good place for relaxation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

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

Perfect stay

Perfect place to stay and rest!!! Lovely poeple and nvery good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place with a big pollutionproblem

I liked the resort and its freindly staff,but very sad is all that garbage and plasicbottles in the mangroves and even on the resorts beach. Therefore i cant recommend the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018