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The Wallawwa

Minuwangoda Road | Nr Ja-Ela & Bandaranaike Int Airport, Kotugoda, Sri Lanka
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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london
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29 reviews 29 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Visited the Wallawwa when it first opened - stopping in for breakfast on the way south. And vowed to return and stay on one of my trips. FInally made it in January - flew in exhausted from working Singapore and and needed a rest before I headed to Galle. Was just what I needed. 15 minutes from the airport and... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20 hotel reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here for two nights at the end of our trip, the Garden Room was lovely with a very spacious bathroom. Lovely secluded grounds with a laid back vibe and a very accommodating staff. After a week of buffet breakfasts this was a real treat,, tasty freshly prepared food. We managed to get into Colombo for some shopping, traffic... More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

The grounds - and the old mansion quite beautiful - exceptionally so - it was just such a pity that we couldn't really take advantage of them since we had a 'monsoon' day - the worst rain they'd had in five years. The kitchen flooded and some of the rooms leaked but the staff coped magnificently and two of us... More

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Oxford
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18 reviews 18 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Just 15 minutes from Colombo airport this was the perfect place to relax before embarking on a week long journey seeing the sights of Sri-Lanka. We were booked in to a Garden view room, which was large with simple decoration and a huge bathroom; my only gripe would be that the garden view was in fact just the view of... More

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Sydney, Australia
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We only stayed one night at this lovely hotel after arriving in Colombo at stupid o'clock. Having no previous experience of Sri Lanka and being on the road so late we weren't sure what to expect and the drive into the resort was on a very dark road. It's beautiful. The beauty of the old colonial house, lush gardens and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We stayed here on the 12th March after a long flight from London. The hotel is really close to the airport. We were only there 1 night and would loved to have another night so we could visit the nearby beach and make use of the pool. The staff were really welcoming and the atmosphere was relaxing and very chilled.... More

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sheffield
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

After a very stressful flight with Qatar (dont ever fly with them - fly Emirates) all was soon forgotten when we experienced the total relaxation of the Wallawwa Hotel. The Staff, room and atmosphere was so totally chilled you could not do anything but enjoy this extraordinary hotel. We loved our stay here and could not fault anything about the... More

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London,England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We stayed here on 19th March after a long flight from London. The hotel is 20 minutes from Colombo airport and is an oasis of peace,set in lovely gardens and with a shady pool. Our garden suite was spacious and the bathroom as big as the bedroom. The staff were friendly and efficient and the food great. To drive to... More

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Southwell, United Kingdom
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51 reviews 51 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We stayed hear on our first night in Sri Lanka and it turned out to be our favourite hotel of the holiday. Lovely room, great food, fantastic and friendly service and all set in a lovely garden - couldn't be better. Some reviews refer to "concrete" in the bathrooms but actually it is terrazzo - a material which used to... More

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London
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Stayed here for one night after flying in to Colombo. It was perfect after a long flight. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The food is amazing! The room was great. The gardens and general communal areas are beautiful. Could have stayed longer! Only down side is that its not on the coast!

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Also Known As:
The Wallawwa Hotel Kotugoda
The Wallawwa Hotel
Wallawwa Hotel Colombo
Wallawwa Boutique Hotel Colombo
Address: Minuwangoda Road | Nr Ja-Ela & Bandaranaike Int Airport, Kotugoda, Sri Lanka
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Region: Sri Lanka > Western Province > Kotugoda
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Kotugoda
Price range (per night): INR6,714 - 15,628
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Wallawwa was once the country estate of the head chieftan of Galle. It is now home to The Wallawwa, Sri Lanka's first and only boutique airport hotel. Perfectly situated and designed to welcome weary travelers in style and seclusion. Just 15 minutes from Colombo airport and within touching distance of Colombo, there is now no reason to take on long car journeys after arriving at the airport. Join us, sit back and relax at the Z spa or at the Verandah restaurant and start or finish your holiday in heavenly luxury. A 17 room private boutique hotel, restaurant, spa and gardens. ... more   less 
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