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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Interior
Outdoor dining
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Garden Suite Double

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Minuwangoda Road, Nr Ja-Ela & Bandaranaike Int Airport, Kotugoda
  • Place, Supuwath Arana
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Andiambalama Temple
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Guruge Nature Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with chairs, a desk, and a view of greenery outside.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden Suite Double

Garden Suite Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Mountbatten Suite with Plunge Pool

Mountbatten Suite with Plunge Pool

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden Suite Twin

Garden Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Walawwa Bedrom

Walawwa Bedrom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Wallawwa

This hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Wallawwa offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kotugoda hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Wallawwa, you'll be close to Supuwath Arana. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Fusion cuisine and garden views while dining at The Verandah
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to reflexology, body treatments, or deep-tissue massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by car from Supuwath Arana and 12 minutes from Andiambalama Temple
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Wallawwa offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Wallawwa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Kotugoda hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Verandah - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine. A children's menu is available.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 cot
  • 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 lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Wallawwa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Wallawwa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number SLTDA/SQA/BH/016
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Wallawwa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

David

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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