Wallawwa
Hotel · Minuwangoda
Minuwangoda-Gampaha-Miriswatta Rd, Kotugoda, Sri Lanka
Highlights
Upscale hotel with lush gardens, spa, pool, and Asian restaurant
Minuwangoda-Gampaha-Miriswatta Rd, Kotugoda, Sri Lanka Get directions
Upscale hotel with lush gardens, spa, pool, and Asian restaurant
Minuwangoda-Gampaha-Miriswatta Rd, Kotugoda, Sri Lanka Get directions
"An 18th‑century home converted into a comfortable boutique hotel near the international airport, noted for its restful gardens that supply fruits and vegetables to the hotel kitchen and make it a convenient spot to shake off jet lag." - Prasad Ramamurthy Prasad Ramamurthy Prasad Ramamurthy is a former Condé Nast Traveller, India editor with over two decades of reporting experience. He enjoys telling stories about hospitality, food and drink, history, and culture. Having designed a craft-based clothing label, he's uniquely positioned to report on art, design, and the retail experience. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The house-made cinnamon ice cream here, near Colombo, is a revelation. The country produces some of the world's greatest cinnamon: Once you've had it, you'll realize that the cinnamon you've been eating all your life isn't cinnamon at all. The real thing is floral, gently spicy, and suggests rather than announces its heat and flavor. I still of that ice cream." H.Y."
"The Wallawwa is a restored colonial manor house siting on 3 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, only 15 minutes' drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. This peaceful retreat features an outdoor pool, a pampering spa and yoga pavilions. Spacious and well-designed, the air-conditioned rooms all feature a Balinese four-poster bed and a flat-screen TV. A personal safe and tea/coffee making facilities are included. Bathrooms have relaxing rainshowers. The Wallawwa is a 30-minute drive from the beaches and fish markets of Negombo. It is also a 30-minute drive from Muthurajawela Wetlands. Colombo City is an hour's drive away. Free parking is available. Z Spa provides a selection of massage treatments and other beauty therapies. Guests can read a book in the library, or make use of the iMac computer in the hotel's study. Room service is provided 24 hours. Nestled within the gardens, The Verandah serves Asian fusion cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients. Vegetarian options can also be arranged." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"Whether you are disembarking from a long flight or preparing to jet off, an ice-cold drink, a friendly face and a restful room seem heaven-sent. But Wallawwa’s small spa, excellent chef, gorgeous shaded pool and 200 year old exotic gardens make it the kind of place you want to linger longer in. In the 18 spacious and comfy rooms, dark woods offset muted colours in cream, blue and green, and fresh flowers waft their scent throughout. Once a country estate belonging to the head chieftain of Galle, history buffs will love the hotel’s fascinating heritage; tired bodies will luxuriate in the comfy beds. It's beautifully quiet and just 20 minutes from the airport – perfect for a couple of days' gentle acclimatisation. Equally, it’s an ideal base for exploring Colombo’s shops, museums and nearby golf courses (40-60 minutes away). Best of all, the staff are stand-out – you get to know them by name and it feels like being with family. Wallawwa is a great hotel by any standards – not just a great stopover on your way in or out of Sri Lanka. Highs Wondrously spacious rooms decorated in a contemporary colonial style; outside you'll find perfectly manicured gardens with lush planting Just 20 minutes from the airport – ideal for pre- or post-flight stopovers (and it's worth staying longer if you can) Truly excellent service; staff have been trained in some of the best hotels in Sri Lanka and it shows A refreshingly varied menu combining Sri Lankan curries plus adventurous western styles, using produce from their own herb, fruit, vegetable and spice garden On-site spa with an excellent masseuse and wellness menu (a yoga shala is planned in the grounds too) Lows You're a fair way out of Colombo and need to take a taxi to other restaurants and shops Rooms are on the pricey side, but rates include breakfast, afternoon tea and a 5pm daily social hour; you'll leave here feeling totally spoilt and refreshed You’re in the jungle so expect creepy crawlies, keep your doors and windows closed" - Kate Parsons
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