Name: Wallawwa
Address: Minuwangoda Road, Kotugoda, Katunayake, LK

Official

The Wallawwa is not your typical Colombo airport hotel. Set in 200-year-old tropical gardens just 15-minutes' drive from Sri Lanka's main international gateway, our award-winning 18-bedroom country house hotel with gourmet food, jungle pool and heavenly spa, carved out of an atmospheric 18th century manor house, exudes style and serenity. As an alternative to hotels in Negombo, The Wallawwa promises to start or end your Sri Lankan holiday in style.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 203 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-17

Guests highly praise the convenient airport proximity, tranquil colonial-style gardens, spacious rooms, and exceptional staff service. Dining and the spa receive consistent acclaim. Minor drawbacks include premium pricing, distance from Colombo city requiring taxis, occasional room privacy/lighting quirks, and limited spa availability without advance booking. Overall, it offers an outstanding, relaxing experience.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Surroundings9.4

Service9.3

Cleanliness9.3

Rooms9.2

Facilities9.0

Location8.5

Value8.4

＋ PraisedConvenient location · Service and staff attitude · Food quality · Environment and design

－ ComplaintsFacility malfunctions · Slow WiFi · Limited garden views · Managerial attitude issues

KEYIdeal for airport layovers, honeymoons, or quiet getaways. Book spa early, arrange local transport independently to save costs, and verify room features upon check-in.

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Room types · 5

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Mountbatten Suite

2 × Queen bed162 ㎡up to 4

The private pool is the special feature of this suite. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. The spacious suite provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Family Suite

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)90 ㎡up to 4

The spacious suite provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.

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Garden Suite

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)55 ㎡up to 2

Spacious and well-designed, suite features a private veranda with seats and garden views. Includes a Balinese four-poster bed, a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Bathrooms have a rainshower.

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Garden Twin Suite

2 × Twin bed55 ㎡up to 2

The spacious suite features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.

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Wallawwa Bedroom

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)35 ㎡up to 2

A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a terrace and a private bathroom are offered in this spacious double room. The unit has 1 bed.

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Facilities · 71

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableHealth or beauty spa nearbyAir conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingIroning serviceCar hireMassage servicesPacked lunchesParkingTerracePrivate check-in/check-outBoard games/puzzlesShuttle service (additional charge)Concierge serviceKid mealsKids' outdoor play equipmentOutdoor furnitureFruitsSpa/wellness center servicesBeauty ServicesBadminton equipmentStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedGuest room sealed after cleaningPhysical distancing in dining areasKey accessFood delivered to guest roomCCTV outside propertyProcess in place to check health of guestsAccess to health care professionals24-hour securityDelivered food - securely coveredSecurity alarmCooking classInternet accessJapanese gardenExercise/lap poolNo accessible shuttleNo accessible train station shuttleOffsite parking discounted rates availableCharcoal grillPlayground on sitePool sun loungersSecured parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Beach umbrellasSwimming nearbyAirport transportation - pickup (surcharge)Television in common areasAirport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)Vegetarian menu options availableAccessible train station shuttleAccessible shuttleWine release eventsFree wired internetHealth or beauty spa nearbyNon-smoking roomsRestaurant

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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Cafe 173

Restaurant

Café

3.3km

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Green Olive Garden

Restaurant

3.3km

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KFC - Minuwangoda

Restaurant

Fast food

4.6km

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Lucky's Yum

Restaurant

Bakery

4.8km

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Kings Bakamuna Restaurant and Billiards

Restaurant

5.4km

6

Pizza Hut

Restaurant

Pizza

5.7km

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Spicepeek Boutique Hotel

Restaurant

6.3km

8

Cafe Robot

Restaurant

6.3km

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Click a row to locate it · distances are approximate. Data from Overture / Michelin / Wikidata.