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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Wallawwa
Elegant Accommodation: Wallawwa in Katunayake offers a 5-star hotel experience with spa facilities, a swimming pool with a view, a lush garden, and a terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and a paid shuttle service. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves British, local, Asian, and international cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, children's playground, and outdoor seating areas. Convenient Location: Located 9 km from Bandaranaike International Airport, Wallawwa is near attractions such as St Anthony's Church (18 km) and Dutch Fort (18 km). Free on-site private parking and bicycle parking enhance the stay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Cedric
France
“Fourth time there and I can't wait to return. The hotel is amazing! We love averything about it, huge rooms beautifully appointed, enormous bathrooms. Colonial feel, I strongly recommend the SPA, the restaurant (delicious Sri Lankan currys),...” - Fleur
Australia
“Lovely older style colonial boutique hotel close to airport and good as a stopover from Colombo.” - Lynsey
United Kingdom
“Beautiful property, gorgeous rooms, a pool to die for and fabulous food. 100% recommend this hotel” - Sarah
Australia
“Staff were welcoming, polite and professional. Our rooms were excellent-thoughfully presented, comfortable and beautifully finished. The quality of the breakfast offering was of a high standard. The property was beautiful. A wonderful stay, highly...” - Nina
United Kingdom
“Great food, beautiful surroundings and very tastefully decorated.” - Cosmo
United Kingdom
“extremely friendly staff.. gorgeous food. fabulous spa” - Rosie
Hong Kong
“Clean, very helpful staff. High chairs and cot available.” - Carlo
Italy
“Stunning historic Mena house in a perfect location between Colombo and Colombo airport. The hotel is a true gem. Local cuisine is served at the restaurant ( amazing ) and the swimming pool is a great place to relax and unwind. Had one of the...” - Emmanuel
France
“What was once the residence of the Head Chieftain of Galle has been restored to a pristine condition and offers views on all sides on lush greenery. The rooms have beautiful volumes with natural light openings and connections with the lawn on one...” - Denise
Switzerland
“Wonderful staff, pool and food, tropical paradise and do close to airport”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Verandah
- CuisineBritish • Local • Asian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
Please note that any booking of 4 or more rooms on a particular night will be regarded as a group booking and a 25% deposit will be charged 3 months prior to arrival and the balance payment will be charged 30 days prior to arrival.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Wallawwa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.