About The Wallawwa
The Wallawwa is a boutique hotel housed in a beautifully restored 20th-century mansion, located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Surrounded by extensive tropical gardens, this hotel offers a serene and luxurious oasis, just 20 minutes from Colombo International Airport. With its traditional ambiance, elegant architecture, and modern amenities, it is an ideal place to start or end your journey through Sri Lanka. The Wallawwa is everything but an airport hotel and is a fantastic addition to any luxury trip in Sri Lanka.
What to Expect:
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Located amidst a sprawling tropical garden, creating a serene and intimate atmosphere
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The traditional charm of Sri Lanka combined with modern luxury
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The rooms and suites are carefully decorated with a stylish blend of vintage and contemporary details
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You can enjoy exquisite dishes at The Verandah, the al fresco restaurant
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The Z Spa offers a wide range of relaxing treatments
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Drinks are offered daily between 17:00 and 18:00
Impression
Your Stay
The Wallawwa features 18 stylishly decorated rooms and suites that blend the character of the historic mansion with modern touches. From vintage details to contemporary comforts, each space is designed to provide you with comfort and privacy.
Hotel Information
Accommodation
- Wallawwa Rooms: These 35m² rooms are perfect for two persons and have direct access to the tropical garden. Each room features a private terrace with seating, a desk, and an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower.
- Garden Suites: With a size of 55m², the Garden Suites offer more space and luxury. They are equipped with a separate sitting area with a comfortable sofa, an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower, and a private garden with furniture. For families and groups, these suites can be combined with a Wallawwa room to create a spacious family suite of 90m².
- Mountbatten Suite: The Mountbatten Suite, with an area of 162m², is the ultimate choice for privacy and luxury. This suite features a master bedroom, a second bedroom with two separate beds—both with private bathrooms, a spacious living room, and a private garden with loungers and a plunge pool.
Restaurants
In the charming open-air restaurant The Verandah, you can enjoy delicious à la carte dishes with an Asian fusion twist every day. The creative menus are prepared with fresh, local ingredients, many of which come directly from the hotel's own garden. For a complete culinary experience, a selection of carefully curated wines and other beverages is available.
Swimming pool
The secluded pool, surrounded by lush tropical plants, offers a serene place to relax and enjoy the tranquility. Here, you can unwind from your journey and appreciate the calm atmosphere of this unique boutique hotel.
Spa / Wellness
At the Z Spa of The Wallawwa, you can indulge yourself completely. The offerings range from signature massages and scrubs to Ayurvedic treatments and shiatsu sessions. Only local, natural products are used for all these treatments. Daily meditations are also offered.
Activities
During your stay at The Wallawwa, you have the opportunity to relax and unwind after a long flight, but also to go on an adventure. You can participate in a Sri Lankan cooking workshop and learn the secrets of the local cuisine, or visit the famous Negombo fish market, where you can experience the daily life of the fishermen. For nature lovers, a boat tour through the Muthurajawela Wetlands is highly recommended, allowing you to explore a stunning ecosystem of mangroves, birds, and other wildlife.
Also within easy reach is the capital, Colombo. Take a city walk and discover the blend of colonial architecture, vibrant markets, and modern shopping centers. Or stay closer to the hotel and enjoy the serene surroundings with a walk through the tropical gardens. These activities will complete your stay at The Wallawwa and ensure you experience the best of Sri Lanka!
Accommodation
- Wallawwa Rooms: These 35m² rooms are perfect for two persons and have direct access to the tropical garden. Each room features a private terrace with seating, a desk, and an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower.
- Garden Suites: With a size of 55m², the Garden Suites offer more space and luxury. They are equipped with a separate sitting area with a comfortable sofa, an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower, and a private garden with furniture. For families and groups, these suites can be combined with a Wallawwa room to create a spacious family suite of 90m².
- Mountbatten Suite: The Mountbatten Suite, with an area of 162m², is the ultimate choice for privacy and luxury. This suite features a master bedroom, a second bedroom with two separate beds—both with private bathrooms, a spacious living room, and a private garden with loungers and a plunge pool.
Restaurants
In the charming open-air restaurant The Verandah, you can enjoy delicious à la carte dishes with an Asian fusion twist every day. The creative menus are prepared with fresh, local ingredients, many of which come directly from the hotel's own garden. For a complete culinary experience, a selection of carefully curated wines and other beverages is available.
Swimming pool
The secluded pool, surrounded by lush tropical plants, offers a serene place to relax and enjoy the tranquility. Here, you can unwind from your journey and appreciate the calm atmosphere of this unique boutique hotel.
Spa / Wellness
At the Z Spa of The Wallawwa, you can indulge yourself completely. The offerings range from signature massages and scrubs to Ayurvedic treatments and shiatsu sessions. Only local, natural products are used for all these treatments. Daily meditations are also offered.
Activities
During your stay at The Wallawwa, you have the opportunity to relax and unwind after a long flight, but also to go on an adventure. You can participate in a Sri Lankan cooking workshop and learn the secrets of the local cuisine, or visit the famous Negombo fish market, where you can experience the daily life of the fishermen. For nature lovers, a boat tour through the Muthurajawela Wetlands is highly recommended, allowing you to explore a stunning ecosystem of mangroves, birds, and other wildlife.
Also within easy reach is the capital, Colombo. Take a city walk and discover the blend of colonial architecture, vibrant markets, and modern shopping centers. Or stay closer to the hotel and enjoy the serene surroundings with a walk through the tropical gardens. These activities will complete your stay at The Wallawwa and ensure you experience the best of Sri Lanka!
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