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A serene garden hotel near Colombo airport

This is the perfect location to begin and end your holiday in Sri Lanka. Wallawwa is a conveniently located boutique hotel near Colombo airport and its peaceful garden setting is an ideal space to sleep off your long-haul flight.

A tranquil contrast from the buzz of Colombo and Negombo, Wallawwa’s rural hinterland is dominated by vast coconut and pineapple plantations, old temples, and wildlife-filled wetlands, offering an escape into traditional Sri Lankan charm.

Negombo town with its pristine beaches and vibrant fish market is a short drive away, whilst Colombo - the capital city - brimming with upscale cafes and contemporary art galleries, can be easily accessed via the expressway.

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

Serene garden sanctuary with spa
20 minutes from
the airport
Close to Negombo’s beaches & seafood market
Easy access to shops in Colombo

GETTING TO WALLAWWA

The island is serviced by the Katunayake International Airport (CMB) and Wallawwa is located just a 20-minute drive away. The best way to reach the hotel from the airport is via a private car and chauffeur guide or taxi. The hotel provides seamless airport transfers with English speaking drivers.

Wallawwa has a good road connection with the rest of the island so getting to the hotel from other cities is fairly straightforward. From Colombo: 45-minute drive, Galle: 2 hours’ drive, Kandy: 2 hours 45-minute drive.

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HISTORY OF WALLAWWA

Constructed in the 18th century, the term ‘Wallawwa’ (pronounced Wa-lau-wa) denotes an aristocratic manor house. Wallawwa, located near Colombo, is the oldest of its kind in the region. Once home to the Head Chieftain of Galle, it was also occupied by Lord Mountbatten and the Royal Air Force during World War 2. The building is of Dutch ‘warehouse’ design - rectangular, with broad verandas running along the length of the front and rear, and the transformation to a boutique hotel preserves the original layout and structure.
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2020

RESTORING WALLAWWA

Constructed in the 18th century, Wallawwa was the former home of the Head Chieftain of Galle over 200-years ago. The original building consisted of what is now the reception, corridor and outdoor verandah that leads onto the main garden.

The transformation to a boutique hotel in 2008 involved the addition of the courtyard and its 12 surrounding bedrooms, the open-sided restaurant on the edge of the garden, and a swimming pool, all while preserving the existing structure of the building.

WEATHER AND SEASONALITY

Located on the west coast of the island, Wallawwa experiences plenty of sunshine throughout the year. In Colombo, there is always the chance of rain, but showers tend to be short and quick, lasting only a couple of hours. Even during the rainy months, the garden’s scent and beauty are invigorating, offering guests a renewed sense of peace and tranquility.
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