The Grand Walawwa

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Grand Walawwa in Kegalle offers spacious rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and comfortable sofas. Exceptional Facilities: The hotel features a lush garden, terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Additional facilities include a family-friendly restaurant, offering Chinese, Indian, and Italian cuisines, and a fitness center. Dining Experience: A variety of dining options are available, including continental and full English/Irish breakfasts. The restaurant provides lunch and dinner in a traditional ambiance, catering to diverse preferences. Convenient Location: Located 37 mi from Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, the hotel is near attractions such as Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens (20 mi) and Sri Dalada Maligawa (24 mi). Free on-site private parking and a paid shuttle service enhance guest convenience.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Pon
Canada Canada
“Loved everything! Awesome stay & just beyond our expectations!!! A beautiful Colonial Hotel with Amazing staff & food!!! The welcoming drink with Betel Leaves captivated our hearts on the arrival!!!....Amazing!!!”
Ariana
United States United States
“We stayed for one night and it was one of our favorite accommodations in Sri Lanka. An oasis in Kegalle. Staff was friendly and the room was really nice. The bed was very comfortable. Breakfast and dinner menu has a lot of options. Clean and safe.”
Fulei
Japan Japan
“•Everyone is very friendly, especially the manager of the restaurant. very careful and thoughtful, and gave me a lot of useful advice. The day I left the hotel was my birthday, and all the staff gave me a celebration and cake at my breakfast,...”
Yoni
Israel Israel
“It is a dreamy authentic structure with all the needed amenities. We stayed at the presidential suite and it was more than wonderful. Huge bed quality sheets and large living room area.”
Hashna
United States United States
“The property was clean and unique. We loved the beauty of it and it was a true hidden gem”
Christine
Singapore Singapore
“A perfect stopover between Colombo and Kandy and beyond. Full of old world charm and the tour of the hotel was great! Staff friendly and accommodating!”
Nicole
United States United States
“The restoration of the century old property was done exceptionally well, from the intricate tile floors, to the custom wood work, and the perfectly mannered gardens, it’s an oasis of beauty.”
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was such a beautiful, with the most wonderful staff. We loved sitting by the pool and enjoyed a wonderful meal in the restaurant.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel was very grand and immediately impressed upon our arrival. There was a nicely sheltered swimming pool to relax at. The accommodation was beautifully furnished and the bathroom was excellent. We were presented with a cake and some...”
Alexander
Japan Japan
“It was just excellent, and incredible value for money.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    American • Chinese • Indian • Indonesian • Italian • Seafood • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.