The Grand Walawwa

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Scored 9
Rated superb

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 centre. 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 ambience, catering to diverse preferences. Convenient Location: Located 60 km from Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, the hotel is near attractions such as Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens (32 km) and Sri Dalada Maligawa (39 km). Free on-site private parking and a paid shuttle service enhance guest convenience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

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.”
Helene
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The most beautifully restored colonial property, wonderful and attentive staff, incredible room and bed, loved relaxing by the pool. Diner and breakfast was delicious.”
Jacek
Australia Australia
“This property was a wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. They were so attentive my teenage kids said they felt like royalty. The food in the restaurant was delicious and the quantities were huge. We only...”
Julius
Germany Germany
“Breakfast was to die for ( I took a Sri Lankan breakfast, very typical and a lot of spice to it ) there were a lot of options to choose from ( English , American , continental) Huge room with a view to the forest Lovely architecture”
Lakshan
Ireland Ireland
“Beautiful hotel and very spacious bedroom. Dinner was only okay but the Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious! Staff was also very nice and friendly! Pool was a bit small but very clean.”
Loraine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff, good pool, great bed, shower fab etc”
Michele
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The building is so beautiful with lovely fixtures and fittings. We had previously stayed in the presidential suite, this time we stayed in a double room on the ground floor which was just as comfortable. The pool is a lovely refresher in charming...”
Michele
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is by far the best hotel we stayed in during our trip. The building is beautiful, the staff are attentive and it feels a real pleasure to stay here. The beds are very comfortable and the food is of a very high standard. Everything was...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    American • Chinese • Indian • Indonesian • Italian • Seafood • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

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

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.