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The Wallawwa

Kotugoda, Sri Lanka
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Wallawwa Boutique Hotel, in the tranquil town of Kotugoda near Colombo, offers a serene escape amidst seven acres of lush tropical gardens.

Just 20 minutes from Bandaranaike International Airport, this 18-room boutique hotel provides a peaceful retreat with easy access to the city's attractions, perfect as a first or last stay on your Sri Lankan adventure. The hotel's grounds feature a jungle-fringed swimming pool, encased by verdant greenery, creating a spot for a swim like no other. The hotel offers indulgent rejuvenating treatments in their spa, alongside yoga sessions in the gardens and celebrated meals in the alfresco restaurant, all while surrounded by the hotel's meticulously restored 200-year-old manor house, an ancient building that exudes quiet luxury.

Inside, the rooms at Wallawwa Boutique Hotel are designed with an impeccable sense of style and comfort. Each room is elegantly furnished with handcrafted Balinese four-poster beds, plush linens, and thoughtful modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and overhead rain showers. For those seeking even more luxury, the Mountbatten Suite offers a private garden and plunge pool, making it an ideal choice for guests looking for a truly indulgent experience. Whether you're staying for a night before a flight or indulging in a longer retreat, Wallawwa’s inviting interiors and exceptional service create the perfect environment for relaxation and rejuvenation.

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What we love

    • Savor exquisite meals at Wallawwa’s alfresco restaurant, offering a delightful mix of Sri Lankan and international cuisine, prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, making every meal an unforgettable experience
    • Relax and unwind with daily yoga sessions held in the hotel’s tranquil surroundings, perfect for those seeking to rejuvenate both body and mind in a serene, peaceful environment
    • With Bandaranaike International Airport just 20 minutes away, Wallawwa offers a convenient location, making it the ideal place to start or end your Sri Lankan journey with ease and comfort

While The Wallawwa offers a peaceful retreat, guests looking for a wide variety of on-site activities may want to consider that the hotel's focus is more on relaxation, yoga, and spa treatments rather than extensive entertainment options.

The hotel features Family Suites comprising a Garden Suite with an ensuite bathroom and an interconnecting twin-bedded Wallawwa Bedroom, accommodating up to 4 adults and 1 child. These suites offer private entrances and garden views.

The Wallawwa provides services such as babysitting and childcare, allowing parents to unwind while their children are well cared for, however the hotel’s focus is on creating a serene atmosphere, meaning other children’s activities onsite are limited.

Awarded the Travelife Gold Certificate, Wallawwa Boutique Hotel is dedicated to sustainability. The hotel’s own organic garden supplies most of its farm-to-fork dining, reducing its environmental impact and supporting local biodiversity. Additionally, through its CARE foundation, Wallawwa supports local communities with initiatives such as providing food, medicine, and job opportunities

Wallawwa Boutique Hotel is situated in the serene town of Kotugoda, approximately 10 km east of Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), with the city of Colombo being 50 minutes south.

What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.
Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.
Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace
Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!
Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North East India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.
Martin Thomas (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference
Sandra Nicholson  (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.
Jayant Banerji (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.
Phil Blair ( February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
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