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Jetwing BeachvsWallawwa
Jetwing Beach and The Wallawwa are both recommended by professionals. On balance, The Wallawwa ranks slightly better than Jetwing Beach. The Wallawwa scores 81 with praise from 4 sources such as The Telegraph, Mr & Mrs Smith and Afar Magazine.
Jetwing Beach
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Ethukala, Negombo, Sri Lanka
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpscale
"The 78-room Jetwing Beach is an upscale property along Negombo Beach, conveniently located near restaurants and shops, and a 25-minute drive from the airport." Full review
Lonely Planet "The rooms are luxurious, with sea-view balconies, and glass-walled bathrooms that boast walk-in showers and circular two-person bathtubs." Full review
Wallawwa
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Minuwangoda Road, Nr Ja-Ela & Bandaranaike Int Airport, Kotugoda, Sri Lanka
From $341/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine "The short jaunt to the airport may be handy, but The Wallawwa boutique hotel near Colombo is so much more than a pre- or post-flight crash pad."
Condé Nast Traveler ""The house-made cinnamon ice cream here, near Colombo, is a revelation. The country produces some of the world's greatest cinnamon: Once you've had it, you'll realize that the cinnamon..." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"It’s hard to believe this stylish colonial retreat in leafy landscaped gardens is only a short drive from Colombo International Bandaranaike Airport." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A lovingly restored 200-year-old manor house 45 minutes outside Colombo, the Wallawwa hotel sits amid lush tropical gardens that feel miles from anywhere." Full review
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For dinner, Mr Smith opts for the black pork curry and I choose the grilled mahi mahi followed by an incredible mango crumble with vanilla custard.
