Jetwing LagoonvsWallawwa
Jetwing Lagoon and The Wallawwa are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Wallawwa ranks marginally higher than Jetwing Lagoon. The Wallawwa comes in at 81 with endorsements from 4 reviews such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
Jetwing Lagoon
Pamunugama Road, Talhena Negombo, Negombo, Sri Lanka
From $140/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
The Telegraph
7.0
"Jetwing Lagoon is a popular family hotel, 30-minutes' drive from the airport, whose centrepiece is a massive, ocean-like, 100-metre swimming pool." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 55-room Jetwing Lagoon is an eco-friendly, upscale property with a stunning location between the Negombo Lagoon and Indian Ocean." Full review
Wallawwa
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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.