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WallawwavsJetwing Vil Uyana
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Wallawwa scores slightly better than Jetwing Vil Uyana. The Wallawwa has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 4 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
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.
Jetwing Vil Uyana The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Vil Uyana, Rangirigama, Sigiriya 0094, Sri Lanka
From $620/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph9.0
"Absorbed within flourishing man-made wetlands teeming with wildlife, this superb eco hotel with spa is Sri Lanka's most successful eco-tourism initiative." Full review
Lonely Planet "For natural-world immersion – crocodiles in the pond, monitor lizards in the grass and occasional visiting elephants – the Jetwing is a great choice." Full review
