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WallawwavsMadulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
The Wallawwa and Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Wallawwa ranks slightly better than Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge. The Wallawwa has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 4 publications like Afar Magazine, The Telegraph and Mr & Mrs Smith.
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.
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
Oyster
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Madulkelle, Kandy, Sri Lanka
From $130/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpscale
"The 19-room Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge is an upscale hotel located in a remote setting, an hour-and-a-half away from Kandy." Full review
Jetsetter "Romantic eco-retreat on a tea plantation in Sri Lanka's hill country, with an award-winning spa and an infinity pool." Full review
Lonely Planet "Definitely glamping not camping, this upmarket lodge's luxe tents are scattered around a verdant hillside, and are all equipped with commodious beds, fully equipped bathrooms and wooden writing desks" Full review
