WallawwavsTaj Bentota Resort & Spa
Vivanta by Taj - Bentota and The Wallawwa are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Wallawwa is preferred by most professionals compared to Vivanta by Taj - Bentota. The Wallawwa is ranked #20 in Sri Lanka with accolades from 4 sources such as The Telegraph, Afar Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.
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.
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
National Holiday Resort, Bentota, Sri Lanka
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"This spacious 160-room hotel in southwest Sri Lanka (near historic Galle) has a rare cliffside location with dramatic views of the Indian Ocean from several vantage points." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sprawling beach retreat in southwest Sri Lanka with an open-air waterfront restaurant and breezy rooms with balconies and Indian Ocean views." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The hotel sits in a hard-to-beat location on a promontory above the long golden beach of west coast Bentota...making this sizeable retreat is a popular choice for a relaxed holiday in Sri Lanka." Full review