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Type: Boutique Hotel

Summary: A colonial manor set in tropical gardens

Feature: Delicious gourmet Asian-Fusion cuisine

Rooms: 18 Rooms and Suites

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Nearest airport: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

Transfer: Approximately 15 minutes from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport by private transfer. 

Luxury Holidays At Wallawwa

The elegant rooms in this lovingly restored 200-year-old Colonial manor house, complete with broad pillared verandas, retain their original period features, enhanced with luxurious details and contemporary pops of colour. Situated amidst five acres of manicured tropical gardens with an outdoor pool and soothing spa, Wallawwa is the perfect stopover for your first or last night in this magnificent country. Dine on international dishes served with an Asian twist, either at the side of the lawn or on the sienna-stoned terrace, beneath the open skies; unwind with a signature massage containing just a hint of Ayruveda at the Z Spa, or discover an unexpected literary delight in the cosy Library. Guests can cool off in the Indian stone pool in a quiet corner of the gardens or purchase unusual gifts in the shop, the profits from which go to local charities.

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Why Wallawwa is so special...

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Culture & History

Boasting a rich and fascinating history, The Wallawwa dates back to the 18th century and was more recently occupied by the Royal Air Force during 1939-1945. In addition to its own captivating past, the manor is just short drive to Sri Lanka's capital; the absorbing guided walks around the city's rich colonial fort area and vibrant Pettah market district are both informative and fun, whilst the streets are dotted with emerging art galleries and religious buildings. Further afield, make for the little-visited Buddhist Pilikuttuwa Rajamaha Temple, or take a day trip to walk with elephants and visit a small tea factory at Kegalle.

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Hotel Experiences

One of the world's largest exporters of tea, Sri Lanka's history is synonymous with the emerald tea estates that pepper the island. The Wallawwa's wonderful, complimentary High Tea - served in your room, on the veranda or out on the lawns - allows you to sample locally sourced, single-estate teas alongside delicious homemade scones, sandwiches and cakes.

Hotel Experiences at Wallawwa

Luxury Beach

Just a short drive away from the tropical gardens in which The Wallawwa nestles, experience the beauty of Sri Lanka's coastline - characterised by spectacular stretches of golden sand and the turquoise, warm waters of the Indian Ocean. For rising headlands, deep coves and dramatic bays, head for the south and west coast of the island, while the east houses flatter, longer beaches shaded by sugar palms. The calmer, sheltered waters are ideal for sea swimming after a morning soaking up the sun, whilst larger waves in certain spots make Sri Lanka a surfer's paradise.

Luxury Beach at Wallawwa

Spa Breaks

The Wallawwa has many quiet and contemplative public areas, both inside and out, but none more so than the Z Spa. There are no set opening times - the team are flexible and cater to guests’ arrival and departure times. Experts in Shiatzu, Balinese Deep Tissue and Sports Massage, their magic hands will help relax and unwind. For those that wish it, a basic yoga session is held in the garden every morning.

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The hotel will happily arrange excursions to the beaches and fish markets of Negombo, just 30 minutes away or into Colombo city centre for shopping, dining and visiting cultural sites and museums. The Wallawwa is also approximately two hours and forty-five minutes from Kandy and Dambulla where the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage and the sights of Kandy or Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temples await discovery.

   

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Capital

Colombo

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Time Difference

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Currency

Sri Lankan Rupee

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Voltage

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Climate

The Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka has a tropical climate, which is tempered by two monsoon seasons. These affect the island at different times of the year. Although this means that there may be a high chance of rain in Sri Lanka, you can also be sure that there is always a place on the island that is sunny and dry. Evenings can be very warm and humid. Along the coast, sea breezes help to cool temperatures down, while in the mountains and around tea country, the altitude moderates the temperature, which is usually very pleasant and comfortably warm. Rainfall is frequent but seasonal, and usually falls as afternoon showers, with thunder possible during the off-season.

Getting There

Flight Information
Sri Lankan Airlines direct from London Heathrow to Colombo.
Via Malé with British Airways from London Gatwick.
Via Dubai with Emirates from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Via Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester.
Via Doha with Qatar Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Colombo: 10 hours, 35 minutes. London Gatwick to Malé: 10 hours.
London Heathrow to Dubai and Abu Dhabi: 7 hours. London Heathrow to Doha: 6 hours, 45 minutes.
Onward connecting flight from Malé to Colombo: 1 hour, 25 minutes.
From Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Colombo: 4 hours, 20 minutes.
From Doha to Colombo: 4 hours, 45 minutes. .

Cuisine

Sri Lankan cuisine incorporates spices to great effect to produce mouthwatering curries, rice dishes, pickles and chutneys. Experiencing a traditional Sri Lankan ‘rice and curry’ for the first time is a joy to behold, as more and more bowls of steaming flavoursome treats are delivered to your table! Try one of our favourites, succulent black pork, made with a bewildering array of local spices and marinated to perfection. Prepare your tastebuds for an explosion of flavours and spices that will simply leave you wanting more and more!

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Shopping

Colombo offers plenty of fascinating shopping opportunities, including street markets and modern shopping centres, perfect to buy keepsakes and souvenirs. Our favourites are the interior design havens of Barefoot Road and Paradise Road for an array of gorgeous artisan home decor items and knick-knacks. Good buys whilst in the country include Ceylon tea, spices, hand loomed fabrics and jewellery, including indigenous blue sapphires.

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Cultural Highlights

In addition to the main attractions, there is a vast array of sites to discover across the country. Just outside Tangalle is Mulkirigala Temple – a series of natural caves filled with wall paintings and statues of Buddha. It was here, in 1862, that a British Administrator discovered some palm-leaf manuscripts that contained the key to translating the Mahawamsa, the Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka. The climb to the summit is challenging, but well worth it for its magnificent views. Meanwhile, in the dry zone known as ‘The Cultural Triangle’ you will find ancient cities such as Anuradhapura and Polonaruwa, rock fortresses including Sigiriya and the Dambulla Rock Temples, some of Sri Lanka’s oldest relics and famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Further inland, towards Kandy, you will find a temple that reputedly houses Buddha’s tooth, while the vibrant arts scene has survived colonisation and remains true to its millennia-old roots.

Cultural Highlights
UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Travel north to see the amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Marvel at Sigiriya Rock, built in the 5th century AD by King Kasyapa as a great fortress in the sky, to protect himself from the rightful heir, his brother, who had sworn revenge and returned from India to fight an epic battle with armies of warrior elephants. The nearby ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa will also wow with their hidden monasteries, cave temples and sacred rocks. The scattered ruins of one of the ancient world’s greatest civilisations await!

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Wildlife

Sri Lanka is amongst the most bio-diverse countries in the world, and a little-known fact is that it has the world’s largest density of leopards in Yala National Park. Monkeys, crocodiles, elephants, innumerable species of birds, lizards, deer and rare bears can all be spotted, if you are lucky, on game-drives around the park. Close by is one of Sri Lanka’s finest parks, Uda Walawe National Park and one of the best locations for elephant-watching, surpassing many of East Africa’s famous national parks. With low-lying vegetation, enjoy interrupted views of wild buffalo, herds of elephants, sambar and spotted deer, the occasional leopard and much, much more!

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