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The Wallawwa

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Why The Wallawwa?

It might be situated just a few kilometers from the airport but The Wallawwa feels nothing like a transit hotel. Sitting in acres of beautifully mature gardens, The Wallawwa or ‘ The W’ as it is affectionately known is a sanctuary of serenity and style where the old is merged beautifully with the new. Built over 200 years ago in the traditional “Dutch warehouse’ colonial design, the W is the most ancient manor house in the entire province and was the ancestral home for many years of the Dias-Abeysinghe family - Maha Mudaliyas who originally hailed from Galle. More recently, the house with its broad pillared verandahs and outbuildings was first occupied by the Royal Air Force during 1939-1945 and later by Mr Arun Tampoe, a prominent Kandyan lawyer, and his family who were largely responsible for the design of the fabulous tropical garden and its upkeep for over 28 years.

With its completely secluded location, The W is a luxurious private hideaway whose 14 boutique bedrooms, exquisite food and wonderfully oversized Z Spa provide the perfect ingredients for a relaxing and memorable stay, even if a couple of nights can only be squeezed in at the beginning or end of a holiday. The bedrooms, located around a courtyard pool in a new building carefully blended to the rear of the main house, have been designed to offer the weary traveller the very best blend in traditional and modern comforts. Rooms are spacious, beautifully designed with plenty of privacy and feature modern conveniences such as Wi-Fi and flat screen TVs.

The W has many quiet and contemplative public areas, both inside and out, as well as a sociable front verandah where inspiring Asian fusion cuisine and a medley of cocktails and drinks are served. The A.R. Tampoe Library and Collection is an especially unique feature of the hotel in that it was left by the previous owner – Mr Tampoe – in its entirety. It is full of unexpected delights awaiting your discovery. The W’s signature swimming pool languishes in the garden a short distance from the house under the shade of huge trees while a yoga garden is peacefully located beside the spa. The croquet lawn might invoke your energies on more than once occasion although you may prefer to relax in the seclusion of one of the cosy canopied chairs scattered throughout the tropical garden, drink, most definitely, in hand!

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The Z Spa & Relaxation is overly large for a hotel of its size purely so it can offer to its travel-weary guests the very best post-flight pampering treatments available.

For ultimate relaxation, choose to stay in one of the four spacious suites. Even if you are travelling with children you can choose one with an interconnecting room. Perfect!

Executive Chef, Alex Stanich has lived in Asia for over six years developing his taste for Asian fusion cuisine and his creations – especially those made from his cinnamon wood BBQ – make The W really stand out.

The house is filled with beautiful antiques, furnishings and interesting works of art – much of which hails from Indonesia.

The W is located just 20 minutes from both the airport and Colombo, and it is also close to the Dambulla, Kandy and Galle highways.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the property while a small office caters to the basic demands of the business traveller.

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Kotugoda
Negombo
Sri Lanka

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The Wallawwa has been a member of Sri Lanka in Style since 2008.

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