Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Peaceful environment
Caring staff
Nice pool
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Insect issues in room
Poor value for money
Subpar beverages

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Room had a lot of ants, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
9.86
Staff was described as kind and attentive, contributing positively.
Location
9.4
The hotel was a perfect tranquil spot for relaxation.
Room Quality
8.35
Room was spacious and well-decorated, but dated.
Amenities
9.38
Nice pool and well-maintained environment.
Value for Money
6.84
Price-performance ratio was criticized.
Food and Beverage
7.39
Breakfast was nice, but juices were reported as poor.
Overall Experience
8.86
An idyllic stay, making it an unforgettable experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:19

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Pool Views
Sandali Walauwa, just steps from Bentota’s beach, offers elegantly furnished rooms with private balconies overlooking the pool. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a minibar and TV, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location and Activities
Situated close to Bentota City and Colombo, guests can easily explore the area and enjoy various activities arranged by the tour desk, from fishing to island trips. The proximity to the beach makes it a perfect choice for water enthusiasts.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation
Indulge in a variety of dishes at the main restaurant, ranging from local Sri Lankan to international cuisine. After a day of activities, unwind by the large pool or opt for a soothing in-room massage.

Experience luxury and convenience at Sandali Walauwa - book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

Please note that a separate accommodations is not provided for guests' personal drivers.

Please note that Half Board rates do not include drinks and lobster.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 91 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 6.84
Food and Beverage: 7.39
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Isabel • couple • pt
7
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
Маргарита • family_with_children • ru
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Bhanu Bachchan • extended_group • in
9
Amazing property near the beach
Pros:

Everything including the location, amenities, comfort, food and the staff.
Everything was clean and good.

Cons:

Everything was good.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Lisa Alexandra • family_with_children • de
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
N
Natalia • family_with_children • tr
9
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
N
Natalia • family_with_children • tr
10
Для нашей группы было идеально.
Pros:

Очень красиво, атмосферно, зелено, тихо и спокойно. Весь персонал говорит на английском, понравилось все. Услуга массажа прям в отеле- очень удобно и очень приятная пара , брали широдхару- очень советуем. Для знатоков массажа- учтите , что это не классический массаж, своеобразный. По соотношению цена -качество твердые 10 баллов.

Cons:

Отель стоит прям на железной дороге и в первое утро мы проснулись от шума поездка,но быстро привыкли! ночью пару раз проходит товарный- его я не слышала. а утром и днём мы уже бодрствовали поэтому не мешал сильно. Но если вы чувствительны к звукам или у вас маленький ребенок- это нужно учесть.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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bansal • extended_group • in
8
Pros:

Nice breakfast

Cons:

A telephone in the room may be more helpful

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • nl
9
Prachtige koloniale villa met schitterende details, een enorme tuin en een groot zwembad (maar verwacht geen luxe)
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
M
Mette • solo_traveller • dk
7
Beautiful hotel.
Pros:

The room and the buildings were just beautiful. The room was big and I loved the beautiful garden. The pool looked good, though I didn’t try it.
The hotel has its own tuk tuk that can take you to town forms small fee. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was just right.
My room had garden view which meant that the tracks were right there at the end of the garden. The sound didn’t bother me. But you can hear it in the room so if you’re a light sleeper this might not be the hotel for you. The garden view was wonderful though.
The hotel does not have a private beach. You have to cross the tracks in order to go to the beach, but it’s a couple of minutes walk from the hotel so it’s not a days hike away:) There is a nice restaurant with sunbeds and parasols on the beach that you can use for free if you buy things from the restaurant.
Unfortunately the waves were to big so I couldn’t swim in the sea which also meant that I checked out after two nights. I was meant to stay for 4.
The staff was friendly and the breakfast was just right.
I took a trip to Galle from here which the hotel helped me find a driver for a reasonable price.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Shishira • extended_group • in
8
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Maria Inmaculada • couple • es
10
Relax total rodeado de belleza
Pros:

Me encantó

Cons:

Los aires acondicionados hacen un poco de ruido

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Philipp • extended_group • de
7
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
A
Albert • family_with_children • se
7
Ok hotell, vacker byggnad
Pros:

Stort hotellområde, stor pool, vackra byggnader

Cons:

Lite trött service. Kändes som att städning, rengöring av pool, påfyllning av toapapper, bemanning av reception skedde reaktivt.

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
G
giampaolo • family_with_children • it
6
Bene ma.m non benissimo
Pros:

Struttura molto particolare nel suo genere, in stile locale
Camere ampie e spaziose
Staff cordiale e pronto
Giardino tropicale molto bello e ben curato

Cons:

Scarsa pulizia
Durante il soggiorno non sono previste pulizie se non su richiesta
Poco personale disponibile
La proprietà si trova proprio adiacente alla ferrovia, il passaggio del treno si sente

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Beautiful clean and large bedroom. Staff were excellent and very friendly. Amazing setting with well kept gardens. Yes the train track is nearby but they go past really slowly. The stunning beach is 2 minutes away. Highly recommend for a relaxing stay

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • es
9
Un sitio muy recomendable
Pros:

La tranquilidad, el entorno natural, sobre todo la playa que hay cerca , y el trato recibido...

Cons:

Nada a destacar

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Srivastava • couple • in
6
2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
S
Sonia • couple • es
9
Una estancia idílica para cerrar nuestro viaje por Sri Lanka
Pros:

Buscábamos un lugar tranquilo donde relajarnos después de varios días recorriendo Sri Lanka, y no pudimos haber elegido mejor. Este hotel es un auténtico remanso de paz. El entorno es precioso, con un jardín muy cuidado que transmite calma, y la habitación era amplia, bonita y decorada con mucho gusto.

Todo el equipo del hotel fue encantador: siempre pendientes de que estuviéramos bien, pero respetando nuestro espacio en todo momento. Se notaba el cariño en cada detalle.

Gracias de corazón a todos por hacer de nuestra estancia inolvidable.Esperamos poder volver muy pronto.

Raúl y Sonia

Cons:

Nada.Gracias, gracias, gracias!

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
K
Krüger • couple • de
6
Es stimmte einfach das Preis Leistungsverhältnis nicht. Sonst ist das Hotel nicht schlecht gewesen aber auch nicht so kr
Cons:

Es stimmte einfach das Preis Leistungsverhältnis nicht. Sonst ist das Hotel nicht schlecht gewesen aber auch nicht so krass gut. Die Säfte waren schlecht. Das Frühstück okay. Der Pool war cool. Die Räume waren klein. War etwas muffig bei uns und haben 178 gezahlt

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Vojimir • family_with_children • rs
7
Pros:

Breakfast was very nice, and staff was kind.

Cons:

Room is a bit dated, and had a lot of ants.

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee