The Grand Walawwa

Hotels
9.1 (119 reviews)
190/8, Kandy Road, Kegalle , Pinnawala , lk

listing image 1
Show all photos
Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful decor
Spacious rooms
Good food
Cons:
Poor Wi-Fi
Restaurant disorganization

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
The review noted minor inconveniences with cleanliness during power outages.
Service
9.15
Service was generally good, although there were some issues with order mixing in the restaurant.
Location
9.69
Guests felt the location was special upon arrival.
Room Quality
9.64
Rooms were described as huge and beautifully decorated.
Amenities
9.17
The pool and bathroom amenities were highlighted positively.
Value for Money
9.13
Guests found the food to be very good and well priced.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Food was praised, but service during busy periods was noted as disorganized.
Overall Experience
9.15
Overall, guests expressed high satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:36

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Grand Walawwa, located in Pinnawala, offers a lavish experience with an outdoor pool, garden, and terrace. The elegant rooms provide a comfortable stay for guests seeking relaxation and tranquility.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's restaurant, offering a diverse menu of American, Chinese, Indian, and Indonesian dishes. Start your day with a delicious Continental or Full English/Irish breakfast, setting the tone for a delightful dining experience throughout your stay.

Convenient Location
With key attractions like Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and Kandy City Center Shopping Mall within a reasonable distance, The Grand Walawwa provides easy access to explore the vibrant surroundings. Book now and elevate your holiday experience at this exquisite hotel.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 119 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.69
Room Quality: 9.64
Amenities: 9.17
Value for Money: 9.13
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 9.15
S
silvia • couple • it
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
S
SITHU • family_with_children • jp
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
J
Jenny • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Start or finish your Sri Lankan Odyssey here, you'll not regret it. Only here very briefly but our room was mega & we slept well after a long flight.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
L
Laurent • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
N
Natasha • couple • au
10
Pros:

Property was amazing
Staff were beyond helpful

Cons:

Clean and spacious rooms

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
G
Guillaume • family_with_children • ae
8
Beautifully decorated house with colonial features
Pros:

The hotel is very nice, lovely style, nice touches with the old car and piano, it feels like travelling in time. The food menu was great value. The staff was very nice

Cons:

There is a lingering oil smell in the vintage room that’s quite overpowering.
It feels more like a wedding venue than a hotel with all the tables and chairs stacked everywhere. You have to go through the empty and dirty dishes to access the dining room, that’s not great.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
C
Christina • family_with_children • th
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
D
Dasa • family_with_children • sk
10
Pros:

It was probably the best accommodation we had during the 3 weeks we spent in Sri Lanka, staying in a different place every night. We were the only guests. The pool was beautiful, surrounded by orchid flowers. The food was great. The staff was nice. We slept very well.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
M
Mara roxana • family_with_children • it
9
A colonial hotel in the center of Pinnawala.
Pros:

The staff says it all in this structure, very kind and available. They help us in every aspect and in the restaurant, the capitan made us feel as at home, together with all the special waiters. We really recommended to anyone wanting to have a cozy experience in a colonial hotel structure.

Cons:

Just as a recommendation to pay more attention to the cleaning of sheets and lines.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • gb
10
An extraordinary hotel
Pros:

This the most beautiful hotel. Whilst they concentrate on providing a most special location for wedding receptions, all of the management and staff put maximum effort into looking after us and the other guests in the 9 available bedrooms
Our room was enormous and beautifully decorated and with all amenities for our total comfort including a beautiful and vast 4 poster bed. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious and perfectly served

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
D
Dilini • couple • gb
7
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
W
Waqas Aslam • extended_group • pk
10
Pros:

Hospitality, people and food

Cons:

Google map shows wrong address that lead us to dead end initially

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
P
Payagalabaduge • extended_group • au
10
A Serene Year-End Escape at Grand Wallawwa, Kegalle
Pros:

• ​Serene Atmosphere: A beautifully landscaped and peaceful location; the premises are kept in immaculate condition.
• ​Creative Hospitality: We loved the unique presentation of the welcome drink and the warm reception.
• ​Seamless Upgrades: Upgrading a room was hassle-free and incredibly affordable.
• ​Amazing Dining: The food was a major highlight—absolutely delicious!
• ​Superior Driver Care: Unlike other hotels, they provided excellent accommodation and food for our driver, making the experience completely stress-free for us.

Cons:

None

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
S
Sheilagh • couple • gb
10
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
S
sunil • solo_traveller • ch
7
so far i think the place is better for elderly than young people
Pros:

walking distance to access to shopping area

Cons:

I prefer personally to have a glass of wine before the meal at the restaurant which was missing !

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
N
Nina Du Thaler • extended_group • au
9
Luxury surrounded by green lush gardens
Pros:

The Grand Walawwa is a luxurious property surrounded by lusy green gardens. The rooms are spacious, clean and decorated immaculately. The options available on the food menu are comprehensive and the food was beautifully prepared and flavourful. Staff were attentive and professional.

Cons:

The property does not stock alcohol by default. They were more than happy to go out and purchase this locally, and did not have a problem serving it, just didn't stock it.

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
R
Reka • couple • lk
10
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
M
Marte • couple • no
6
2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
G
Gayathree • couple • ca
9
Pros:

Beautifully designed propert inspired by cololnial times. Spacious room and bathroom which was furnished tastefully. The pool was a nice relief after spending a day at Pinnawala watching elephants.

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
G
Gabriela • couple • ch
9
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee