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Steps from Bentota’s beach, Sandali Walauwa offers rooms with wooden furnishings and a private balcony with views of the pool. Free internet access is available at the business centre. Sandali Walauwa is about 90 km from Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport and 60 km from Colombo’s city centre. Bentota City is just 1 km away. Rooms feature a private balcony with outdoor seating area and views of surrounding greenery. They are air conditioned and equipped with a minibar and TV. The private bathroom has hot/cold shower facilities. Guests can lounge by the large pool or enjoy in-room massages. A tour desk makes arrangements for activities such as fishing and snorkelling, as well as island trips. A range of Sri Lankan, Western and Asian dishes are available at Sandali Walauwa main restaurant. Guests can enjoy signature dishes such as jumbo prawns and lobster by the poolside.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

FREE private parking!


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
6.4
Low score for Bentota
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tobias
    Germany Germany
    Nice hotel with beautiful palm garden and pool. Friendly staff and a very good rice&curry in the restaurant. Breakfast is also good.
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful building close to the beach with good staff
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the feel of the hotel. Room was massive and very grand. Staff were really helpful in arranging tuk tuks at a reasonable price. Good sized swimming pool

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Walauwa Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Facilities of Sandali Walauwa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Safety & security
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Personal trainer
    • Yoga classes
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Massage
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English

    House rules

    Sandali Walauwa takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 13:00

    Check-out

    Until 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$30 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$30 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Sandali Walauwa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    Please note that Half Board rates do not include drinks and lobster.

    Please inform Sandali Walauwa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Sandali Walauwa

    • Check-in at Sandali Walauwa is from 13:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Sandali Walauwa has 1 restaurant:

      • Walauwa Restaurant

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Sandali Walauwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Sandali Walauwa include:

      • Double
      • Single
      • Triple

    • Sandali Walauwa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Windsurfing
      • Foot massage
      • Bike tours
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Personal trainer
      • Full body massage
      • Live music/performance
      • Spa facilities
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Head massage
      • Beach
      • Back massage
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Yoga classes
      • Bicycle rental
      • Private beach area
      • Happy hour
      • Couples massage
      • Swimming Pool
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Walking tours
      • Entertainment staff
      • Cooking class
      • Neck massage
      • Hand massage

    • Sandali Walauwa is 1.5 miles from the centre of Bentota. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Sandali Walauwa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.