About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Olukaranda Walauwa in Kekirawa offers a recently renovated holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private entrance. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoying garden views and free WiFi. The terrace provides a perfect spot for outdoor dining and leisure. Comfortable Amenities: The holiday home includes a lounge, shared kitchen, and family rooms. Additional facilities include a shuttle service, laundry service, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include vegetarian, vegan, halal, and Asian selections, featuring local specialities and fresh fruits. The dining area accommodates all dietary needs. Nearby Attractions: Sigiriya Rock is 37 km away, while Dambulla Cave Temple is 24 km from the property. Kekirawa Railway Station is a 13-minute walk, and Sigiriya Airport is 34 km distant.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gayathri
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Had a wonderful stay! The environment was nice and serene—perfect for a peaceful getaway. Easy access to Kekirawa town made things very convenient. The caretaker was extremely helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!

Hosted by Chamira Athauda

10
Host review score
Chamira Athauda
The Waluwa was built over 100 years ago on land gifted by King George V to the local village headman. It has been in the current owner's family for 75 years and has been their home until very recently. The Waluwa is set in 2.25 acres of land and set far back from the main road which allows for a quiet and calm environment. The Wauwa has a large living and dining area, three bedrooms, one driver's accommodation, two bathrooms, a kitchenette, and a large traditional kitchen. In the surrounding grounds there are 15+ varieties for fruit trees, and many types of animals can be seen during the day at different times of the year - elephants, deer, jungle fowl, dwarf deer, hare, giant squirrels, eagles, monitor lizards, snakes, macaques, langurs. There are also many varieties of birds - Malabar Pied Hornbills, woodpeckers, owls, eagles, etc. Many are endemic species.
The best thing about hosting this property is that it gives guests an opportunity to spend some time in a genuine Sri Lankan Walauwa. It is not an expensive boutique hotel like many holiday Walauwas in Sri Lanka, but a normal home and it is a pleasure to be able to make it affordable to guests on all budgets. This property belongs to me and my wife, and we are based in Kandy. I will be dealing with the bookings and enquiries, and in Kekirawa you will be looked after by Ranjit and Shriani.
Located on the A9 road, near Kekirawa train station, it is an ideal base to plan your visits to religious, historical, and archaeological attractions in Dambula, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, and Polonnaruwa. The Kekiwara train station is within walking distance and you can catch trains to Colombo, Batticaloa, and Trincomalee. There also frequent buses to Kandy and Anuradhapura. The nearest place of interest is Kala Wewa, 13km away (20 mins by car). It is a vast reservoir built in 460CE. Near to Kala Wewa is 'Aukana' - a 46ft statue of the Buddha carved out of a rock face, created around the 5th century. Dambulla Temple with its cave paintings is 24km away (30 mins). Sigiriya Rock Fortress is 36km away (45 mins). Anuradhapura is 42km away (50mins). Kekirara town is about 3km away and can be reached in 5mins in a tuk-tuk. It has supermarkets, pharmacies, and shops for supplies. Along the route to the town there are many small affordable and clean restaurants and cafes serving a variety of local food. There is a village Buddhist temple within walking distance, through rural parts of the town. There many irrigation 'tanks' (small man-made lakes) dotted throughout. These offer opportunities for bird watching.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Olukaranda Walauwa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Olukaranda 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.