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About this property
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 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alex
United Kingdom
“Stayed here for 2 nights during our tour of Sri Lanka the rooms are great, comfy bed large balcony kettle, air-conditioning and plenty of room, the hotel and ground are beautiful with a loverly swimming pool. The beach is only a five minute walk,...” - Steve
United Kingdom
“Great location just across the road from the beautiful beach and a fantastic restaurant called The catamaran. Pool and garden excellent and a very decent breakfast. Helpful staff.” - Tall
India
“The property was a secluded area with a beach nearby , swimming pool for the guests till 10 pm , rooms are beautiful and spacious And THE BREAKFAST was simple but can satisfy all the different tastes in a delicious way .” - Jenny
Sweden
“The hotel is outside the main town, but there is nice restaurants near. They also provide TukTuk if you need anything. The pool was very clean and perfect for our family. The room was big and there was always helpful staff available.” - Maria
Russia
“The hotel is really nice. It is located right near the beach, 5 minutes walk. The room is good, big. Many ants in th bathroom. The pool is pretty nice. The breakfast was big and good. Staff was always ready to help. We appreciate it very much!” - Beata
Poland
“Nice place for shorter stay. Great swimming pool and area around. We liked this place. Nice people who work there, very helpful. Good breakfast.” - Tobias
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
“Beautiful building close to the beach with good staff” - Keith
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” - Derek
United Kingdom
“the were a delight the hotel is very nice and the location is excellent”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Walauwa Restaurant
- CuisineSeafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
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.




The fine print
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.