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Located in Pinnawala, 20 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, The Grand Walawwa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Located around 23 miles from Kandy Train Station, the hotel with free WiFi is also 23 miles away from Bogambara Stadium. American, Chinese, Indian and Indonesian dishes are served at the in-house restaurant. At the hotel, rooms include a desk. The rooms have a safety deposit box. The Grand Walawwa offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. You can play pool at the accommodation, and car rental is available. Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 23 miles from The Grand Walawwa, while Sri Dalada Maligawa is 24 miles from the property. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base Airport is 37 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Pinnawala
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fulei
    Japan Japan
    •Everyone is very friendly, especially the manager of the restaurant. very careful and thoughtful, and gave me a lot of useful advice. The day I left the hotel was my birthday, and all the staff gave me a celebration and cake at my breakfast,...
  • Yoni
    Israel Israel
    It is a dreamy authentic structure with all the needed amenities. We stayed at the presidential suite and it was more than wonderful. Huge bed quality sheets and large living room area.
  • Hashna
    United States of America United States of America
    The property was clean and unique. We loved the beauty of it and it was a true hidden gem
  • Christine
    Singapore Singapore
    A perfect stopover between Colombo and Kandy and beyond. Full of old world charm and the tour of the hotel was great! Staff friendly and accommodating!
  • Nicole
    United States of America United States of America
    The restoration of the century old property was done exceptionally well, from the intricate tile floors, to the custom wood work, and the perfectly mannered gardens, it’s an oasis of beauty.
  • Nathali
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Excellent service. Super clean. Indian food quality should be improved. Sri Lankan menus are great. Pool was clean.
  • Kelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful styling in rooms and outside spaces absolutely stunning. Beds were so comfortable!
  • Romi
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Awesome staff, large comfortable rooms, great pool area and a nice view of the garden from the room with a lot of attention to detail such as providing welcoming drinks and baked goods in the room. Definitely recommend this place after travelling...
  • Cecilia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful hotel with lush and extremely well kept gardens.
  • James
    Australia Australia
    Amazing restored colonial hotel - incredible rooms, stylishly and tastefully restored and updated. Takes you back to times gone by. Certainly worth a stay - and also not a bad run through to the international airport as a stop if coming from...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • Indian • Indonesian • Italian • Seafood • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of The Grand Walawwa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Pool table
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Car rental
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Grand Walawwa takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $25 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Grand Walawwa

    • The Grand Walawwa is 4.3 miles from the center of Pinnawala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Grand Walawwa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

    • The Grand Walawwa has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Room options at The Grand Walawwa include:

      • Double
      • Suite
    • The Grand Walawwa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Pool table
      • Swimming pool
    • Yes, The Grand Walawwa is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at The Grand Walawwa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at The Grand Walawwa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.