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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 center. Sandali Walauwa is about 56 mi from Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport and 37 mi from Colombo’s city center. Bentota City is just 0.6 mi away. Rooms feature a private balcony with outdoor seating area and views of surrounding greenery. They are air conditioned and equipped with a mini-bar 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 snorkeling, 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free private parking


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've 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
8.0
Free WiFi
6.4
Low score for Bentota
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Catalina
    Chile Chile
    It was my favourite hotel i stayed in Sri Lanka. It's super beautiful and i think its cheap. They have pool with a very beautiful garden. The rooms are huge. We had a big balcony aswell. And they had for us a Elephant with a towel and flowers in...
  • Philippe
    Sweden Sweden
    We stayed 4 nights at Sandali we had a double room with a large balcony on the top floor with AC which was very comfortable, the breakfast was European stile with toast eggs and a fruit platter , the staff was very helpful and friendly
  • Olga
    Russia Russia
    Good location when you like staying far from the city center. almost private beach just across the road, 3 mins walk. Very good host who is ready to help with all questions and really tried to fix Wi-Fi connection when we needed it for work.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Sandali Walauwa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • 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 sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Transportation
    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Safety & security
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
    • Car rental
    • 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
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • 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
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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

    Prices for cribs and 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 and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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

    FAQs about Sandali Walauwa

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Sandali Walauwa. 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Sandali Walauwa include:

      • Double
      • Single
      • Triple

    • Sandali Walauwa has 1 restaurant:

      • Walauwa Restaurant

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

    • Check-in at Sandali Walauwa is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

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

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

      • Spa
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Snorkeling
      • 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 sports 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