Hotels in Wadduwa
Oak Ray Haridra Beach Resort
Oak Ray Haridra Beach Resort is on the quiet beach at Wadduwa, with views of the Indian Ocean and the sound of the waves. It is smaller than the typical luxury (...)
Reef Villa And Spa
Reef Villa and Spa is a luxury boutique hotel in Wadduwa, about an hour and a half from the international airport. It sets out to recreate the romance of the (...)
Taprobana Wadduwa
Taprobana Wadduwa is a beach resort in Wadduwa, on the south-west coast, about 65 km or 1 hour 45 minutes from the international airport. It is popular with (...)
The Blue Water Hotel and Spa
The Blue Water is a beachfront hotel in Wadduwa, designed by the famous Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa and opened in the 1990s. In true Bawa style, its (...)
Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort
Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort is a wellness resort in Wadduwa offering Ayurvedic treatments and programmes for a wide range of conditions. It belongs to (...)
The hotels
The Blue Water is a five-star hotel originally designed by Geoffrey Bawa, with the open plan and long views that mark his work. Taprobana Wadduwa, next door, is a cheerful, colourful luxury hotel that works well for couples and families. Reef Villa and Spa is a small all-suite boutique hotel in a tropical garden with about 65 metres of beachfront and a colonial feel: four-poster beds, high ceilings and teak.
Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort spreads over seven acres of trees and medicinal plants and is run by a long-established Ayurveda company; it offers treatment programmes as well as simple beach stays. Oak Ray Haridra Beach Resort is a smaller mid-range hotel on an uncrowded part of the beach.
At a glance
| Hotel | Area | Style |
|---|---|---|
| The Blue Water | Wadduwa beach | Luxury, Bawa design |
| Taprobana Wadduwa | Wadduwa beach | Luxury, family-friendly |
| Reef Villa and Spa | Wadduwa beach | Boutique, all-suite |
| Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort | Wadduwa | Ayurveda, mid-range |
| Oak Ray Haridra | Wadduwa beach | Mid-range |
Before you book
The west coast is at its best from about November to April. From May to September the south-west monsoon brings rain and rough seas, and swimming is often unsafe. Kalutara, with its white dagoba, is a short drive south.
See our Wadduwa guide, try an Ayurveda spa day, or compare with hotels in Kalutara.
Quick picks
- Design and calm: The Blue Water
- Families: Taprobana Wadduwa
- Couples: Reef Villa and Spa
- Ayurveda: Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort
Getting there
Wadduwa is about an hour south of Colombo by road, and roughly an hour and a half from the airport. The coastal railway also stops here, if you prefer the train.