"Room was spotless. The whole resort had a quiet relaxed feel about it. We had breakfast and dinner at the hotel. The staff were helpful but the food was average"
"This is a large hotel and there did seem to be a couple of large groups staying there but this did not detract from our experience. Nice rooms with everything you could need, water readily provided. The pool is ok but the selling point for it is the fantastic view of Lions Rock. We ate in the restaurant on the first night and the buffet had a good selection of food to suit all palates. Breakfast was excellent, you can choose Sri Lankan or more western options. Plenty of choice. Overall I would definitely recommend this hotel."
"An absolutely wonderful hotel, with a calm, serene atmosphere, that blends in beautifully with it's surroundings. Cinnamon Lodge is the antitheses of a generic, bland, modern hotel, which exudes a sense of unfussy sophistication. The Cinnamon Group's website does not do justice to the architecture or to how lovely the grounds are. The architect took inspiration from the ruins of nearby Ritigala temple (well worth a visit), and it's amazing how comfortably the buildings blend in with the vast grounds.
The rooms are huge and nicely furnished, without being "glitzy". We stayed in a suite that was essentially a two story house, and comes with your own butler - in our case Lalith, who made our stay complete - reserving tables, remembering your favourite drink and generally anticipating your every need.
The food was consistently excellent over our five night stay.
The staff are all warm, charming and do their best to make your stay a memorable one. They are led by an excellent management team, who are visible, approachable and highly competent.
Our stand-out memory is of the wildlife - not just at the nearby national parks, but within the hotel grounds. Incredible bird-life, monkeys, monitor lizards, and even an elephant beside the lake. This was all brought to life for us by the hotel's resident naturalist team (in particular Kintu), and we recommend you seek out their expertise.
An oasis of calm, in the heart of the cultural triangle."
What are some hotels with pools in Kalawewa Walauwa?
Heritance Kandalama: Features 4 restaurants, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Hotel Sigiriya: Offers a children's pool, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Flower Garden Eco Village: Provides a children's pool, an outdoor pool and free self parking. Mango Tree Retreat: Offers 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Sigiriya Jungles: Features a children's pool, an outdoor pool and spa services.
What is there to see and do in Kalawewa Walauwa?
The picturesque settings of Dambulla Cave Temple and Pidurangala Rock showcase the area's natural beauty. Discover sights such as Sigiriya Museum, Ancient City of Sigiriya and Ritigala Ruins during your stay.
When is the best time to book a hotel with a pool in Kalawewa Walauwa?
You may want to think about a place to stay that offers an outdoor swimming pool if you plan to visit Kalawewa Walauwa in the driest months of June, July or August, when the average rainfall is 41 mm. Accommodation that has an indoor pool may be the way to go if you come to town during the rainiest months of November, December and October when the average rainfall is 242 mm.