Historic Charm: Galkanda Walawwa Boutique Villa in Kandy is housed in a historic building, offering spacious accommodation with garden, pool, and mountain views.
Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy an infinity swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a restaurant, free WiFi, and a variety of amenities including a hot tub and yoga classes.
Comfortable Accommodation: The villa offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms, equipped with air-conditioning, a washing machine, and a work desk. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to all needs.
Prime Location: Located 13 km from Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, the villa is near attractions such as Sri Dalada Maligawa (11 km) and Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (9 km). Free on-site parking and a tour desk enhance the stay.
“This is a special experience, not your ordinary hotel. We got the entire house to ourselves; three bedrooms, two baths, one pool. And sleeping for up to 9 people available. Living room available. Great view from the pool over the hills.
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Małgorzata
Poland
“If you stay in this villa you’ll have the unique opportunity to travel in time, to the past. This house is like a museum! And the history of the house and the family is astonishing. You can’t stop admiring each detail. The way the hosts and...”
Josephine
United Kingdom
“Breakfast and evening dinner were both fabulous, but the location is quite far out of Kandy and a bit difficult to find. We had our own driver, but without this it would have been tricky.”
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Kristin
Belgium
“This is an amazing house, beautiful, full of history and charm. It is luxurious, with a porch, different stylish rooms and an infinity pool. The owner is kind. Interested and helpful. His wife is an amazing cook and host. Can recommend having...”
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Suren
New Zealand
“The people. Owner and staff went out of their way to make our stay comfortable.
Owner made sure that our driver’s accomodation and meals were looked after.”
Elke
Belgium
“We stayed in the villa for two days on Poya-day during the Perahera. The house is magnificent, in a beautiful park/garden, with a lot of authentic details, with al modern comfort. The owners are a wonderfully welcoming couple and the staff are...”
Pieter-jan
Belgium
“Stately and comfy manor with a great view from the pool. Super friendly staff”
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Malaka
Sri Lanka
“From the moment I arrived at Galkanda Walawwa, I was enchanted by its timeless beauty and charm. This ancestral home is a true gem, seamlessly blending historic elegance with modern comforts. The architecture and decor reflect a rich heritage,...”
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Anita
Netherlands
“The owner and staff were very welcoming and house is amazing charming and dinner lovely”
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Jaya
United Arab Emirates
“Beautiful property and very sincere and helpful support staff, overall our family had a great time”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by Seedevi Ratwatte
9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Seedevi Ratwatte
It is an ancestral property where only the kandyan aristocratic families lived. I am the third generation. it has lot of history behind. It is the only Walawwe built on top of a hill with a fantastic view.
I am in the hospitality industry. So, my main idea is to give a personalized service to the guests.
River bathing is quite popular. We have a waterfall close by where you could swim and also there is a restaurant and a bar as well.
We offer experiences to the guests who stay at Galkanda at a special rate.
1. Eco farm - Bio gas , organic vegetables, Yogurt, cheese, butter preperation
2. Pottery demonstration. Clay pots being made
3. Wieving mats
4. Bicycle tours
5.Water fall and hike
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
mountain view restaurant
No additional info available
Facilities of Galkanda Walawwa Boutique Villa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Restaurant
Room service
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Breakfast
House rules
Galkanda Walawwa Boutique Villa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 5 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
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
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