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Type: Boutique Hotel

Summary: A boutique hotel on Sri Lanka's west coast

Feature: A stunning layered infinity pool and impressive spa

Rooms: 27 rooms, suites and villas

Location: Negombo, Sri Lanka

Nearest airport: Bandaranaike International Airport

Transfer: Approximately 50 minutes from Bandaranayake International Airport by private car transfer.

Luxury Holidays At Wattura Resort & Spa

A great place to begin or end your luxury Sri Lanka holiday, Wattura Resort & Spa is a beautiful boutique hotel on the west coast, not far from the capital Colombo and its international airport. Wattura is the Sinhala term for ‘water’, which aptly describes the hotel’s location between Waikkal beach and the Gin Oya estuary, as well as the calming presence of water that runs throughout the property. Indulge in an organic treatment at the wonderful Wattura Spa or unwind beside the layered infinity pool while overlooking the Indian Ocean. Little ones are warmly welcomed into a dedicated kids’ club, while direct access to the golden sands of Waikkal Beach is sure to please the entire family. Dining can be enjoyed in the pool-facing restaurant or in various alfresco spots around the property, perfect for refuelling after embracing the range of excursions on offer – from kite surfing across the waves of the Indian Ocean to boat safaris along the Gin Oya river.

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Why Wattura Resort & Spa is so special...

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Luxury Family Holidays

Wattura is a wonderful choice for your luxury family holiday to Sri Lanka, boasting several creative spaces in which little ones can simultaneously learn and have fun – from an indoor loft to a multi-purpose outdoor wet zone, complete with water slides and cannons. Filling each day with a new adventure, the kids’ club – which is available for children aged 3 to 11 years – offers activities that focus on a changing theme. Babysitting can also be arranged, while the restaurant offers delicious, nutritious children’s meals and sweet treats. Boasting plenty of space, the two-bedroomed Gin Oya Suite and Wattura Residence are ideal for a multi-generational escape, the latter also boasting a private rooftop infinity pool.

Luxury Family Holidays at Wattura Resort & Spa

Spa Breaks

Embracing the spirit and serenity of Sri Lanka, the beautiful Wattura Spa offers carefully curated spa rituals and treatments that make use of natural, organic elements – from river mud and crystals, to endemic plants and Sri Lankan spices. As well as private treatment rooms, the spa offers a hydro lounge, steam room and temperature-controlled pools. There is a well-equipped gym with personal trainers available on request, while yoga and meditation can also be arranged.

Spa Breaks at Wattura Resort & Spa

Hotel Experiences

Thanks to its ideal location between Waikkal Beach and the Gin Oya estuary, Wattura offers a wealth of wonderful experiences that help you get closer to the natural treasures of Sri Lanka. These include a river safari along the gentle waters of the Gin Oya river, a private deep sea fishing cruise, a dolphin and whale watching expedition, a safari to nearby Wilpattu National Park, a white-water rafting excursion through the rainforest, a hike up the Jathika Namal Uyana mountain, and more!

Hotel Experiences at Wattura Resort & Spa
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Pricing

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Accommodation and Dining Experiences

Find the best room for you, and discover the exceptional restaurants that await...

Overview

Overview

Combining privacy and luxury, rooms and suites boast views of the Indian Ocean or Gin Oya river from their private gardens or terraces. Amenities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi internet access, a widescreen satellite TV, safety deposit box, premium bathroom amenities, and tea and coffee making facilities. Truly relax as your dedicated butler takes care of everything you need.

Suite

Suite

  • hotelRooms:17
  • crop_freeSize:780 square feet
  • visibilityRoom View:River view

An airy bedroom is joined by an en suite bathroom and furnished terrace surrounded by citrus trees and overlooking the Gin Oya River.

Gin Oya Suite

Gin Oya Suite

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  • crop_freeSize:1,975 square feet
  • visibilityRoom View:River suite

This spacious suite comprises two bedrooms, while also boasting a private garden and terrace with its own plunge pool.

Wattura Villa with Plunge Pool

Wattura Villa with Plunge Pool

  • hotelRooms:8
  • crop_freeSize:2,657 square feet
  • visibilityRoom View:Ocean view

This expansive, elegant villa features one bedroom, a living room, private balcony, private garden with a daybed and swing and an individual plunge pool.

Wattura Residence

Wattura Residence

  • hotelRooms:1
  • crop_freeSize:3,360 square feet
  • visibilityRoom View:River and ocean view

Located at the edge of the resort with a 360-degree view of the Gin Oya River and the sea, this dazzling two-storey residence flaunts two bedrooms, as well as courtyard, private garden and rooftop infinity pool with a large terrace, daybeds and a barbecue.

Overview

Overview

As well as the restaurant that serves delicious menus for adults and children alike, there is the option to dine in several enchanting alfresco locations - from your private garden, to a secluded stretch of beach. You can also enjoy 24-hour room service.

Pappali

Pappali

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:Fine dining menus that embrace Sri Lankan, South Indian and Arabic cuisine
  • checkroomDress Code:Smart casual
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:Yes
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:Yes
  • local_activityReservation Required:No

A pavilion-style restaurant beside the swimming pool, complete with an ornate chandelier and private dining room for intimate gatherings

Amenities

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Sri Lanka Travel Information

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Capital

Colombo

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Time Difference

5.5

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Currency

Sri Lankan Rupee

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Voltage

230v

Climate

The Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka has a tropical climate, which is tempered by two monsoon seasons. These affect the island at different times of the year. Although this means that there may be a high chance of rain in Sri Lanka, you can also be sure that there is always a place on the island that is sunny and dry. Evenings can be very warm and humid. Along the coast, sea breezes help to cool temperatures down, while in the mountains and around tea country, the altitude moderates the temperature, which is usually very pleasant and comfortably warm. Rainfall is frequent but seasonal, and usually falls as afternoon showers, with thunder possible during the off-season.

Getting There

Flight Information
Sri Lankan Airlines direct from London Heathrow to Colombo.
Via Malé with British Airways from London Gatwick.
Via Dubai with Emirates from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Via Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester.
Via Doha with Qatar Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Colombo: 10 hours, 35 minutes. London Gatwick to Malé: 10 hours.
London Heathrow to Dubai and Abu Dhabi: 7 hours. London Heathrow to Doha: 6 hours, 45 minutes.
Onward connecting flight from Malé to Colombo: 1 hour, 25 minutes.
From Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Colombo: 4 hours, 20 minutes.
From Doha to Colombo: 4 hours, 45 minutes. .

Cuisine

Sri Lankan cuisine incorporates spices to great effect to produce mouthwatering curries, rice dishes, pickles and chutneys. Experiencing a traditional Sri Lankan ‘rice and curry’ for the first time is a joy to behold, as more and more bowls of steaming flavoursome treats are delivered to your table! Try one of our favourites, succulent black pork, made with a bewildering array of local spices and marinated to perfection. Prepare your tastebuds for an explosion of flavours and spices that will simply leave you wanting more and more!

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Shopping

Colombo offers plenty of fascinating shopping opportunities, including street markets and modern shopping centres, perfect to buy keepsakes and souvenirs. Our favourites are the interior design havens of Barefoot Road and Paradise Road for an array of gorgeous artisan home decor items and knick-knacks. Good buys whilst in the country include Ceylon tea, spices, hand loomed fabrics and jewellery, including indigenous blue sapphires.

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Cultural Highlights

In addition to the main attractions, there is a vast array of sites to discover across the country. Just outside Tangalle is Mulkirigala Temple – a series of natural caves filled with wall paintings and statues of Buddha. It was here, in 1862, that a British Administrator discovered some palm-leaf manuscripts that contained the key to translating the Mahawamsa, the Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka. The climb to the summit is challenging, but well worth it for its magnificent views. Meanwhile, in the dry zone known as ‘The Cultural Triangle’ you will find ancient cities such as Anuradhapura and Polonaruwa, rock fortresses including Sigiriya and the Dambulla Rock Temples, some of Sri Lanka’s oldest relics and famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Further inland, towards Kandy, you will find a temple that reputedly houses Buddha’s tooth, while the vibrant arts scene has survived colonisation and remains true to its millennia-old roots.

Cultural Highlights
UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Travel north to see the amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Marvel at Sigiriya Rock, built in the 5th century AD by King Kasyapa as a great fortress in the sky, to protect himself from the rightful heir, his brother, who had sworn revenge and returned from India to fight an epic battle with armies of warrior elephants. The nearby ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa will also wow with their hidden monasteries, cave temples and sacred rocks. The scattered ruins of one of the ancient world’s greatest civilisations await!

UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Wildlife

Sri Lanka is amongst the most bio-diverse countries in the world, and a little-known fact is that it has the world’s largest density of leopards in Yala National Park. Monkeys, crocodiles, elephants, innumerable species of birds, lizards, deer and rare bears can all be spotted, if you are lucky, on game-drives around the park. Close by is one of Sri Lanka’s finest parks, Uda Walawe National Park and one of the best locations for elephant-watching, surpassing many of East Africa’s famous national parks. With low-lying vegetation, enjoy interrupted views of wild buffalo, herds of elephants, sambar and spotted deer, the occasional leopard and much, much more!

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