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About this property

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Historic Elegance: Galkanda Walawwa in Kandy offers a spacious villa housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy a private check-in and check-out, 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi throughout the property. Exceptional Facilities: The villa features an infinity swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Additional amenities include a restaurant, hot tub, and yoga classes. Free on-site parking and a tour desk enhance the stay. Comfortable Accommodations: With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, the property provides family rooms and interconnected rooms. Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, a work desk, and modern conveniences. Prime Location: Located 8.1 mi from Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, the villa is near attractions such as Sri Dalada Maligawa (6.8 mi) and Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (5.6 mi). Guests appreciate the attentive staff and excellent service.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Free Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Game room

    • Playground

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
3 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sean
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Fantastic hosts - communication was great and they really went above and beyond for us. The team are great and take care of everything. We travelled with 2 young children and they excelled at entertaining and catering for them - felt like a home...
  • Koert
    Netherlands Netherlands
    GW in Kandy: Historical charm and a warm hospitality and courtesy, which made our stay very special. We were welcomed bij the host and his charming wife. Our host is very helpful and can logically be proud of his home where we stayed alone. There...
  • Menaka
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Everything !The hosts Suresh & his wife were so kind and did their best to make our stay comfortable and feels like a home away from home. Also their staff is so nice , efficient and attentive. food was so delicious. The place is so nice and we...
  • Małgorzata
    Poland 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 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.
  • Kristin
    Belgium 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...
  • Suren
    New Zealand 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 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 Belgium
    Stately and comfy manor with a great view from the pool. Super friendly staff
  • Malaka
    Sri Lanka 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,...

Hosted by Seedevi Ratwatte

9.8
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

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • mountain view restaurant

    No additional info available

Amenities of Galkanda Walawwa

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Common Areas

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Game room

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Open-air bath
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site

Services & Extras

  • Wake-up service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoor & View

  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View

Transportation

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Entertainment staff
  • Playground
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Shops

  • Hair/Beauty salon

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM
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Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the 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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