Nice hotel with beautiful palm garden and pool. Friendly staff and a very good rice&curry in the restaurant. Breakfast is also good.

Stayed in March 2024

The main railway runs between the hotel and the beach which can be really noisy and vibrates the room this will really upset some but didn't really bother me.

Beautiful building close to the beach with good staff

Stayed in March 2024

Would have liked some more options for breakfast

We stayed 4 nights at Sandali we had a double room with a large balcony on the top floor with AC which was very comfortable, the breakfast was European stile with toast eggs and a fruit platter , the staff was very helpful and friendly

Stayed in March 2024

Restaurant very quiet and therefore little ambiance.

Loved the feel of the hotel. Room was massive and very grand. Staff were really helpful in arranging tuk tuks at a reasonable price. Good sized swimming pool

Stayed in March 2024

the were a delight the hotel is very nice and the location is excellent

Stayed in February 2024

As stated in other reviews, the train is really close, but we weren't disturbed by it during sleep. Bad water pressure and the water in rhe bathroom kind of stinked. Not negative,just comment-if you want to stay on the beach, you need to use one of the beach facilities/restaurants to rent sunbeds (not expensive).

We stayed 1 night before flight in the family room, which had plenty of space. Beds were comfortable, room nicely prepared and decorated w flowers by our arrival. We used the pool heavily. Also breakfast we found very good (continental w fruits). Beach is easily achievable over the rail and road. The accomodation has own ayuverda facility.

Stayed in February 2024

The bed wasn’t very comfortable . The bar was never open

Beautiful traditional building and very large bedrooms. Swimming pool was very inviting .

Stayed in January 2024

Although not the hotels fault, an ATM closer to the hotel would be better. I would ask that the hotel make their drinks menu a little bigger

The staff were very friendly and always there to help. Derek was always ready with his tuk tuk to take you wherever you wanted to go. The hotel was very serine and peaceful. The pool was lovely and warm but refreshing. If you have a balcony, it is lovely and spacious.

Stayed in January 2024

Beds were not very comfortable, I felt the springs in the mattress. The bathroom was old, but clean and it all worked well. Room was expensive compared to other hotels we stayed in.

Staff was super friendly, good service, room was very spacious, garden looked amazing! Only a 5min walk from the beach, which was very nice :)

Stayed in January 2024

While the premises were well-kept and really charming, the tranquility was disrupted by noise from passing trains and, at times, loud upstairs neighbors - which made it clear that the building lacked proper sound insulation. An incident with an Ayurveda massage raised some concern. While the first massage was enjoyable, the second session became awkward as the therapist continuously adjusted my clothing in a manner that made me uneasy.

My stay at Sandali Walauwa was a tale of contrasts, with the property's charming ambiance clashing with a few notable drawbacks. The room was lovely, featuring high ceilings and an overall pleasant aesthetic that provided a serene setting for my yoga sessions. I appreciated the thoughtful provision of two water bottles and a kettle in the room- The pillow situation was good. On the whole the staff were very kind and helpful.

Stayed in December 2023

The noise of the train.

The pool and gardens were lovely.

Stayed in January 2024

Found some bugs in our room, but I think that's everywhere in SL.

Very nice hotel set in an old Walauwa. Functional clean pool, along with a great breakfast which had fresh juice and hot portions too. Rooms were quite big, with a balcony as big as some hotel rooms. Friendly staff too.

Stayed in October 2023

Hotel located directly in front of the train rod which was very noisy every time the train pass

Style and hospitality

Stayed in December 2023

Everything was good apart from the prices for food not really value for money.seafood platter 2500.00 not really value for money also after talking to the waiter he understood and brought another plate .

We liked the peaceful and calm location .The pool was nice .we had lots of fun .food was great but not the prices

Stayed in December 2023

Beautiful property! Lovely stay.

Stayed in December 2023

Pool needs regular attention and cleaning

Great and friendly staff. Good breakfast and dinners were tasty nice landscaped garden.

Stayed in October 2023

The noise of the trains, they pass very close from the hotel.

The hotel is very nice and quiet. The breakfast was perfect.

Stayed in August 2023

Mattress was terribly uncomfortable and needs to be changed Food was ok, but disappointed with the lack of local/ traditional options - there is an assumption that tourists want international cuisine - menu should be made more accessible i.e. provide a set menu with a couple of options each day, as it was unclear which foods were included in our half board (breakfast and dinner) option Staff were nice, but a bit overly pushy to sell or accomodate - my advice to staff - let the guests enjoy at their time at their own free will

Beautiful traditional property set in stunning location right next to the beach. Calm and quiet perfect for a relaxing trip. Stones throw away from Bentota which can be accessed by tuktuk. Staff are very polite and always made the effort to chat and ensure we were entertained.

Stayed in April 2023

bathroom was not enough clean, old furniture, not walking distance to bentota

beautiful wooden house and garden, friendly staff, near the ocean

Stayed in January 2023

When we continued our journey we realized that in house suggestions like spa/dinner was more expensive that usual rates across Sri Lanka

Good location when you like staying far from the city center. almost private beach just across the road, 3 mins walk. Very good host who is ready to help with all questions and really tried to fix Wi-Fi connection when we needed it for work.

Stayed in December 2022

Very nice, special place to stay for a while and relax. Kind, helpful owners. Beautiful territory.

Stayed in October 2022

The railway is really close to the hotel, so it could be noisy sometimes, but fortunately trains don't run too often. Prices and portion sizes in the hotel restaurant were not so good as Sri Lanka usually offers.

Tasty breakfasts with good coffee, helpful administration, nice territory and swimming pool, comfortable rooms. 3 minutes walking from the beautiful wild beach. It's important to mention that Wi-Fi and some lights in the room are still working even if there is a power cut.

Stayed in March 2022

The food could be improved although great food at restaurant on the beach.

Tranquility of the beautifully kept garden. Lots of birds from kingfisher to hummingbirds. Perfectly maintained pool. The beach only 2 minutes walk. Staff very attentive especially housekeeper and gardener.

Stayed in February 2022

Very nice place. The propriety is beautiful. Quiet place in front of the beach. You can reach the town very quickly by tuk tuk. The room was big. Good food and the team was very nice. I recommend this place if you like to be outside of the center.

Stayed in January 2022