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Wallawwa vs Tri
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. Overall, The Wallawwa scores marginally higher than Tri. The Wallawwa comes in at #20 in Sri Lanka with positive reviews from 4 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
Wallawwa
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Minuwangoda Road, Nr Ja-Ela & Bandaranaike Int Airport, Kotugoda, Sri Lanka
From $341 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"The short jaunt to the airport may be handy, but The Wallawwa boutique hotel near Colombo is so much more than a pre- or post-flight crash pad."
Condé Nast Traveler
""The house-made cinnamon ice cream here, near Colombo, is a revelation. The country produces some of the world's greatest cinnamon: Once you've had it, you'll realize that the cinnamon..."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"It’s hard to believe this stylish colonial retreat in leafy landscaped gardens is only a short drive from Colombo International Bandaranaike Airport."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"A lovingly restored 200-year-old manor house 45 minutes outside Colombo, the Wallawwa hotel sits amid lush tropical gardens that feel miles from anywhere."
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For dinner, Mr Smith opts for the black pork curry and I choose the grilled mahi mahi followed by an incredible mango crumble with vanilla custard.
Tri
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Condé Nast Traveler
Aladuwa Watte | Pelessa, Thiththagalle, Ahangama 80650, Sri Lanka
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph
9.0
"Set on a hillside overlooking Sri Lanka’s largest natural lake, Tri’s 11 suites offer real tranquility spread out amidst a garden of banyan trees and frangipani."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"Space to think – that’s the luxury of Tri, a sustainable luxury hotel in Sri Lanka, where three-quarters of the property is surrounded by Lake Koggala."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Though it’s just 20 minutes drive from buzzy, boho Galle, the just-opened Tri feels like some sort of secret, remote sanctuary built in the middle of nowhere."
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