•Everyone is very friendly, especially the manager of the restaurant. very careful and thoughtful, and gave me a lot of useful advice. The day I left the hotel was my birthday, and all the staff gave me a celebration and cake at my breakfast, which made me feel like I was at home •The room was big and clean, and the balcony was comfortable •Well equipped, well furnished and tastefully · food is amazing and the price is reasonable •You can see fireflies and rare birds around your room

• they don’t selling alcohol •There are some small ants on the wood of the nightstand, I guess it is the reason is the material .recommended to paint some anti-ant oil.

The building is so beautiful with lovely fixtures and fittings. We had previously stayed in the presidential suite, this time we stayed in a double room on the ground floor which was just as comfortable. The pool is a lovely refresher in charming surroundings. All of the staff are attentive and very professional. The location is very nice because it is nestled away and feels very secluded whilst you can still walk into town to explore the shops etc. All in all I can honestly say this hotel is 100% on point. If only this hotel could be replicated throughout the world you’d always have a perfect place to stay!

the location was close to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage so there was about 2-3 hours of activity for a day. moreover, being closer (than Kandy) to Bandarnaike International Airport (1.5 - 2 Hours) it made for a relaxing & convenient stop-over. the property is a serene, calm little getaway in itself. The first night, it was just us - making it very private for us and the second night was had company of other travellers. the pool is just the right size for kids. The rooms are large with high ceilings, good airconditioning, mosquito control and extra large beds which are very comfortable. the linen & towels were clean and fluffy. The staff is amazingly courteous and are willing to put in that extra bit to make your stay more comfortable and enjoyable. they also provided complementary accommodation for our taxi driver.

food is good and they customized it to match our preferences but there is scope for improvement.

The accommodation is impressive, with high attention to detail on the finish of each area. Our room was wonderfully spacious and felt like a really special place stooped in history.

Restaurant: - The staff were a little clueless here. Unsure if there's a lack of education in the local area or the business hasn't provided sufficient training. - The menu: whilst it looked promising on paper, they didn't have 80% of the items and in fact had none of the items on the 'indian' food menu. So we wasted time reading through to then have to play a game of guess what they do have available. Recommendation: stick to the basic local options on the menu, since they don't have a clue how to make anything more exotic like pizza. - Drinks: where's the wine/spirits menu!? There's even a bar in the colonial building by the billiards room, yet it's got nothing on the shelf, assume they haven't got a license yet, but would be a nice space if they sort this out.

The hotel was very grand and immediately impressed upon our arrival. There was a nicely sheltered swimming pool to relax at. The accommodation was beautifully furnished and the bathroom was excellent. We were presented with a cake and some music to celebrate our wedding anniversary which was a very nice touch. Breakfast and dinner were both excellent. Mr Anand and his entire team excelled during our stay.

Nothing really, a great stay

This property was a wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. They were so attentive my teenage kids said they felt like royalty. The food in the restaurant was delicious and the quantities were huge. We only stayed one night as we were between Sigiriya and The Elephant Freedom Project tour. But we would have stayed longer if we could. We loved the pool and the rooms.

Pool, restaurant, staff and rooms

Huge spacious rooms with an old colonial vibe. Our room and the hotel was very clean. The staff was prompt and polite. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala. Not much to do around. Limited eating options outside as well in the Kegalle market. But loved the fact that despite being so close to the main market, the property itself was so quiet and peaceful. Even managed to see a few fireflies in the night. The breakfast was good too!

Limited food options on the menu. Would recommend some local food options to be included in the menu like curries and rice. Was a little disappointed to find beans and carrots as a topping on the veggie pizza.

This is by far the best hotel we stayed in during our trip. The building is beautiful, the staff are attentive and it feels a real pleasure to stay here. The beds are very comfortable and the food is of a very high standard. Everything was immaculately clean. This hotel is perfect. We only wished we could have stayed much longer. The restaurant manager is very nice and the whole team are doing a fantastic job - brilliant staff who exceed their roles.

The Grand Walawwa is a regal colonial property hidden beautifully in the town of Kegalle. Very intricately restored property with touches on the woodwork and furniture which take you back a century. This place seems a perfect location to host an event for family and friends. Rooms are very spacious, clean with comfortable beds and pillows and the hot water in the showers and towels are excellent. Overall I would definitely recommend this hotel and it seems like you are in a private hotel.

We only thought the dinner service was very slow and the staff misunderstood one of our orders.

A majestic and stately property hidden away from tourist crowds in Keggale. The rooms are spacious and decorated with beautiful artefacts. Nothing is lacking as a facility inside the room. A pleasant fragrance from the incense burner welcomes you in the luxurious room. A very relaxing atmosphere. Check in and check out was super smooth. Special mention to Brian, the gentleman who manages the restaurant for his hospitality and kind attention to all of our requirements