A first-class resort hotel by the Indian Ocean
THE BLUE WATER HOTEL Wadduwa
DESIGNED BY the renowned architect , Geoffrey Bawa , the Blue Water Hotel offers first class modern facilities and an elegant , minimalist style in a beach setting not far south of Colombo . Bawa ’ s clever play with light , water , and space makes bold white columns and wooden balustrades dance around in soothing reflections on the clear blue waters of the swimming pools . Many a happy hour can be spent lazing in the pool bar gazing across the manicured lawns and through the tall coconut palms to the Indian Ocean . The sunsets are magnificent . The Blue Water Hotel has a 24-hour coffee shop and serves international cuisine in the air-conditioned restaurant . The Blue Water Spa will soothe your soul with exotic aromas and traditional Sri Lankan massages , amidst soft tones of stone , water , and wood . Guestrooms have a balcony or terrace where you can relax and enjoy the views .
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Hotel facts
Location On the south-west coast at Wadduwa , just south of Panadura town and 29km south of Colombo . Distance from airport About 2 hours drive away . Local interest Fishing communities along the coast , local life , Bolgoda lake , Gangatilaka Vihara Temple ( Kalutara ), Richmond Castle , Brief Garden ( nr Bentota ). Activities nearby Watersports at Bentota ( 45 minutes drive away ), Royal Colombo Golf Course ( 1-hour drive ). Child policy Babysitting service . One extra bed can be provided per room , cots are available . Category Luxury-first class .
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Facilities at the hotel
Restaurant and open-air terrace , Coffee shop , Cocktail bar and lounge , Swimming pool , Pool bar , 2 tennis courts , Squash court , the Blue Water Spa .
Accommodation
Number of rooms 100 . All with air-conditioning and fan , en-suite bathroom with bath and shower , sitting area , patio or balcony . Deluxe Room . Superior Deluxe room . All the bathrooms have a separate shower cubicle and a glass window ( with blind ) so that you can see into your bedroom and through the glass doors beyond , whilst sitting in your Jacuzzi bath . Executive Suite . Located on the top floor of the resort and equipped with its own secluded dining , living and sitting area , providing extra comfort and privacy .
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Aerial view of the Blue Water Hotel |
Guestroom at the Blue Water Hotel |
THE BLUE WATER HOTEL EXH972 Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with Sri Lankan London to Colombo return in economy , private car transfers , bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room .
Price guide per person based on sharing a Deluxe room . 7 nights from about £ 1,485
These prices are a guide only and do not take into account any special offers or peak season supplements . The best possible price will be put together for you at the time of enquiry .
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An exotic luxury hideaway by the beach , the ultimate tropical beach villa
REEF Wadduwa
A NINE-SUITE boutique hotel , offering intimate luxury amidst three acres of tropical gardens right by the Indian Ocean . Emerging through the lush foliage at the entrance , the homely yet elegant beauty of Reef is revealed . With harmonious spaces , an intimate ambience , and effortless yet attentive service , this is a haven for romance and privacy . A magnificent spiral staircase forms the centrepiece of the lofty living room in the main house , open-sided to catch the sea breezes . The antique furniture , Indian swings and four-poster beds are based on furniture used by members of the East India Company , giving Reef an air of colonial grandeur . Lily-ponds border palm-fringed pavilions , whilst a swimming pool nestles in verdant gardens between the buildings and the beach . There is a delightful Reef Spa treatment room with its own courtyard and outdoor bath , where you are treated to the ultimate in body pampering . The chefs serve a variety of international and Sri Lankan dishes , enjoyed either on your private veranda or in the main house accompanied by the frog chorus from the ponds . The Reef ’ s nine elegant suites are spacious , air-conditioned , and resplendent with teak , polished floors , and luxurious bathrooms . Talcumsoft white sheets and fluffy pillows adorn highly decorated antique Calcutta four-poster beds that were used during the British Raj . The suites also have spacious shaded verandas for private dining , some with an Indian swing .
Hotel facts
Location 5 minutes from Wadduwa railway station . The grounds of the Reef lie between the railway line and the beach / sea . Distance from airport About 2 hours drive away . Local interest Fishing communities along the coast , local life , Bolgoda lake , Gangatilaka Vihara Temple ( Kalutara ), Richmond Castle , Brief Garden ( near Bentota ). Activities nearby Water sports at Bentota ( 45 minutes drive away ), Royal Colombo Golf Course ( 1 hour drive ).
Child policy Caution to be taken with children here due to water . Category Luxury-first class .
Facilities at the hotel
Living area , dining room and terrace in the main house , Flexible dining including BBQ , Beach bar , Swimming pool and 2 children ’ s pools , All weather tennis court , Spa treatments , Bicycles for hire , Table tennis , Private yoga sessions .
Swimming pool at Reef Villa
Suite at Reef Villa
Accommodation
Number of rooms 9 . All with air-conditioning and fan , satellite television , DVD player / CD / radio , Wifi , telephone , minibar , tea and coffee-making facilities , safe , hairdryer . Lily Pond Suite . 90 sqm , ground floor , with veranda overlooking the lily pond . An enclosed tropical planted courtyard has its own private sunken spa bath and waterfall shower . No ocean view . Ocean Suites . 98-120 sqm in size , face the ocean with enclosed planted courtyard with waterfall
REEF EXH971 Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with Sri Lankan London to Colombo return in economy , private car transfers , bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room .
Price guide per person based on sharing a Lily Pond Suite . 7 nights from about £ 2,485 low season £ 2,740 high season
These prices are a guide only and do not take into account any special offers or peak season supplements . The best possible price will be put together for you at the time of enquiry .
shower . Two interconnect . Main House Suite . First floor of main house , 112 sqm , with veranda overlooking the gardens , swimming pool and ocean . An enclosed planted courtyard has a waterfall shower . Main House Suite . This 150 sqm suite includes two verandas on the first floor of the main house . No outdoor shower . One veranda runs along the north side of the bedroom , overlooking the pond and the other overlooks the Indian Ocean . Verandas are furnished with chairs and tables .
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