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The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Exterior
Executive Suite With Sea View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Executive Suite With Sea View | Beach/ocean view
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Executive Suite With Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room With Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Deluxe Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Deluxe Room With Sea View

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2011
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Club Suite With Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Club Suite With Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite With Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Thalpitiya, Wadduwa

What's nearby

  • Wadduwa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Panadura Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kalutara Bodhiya - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Mount Lavinia Beach - 28 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Bentota Beach - 38 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 30 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Navro Seafood Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Fishermen Villa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Perera & Sons - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel

Luxury hotel near Kalutara Bodhiya
You can look forward to a nightclub, a poolside bar, and a terrace at The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beach volleyball. Indulge in a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure, and a facial at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like racquetball/squash. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, an outdoor tennis court, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 140 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, separate tubs/showers, and bidets
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Admirals Room

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (3,853 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: LKR 13680
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: LKR 13680 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: LKR 22800
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: LKR 22800 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 17000 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Blue Water Hotel Wadduwa
Blue Water Wadduwa
Blue Water Hotel Sri Lanka
Blue Water Sri Lanka
The Blue Water Hotel Wadduwa
Blue Water Hotel
Blue Water Hotel Wadduwa
Blue Water Hotel Sri Lanka
Blue Water Sri Lanka
The Blue Water
The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel Hotel
The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel Wadduwa
The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel Hotel Wadduwa

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of LKR 17000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel located?

This Wadduwa hotel is on the beach, 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Kalutara Bodhiya, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Richmond Castle and Mount Lavinia Beach. Bentota Beach and Galle Face Green are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 108 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rexie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish and well maintained. Helpful and friendly staff. Not much in the immediate area outside the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing location and hotel. Staff are everywhere and tend to ask bizarrely probing questions on customer satisfaction, but they are attentive!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good , relax & confotoble.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

LAKSHMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and resort apart from the water pressure of the shower and hot/cold adjustment's which were very temperamental!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay, unfortunate spa facilities

Great stay at the Blue Water Hotel. The view is incredible, overseeing the beach and beautiful hotel layout. The rooms are very nice too but could do with a little bit of updating minor details. The pool is HUGE with plenty of privacy. There is a beach that the hotel overlooks too which you can access. The only downside was that the whole steam room, sauna and jacuzzi was down for maintaince so couldn’t enjoy the spa facilities. The massage prices are also way too high for the country.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyprian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sachiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
空間デザインの聖域のような、美しいホテルでした。 もう少し滞在したかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Palitha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Djurhi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 3rd time at The Blue Water and it never disappoints. Kushuni and Chamal deserve special mentions as they go above and beyond the service expected. We will be back as soon as we can. Thanks to The Blue Water Hotel again for making our visit to Sri Lanka an absolute pleasure .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel but suites amenities missing

We opted for the Executive Suite, which was offered with some special services (special restaurant, lounge for drinks and happy hour), etc., that were not operating due to Covid. It’s a nice, comfortable hotel with professional, kind staff, but I would advice booking the basic rooms until they get things sorted.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

shani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the breakfast buffet didn't have much of a spread.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

JEAN JACQUES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Große Zimmer mit Balkon oder Terasse, bequeme Matratzen, großer Poolbereich mit kostenfreien Liegen, Auflagen, Schirmen und Handtüchern, sehr freundliches Personal, Hotel ist insgesamt in einem gepflegtem guten Zustand. Nicht gefallen hat mir: Das Hotel hat ein "Krähenproblem", sehr viele von diesen Vögeln im Garten verunreinigen Liegen und Sitzgelegenheiten, trinken am Pool, hinterlassen Federn und Ausscheidungen am Pool und der Geräuschpegel ist auch nicht zu unterschätzen. Nicht gefallen hat mir: Der Strand und das Meer sind nicht zu empfehlen. Sehr hohe Brandung mit Strömung (hängt evt. im September noch mit dem Monsun zusammen?), der Strand wird zwar von Treibgut befreit, weist aber an einigen Stellen dunkle Verfärbungen auf (Verschmutzung?) und vom Wasser her kommt ein muffiger Geruch. Leider hat Sri Lanka kein funktionierendes Abwassersystem und so landet alles in Flüssen und im Meer! Wer ohne Strand und Meer leben kann ist in diesem Hotel aber bestens aufgehoben.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Mohan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice grounds, rooms.

It was ok. There was a big convention with hundreds of people. So it was a zoo when I was there. Huge long line for dinner buffet. Not ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jolanda, Eindhoven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxe hotel!

De accommodatie was erg goed, ontbijt ook! Alleen als je een taxi nodig hebt, kun je dit beter zelf regelen. De travel agent die ertussen zitten vraagt het dubbele. Zodat een deel naar de agent gaat, een deel naar hotel en een deel naar de chauffeur. Dit hebben we in andere hotels niet meegemaakt! Waarschijnlijk omdat dit een luxer hotel was en de prijzen daarom ook hoger. Ik gun liever een groter deel aan de het taxibedrijf/ chauffeur. Overigens voelt het ook een beetje ongemakkelijk doordat alles gedetecteerd wordt. Jezelf, taxi’s en tuktuk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's unique architecture, open spaces and the garden were pleasing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019