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The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel

4.5 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Superior Deluxe Room With Sea View | Bathroom
Property amenity
Front of property
Executive Suite With Sea View | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Thalpitiya, Wadduwa
  • Place, Wadduwa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bentota Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Galle Face Green
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room With Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Club Suite With Sea View

Club Suite With Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite With Sea View

Executive Suite With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Thalpitiya

Beachfront retreat .Stay at this Wadduwa hotel and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Kalutara Bodhiya and Richmond Castle. Mount Lavinia Beach is within 16 miles (25 km) and Bentota Beach is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Wadduwa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mount Lavinia Beach - 28 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Bentota Beach - 38 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 40 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Galle Face Green - 40 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jani Rest - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut Panadura - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Navro Seafood Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Wave Club - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel

Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 3853 square feet (358 square meters) and includes a conference center. A children's pool, a health club, and a nightclub are also featured at the luxury The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

  • 1 building
  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3853 sq ft of conference space
  • 358 sq m of conference space
  • Nightclub
  • Towels for the beach
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel offers 140 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Wadduwa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

How close is The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel to the airport?

The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel is 48.3 mi (81-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel on Jun 16, 2026 start from CA $139, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of LKR 17000 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

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

The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

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

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like ocean views and light fare.

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

This hotel has a spa, which features Ayurvedic treatments, body wraps, and facials.

How close is The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel to downtown Wadduwa?

The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Thalpitiya.

The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 117 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rexie

Liked: Amenities
Fabulous stay. Love it 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rexie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Christi

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

REI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの皆さんがとても親切でした。部屋も清潔で蚊もほぼおらず、快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
放っておいてもらえたので静かに過ごせた
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Allt toppen ! Rent och snyggt och ett extra tack till dom trevliga pool killarna som mer eller mindre sprang ut med handdukarna och servicen av alla vid poolen var galet bra ! Maten i resturangen var med världsklass 🥳🇸🇪✅ Jag fick till och med lära mig laga srilanka mat i en liten matlagningskurs som är gratis Morgonen vart ett pass i gymmet efter vart det yoga i den tjusiga trädgården. Rekommenderar detta Hotell från botten av mitt hjärta ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jolanda

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Hotel stay

Perfect for relaxation.Fantastic food at reasonable prices. Wine a bit on the high side.We stayed in a club suite which had extras like free cocktails, butler service and use of the excutive lounge for teas ,coffees and fresh juice and soft drinks. Hotel was immaculate in all ways.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

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

Stay away if you want to relax

Beware!! Don’t stay at this hotel if you want to relax and sit by the pool. This hotel has less than 100 sunloungers to accommodate over 250 guests. If you don’t get up early, or pay the pool attendant to reserve your sun lounger, you will receive a tatty bit of foam and a towel to sit on the floor until something becomes available. The pool is dirty and green unlike the crystal blue waters as shown. The rooms are dirty with lights falling out the ceiling and cockroaches on the floor. The club lounge access is a joke which is leftover food from breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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

The Blue Water

Great hotel, very comfortable and stylish. Club suites are definitely the way to go, beautiful rooms and worthwhile additional amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie Lykke

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

Dejligt hotel med fantastisk personale

Vi boede i en Club Suite og havde all inklusive. Vi var bestemt tilfredse med hotellet og følte os meget velkomne. Personalet gør meget for gæsterne og virker oprigtigt interesserede i, at vi får et godt ophold. Buffeten indeholder meget lokal mad, hvilket for os er et plus. De tilbød endda at lave mere vestlig mad til børnene. Poolen er stor og ren, stranden er bred og selvom bølgerne er relativt store, kunne vi sagtens bade med børnene.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Loondre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at this hotel over Christmas and New Year 2018. My review is based on the expectations you might have for a 5 star hotel. The good: - very friendly staff. Very helpful - great location near the beach - breakfast and dinner are very good - a wonderful new year celebration - life music during dinner The bad: - bad starting point for excursions (long trips) - email conversation with the hotel did not work. Even phone calls were not answered - some sun beds are old and not working - matrices are old, damaged. Towels are dirty - worn furniture in the room - they have not been able to refill soap and shower dispenser within 2 days - our safe was not working for 3 days Some minor bad things: - our room was not ready in time - not all employees speak English - Club lounge access: only tea and cafe. Juices have to be ordered and will be served within 20 min (for free, but a member of the staff has to go to the restaurant to get them) Summary: According to European standards this is a 3-4 star hotel. If this is your expectation, you will have a great time. Value for money, however, needs to be discussed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Smukt hotel på stranden - skræntende service

Virkelig smukt hotel som absolut er 5 stjerner værdigt. Vi havde bestilt en club suite som til fulde levede op til forventningerne. Derimod var serviceniveauet langt fra hvad man kan forvente af et 5 stjernet hotel. Sammenlignet med andre lande i østen er Sri Lanka meget langt bagud i forhold til begrebet service - og at personalet havde svært ved at tale engelsk gjorde ikke niveauet bedre.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

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