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The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel

4.5 star property

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Exterior
On the beach, beach towels, beach volleyball
Executive Suite With Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Executive Suite With Sea View
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Thalpitiya, Wadduwa
  • Wadduwa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pothupitiya Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Panadura Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Colombo International Airport (RML)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room With Sea View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Deluxe Room With Sea View

Superior Deluxe Room With Sea View

  • 49 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Club Suite With Sea View

Club Suite With Sea View

  • 65 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite With Sea View

Executive Suite With Sea View

  • 73 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City 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.

An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Wadduwa Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and a free area shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • For dining with ocean views, stop by Admirals Room, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to Ayurvedic treatments, body wraps, or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym, and volleyball
  • 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Kalutara Bodhiya and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Richmond Castle
  • Free local-area shuttle service
The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City 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 - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 4.5-star Wadduwa hotel is smoke free.

Admirals Room - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Admirals Room

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Shopping
  • A hot tub
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (3853 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 security system, and a first aid kit
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 106 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Palitha, De Forest

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
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

LAKSHMAN

Travelled with family
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

Rexie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business 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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

shani

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

6/10 Okay

Mohan

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, peaceful surroundings & excellent service. Very convenient to get to since it is close to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stay at blue waters
It was pleasurable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
HORRIBLE!! Would absolutely never book with this business again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Suggy, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Friendly and helpful reception staff. Food and beverage services at the restaurant were somewhat satisfactory; however, only a very few stand-outs in the buffet spread. Restaurant staff were swift. Bathroom cleanliness was an issue; when checked in, dirty, wet tissue was found in the dirty toothbrush holder; toilet seemed to have not been cleaned as it had toilet paper in it and was not flushed. The phone wreaked of musty odour that would not go away after house keeping cleaned it with alcohol. Balcony and balcony furniture were dirty. Overall, the property needs some attention. The adjacent beach is rather small and had dogs and cows roaming about. The dogs were on the property too. The pools were the highlight. Coconut trees on the property added to the resort feel. The live band during my one night stay was very good and enjoyable. Overall, poor value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

regina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not a 5* hotel
Hotel needs renovation. A few ants in the room. Beach not very nice and needs to be cleared (large chunks of wood wash up). Cannot walk to anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Reshane, Colombo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time and expierience provided by the hotel and staff! Cant go wrong.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Reshane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay!
The place was amazing! Food was divine! Great stay although they need to try not do loud construction or repairs in adjoining rooms where the guests occupy. But all on all it was a great holiday with the staff being as accommodating and helpful all the way. Great place to relax!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Asanga, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Had a good time with my family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Very disppointing service
Spent 2 nights here with family recently. The room was clean and well-equipped with what we needed. Very comfy bed and had a great sleep. However the downside was the service, in particular the difference we observed from the point of check-in in how we were treated (as Sri Lankans) vs other foreign guests. We had to ask several times for simple things like tea and coffee at breakfast before we actually received it. Given the disappointing service (apart from a lovely waiter at the Seven Seas a la carte restaurant on our last night), we wouldn't recommend this hotel again and won't be visiting in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Trevor , Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, excellent pool. Close to Colombo
Very enjoyable stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel put up a great Sinhala New Year celebration and the kids enjoyed this event. The only comment would be that the bathroom can do with a good scrub and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018