Wet Zone
Wattura Resort
A luxury, boutique resort especially suited to wellness retreats or families. Situated on Sri Lanka’s west coast, it is only a 45 minute drive from Colombo’s international airport, making it a most convenient location to stay at the beginning or end of your Sri Lankan trip. It has an excellent range of suites and villas, as well as a superb infinity-edge swimming pool overlooking the beach.
The resort sits on a spit of land, sandwiched between the Gin Oya river and Indian Ocean. Activities such as kayaking and boat excursions can be undertaken on the river, where a range of birds and other small wildlife can be spotted. Waikkal beach runs along this stretch of coastline, and the resort can arrange water sports such as kitesurfing and paddleboarding for you.
Within the resort itself there is also an impressive spa, with treatment rooms, cascading waterfalls, temperature-controlled hot and cold pool, relaxation areas and a tropical garden. The Resort’s restaurant, Pappali, serves superbly prepared local cuisine, fused with South Indian flavours. There is also a separate indoor bar and lounge with ocean views.
Facilities
Restaurant, bar, children's play areas, fitness centre, spa, infinity-edge swimming pool, yoga classes, Wi-Fi, room service
The suites have air conditioning, private bathroom with soaking tub, private outdoor terrace, views of the Gin Oya river, king sized bed, smart TV, Wi-Fi enabled portable sound system, desk, IDD phone, tea/coffee making facilities, mini bar, safety deposit box, and complimentary toiletries, bath robes and slippers.
The two-storey ocean villas have an oceanside aspect, with magnificent sea views, their own private plunge pool, and a spacious balcony outside the first floor bedroom along with the amenities and facilities found in the suites.
Optional Activities
Waikkal Beach, kitesurfing, boat safaris along the Gin Oya river, yoga classes, kids club, deep sea fishing charters, whale and dolphin watching tours
Alan Godwin
Area Specialist
If you have any questions regarding our Sri Lanka tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
“It was a very good tour in every respect…Anyone fortunate enough to get [our guide] as their guide will have met an excellent ambassador for Sri Lanka. It was a perfect mix of culture and wildlife and overall a very good mix of hotels.
