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The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel

4.5 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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Exterior
Executive Suite With Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Executive Suite With Sea View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
View from property
Lobby

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
  • Panadura Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kalutara Bodhiya
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room With Sea View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Deluxe Room With Sea View

  • 527 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Club Suite With Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Club Suite With Sea View

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite With Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite With Sea View

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.3 miles
  • Panadura Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Kalutara Bodhiya - 15 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Mount Lavinia Beach - 28 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Bentota Beach - 38 min drive - 20.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪RAVIRA CAFE panadura - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mango - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel

Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
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.

  • 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
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

Languages

English

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  • Parking included
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Total includes taxes and fees
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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: 2:00 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.

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
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 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 - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel to the airport?

The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City 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 - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel?

As of May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel on Jun 8, 2025 start from $153.75, 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 - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City 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 - Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel to the beach?

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

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

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

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

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

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

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

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

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

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

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

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

This hotel has a spa, which features mani/pedis, facials, and body treatments.

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

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

The Blue Water - Bawa Heritage - City 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

Cyprian, Newmarket

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

8/10 Good

Christi

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business 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

Mark

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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 traveler

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 traveler

Stay at blue waters

It was pleasurable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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