Gedara Boutique-hotel

In Wadduwa in the Kalutara District on Sri Lanka’s west coast, this boutique guesthouse sits near the sand. You’re a short drive from Kalutara Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Kalutara Bodhiya. Bentota is about 18.4 km away and Colombo city centre about 40 km; Bandaranaike Intl. Airport is roughly 80 km.

Small and stylish with just five individually decorated guestrooms, Gedara blends city views with beachside ease. Rooms offer air-conditioning plus desks and ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, showers and complimentary toiletries. Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected while a terrace and garden give low-key chill spots to unwind.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, grill on the barbecue or lounge on the terrace and garden. Free self parking is available onsite and a roundtrip airport shuttle is offered for a surcharge. Complimentary wired and wireless internet is included — perfect for streaming or planning the day’s beach run.

Fast wired internet keeps work moving. The property offers express check-in and check-out, dry cleaning and laundry services, a 24-hour front desk and complimentary lobby newspapers.

An on-site restaurant serves guests and limited room service is available. Continental breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee, with coffee that’s perfect for morning views of the city or a quick pre-beach cup.