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.

the breakfast buffet didnt have much of a spread.

the breakfast buffet didn't have much of a spread.

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.

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.

It's unique architecture, open spaces and the garden were pleasing.

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.

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

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

Great hotel, very comfortable and stylish. Club suites are definitely the way to go, beautiful rooms and worthwhile additional amenities.

Great hotel, very comfortable and stylish. Club suites are definitely the way to go, beautiful rooms and worthwhile additional amenities.

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.

Not comfortable because too many bugs in the room and bath.

We had a 4-days-stay at the Blue Water at the end of our 4-weeks travel throughout Sri Lanka. Overall, we would recommend The Blue Water as it's a beautiful and well-designed hotel with very welcoming, friendly and helpful staff, a wonderful pool area, a great view on the with palm trees lined beach (the sunsets were amazing!) - though we only rate it 4/5. Reasons: 1. Food was mediocre, especially the adaptions of European / Western dishes were not adequate. The local dishes were better, but had been way better (and a lot cheaper) almost everywhere else we've been to in Sri Lanka. 2. There are some places where the hotel is in need of renovations (e.g. balcony railing, bathrooms / toilets at ground floor). In fact, at the time of our stay there were a few construction sites. 3. There were a lot of ravens at the hotel / poolside, that seemed to be resident there and made quite some noise. There were a lot of squirrels too (which we would count as a pro as they were very entertaining). 4. Location in a larger scale: The beach was clean, but you could barely go into the water (winds, currents) just like at most beaches at Sri Lanka' s west coast. Wadduwa itself offers nothing worth to visit or spend time at. All the above reasons have to be regarded in relation to the quite high prices. Especially the food was a deal-breaker for us. In all honesty, we still would recommend The Blue Water to friends, but wouldn't stay there again ourselves but rather try something new.

Lovely, peaceful surroundings & excellent service. Very convenient to get to since it is close to the city.

It was pleasurable

It was pleasurable

HORRIBLE!! Would absolutely never book with this business again!

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.

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.

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.

Great time and expierience provided by the hotel and staff! Cant go wrong.

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!

Had a good time with my family

Had a good time with my family

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.

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.

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.

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.

I found that the food was over priced and unimaginative and the soft drinks expensive

Very nice hotel BUT buffet had limited choices for kids and was less extensive than many others.Sea too rough for swimming except first thing

Very nice hotel BUT buffet had limited choices for kids and was less extensive than many others.Sea too rough for swimming except first thing