Ranweli Holiday Village
Ranweli Holiday Village, Waikkal, Sri Lanka

Ranweli Holiday Village is an eco-friendly resort located on a 22-acre peninsula where mangrove forests and winding rivers converge to meet the sea. Located only 18 kms from Colombo’s International Airport, Ranweli is the perfect base to explore the fascinating history, culture and nature of Sri Lanka.

Accomodation

Ranweli offers 4 types of accommodation all constructed with local building materials, in a unique ethnic style that resembles a typical Sri Lankan village.

40 Deluxe Sea View Bungalows, 26 Standard Sea View Bungalows , 12 Standard Rooms with 01 Suite provide comfortable accommodation.

Rooms

Standard Sea View Bungalows

All rooms are air conditioned, with private bathrooms that are sunlit from an open court to provide ventilation and natural lighting, substantially conserving energy. Rooms are also equipped with a sitting area, ceiling fans, telephone and individual Safe Locker. The bathrooms are equipped with solar powered water heating.

The interior décor includes terra cotta pots, brass lamps, artifacts produced by local craftsmen and hand-made local fabric.

Connectivity

  • Telephone

Amenity

  • Individual Safe
  • Air Conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Ceiling Fan
Deluxe Sea View Bungalow

Beautifully designed and luxuriously furnished newly upgraded rooms include, large Wardrobe with individual Safe Lockers, Mini Fridge , Tea, Coffee making facilities, Split Type A/C, Ceiling Fan, LED TV with cable connection, Telephone, Private Sitting area, Large comfort bed with 10" pocketed spring mattress, Luxurious beddings and newly fitted furniture.

Spacious private Bathroom with Hot and Cold Rain Shower, Wall mounted telephone facility & Shower Cubical. The Bathroom is sunlit from an open court to provide ventilation and natural lighting, substantially conserving energy. It is also equipped with solar powered water heating.

Each bungalow has an outdoor terrace and offers privacy and an excellent view of the exotic tropical setting which is perfect for a peaceful holiday.

Connectivity

  • Telephone

Amenity

  • Individual Safe
  • Mini Fridge
  • Rain Shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Shower Cubicle
Standard Rooms

Rooms are based on 2 blocks 6 Rooms each with Sea View Or River View. River View Rooms have private balcony. Rooms are equipped with A/C, sitting area, ceiling fan, telephone and individual Safe Locker. The bathrooms are equipped with solar powered water heating.

Connectivity

  • Telephone

Amenity

  • Individual Safe
  • Ceiling Fan
Suite

Named "Malkadol Cottage" this suite type accommodation is located at the southern end of our property ensuring absolutely privacy. The suits consists of a separate bedroom, bathroom, dining/sitting area, small kitchenette & outdoor terrace which provides a beautiful view of the ocean. Cottage includes Luxurious beddings and newly fitted furniture, Large Wardrobe with individual Safe Locker, T V, Split Type A/C, Hot & Cold Water, Mini Fridge , Tea, Coffee making facilities, Ceiling Fan, Telephone.

Bathroom is equipped with solar powered water heating and it is sunlit from an open court to provide ventilation and natural lighting, substantially conserving energy.

"Malkadol Cottage" is located about 500m away from the common areas including the restaurant & bars.

Connectivity

  • Telephone

Entertainment

  • TV

Amenity

  • Individual Safe
  • Separate Bedroom
  • Mini Fridge
  • Wardrobe
  • Dining Room
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hot and Cool Water
Standard Room

1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

269 sq feet


Layout - Separate sitting area

Entertainment - 22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request

Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

Smoking And Non-Smoking

Rooms

  • Television
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Turndown service
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ceiling fan
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bidet
  • Phone
  • Desk
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Shower only
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Air conditioning
  • TV size: 22
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • In-room safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Cable TV service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Room service (limited hours)
Deluxe Bungalow

1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

280-sq-foot room with garden views


Layout - Separate sitting area

Entertainment - 22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request

Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

Smoking And Non-Smoking

Rooms

  • Television
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Turndown service
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ceiling fan
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bidet
  • Phone
  • Desk
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Shower only
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Air conditioning
  • TV size: 22
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • In-room safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Cable TV service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Room service (limited hours)

Dining

Ranweli Holiday Village offers its culinary experts to tingle your taste buds. Along with the main central restaurant of the resort, we also offer a stunning unique dining experience on a ferry!

Ranweli’s Restaurant

Ranweli’s restaurant, offers a delicious buffet and a' la carte Sri Lankan and International cuisine. Vegetarian meals are available on request and in all buffets.

In addition to the main restaurant, a pavilion bar by the swimming pool, constructed with eco-friendly and biodegradable material, provides snacks and beverages. This is a favourite spot among the guests to enjoy the ambiance and sunset. Also a small fruit stall called the "Palathuru Masse" located next to the main bar, serves fresh fruit juices and herbal drinks of medicinal value.

Whenever possible fresh produce is procured from the local community. We also have our own organic vegetable plots.

Ferry Dinner

This romantic ferry cruise with special dinner is served on a beautifully decorated ferry. The ferry will glide along the scenic river bordering the resort with a personal butler, a chef and a ferryman in attendance to meet all your dining needs. The Guests can select any one of the three specially designed menus. The menus offer a five course dinner with a choice of seafood or Sri Lankan/Eastern dishes or meat, as the main course.

Tea and coffee will be served at the end of the meal. A bottle of sparkling wine is served to complement the dinner.

Recreation

Ranweli’s idyllic location provides tranquility and serenity providing excellent sensory stimulation and calming your mind..

The Ranweli Ayurvedic centre offers guests authentic Ayurvedic health treatments using medicinal herbs. A qualified Ayurvedic doctor with many years of experience is in charge of the centre. 

Ranweli also offers Yoga facilities by special arrangement.

Ayurvedic Centre & Yoga

Ranweli’s idyllic location provides tranquility and serenity amidst an expanse of land covering over 22 acres and featuring indigenous flora, offering excellent stimulation while soothing your senses and cleansing your body and mind.

An Ayurvedic centre was opened at Ranweli in June 2004 in order to offer guests authentic Ayurvedic health treatments using medicinal herbs. A qualified Ayurvedic doctor with many years of experience is in charge of the centre.

Ranweli also offers Yoga facilities by special arrangement.

Sports Facilities

In order to preserve the tranquility and ambiance of the property, Ranweli offers only soft-impact sports and games facilities to our guests. 

  • Indoor

Squash, Darts, Carrom, Chess, Pool Billiards and Table Tennis 

  • Outdoor

Beach Volleyball, Boccia, Cycling

  • Water Sports

Canoeing, Paddle boating, River Cruises, Fishing

Evening Entertainment

We offer live entertainment daily. They include:

  • Cultural show / Sri Lankan Dance
  • Live band
  • Calypso band
  • Magic show
  • Oriental band

Other Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walk
  • Cycling
  • River Cruise
  • Craft Demonstrations
  • Butterfly Tour
  • Nature Tours
  • Panduwasnuwara & Yapahuwa
  • Wilpattu Tour
  • Kalpitiya Tour

HotelFacilities

Beach volleyball on site

Dry cleaning/laundry service

Gift shops or newsstand

Shopping on site

Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Pool umbrellas

Number of meeting rooms - 1

Free WiFi

Scuba diving nearby

Number of bars/lounges - 1

Number of poolside bars - 1

Designated smoking areas

Number of outdoor pools - 1

Water skiing nearby

Tours/ticket assistance

Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)

Multilingual staff

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Barbecue grill(s)

Ecotours nearby

Laundry facilities

Rafting nearby

Safari nearby

Bicycle rentals on site

Television in common areas

Arcade/game room

Picnic area

Garden

Free newspapers in lobby

Wedding services

Full-service spa

Beach towels

Boat tours nearby

Fishing on site

Yoga classes/instruction on site

Wheelchair accessible – no

Luggage storage

Grocery/convenience store

Billiards or pool table

Porter/bellhop

24-hour front desk

Archery on site

Number of restaurants - 1

Library

Racquetball/squash on site

Spa services on site

Rowing or canoeing on site

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Snorkeling nearby

Children's pool

Hiking/biking trails nearby

Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Free self parking

Conference space

Terrace

Computer station

Pool sun loungers

Concierge services

Service animals not allowed

Pets not allowed

Professional property host/manager

Contactless check-out is available

No elevators

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Hidden pearl
Excellent place to feel closeness to nature and relax in serenity. Take a boat ride to reception upon arrival and as soon as you arrive, nature just opens upon you, fantastic views. We had a great...
April 2, 2025
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Craig F
Excellent for a beach getaway
This is an excellent Hotel to stay if you want to relax on the beach, swim in the pool or simply enjoy good food and drink. The staff are wonderful, very friendly and helpful. The chalets are...
April 1, 2025
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