Saffron Beach Hotel, Wadduwa ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Sri Wikrama Road, Wadduwa, Sri Lanka

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City Centre

Wadduwa500 m

Airports

Ratmalana Air Force Base (RML) 20.0 km

Bentota River Seaplane Base (BJT) 30.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Sparkling Clean Pool

“The pool was exceptionally clean, and I loved that it had a designated baby area for my little ones.” view full review

Delicious Buffet!

“The Sunday buffet was a fantastic value with a wide array of tasty dishes, though I would have loved more seafood options.” view full review

Fun Kids' Garden

“The garden provided a perfect space for kids; I was delighted to see them playing cricket and enjoying their time.” view full review

Spacious A/C Room

“Our A/C room was impressively spacious and tidy, complete with a mini fridge that added to our comfort.” view full review

General

Parking

Sports & Fitness

Fishing

Services

Room service
Laundry

Dining

Restaurant

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
BBQ facilities

Room features

Sitting area
Patio
Ironing facilities

Location

Sri Wikrama Road, Wadduwa, Sri Lanka

Map view

Sri Wikrama Road, Wadduwa, Sri Lanka

City landmarks

17A

City of Gem Museum

1.5 km

St. Mary's Church

670 m

Wasantharamaya Temple

770 m

Sri Lankaramaya

790 m

Samudraramaya

870 m

Market

wadduwa Market

940 m

Pagoda

Pothupitiya Pujaramaya Temple

1.1 km

Event hall

Maha Viharaya

1.3 km

Daladha Watte Maha Viharaya

1.5 km

Sri Pushparamaya

2.1 km

Buddhist Temple

2.6 km

Pinwatte Pirivena

2.7 km

self-made small Buddist temple

2.9 km

Sri Walukarama Maha Viharaya

2.9 km

Meegaha Kovila

3.1 km

Jayabodhi Viharaya

3.5 km

Pagoda

Sri Bodhirukkarama Maha Viharaya

3.5 km

Pothupitiya Temple

3.7 km

Mestiya Temple

3.7 km

Nearby

Mahindaramaya Temple

480 m

Wadduwa Public Market

490 m

Restaurants

Hedonia Club

430 m

Samanthara Rd.

C&C Restaurent

250 m

Ranjith fernando mawatha

Lavila

430 m

102/17 Samanthara Road Molligoda

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

52%

liked the hotel and would stay again

5.2/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.0

Location

8.3

Service

5.0

Dining

5.0

Randall

United States, December 2024

7.6/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The location near the beach is great, and the room I had was spacious and clean. Unfortunately, they were undergoing renovations which affected some amenities. The pool was small but immaculate, making it a decent place to relax. However, the absence of toiletries in the bathroom was concerning, and service could be better, especially for dining. Overall, it has potential once renovations are complete.

Rooms

8.0

The room was spacious and clean, equipped with a small fridge, which was a nice touch.

Service

7.0

The staff was attentive to our needs, though they initially overlooked providing basic toiletries.

Location

9.0

The location is quite convenient, right next to the Wadduwa Railway Station and near the beach.

Dining

7.0

Food was decently priced and tasted good, but there could be more variety.

Facilities

7.0

The pool is small but very clean, which I appreciated.

Daniel

United States, December 2024

5.0/10

I was really let down by my experience at this hotel. While the location is excellent, the quality of the service and cleanliness was lacking. The food was subpar and not worth the price. The rooms left a lot to be desired, and overall, I wouldn't recommend staying here.

Rooms

5.0

The room was damp, the sheets were stained, and the bed was uncomfortable with a torn bedsheet.

Service

5.0

The service was terrible; it took multiple requests to get any attention from the management.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic, right near the beach, but it was not enough to redeem the experience.

Dining

5.0

The lunch was disappointing with limited options, and I found hair in my curry.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel seemed to be in disrepair and not properly maintained during my stay.

Zoe

United Kingdom, November 2024

5.0/10

My experience at this hotel was extremely disappointing. The rooms were far from satisfactory with dampness and poor cleanliness, and the service was lacking with unhelpful staff. The location is great, but that hardly matters when the quality of everything else is so poor. I wouldn’t recommend dining here either, as it was subpar and unhygienic, making this hotel a regretful choice overall.

Rooms

5.0

The room was damp and the bedsheets were stained and torn. It didn’t feel welcoming or comfortable at all.

Service

5.0

Service was unsatisfactory with unresponsive staff. Even getting basic assistance was a struggle.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in a fantastic location, but it doesn't make up for the overall negative experience.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing, especially when I found hair in my food, and the staff were not apologetic.

Facilities

5.0

There seemed to be a lack of basic facilities and amenities that one would expect.

Thomas

United States, October 2024

5.4/10

I was really looking forward to a relaxing day at this hotel, but it turned out to be a chaotic experience with poor organization. While the location is great next to a clean beach and offers beautiful sunsets, the dining options were very limited and not tasty. The staff seemed to do their best, but overall management failed to handle the crowd effectively. I wouldn't recommend this place for a nice outing.

Rooms

Service

5.0

The minor staff members were doing their best to assist guests, but the overall organization from the management level was lacking.

Location

8.0

The hotel is situated next to a clean beach, which is pretty nice, and the sunsets are beautiful in the evening.

Dining

5.0

The buffet was disappointing with very little food variation. There wasn’t much to choose from, and the taste didn’t match up to expectations.

Facilities

Alf

United Kingdom, September 2024

5.4/10

My experience at this hotel was quite frustrating. While the location is good and the staff tried their best, the management was poorly organized and communication was lacking. This made our stay chaotic, especially during meal times when the buffet ran out of options. I wouldn't recommend it for an event or large gathering due to the awful management.

Rooms

Service

5.0

The minor staff members did their best, but it felt like the management was overwhelmed and unresponsive.

Location

7.0

The hotel is located next to a clean beach, making for some beautiful sunsets, but the organization leaves much to be desired.

Dining

5.0

Food was fairly okay, but there was very little variation in the buffet, and those who had lunch later were left with almost nothing.

Facilities

James

United States, September 2024

7.4/10

Saffron Hotel offers a pleasant day outing experience with a clean beach and a neat, although compact, pool. The rooms are spacious and tidy, and the staff is attentive to guests' needs. However, the hotel is currently under renovation, which affects its amenities and overall service. Dining options could use more variety to improve the experience.

Rooms

8.0

The A/C room I had was really spacious and clean, with a small fridge, which was a nice touch.

Service

7.0

The staff were attentive and responsive to our needs, providing us with soaps quickly when requested.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located near Wadduwa Railway Station, making it easy to reach.

Dining

6.0

Food was decently priced and tasty, but most dishes were similar, lacking variety.