OverviewLocated in Kaduwela's centre, just off Highway AB10, Rock Chalet Hotel Kaduwela is suitable for travellers who prefer a boutique-style hotel with on-site dining, an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness centre and easy highway access.
This hotel has six air-conditioned guest rooms and chalets, each offering cable TV, a balcony and a private bathroom.
Hotel amenities include a spa and wellness centre, an outdoor pool, an on-site restaurant, room service, laundry services, barbecue facilities, 24-hour reception and free parking. A free airport shuttle is also available, as is Internet access.
Tilakawardhana Super Centre is roughly a 20-minute drive northwest, while Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery is a 12-minute drive northwest. Royal Colombo Golf Course is around a 25-minute drive westward and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is a 1-hour drive north of the hotel. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodWhile there were very few online reviews available for this hotel, of the ones sourced, guests spoke positively about the hotel's staff, food, rooms and atmosphere.
Several compliments were offered towards the hotel's staff, who were found to be friendly, attentive, welcoming and helpful.
The hotel's food was praised by reviewers, who described it as well prepared, delicious and excellent. One patron noted that the Western-style food was disappointing, but the Sri Lankan-style meal was great.
Lodgers also enjoyed the hotel's accommodations, describing their rooms as spacious with comfortable beds. One guest stated, "The setting and interior of the rooms have a minimalist but classy feel".
The hotel's atmosphere was also praised by reviewers, who described it as relaxing, secluded and peaceful.
The Bad
As mentioned above, there were very few reviews available online for this hotel. Of those consulted however, patrons criticized the hotel's road and taxes.
A couple of reviewers mentioned the last kilometre of the road leading to the hotel was rough.
One guest had a complaint about the hotel's add-on service taxes, and remarked, "It's inconvenient and unsettling to pay extra through this system. Total charges should be published and applied".
Hotelscombined.com guest reviews rated the hotel 6.5 out of 10 from 6 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #1 out of 1 specialty lodging in Kaduwela with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
Booking.com featured 2 guest reviews, which rated the hotel 8.8 and 9.2 out of 10.
