Your stay — Glive Garden
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Wasantharamaya Temple (346 m · ~4 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Samudraramaya (626 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Sri Lankaramaya (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Mahindaramaya Temple (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Hall Park — 643 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BOC — 863 m · ~11 min walk
Osu Sala — 774 m · ~10 min walk
Wadduwa — 620 m · ~8 min walk
Emergency Contacts
MoratuwaFrom a landline in Moratuwa, dial local police at 118, but for ambulance and fire call 110; all emergency calls are free. The nearest hospital with accident services is the Moratuwa General Hospital (011 265 0090). If your mobile doesn't connect on 118, try the National Emergency Hotline at 119.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Moratuwa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Glive Garden
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BOC — 863 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Osu Sala — 774 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal → Heritage Home Delduwa, Kalutara
💡 These AC buses run fast along the Galle Road—ask for Kalutara Delduwa, not just Kalutara town. The stop is a short walk west from the junction, down a sandy lane; watch for the heritage home's gate sign. Buses get crowded in peak hours.
Moratuwa Town Centre → Santa Lucia Private Island (Bolgoda shore)
💡 No trams here – this is a shared three-wheeler service. Flag one near the Moratuwa market or station. Insist on meter or agree 200 LKR before boarding. Ask for 'Bolgoda bridge' – the driver will drop you at the boat access point.
Airport Bus Stop (outside arrivals) → Moratuwa Town
💡 Take Air-conditioned bus route 187 from airport to Pettah, then hop on bus 100 or 122 towards Moratuwa. Alight at Moratuwa junction and take a tuk-tuk (300 LKR) to the island boat point. Cheaper but takes twice as long.
Fort Station, Colombo → Kalutara South Station
💡 Take an express train (stops at Kalutara South) over the local one that halts at every village. Sit on the left side for ocean views past Mount Lavinia. From station, a tuk-tuk to the heritage home costs about 300 LKR.
Colombo Fort Station → Moratuwa Railway Station
💡 From the airport, take a bus or taxi to Fort Station (45 mins). Board a southbound train on the Coastal Line. Buy a second-class ticket for 50 LKR – it's airy and scenic. From Moratuwa station, a tuk-tuk to the island is 5 mins and 200 LKR.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Heritage Home Delduwa, Kalutara
💡 From airport, catch bus 187 to Colombo Bastian Mawatha (180 LKR, 1 hour), then take bus 01 or 02 marked 'Galle' or 'Matara' from the nearby Pettah stand—ask the conductor to drop you at Delduwa junction. Final 1 km walk or tuk-tuk (200 LKR). Carry small notes.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Heritage Home Delduwa, Kalutara
💡 Book a metered taxi or use PickMe app for fixed fare—avoid touts at arrivals. Confirm driver knows the Delduwa turnoff near Kalutara town; some want to drop you at the main road.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Santa Lucia Private Island, Bolgoda
💡 Book a cab through PickMe or Uber for a fixed price around 8000-12000 LKR. Drivers know the island access point near the Bolgoda bridge. Confirm the boat pickup from the shore.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Glive Garden?
Check-in at Glive Garden is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Moratuwa
💡 Try a paper cone of kottu roti (chopped flatbread with vegetables) from the stall nearest the main entrance - costs 150 LKR. Bring small notes, sellers rarely have change for large bills.
💡 Sunday mass at 8am is sung in Sinhala and English, and visitors are welcomed. Dress modestly; no shorts or sleeveless tops inside.
💡 Visit on a Sunday morning before 9am to hear the choir sing Sinhalese hymns. Seats at the back near the wooden door - best acoustics.
💡 Ask the librarian to show the old photographs of Moratuwa from the 1950s. Free Wi-Fi available for members, but visitor access is limited to reading only.
💡 Arrive by 6:30am for the freshest selection and busiest atmosphere. No entry fee, but be aware of slippery floors and fishy smells. Free parking nearby.
💡 Best photo spot is from the railway station footbridge, 50m south, looking back at the tower with the Galle Road traffic blurring below. Doesn't work during power cuts - common in afternoons.
💡 Best visited early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and crowds. The nearby kade (small shop) sells fresh king coconut water for 50 LKR.
💡 Come at sunset around 5.30pm when the sky turns pink over the sea. Locals sell spicy vade (lentil fritters) from cycles on the sand.