Waterland

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Waterland puts you within a 10-minute drive of Negombo Beach. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, Ayurvedic treatments, or reflexology, and Fusion cuisine is served at Waterland Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 5 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge, and free bike rentals.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $118
$154 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Why we love this property

Riverside escape
This hotel in a peaceful rural location offers the perfect fishing experience. A scenic terrace and picnic area complete the outdoor adventure.
Poolside paradise
This luxury hotel entices with 5 outdoor pools and a private plunge pool for the ultimate aquatic retreat. Take a dip and indulge in poolside bliss.

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of a pool and greenery.

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Canal View

  • Canal view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A couple standing on a balcony overlooking a lush garden with a river and palm trees.

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, River View

  • River view
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A swimming pool with a view of a lake and palm trees.

Honeymoon Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, River View

  • River view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, Canal View

  • Canal view
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
106A St. Marys Road, Kochchikade, Negombo, Western Province, 11540

What's nearby

  • Negombo Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • St Anthony's Church - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Negombo Beach Park - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Maris Stella College - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Ave Maria Convent - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 35 min drive
  • Railway Station Negombo - 19 min drive
  • Seeduwa - 37 min drive
  • Gampaha Railway Station - 43 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Rodeo Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Highland Milk Lab - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Wine & Dine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jetwing Blue - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jetwing Sea - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Waterland

  • Waterland puts you within a 10-minute drive of Negombo Beach. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, Ayurvedic treatments, or reflexology, and Fusion cuisine is served at Waterland Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 5 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge, and free bike rentals.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2015
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • 3 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Private plunge pool
  • In-room massage
  • Deck or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Uses some LED lighting

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology.

Dining

Waterland Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Waterland Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property does not have elevators.

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Waterland House Negombo

Waterland Negombo

Waterland Hotel Negombo

Waterland Hotel

Waterland Negombo

Waterland Hotel Negombo

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterland offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Waterland does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Waterland?

Yes, there are 5 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Waterland?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Waterland?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 35 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Waterland?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Waterland and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like fishing and cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools. Waterland also has private plunge pools, spa services, and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Waterland?

Yes, Waterland Restaurant offers Fusion cuisine and garden views.

Does Waterland have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a private plunge pool and a deck or patio.

What's the area around Waterland like?

Waterland is located by the river. Popular attractions include Negombo Beach, which is 9 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Waterland Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Such incredible hospitality and kindness from all the staff. The place is a lovely oasis and full of gorgeous little touches. Truly a unique, memorable stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful retreat.

Waterland is a small resort of around 5 individual villas on the banks of a river. We stayed in Elephant villa which has a small, private pool and decking area. We loved the indoor/ outdoor bathroom with fish! The area is quiet and great for just sitting and watching the wildlife. Food is eaten in a small restaurant and although choice is limited, the quality was great. The staff were friendly and helpful. Slight downsides... The resort is really tucked away ,so be sure your taxi driver knows where he is going. Ours took a while to locate the hotel. We wished the staff would collect the plastic waste that washed up at the end of the decking, or provided waste sacks for us to do it. Its a shame having to overlook plastic and garbage as you gaze at the scenary. There isnt anywhere to walk to so just go and enjoy relaxing .
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10/10 Exceptional

Mycket lyxigt och trevligt hotel. Varje gäst har egen ploungepool som är ren. Personalen är trevlig och utmärkt service. Bra massage.
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10/10 Exceptional

Parfait !

Magnifique, la chambre est extraordinaire et l’accueil fantastique ! Merci beaucoup !
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10/10 Exceptional

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Waterland. It is convenient for the airport but in a quiet spot, situated by the river. It is beautiful. We had a great private villa with a good size pool. The staff and service were excellent. In particular Raganan was brilliant and looked after us very well. Incredibly good value for money and a short Tuk Tuk ride into Negombo town.
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolute Empfehlung

Wir genossen unsere Zeit wirklich sehr. Wir hatten die Villa Peacock gebucht und die entsprach der Beschreibung. Der private eigene Pool war sensationell. Die Aussicht im zweiten Stock auf den Fluss und die Gegend sehr einladend. Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich. Wir konnten 2 perfekte Abendessen auf unserer privaten Terrasse genießen. Die Qualität vom Essen, egal ob Frühstück oder Abendessen, war hervorragend. Sehr gerne wieder.
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4/10 Fair

Very friendly and helpful staff, location is very isolated so you enjoy some peace of mind during the day but its bloody scary at night specially your inside a jungle riverside, not flexible at late checkouts which
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6/10 Good

waterworld...

friendly staff, lots of power cuts when we were there. Air conditioning wasn't working properly so the room was very hot. We were only there for one night so didn't really get into the feel of the hotel but we would have looked for somewhere else if the problems continued. breakfast was not very good.. Bread basket consisting of 2 hard croissants, 2 cup cakes and 2 hard boiled eggs! really less than impressed.. they did reduce some costs because of the issues, which was good of them. there was no view of the canlal from the room, due to a privacy there is a hedge obscuering the view.
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8/10 Very good

Mostly excellent, but...

Generally excellent with very good staff, but with just a small complaint. The room was lovely, but small things slightly spoiled it, such as the air conditioning was not very effective as the netting over the bed prevented the air from getting to you when you slept, which made it very stuffy. And while the bathroom was spectacular, the shower went everywhere. On the plus side the staff were wonderful and the food delicious.
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10/10 Exceptional

Waterland has excellent facilities. We enjoyed our private plunge pool. Some might find the out of town location a little inconvenient, but we liked being along the canal near the river estuary.
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10/10 Exceptional

Charmant hotel au calme vue sur la nature. Tres belle chambre. Petit Petit déjeuner copieux et très bon. Personnel disponible et aidant. Bien situé près de la plage de Negombo. Très bon endroit pour commencer votre séjour au Sri Lanka.
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10/10 Exceptional

Toppenhotell!

Om ni vill ha en vistelse i form av några dagars avkoppling så är detta perfekt. Man kan äta middag på sin privata terass och bada i sin privata pool. Maten är jättegod och prisvärd. Du kan ej bada i floden, men är ca 10 min med tuk-tuk till stranden. Supernöjd!
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10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful on the lagoon.

Good find for a night or 2. Chose this as fairly close to the airport. Small hotel exactly as advertised. Very helpful and friendly staff. Good size room and bathroom. Very nice and pleasing views.
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8/10 Very good

Quiet location

We found Waterland quiet and tranquil nestled between a river and canal and close to the beach (about 600mtrs away). Quite surprising as you are close to busy/noisy Negombo City. The Staff, rooms and meals were excellent. Normally we stay on the beach where there are more restaurants and activity, but as we only stayed one night this did not bother us. It would be a good location to do day trips from. We stayed in a Canal View Room but really it should now be described as Garden View as plants and shrubs have been grown to ensure privacy from the canal and dwellings on the other side.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved it

Lovely hotel. Can highly recommend the Elephant villa!
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10/10 Exceptional

Sehr schönes Boutique Hotel

Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal. Sehr schöne Zimmer. Leider wegen Flughafennähe teils ein bisschen laut
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10/10 Exceptional

Magnifique hôtel vue splendide

Nous n'avons malheureusement passé qu'une seule dans la splendide villa avec une belle piscine privée. Décoration soignée. Personnel très attentif. Dîner excellent pris sur la terrasse de la villa. Nous aurions pu le prendre sur la rivière. Un seul bémol, pas de petit déjeuner possible avant 8h00. Dommage lorsque l'on a un avion à prendre mais nous avons eu des fruits à la place. Un hôtel
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful villa

We had the nicest stay in Waterland. Located in a fishing village, the villa offers a super pleasant experience in terms of comfort. You get to see life in the village as it is, every day...a genuine and true sri lankan life experience which you carry with you for the whole life. Beautiful villa, beautiful people, exquisite surroundings, nature, birds, elephants, monkeys...Loved everything, hope to be back...
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, peaceful villas - great night in Colombo

We stayed at Waterland on our first night in Colombo for one night and the main issue with our stay was that it wasn’t for long enough. Me and a friend arrived at different time and Waterland arranged for both of us to be picked up from the airport. The hotel is a little way out of Colombo but it is in a lovely, quiet setting. Upon arrival, we were each greeted with a delicious drinks and shown around the apartment (even though my friend did not arrive until after midnight). Waterland also arranged for us to be taken to our next stop. The apartment was massive, with a sitting room and 2 bedrooms each with a large on-suite. We also had our own private pool and balcony with an amazing view of the waterways. The apartment was very clean and tidy and the pool was great (even though we only got to use it for a short time in the morning. Breakfast was quite traditional – fresh fruit, curd and honey (if you haven’t tried this – you must) followed by a hot option of your choice, served with drinks. The service was great, the apartment was great – we are just sorry that we didn’t book in an extra night!
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6/10 Good

secluded hotel

Clean hotel although room smelt strongly of moth balls which were placed in the sink drains, shower drains and toilet. The smell transferred to our clothes and we could smell it days after leaving the hotel. I would have preferred a mosquito net rather than the UV-light bug zapper unit underneath the TV. Aircon and fan worked well. Quiet location, next to picturesque canal in a residential area so tuk tuk or a taxi journey required to beach or local restaurants (10 mins, approximately 3-4km away). Disappointed with 'restaurant' onsite, limited to tomato or carrot soup for dinner unless you pre-order main dishes 2 hours prior to restaurant opening time.
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10/10 Exceptional

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6/10 Good

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8/10 Very good