Overview
Boutique riverside hotel with private infinity-edge plunge pools in Negombo
Accommodation
Waterland has 5 air-conditioned villas, each with a private infinity-edge plunge pool. The Elephant Villa, Peacock Villa, and Monsoon Villa each offer unique layouts with river views and spacious bathrooms. Villa Waterland provides a Balinese-style living room open to nature and a goldfish pond in the bathroom.
Dining
The on-site restaurant at Waterland Hotel serves gourmet Sri Lankan and international cuisine cooked to order. Guests can enjoy a floating breakfast served in their private pool or dine on a barge overlooking the river. The hotel grows its own herbs including cinnamon, lemongrass, and pepper in an on-site garden.
Wellness & Activities
A floating spa on the river provides relaxation with scenic views and massage treatments. Waterland Negombo offers complimentary bicycles, billiards, and a games room for guests. The hotel also has a library with reference books on Sri Lankan wildlife and architecture.
Unique Experiences
Guests can take a river safari from the hotel's private dock on a decorated boat, spotting water monitors, kingfishers, and herons. Cooking classes are available in an outdoor kitchen surrounded by the herb garden. The hotel provides special romantic welcome amenities including heart-shaped lamps and flower arrangements for anniversaries or honeymoons.
Location
Waterland Hotel is located 600 meters from the Indian Ocean and 1 km from Poruthota Beach. The property is 12 km from Bandaranaike International Airport, approximately a 35-minute drive. Nearby attractions include Negombo Beach Park and Dutch Fort, reachable by tuk-tuk or bicycle.
- Villas: 5 air-conditioned villas, each with a private infinity-edge plunge pool
- Dining: Floating breakfast, dining barge, and on-site restaurant with gourmet cuisine
- Wellness: Floating spa with scenic river views and massage treatments
- Activities: Complimentary bicycles, billiards, games room, river safari from private dock
- Location: 600 m from Indian Ocean, 1 km from Poruthota Beach, 12 km from airport
- Eco-friendly: On-site herb garden and sustainable tourism practices
- Romantic: Heart-shaped lamps and flower arrangements for special occasions
Rooms and availability
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Private pool
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Paid airport shuttle
Plunge pool
Rooftop pool
Infinity pool
Spa & wellness centre
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Rooftop pool
- Plunge pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pool with view
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Waterland Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 108 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 7.1 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 18.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Bandaranaike International, CMB |
Location
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