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5.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Tranquil riverbank wildlife retreat

Riverside villas feature private plunge pools overlooking local wildlife. The full-service spa offers Ayurvedic treatments after riverside exploration. Complimentary bicycles enable independent adventures before enjoying fusion cuisine at the intimate restaurant.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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

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

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

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Negombo, Waterland is in the suburbs and on the riverwalk. Negombo Beach is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Negombo travel guide
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106A St. Marys Road, Kochchikade, Negombo, Western Province, 11540

What's nearby

  • Negombo Beach
    Negombo Beach
    7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • St Anthony's Church
    9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Negombo Beach Park
    9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • St. Sebastian's Church
    11 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Ave Maria Convent
    11 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo
    19 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jetwing Blue
    7 min drive
  • Jude Place Rooms & Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Lords Fine Restaurant, Art Gallery and Cocktail Bar
    7 min drive
  • Tuk Tuk Wine & Dine
    8 min drive
  • Goldi Sands
    7 min drive

About this property

Waterland

Luxury hotel near Negombo Beach
Consider a stay at Waterland and take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace, and shopping on site. Treat yourself to a facial, Ayurvedic treatments, or a deep-tissue massage at the onsite spa. The on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant, Waterland Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and an arcade/game room.
Additional perks include:
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • Multilingual staff, a billiards/pool table, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private plunge pools and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Waterland Bar
  • Waterland Restaurant

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool

Property is also known as

Waterland House Negombo
Waterland Negombo
Waterland Hotel Negombo
Waterland Hotel
Waterland Negombo
Waterland Hotel Negombo

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterland have a pool?

Yes, this property has 5 outdoor pools.

Is Waterland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterland?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Waterland?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Waterland provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Waterland located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Negombo Beach.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket lyxigt och trevligt hotel. Varje gäst har egen ploungepool som är ren. Personalen är trevlig och utmärkt service. Bra massage.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait !

Magnifique, la chambre est extraordinaire et l’accueil fantastique ! Merci beaucoup !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eléonore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Birgitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Lovely hotel. Can highly recommend the Elephant villa!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schönes Boutique Hotel

Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal. Sehr schöne Zimmer. Leider wegen Flughafennähe teils ein bisschen laut
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Reinhard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018