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Waterland

Negombo, Gampaha

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 3.3 km to Negombo Beach

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/525 Jan 2026

Patrick

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.

5.0/515 Jan 2026

Jeanette • Trip with Friends

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

5.0/529 Dec 2024

Julie • Family Trip

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 .

5.0/58 Aug 2023

Julien • Couple Trip

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

5.0/529 Jan 2023

Merry • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/527 Dec 2022

Eléonore • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/510 Mar 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/56 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

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.

5.0/59 Jan 2019

Birgitta • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/526 Dec 2018

BERYL • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/524 May 2018

Jennifer • Couple Trip

Lovely hotel. Can highly recommend the Elephant villa!

5.0/512 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

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

5.0/528 Aug 2017

CHRISTOPHE • Family Trip

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

5.0/521 Mar 2017

Anca

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...

5.0/513 Feb 2017

Rachel • Family Trip

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!

4.0/531 Mar 2019

John • Couple Trip

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.

4.0/523 Jul 2018

John

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.

3.0/58 Apr 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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.

3.0/57 Jan 2017

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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.

2.0/54 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

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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106A St. Marys Road, Kochchikade, Negombo, Western Province, LK

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-anytime

Check-out11:00

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

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.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel 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.

About Waterland

Waterland Location
When you stay at Waterland in Negombo, you'll be on the riverwalk, you'll be a short 9-minute drive from Negombo Beach. This luxury hotel is 28.6 mi (46 km) from Colombo City Centre and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Negombo Beach Park.

Waterland Facility and Service
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Waterland Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy Fusion cuisine at Waterland Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 - Fri, 31 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children