Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful surroundings
Kind and attentive staff
Cons:
Room noise
Limited food menu

Categories

Cleanliness
8.86
Some mentioned issues with room quality and noise, but standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.83
The staff were described as amazing, kind, and attentive.
Location
9.87
The property is set in beautiful surroundings, which adds to its charm.
Room Quality
8.82
Rooms were noted as being older and not fully private, although comfortable.
Amenities
8.85
Limited amenities available, such as the need for early food orders.
Value for Money
9.31
Value perceptions vary due to pricing against amenities and service received.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Food was good but limited menu, affecting variety.
Overall Experience
10
Overall, a lovely stay despite some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:42

Property Description

Luxurious Villas with Private Plunge Pools
Experience ultimate relaxation in our 5 air-conditioned villas, each boasting an infinity-edge plunge pool. Unwind in style and comfort while enjoying the privacy of your own pool.

Unique Floating Spa and On-site Dining
Indulge in our floating spa for a truly serene experience. Delight your taste buds at our on-site restaurant and dining barge, offering a picturesque setting for memorable meals.

Complimentary Bicycles, Billiards, and More
Enjoy a range of complimentary activities including bicycles, billiards, and outdoor games. Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property.

Escape to Waterland for a luxurious retreat like no other. Book now to secure your stay at our exclusive villa property near Negombo Beach Park.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 5 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 251 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.86
Service: 9.83
Location: 9.87
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 9.31
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 10
E
Emma • family_with_children • nz
8
A relaxing and welcoming place to stay.
Pros:

The private pool and the view from it was fantastic. The staff were helpful and we loved the extra effort they made to include us in their New Years celebrations.

Cons:

Meals needed to be chosen well in advance which we found tricky.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
M
Marije • extended_group • nl
10
Prachtige accomodatie. Dikke aanrader.
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel die voor je klaarstaan.
Prachtige uitzicht over de rivier.
Heerlijk en schoon zwembad en hele mooie villa's.
De after flight massage was de beste die we ooit gehad hebben. Aanrader.
Ontbijt was heerlijk en wordt vers bereid.

Cons:

Airport transfer was duur (35 euro)

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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André • couple • ch
8
Waterland - ein traumhaftes Stück Land direkt am Wasser
Pros:

Das aussergewöhnliche Hotel Waterland liegt ausserhalb des hektischen Negombo an bester Lage gut versteckt inmitten eines kleinen Fischerquartiers direkt bei der Einmündung eines holländischen Kanals in den River Maha Oya. Es ist ein Eintauchen in eine exotische und verwinkelte Welt voller orientalischer Requisiten und einem tropischen Pflanzengarten. Direkt neben der offenen Küche an einem langen Esstisch wenige Meter neben dem Wasser sitzend, vermittelt das ausgezeichnete Essen und der Moment des Seins eine Welt, die man nicht mehr missen möchte.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
T
Tim • couple • gb
9
Lovely first night in Sri Lanka by the river
Pros:

Amazing spot by the river in a quiet neighbourhood not far from Negombo. Great way to start our trip.

Cons:

It's a little tired in places but nothing to complain about really

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • couple • gb
10
Last day in Sri Lanka before flying home.
Pros:

The room set up with personal pool and seating area was lovely . Quirky bathroom with fish pedicure pool and great shower.Also wife really enjoyed having a fantastic preflight massage in room and lucky enough to see the fruit bats flying overhead whilst we had our dinner.

Cons:

Only thing we would point out is the tiled steps down into the pool were very slippy , so just be careful.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
M
Miles • couple • gb
10
Fantastic staff and lovely place
Pros:

Wonderful staff who were very helpful and kind. Brilliant English also. Nice breakfast and pool was nice and clean. Good location where you can look over the river and see birds during the day and bats at night.

Cons:

The food was nice and i’ve given full marks, would recommend and stay again. However a shame they don’t do any sort of Sri Lankan curry on the dinner menu which is mostly western.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
A
Anna • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Staff very helpful and attentive. Amazing location with spectular views over the lagoon.
Loved our own private pool which lit up at night.
Excellent food and a perfect place to rest after a long flight.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • couple • gb
8
An excellent location near the airport to start or end a holiday in Sri Lanka
Pros:

We loved the fact we had an individual pool attached to our room with a nice seating area as well as the hotel’s beautiful grounds. The bed was super comfy and the size room was ample. The bathroom was very large and had a wonderful shower. Well-equipped with natural and beautifully smelling toiletries. We really enjoyed the evening river trip where we got our first taste of the renowned Sri Lanka wildlife, and there were also lots of birds around the hotel. We also liked the freshly ground coffee provided in the room – a really nice touch.

Cons:

It was a shame that we couldn't enjoy cocktails as they weren't available the evening we stayed.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
L
Lesley • extended_group • gb
8
Great place to stop off after the flight
Pros:

Service great. Nice rooms

Cons:

A little remote

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
M
Monika • couple • ch
10
Ein Juwel - ideal um vor oder nach einem Flug auszuspannen
Pros:

alles - die Peacock-Villa war perfekt, sehr gross, zweistöckig, grosser privater Pool mit sehr sauberem Wasser
sehr zuvorkommendes und nettes Personal, tolle Zusatzangebote

Cons:

-

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
G
Greg • couple • fr
7
Typical Sri Lankan 3 star offering
Pros:

Plunge pool

Cons:

Another Sri Lankan 3 star property masquerading as a luxury property.
Untrained staff, poor and expensive restaurant. Hotel is located far from any other restaurants so you are basically tied to the on site offering.
Expensive for what it is and they rip you off on the exchange rate.
On the plus side it is in a nice location on the edge of a river and is quiet- except when the church on the opposite side of the river has a 5.30 in the morning service!

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
P
Panagiotis • family_with_children • gr
8
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
D
Denise • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Food and staff at hotel amazing they literally couldn't do enough for us made us feel very welcome big bonus our own pool I would definitely recommend this hotel was a perfect place to stay after our long journey we actually felt sad to leave!

Cons:

Nothing I didn't like all so good

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
A
Alicia • couple • gb
10
Thank you!
Pros:

Everything was perfect here, location was nice and peaceful and we did a little boat trip along the river with lovely and knowledgeable staff. Food and drinks were good and the room was very nice! :)

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
B
Bruce • couple • gb
10
Its hard to fault Waterland - beautiful rooms with private pools and gardens.
Pros:

Its hard to fault Waterland - beautiful rooms with private pools and gardens. Great food and helpful staff. Located outside busy Negombo but still only 1/2 hour from the airport.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
J
justin • couple • gb
3
Interesting concept but would not recommend
Pros:

Interesting concept in terms of rooms and outdoor feel to bathroom.

Cons:

It didn’t feel very clean. The location was further from the airport than we thought.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • extended_group • pl
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
N
Nelly • couple • bg
10
one night stay in paradise
Pros:

Very, very quiet, beautiful and exotic place, at a good location.

Cons:

everything

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
C
Carina • couple • de
9
Toller Service, eine besondere Unterkunft
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
K
Krzysztof • extended_group • pl
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee