Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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:

Other complimentary facilities at Waterland include WiFi, bicycles, and billiards. Additional services and activities are available at an extra charge, including boat safaris, cooking classes, coffee roasting workshops, and access to the spa.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 286 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
G
Gil Admoni • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

Nice place for a night.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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EL BEHJA Hamza • solo_traveller • fr
5
Pros:

la literie confortable
chambre bien aménagée
l'amabilité du personnel

Cons:

Pas d'espace réception pour l'attente
Manque de certains équipements pour un 5 étoiles (fer à repasser, mini bar vide, les produits de la salle de bain : brosse à dents, cotons tiges ..)
Le petit déjeuner avec des choix très limités (choisir le sucré et le salé alors qu'on veut prendre les deux au pti déj en général)
l'espace piscine manque d'intimité (présence de vis à vis)

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
E
Esther • extended_group • nl
9
Mooie villa’s met eigen zwembadje aan rivier
Pros:

Prachtige ligging aan een rivier. Villa’s in koloniale stijl. Eigen zwembadje. Hele vriendelijke medewerkers. De riviersafari georganiseerd door het hotel was erg leuk. Goede bedden. Het zwembad liep een beetje door in de zitkamer.

Cons:

Dat er geen airco was in het zitgedeelte.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
T
Taron • couple • am
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
9
A great stay, very much enjoyed
Pros:

Staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble
Great ambience, surroundings and area.
Own pool was a bonus
Very quiet and peaceful
Comfortable bed and pillows
Friendly visits from the rabbits
Good healthy breakfast

Cons:

Maybe cushions for the outside chairs.
Glasses for drinking would be good
Internet reception poor

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
H
hervé • solo_traveller • fr
9
Établissement charmant
Pros:

Hotel charmant bien décoré composé de villas avec piscines privatives au bord d'un canal entouré dune végétation luxuriante .
Très bonne restauration et personnel aux petits soins pour les visiteurs.

Cons:

Un peu éloigné du centre pour faire du shopping

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
V
Verena • family_with_children • au
10
A highlight of our trip!
Pros:

What a wonderful place! Quiet, clean, stylish and an unparalleled location at the river’s edge.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
L
Lieven • solo_traveller • be
6
Pros:

Vriendelijkheid personeel en privé zwembad aan de kamer. Ook genoten we van het dinner. We waren de enigste gasten bij het avondeten waardoor we een private dinning ervaring hadden.

Cons:

De accomodatie gaat reeds een hele poos mee waardoor de indruk ontstaat dat niet alles meer op-en-top in frisse staat is.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
M
Megan • couple • gb
10
Pros:

This is a beautiful location, and beautifully run boutique hotel. The food is amazing!

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
M
margit • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
J
Javier • couple • es
7
Pros:

Ubicación bonita entre la naturaleza y frente al río. Buen desayuno. Personal muy amable.

Cons:

Personal poco formado para un hotel que se vende como 5* de lujo. La luz de la piscina es de colores (rojo verde azul morado). Linea de luces led color azul en la habitación. Sábanas negras. No es nada elegante y precio elevado para el estado general del hotel e instalaciones.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
Y
Yael • family_with_children • il
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
K
Karen • family_with_children • gb
10
Wonderful stay in hotel with real charm.
Pros:

Wonderful small hotel with fantastic bedrooms. The kids loved the plunge pool. We loved the Sri Lankan feel about it and being on the river. We didn’t mind being just outside Negombo. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. Thank you Waterland for a lovely stay.

Cons:

Nothing, it was all great.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

L'accueil est très chaleureux et le logement que nous avions était typique, propre et confortable doté d'une piscine privative.
Les repas sont délicieux et le petit déjeuner copieux.
L'emplacement est idéal pour faire une balade en bateau ou rejoindre la lagune et profiter de la vue en bord de mer.
En résumé un vrai régale, merci à toute l'équipe! 🙏😊

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • nl
9
Fantastisch
Pros:

Een fantastische locatie, heerlijk local eten, vriendelijk personeel, mooie ruime kamers, echt vakantie vibe en dicht bij airport, dus chill als je aankomt/vertrekt. Echt top!!!

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
M
Marly • family_with_children • nl
10
Mooie accommodatie en lokatie!
Pros:

Mooie accommodatie op prachtige lokatie aan het water. We hadden een huisje met eigen zwembad. Zeer grote slaapkamers en badkamers. Lekker ontbijt en super aardig en behulpzaam personeel. Boottocht vanaf het hotel is ook een aanrader.

Cons:

Niets. Het is alleen een klein stukje buiten het centrum maar met taxi of chauffeur ben je er zo!

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
C
Christian • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Mina • solo_traveller • cz
9
Geweldige plek om tot rust te komen en te genieten van mooie natuur en vogels!
Pros:

Prachtig appartement, met zwembad, goed ontbijt en aardig personeel.

Cons:

Locatie is iets afgelegen, maar prima bereikbaar met tuktuk of taxi.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • gb
10
A beautiful haven
Pros:

We stayed in a family suite which was very spacious, air conditioned and the plunge pool was very welcome. The staff were friendly and helpful and we had delicious food.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Witta79 • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Zeer ruim appartement met privezwembad. Heerlijk eten, fijne bedden en erg vriendelijk personeel. Niets was teveel, top verblijf

Cons:

Schaduwplekken in je tuin wat beperkt met de eethoek overdag in de volle zon. Op gezamenlijke plekken wel schaduw, dus goed op te lossen.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee