See all properties

Waterland

5.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Waterland

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Canal View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, River View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views
Garden view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

View in a map
106A St. Marys Road, Kochchikade, Negombo, Western Province, 11540
  • Place, Negombo Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, St Anthony's Church
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Negombo Beach Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Canal View

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Canal View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Canal View

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, River View

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, River View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, River View

  • 1184 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Honeymoon Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, River View

Honeymoon Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, River View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, Canal View

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, Canal View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, Canal View

  • 1507 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Negombo

Waterland places you 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Negombo Beach. This 5-room, 5-star hotel has 5 outdoor pools along with private in-room plunge pools and a full-service spa.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Maris Stella College - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Negombo District General Hospital - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jetwing Blue - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jetwing Sea - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jude Place Rooms & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Wine & Dine - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Waterland

Riverwalk hotel with 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
At Waterland, guests have access to a full-service spa, 5 outdoor pools, and free WiFi in public areas. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 35 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include free use of bicycles, an arcade/game room, and a library.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Private plunge pools, dining areas, and minibars are also standard.
5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with complimentary bicycles.

Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology.

Similar properties

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Jetwing Blue
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 397 reviews
Jetwing Blue

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 5 and younger (only guests older than 5 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Waterland?

Waterland offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Waterland?

This hotel is located in Negombo, close to Negombo Beach, Negombo Beach Park, and Negombo Fish Market. St Anthony's Church is also within a driving distance of 4.4 mi.

Is there parking available at Waterland?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Waterland?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, Ayurvedic treatments, and reflexology.

Does Waterland feature a casino?

No, Waterland doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Waterland?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 5 outdoor pools.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Waterland?

At this riverfront hotel, there are many amenities for couples, including a private plunge pool and Champagne service in each guestroom with some featuring river views.

Are there hot tubs at Waterland?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Waterland have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Waterland serves free breakfast at Waterland Restaurant each morning.

Does Waterland allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Waterland.

Are there connecting rooms at Waterland?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Waterland?

The closest major airport to Waterland is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), which is 10.4 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Waterland?

Yes, every guestroom at Waterland comes with a deck with some featuring river or pool views.

Waterland Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Traveled with partner
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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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

8/10 Good

John, Perth Australia

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anca, Montreal

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...

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!

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.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Reinhard

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

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