Waterland
Connect with Nature
Imagine
Imagine waking up in your own private waterfront villa to the sound of birdsong.
Imagine bathing under a cascading rain shower, rejuvenating with a poolside massage, and you placing your feet in the sand during dinner.
Imagine personalized concierge service that arranges breakfast in your pool, cocktails on your deck, private dining in the garden, ...
Imagine gliding on a boat through a mangrove jungle, grinding spices on a millstone and preparing pineapple curry, watching hundreds of fruit bats fly overhead at sunset, ...
Our Villas
Each luxury villa provides a spacious private sanctuary.
Floor to ceiling windows, outdoor decks, and the bucolic setting connect you with nature.
Antiques, batiks, and wood carvings add local charm.
The dynamic staff provide warm, professional, personalized service 24/7.
About Waterland
Waterland is a boutique hotel in Negombo, Sri Lanka with 5 luxury villas. Each villa has a private plunge pool.
In addition to your villa, you have access to a lounge, restaurant, dining pavilion, bar, billiards room, and private dock.
The unique waterfront location at the juncture of a river and canal is a tranquil oasis.
Favorite activities include gliding through the neighboring mangrove jungle on a boat safari, having a floating breakfast in your pool, learning to cook pineapple curry in our cooking class, having a rejuvenating massage, watching hundreds of fruit bats migrate overhead at sunset, ...
Only 17 kilometers from the airport, Waterland is a hidden gem.
Experiences
Our Values
Sustainability
Community
Staff
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We heat our water using solar panels.
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We source over 90% of our electricity from solar panels.
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We minimize the use of single-use plastics.
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We support the care of orphaned dogs, cats, and birds.
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We provide funds and logistics to support local festivals and neighborhood improvements.
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We support a consortium of local boat owners and 3-wheeler drivers that provides transparent pricing for tourists and a living wage for locals.
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We treat the staff with the respect and dignity they deserve and expect our guests to do the same.
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We provide the staff a share of the revenue.
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We contribute to a pension fund for the staff and provide fully paid sick leave.