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.
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, clearing your mind with a floating sound bath, ...
The dynamic staff provide warm, professional, personalized service 24/7.
Located in a quiet part of Negombo 17 kilometers from the airport by a river and a canal, Waterland is a tranquil oasis.
Luxurious
Tranquil
Private
Rejuvenating
Unique
Convenient
Connect with Nature
Imagine ...
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waking up in your own private waterfront villa to the sound of birdsong.
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bathing under a cascading rain shower, rejuvenating with a poolside massage, drifting on the water during a floating sound bath.
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gliding on a boat through a mangrove jungle, grinding spices on an antique millstone, watching hundreds of fruit bats fly overhead at sunset.
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breakfast in your pool, cocktails on your deck, dining by candlelight under the stars.
Romantic
Romance blossoms in our waterfront estate.
Each villa offers a secluded sanctuary.
Begin your day with a floating breakfast in your private pool.
Indulge in a rejuvenating massage.
In the afternoon, lay on your sunbed, sit on your deck, and cool off in your private pool.
As evening falls, savor a candlelit dinner by the river.
Say I love you with flower petals on the bed, a flower arrangement in the villa, and a floating heart in the pool.
Family Friendly
Waterland is a family-friendly escape.
Each of our family villas has a spacious living room, multiple bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a private pool. Bubble wands, water pistols, board games, and a billiards table add to the fun.
Take a boat safari through the nearby mangrove jungle.
Enjoy hands-on cooking classes that bring everyone together.
Savor delicious, kid-friendly meals prepared without chilies.
Waterland is not well suited for young children we are not able to accommodate children who are under 5 years old.
Unique 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 tuk tut 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.
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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.