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 our 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, cooking a Sri Lankan meal, having rejuvenating massage treatments, watching hundreds of fruit bats migrate overhead at sunset, and 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.
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
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 a hands-on cooking class 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.