Waterland
The Flying Hamilton at Waterland
Located on the Hamilton Canal, The Flying Hamilton at Waterland highlights classic dishes of the island.
To make the cuisine approachable for all our foreign guests, we do not cook with chilies.
All prices in US dollars (USD).
10% service charge added to all food, drinks, and massages.
Breakfast
Served from 8:00am - 10:00am in the dining room patios.
Live action cooking with a daily special.
Guests leaving before 8:00am may order a take-away breakfast. Please order take-away breakfast before 5:00pm the previous day.
Guests also have the option to have breakfast in their pool on a floating tray for a supplemental charge.
All prices in US dollars (USD).
10% service charge added to all food, drinks, and massages.

Full Breakfast
Full breakfast includes:
- Main course
- Fruit
- Juice
- Coffee, tea, or espresso
15

Floating Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast in your pool on a floating tray.
Floating tray is for 2 people.
Cost per floating tray is 10 USD.
1 Floating Tray (For 1-2 people)
10
2 Floating Trays (for 3-4 People)
20

Paper Dosa (Monday & Friday)
A live action cooking item prepared on Mondays and Wednesdays.
A thin crepe with a filling of potatoes, onions, turmeric, and curry leaves.
A paper dosa reflects the influence of Tamils on Sri Lankan cooking.
7

Coconut Roti with Dal (Tuesday & Saturday)
A live action cooking item prepared on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Coconut roti (pol roti) is a classic Sri Lankan dish. You can think of it as a savory coconut pancake.
The batter is made of flour, coconut, chopped onions, and water.
Served with side dishes including lentils (dal) and sweet tempered onions.
7

Sri Lankan Pancakes (Wednesday)
Batter is made with flour, turmeric, and eggs. Filled with coconut honey and grated coconut.
We give our French Toast a distinctly Sri Lankan flavor by making it with coconut milk, Ceylon cinnamon and kithul treacle.
Kithul treacle is made from the sap of the jaggery palm.
7

Egg Hoppers (Thursday & Sunday)
A live action cooking item prepared on Sundays and Thursdays.
An egg hopper is uniquely Sri Lankan.
It is a lace-like crepe. The batter consists of rice flour, coconut milk, yeast, and sugar.
A fried egg is embedded in the batter.
7

Coconut & Banana Porridge
Prepared with oats, coconut milk, and bananas.
We give our coconut porridge a distinctly Sri Lankan flavor by adding Ceylon cinnamon and serving it with kithul treacle.
Kithul treacle is made from the sap of the jaggery palm.
7

Fried Eggs
Like so much of our food, our eggs are sourced locally and delivered by bicycle.
Served with toast, butter, and specialty jam.
Our jam is made by a German who settled in Sri Lanka and makes preserves with exotic tropical fruits.
7

Scrambled Eggs
Like so much of our food, our eggs are sourced locally and delivered by bicycle.
Served with toast, butter, and specialty jam.
Our toast is made from freshly baked bread.
Our jam is made by a German who settled in Sri Lanka and makes preserves with exotic tropical fruits.
7

Sri Lankan Omelet
Fluffy omelet spiced with turmeric and curry leaves.
Like so much of our food, our eggs are sourced locally and delivered by bicycle.
Served with toast, butter, and specialty jam.
Our toast is made from freshly baked bread.
Our jam is made by a German who settled in Sri Lanka and makes preserves with exotic tropical fruits.
7

French Toast
Our signature French toast begins with freshly baked bread. The bread is dipped in a batter of milk, coconut milk, sugar, and cinnamon.
7

Toast, Butter, & Jam
Our toast is made from freshly baked bread.
Our jam is made by a German who settled in Sri Lanka and makes preserves with exotic tropical fruits.
4

Fresh Fruit
A bowl of fresh, seasonal fruit.
4

Fresh Juice
Each day, we make a juice of the day using fresh, seasonal fruit.
Ask your waiter about the fresh fruit juice of the day.
4

Coffee (Pot)
The freshest coffee you will ever have.
The coffee is grown locally and roasted over a fire here at the hotel.
The coffee is served in a coffee pot and serves up to 2 people.
Our coffee pots are made locally at a porcelain factory across the river.
5

Dilmah Tea (Pot)
Dilmah tea is world famous.
The founder of Dilmah - arguably the best tea producer on the island - was a neighbor and created a bespoke tea menu for Waterland.
Ask your waiter for the tea menu/tea box.
The tea is served in a pot and serves up to 2 people.
Our tea pots are made at a porcelain factory across the river.
3

Espresso
Made with imported espresso beans
4

Blue Tea (Pot)
Blue tea is made from the butterfly pea plant.
We grow the butterfly pea plant on site so guests can enjoy this vibrant blue tea from flowers picked on site.
4
Lunch
Served from 12:00pm - 2:00pm in the dining room patios or in the private dining area of your villa.
All prices in US dollars (USD).
10% service charge added to all food, drinks, and massages.

Floating Lunch
Enjoy lunch in your pool on a floating tray.
Each floating tray is for 2 people.
Cost per floating tray is 10 USD.
For 1 or 2 people (1 Floating Tray)
10
For 3 or 4 people (2 Floating Trays)
20

Asian Noodles
Prepared with soya sauce, sesame seed oils, and local spices.
Served with a a side of peanut sauce, an influence of Sri Lanka's connections through the spice trade with Malaysia and Indonesia.
Vegetables
8
Chicken
10
Fish
10
Prawns
10

Chicken Satay
Chicken Satay on a bed of rice.
Served with sauce of peanuts, mild spices, and coconut milk.
10

Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
The smoothie bowl begins with buffalo curd, a rich, creamy concoction similar to yogurt.
Mixed with chocolate sauce.
Topped with bananas and muesli.
7

Fruit Smoothie Bowl
The smoothie bowl begins with buffalo curd, a rich, creamy concoction similar to yogurt.
Topped with seasonal fresh fruit, muesli, and kithul treacle.
Kithul treacle is made from the sap of the flower of a jaggery palm.
7

Toasties
Sautéed with egg, green onions, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and passionfruit mayonnaise.
Sandwiched between freshly baked bread.
Coated with sesame seeds and cooked on both sides.
Served with a side of Cole slaw.
Vegetables
8
Chicken
10
Prawns
10
Appetizers & Snacks
All prices in US dollars (USD).
10% service charge added to all food, drinks, and massages.

Coconut Soup with Lemongrass
Home-made chicken broth prepared with turmeric, lemongrass, and coconut milk.
Chicken
7
Prawns
8

French Fries with Curry Leaves
Prepared with oil, curry leaves, and salt
6

Garlic Bread
A loaf of freshly baked bread.
Prepared with olive oil and generous amounts of garlic.
5
Dinner
Served from 6:00pm - 8:30pm.
All prices in US dollars (USD).
10% service charge added to all food, drinks, and massages.

Rice & Curry (Sunday & Thursday)
Live action cooking.
A classic Sri Lankan dish.
We prepare our curry with a medley of exotic spices and coconut milk.
Served with rice of the day and side dishes (sambol).
Price is for a single serving for 1 person.
Vegetables
8
Vegetables & Arrack
11
Chicken
11
Chicken & Arrack
14
Fish
12
Fish & Arrack
15
Prawns
13
Prawns & Arrack
16

Kottu (Monday, Wednesday, & Friday)
Live action cooking.
Classic Sri Lankan dish made with chopped paratha.
Paratha is a flatbread made of wheat, wheat flour, butter, and water.
Listening it the preparation of kottu is like listening to the percussion in an orchestra.
Price is for a single serving for 1 person.
Vegetables
7
Chicken
10
Cheese
11
Fish
11
Prawns
12

Asian Noodles (Tuesday and Saturday)
Live action cooking.
Prepared with soya sauce, sesame seed oils, and local spices.
Served with a a side of peanut sauce, an influence of Sri Lanka's connections through the spice trade with Malaysia and Indonesia.
Price is for a single serving for 1 person.
Vegetables
7
Chicken
10
Fish
11
Prawns
12

Chicken Satay (Available any Day)
Chicken Satay on a bed of rice.
Served with sauce of peanuts, mild spices, and coconut milk.
10

Toasties (Available Any Day)
Sautéed with egg, green onions, fresh ginger, and soy sauce.
Sandwiched between freshly baked bread.
Coated with sesame seeds and cooked on both sides.
Vegetables
6
Chicken
8
Fish
9
Prawns
10
Dessert
All prices in US dollars (USD).
18% VAT added to all alcohol.
10% service charge added to all food, drinks, and massages.

Fresh Fruit
A bowl of fresh, seasonal fruit.
4

Grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce
Made from only the most succulent parts of the pineapple.
Glazed with sugar, lime juice, and Ceylon cinnamon.
6

Poffertjes (Dutch Pancakes) with Vanilla Ice Cream
Small round pancakes topped with confectioner's sugar.
Served with kithul treacle ice cream and kithul treacle.
Poffertjes reflects the influence of the Dutch on the island. The Dutch ruled over much of the island in the 17th and 18th centuries.
7

Vanilla & Treacle Ice Cream
3 scoops of vanilla ice cream blended with kithul treacle and Ceylon cinnamon.
Topped with caramel sauce.
Served in a coconut shell.
6

Affogato
A shot of espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.
5

Dessert Wine (Marcel Martin Muscadet)
Refreshing sweet dessert wine with aromas of citrus and apple.
25
Cold Drinks
All prices in US dollars (USD).
10% service charge added to all food, drinks, and massages.

Sparkling Water / Soda
3

Tonic
3

Ginger Beer
Sri Lankan ginger beer has a sharp, robust taste.
Highly recommended for those who like ginger.
3

Soft drink
Sprite and Coca Cola
3

Juice of the Day
Fresh juice made with seasonal fruit
4

Fresh Lime Soda
Sparkling water with lime juice and sugar syrup
4

Banana Lassi
Curd, milk, salt, bananas, and sugar syrup
4

Vanilla Milk Shake
Vanilla ice cream and milk.
5

Iced Turmeric Latte
Prepared with coconut milk, turmeric, ginger, sugar, and Ceylon cinnamon. Served over ice.
5
Barista
All prices in US dollars (USD).
10% service charge added to all food, drinks, and massages.

Cappuccino
Made in our cappuccino machine with thick foam.
4

Espresso
Made with imported espresso beans
4

Coffee (Pot)
The freshest coffee you will ever have.
The coffee is grown locally and roasted over a fire here at the hotel.
The coffee is served in a coffee pot and serves up to 2 people.
Our coffee pots are made locally at a porcelain factory across the river.
5

Affogato
A shot of espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.
5

Dilmah Tea (Pot)
Dilmah tea is world famous.
The founder of Dilmah - arguably the best tea producer on the island - was a neighbor and created a bespoke tea menu for Waterland.
Ask your waiter for the tea menu/tea box.
The tea is served in a pot and serves up to 2 people.
Our tea pots are made at a porcelain factory across the river.
3

Blue Tea (Pot)
Blue tea is made from the butterfly pea plant.
We grow the butterfly pea plant on site so guests can enjoy this vibrant blue tea from flowers picked on site.
4
Experiences
There is lots to do in and around Waterland.
Details about experiences including videos and photos are on our webpage: www.waterlandvilla.com
All prices in US dollars (USD).
10% service charge added to all food, drinks, and massages.

Watch Bats Migrate Over the River
Waterland is fortunate to be on the flight path of hundreds of fruit bats.
At sunset, watch hundreds of bats fly over the river.
If you are staying in the Elephant Villa or Peacock Villa, you can watch the bats from your villa.
Guests of other villas can watch from the riverside dining pavilion.

Bicycle
Explore the neighborhood by bicycle.
We offer bicycles free of charge for guests.
Contact the front desk staff to reserve some bicycles.

Play Billiards
Play billiards on a piece of history. The teak billiards table was originally on a colonial tea estate.

Boat Safari
Explore the surrounding mangrove jungle on a festively decorated boat.
Safari departs from our private dock.
Among the many animals you will see on the tour are bats, eagles, egrets, kingfishers, and water monitors (the 2nd largest reptile in the world).
Includes the an English-speaking/Sinhala-speaking guide, boat captain, life jackets, and plush seat covers.
Per Villa (Group of up to 6 people)
50

Cooking Class
Learn how to make rice & curry, Sri Lanka's national dish.
Includes lunch and a drink.
Generally available between 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
Reserve in advance
Per Person
20

Flying Dress Photoshoot
A flying dress provides a fun, unusual, and glamorous way to showcase your beauty and celebrate the natural setting. We take the photos using your phone so you have instant access to the photos.
35

Read
Our library is located in the reception area and includes books on various aspects of Sri Lankan wildlife, architecture, and history.
There are also many novels for guests to take free of charge.

Swim
Take advantage of the luxury of a private plunge pool by relaxing and refreshing in and around the pool.

Wear a Traditional Outfit
Wear a traditional outfit similar to those worn in the Kingdom of Kandy.
Historically, these clothes were only for those with aristocratic status.
We acquired 4 of these dazzling hand-embroidered outfits.
Especially fun for children.
Per Person
5
Spa
Spa treatments are done by your private pool.
Please reserve in advance.
All prices in US dollars (USD).
10% service charge added to all spa treatments.

Back Massage
Back massage with lotion or oil.
Massage is done by the pool of your villa.
Please reserve in advance.
30 minutes.
15

Foot & Leg Massage with Lotion or Oil
Foot & leg massage with oil or lotion.
Massage is done by the pool of your villa.
Please reserve in advance.
30 minutes
15

Head, Neck, and Shoulder Massage
Head, neck, and shoulder massage with oil.
Massage is done in the sitting area outside your villa.
Please reserve in advance.
30 minutes
15

Pre-Flight Massage Package
Designed to relax and rejuvenate before a flight.
Includes:
- Head massage with coconut oil
- Back, neck, & shoulder massage with coconut lotion
- Foot & leg massage with coconut lotion
Massage is done by your private pool.
Please reserve in advance.
90 minutes
45

After Flight Massage Package
Designed to restore nutrients to the skin after a long flight and to promote a relaxed feeling.
- Head Massage with Herbal Oil
- Arms, Head, Back, & Neck Massage with Herbal Oil
- Leg & Foot Massage with Herbal Oil
Massage is done by your private pool.
Please reserve in advance.
90 minutes
45