Waterland

Location: No. 106/A, St. Mary's Road, Pallansena, Kochchikade, Negombo, lk

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Tour desk
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Infinity pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Cooking class
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Billiards or pool table
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Pool waterfall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Swimming nearby
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Three Bedroom Villa with Private Pool

  The Monsoon Villa features hardwood floors, carved antique doors, and colonial era almaris (wardrobes). This family villa has 3 air-conditioned bedrooms. 2 of the bedrooms have king size beds. 1 of the bedrooms has a queen size bed. Indoor and outdoor spaces blend together. The accommodations includes a living room built in a Balinese style, with 3 walls and the 4th side open to the elements. A shallow reflecting pool in the living room merges into the outdoor infinity-edge plunge pool. The plunge pool is 3 feet 6 inches deep. Large picture windows in the bedrooms provide lovely views of a neighboring coconut plantation. From the living room, pool, and deck, there are commanding views of the Dutch Canal. The Monsoon Villa Suite is 1 floor up and has no garden.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Private pool
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Rooftop pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Access to private pool
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Luxury Studio Villa with Private Pool

  Studio Villa with Private Pool (Lotus and Fire Villa): - Fully enclosed pool area for maximum privacy - Completely private 8 foot x 14 foot infinity-edge plunge pool. The plunge pool is 4 feet deep. - 2 Sun beds - King size 4-poster bed - Sofa and coffee table - Bathroom with rain shower - Side deck with chairs and table for private dining

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Private pool
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Infinity pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Access to private pool
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Two Bedroom Villa with Private Pool

  Deluxe Two Bedroom Villa with Private Pool (Peacock Villa) - 2 King size beds - 2 Private bathrooms with rain showers - Magnificent upstairs deck serves as outdoor living room with panoramic views of the surrounding water. From the upstairs deck, watch the sunset over the ocean and watch hundreds of bats migrate over the river as the sun sets. - Downstairs is a spacious dining room for private dining. The dining room has lovely views and a gentle breeze from the permeable walls. The dining room also has a games table. Several games in the villa provide added entertainment for children. - Large triangle-shaped infinity-edge plunge pool. The plunge pool is 4 feet deep - Private garden

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Private pool
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Infinity pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Access to private pool
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Superior Studio Villa with Private Pool

  Studio Villa with Private Pool (Elephant Villa) - River-front studio villa with panoramic views of the river - Private riverside dining - 8 foot x 14 foot infinity-edge plunge pool. The plunge pool is 4 feet deep. - 2 Sun beds - King size bed with spectacular canopy - Bathroom with rain shower and private garden - Sofa and coffee table

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Private pool
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Infinity pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Access to private pool
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Howard (10/5): - The ambulance and general whole experience There is nothing to dislike
• LAETITIA (9/5): Séjour hyper agréable - Nous avons passé 3 nuits super calme Chambre très agréable avec notre propre piscine, personnel au top toujours souriant et serviable, je recommande Un peu éloigné des animations
• Kathryn (10/5): Absolutely wonderful - Absolutely beautiful surroundings and lovely clean room with attentive staff
• Roselle (9/5): Magnifique endroit pour un dépaysement total - Gentillesse et disponibilité du personnel. Magnifique appartement superbement équipé avec beaucoup de goût. Un peu éloigné du centre ou de l’aéroport
• Claudia (7/5): - The villa were nice and the private pools were lovely. Two of the younger male staff members used the contact information we provided at check in to try to add us on instagram and send inappropriate messages on Whatsapp. As two women staying here, this was very uncomfortable and felt like a violation of privacy
• Bombuwalage (9/5): - The peaceful and private pool is fantastic, The BF is very nice and like an omelet. Service is good they are always willing to help. . Nothing, all good
• André (10/5): -
• Peter (8/5): While the villa was nice and comfortable, but the location was a little secluded and isolated. - The property was neat, clean and comfortable. The staff were younger family members of the hosts and were helpful and accommodating given our late arrival to the property. The location of the property was out of the way and much more isolated than I expected.
• Emilie (10/5): Séjour PARFAIT - Parfait Personnel tres accueillant. Les villas sont vraiment magnifiques avec leur piscine privative. Un séjour incroyable. Rien
• Emilie (10/5): - Tout était PARFAIT Rien
• Erasha (6/5): Pretty, ok for a quick stop, good price - Beautifully designed rooms, lovely staff Lack of aircon in communal spaces, very simple and limited meals available
• Emma (8/5): A relaxing and welcoming place to stay. - The private pool and the view from it was fantastic. The staff were helpful and we loved the extra effort they made to include us in their New Years celebrations. Meals needed to be chosen well in advance which we found tricky.
• Marije (10/5): Prachtige accomodatie. Dikke aanrader. - Vriendelijk personeel die voor je klaarstaan. Prachtige uitzicht over de rivier. Heerlijk en schoon zwembad en hele mooie villa's. De after flight massage was de beste die we ooit gehad hebben. Aanrader. Ontbijt was heerlijk en wordt vers bereid. Airport transfer was duur (35 euro)
• André (8/5): Waterland - ein traumhaftes Stück Land direkt am Wasser - Das aussergewöhnliche Hotel Waterland liegt ausserhalb des hektischen Negombo an bester Lage gut versteckt inmitten eines kleinen Fischerquartiers direkt bei der Einmündung eines holländischen Kanals in den River Maha Oya. Es ist ein Eintauchen in eine exotische und verwinkelte Welt voller orientalischer Requisiten und einem tropischen Pflanzengarten. Direkt neben der offenen Küche an einem langen Esstisch wenige Meter neben dem Wasser sitzend, vermittelt das ausgezeichnete Essen und der Moment des Seins eine Welt, die man nicht mehr missen möchte.
• Tim (9/5): Lovely first night in Sri Lanka by the river - Amazing spot by the river in a quiet neighbourhood not far from Negombo. Great way to start our trip. It's a little tired in places but nothing to complain about really
• Chris (10/5): Last day in Sri Lanka before flying home. - The room set up with personal pool and seating area was lovely . Quirky bathroom with fish pedicure pool and great shower.Also wife really enjoyed having a fantastic preflight massage in room and lucky enough to see the fruit bats flying overhead whilst we had our dinner. Only thing we would point out is the tiled steps down into the pool were very slippy , so just be careful.
• Miles (10/5): Fantastic staff and lovely place - Wonderful staff who were very helpful and kind. Brilliant English also. Nice breakfast and pool was nice and clean. Good location where you can look over the river and see birds during the day and bats at night. The food was nice and i’ve given full marks, would recommend and stay again. However a shame they don’t do any sort of Sri Lankan curry on the dinner menu which is mostly western.
• Anna (9/5): - Staff very helpful and attentive. Amazing location with spectular views over the lagoon. Loved our own private pool which lit up at night. Excellent food and a perfect place to rest after a long flight.
• Robert (8/5): An excellent location near the airport to start or end a holiday in Sri Lanka - We loved the fact we had an individual pool attached to our room with a nice seating area as well as the hotel’s beautiful grounds. The bed was super comfy and the size room was ample. The bathroom was very large and had a wonderful shower. Well-equipped with natural and beautifully smelling toiletries. We really enjoyed the evening river trip where we got our first taste of the renowned Sri Lanka wildlife, and there were also lots of birds around the hotel. We also liked the freshly ground coffee provided in the room – a really nice touch. It was a shame that we couldn't enjoy cocktails as they weren't available the evening we stayed.
• Lesley (8/5): Great place to stop off after the flight - Service great. Nice rooms A little remote
• Monika (10/5): Ein Juwel - ideal um vor oder nach einem Flug auszuspannen - alles - die Peacock-Villa war perfekt, sehr gross, zweistöckig, grosser privater Pool mit sehr sauberem Wasser sehr zuvorkommendes und nettes Personal, tolle Zusatzangebote -
• Greg (7/5): Typical Sri Lankan 3 star offering - Plunge pool Another Sri Lankan 3 star property masquerading as a luxury property. Untrained staff, poor and expensive restaurant. Hotel is located far from any other restaurants so you are basically tied to the on site offering. Expensive for what it is and they rip you off on the exchange rate. On the plus side it is in a nice location on the edge of a river and is quiet- except when the church on the opposite side of the river has a 5.30 in the morning service!
• Panagiotis (8/5): -
• Denise (10/5): - Food and staff at hotel amazing they literally couldn't do enough for us made us feel very welcome big bonus our own pool I would definitely recommend this hotel was a perfect place to stay after our long journey we actually felt sad to leave! Nothing I didn't like all so good
• Alicia (10/5): Thank you! - Everything was perfect here, location was nice and peaceful and we did a little boat trip along the river with lovely and knowledgeable staff. Food and drinks were good and the room was very nice! :) Nothing
• Bruce (10/5): Its hard to fault Waterland - beautiful rooms with private pools and gardens. - Its hard to fault Waterland - beautiful rooms with private pools and gardens. Great food and helpful staff. Located outside busy Negombo but still only 1/2 hour from the airport.
• justin (3/5): Interesting concept but would not recommend - Interesting concept in terms of rooms and outdoor feel to bathroom. It didn’t feel very clean. The location was further from the airport than we thought.
• Natalia (10/5): -
• Nelly (10/5): one night stay in paradise - Very, very quiet, beautiful and exotic place, at a good location. everything
• Carina (9/5): Toller Service, eine besondere Unterkunft -
• Krzysztof (10/5): -
• Jean-yves (9/5): L’asie en un concentré merveilleux , à recommander - exceptionnel emplacement - l’hôtel porte bien son nom Waterland, un personnel jeune , pro et au petits soins , tout est est en place pour un merveilleux séjour rien
• Yvonne (10/5): This is a very special place !! - The moment we entered this wonderful calm and welcoming hotel we felt we had made the right choice of where to stay . Not only the fact you had to place your order for food ahead of time but that you had to specify when exactly you wanted breakfast . Sometimes hard to know the night before .
• Charlotte (8/5): Très bon logement pour une première nuit après un long voyage. - Les 3 chambres confortables et la piscine pour se rafraîchir.
• Adrian (9/5): Great place to spend last two nights - Food is excellent, staff cheerful, great room and bathroom in the Elephant Villa. Snake in the bathroom was dealt with efficiently, though it took 6 staff but all cheerfully and snake let outside to live, so all ended well. Staff need to be taught that certainly when the company make a lot of and try to up sell romantic this and romantic that, please teach staff that both partners want the main meal brought out at the same time, not so romantic when one’s almost finished before the other is even served. I did make sure this was rectified on our second night. Cocktails not so good, some warm with no ice, sometimes 45 minutes to arrive. Taxi to airport sorted by the hotel is £37.50 for the 20 minute trip, you don’t have to use their recommendation, it’s convenient but more than twice the normal price I think.
• Aiste & Arturas (10/5): Nice stay - We liked everything. We especially loved having a private pool. Since our flight was early in the morning, they prepared a takeaway breakfast for us, which we really appreciated. Nothing
• Stephen (9/5): - Lovely location, great staff,amazing rooms
• Ewelina (10/5): -
• Stephen (9/5): -
• Emmanuelle (10/5): Si nous avions su, nous serions restées au moins deux nuits, avant de repartir du pays. - Plus qu'une chambre : une villa ! 2 Très grandes chambres, 2 très grandes salles de douche, piscine privée. Moustiquaires installées : tout était parfait.
• Małgorzata (10/5): - Dbanie o detale. Kameralność. Miejsce typowo do regeneracji. Zimna woda pod prysznicem.
• Jade (8/5): Fijn verblijf - Leuke locatie, met veel groen. Ook het personeel was heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam Matig ontbijt
• Stephen (7/5): -
• Lundgren (8/5): - Villan var fantastisk. Dyr mat och dryck på hotellet, medioker mat. Frukosten god men ej så mycket mat, kostade extra om man ville ha lite mer ägg.
• Roberto (10/5): Wonderful place and people - Absolutely charming and beautifully designed and furnished villas set on the river near Negombo. Very friendly and attentive staff and owner. We would have loved to stay longer and can’t wait to return. Nothing at all.
• ray (9/5): Extremely welcoming, excellent staff and food - This felt very exclusive . Lovely private courtyard but opportunities also to interact with fellow travellers. Made to feel very welcome.
• Nathan (9/5): -
• Solveig (10/5): - Tolle Lage, sehr zuvorkommendes Personal, konfortables Zimmer, bequemes Bett, alles Bestens. Gern jederzeit wieder.
• Sophie (10/5): einfach 10 von 10 - Die Zuvorkommenheit des Personals war bemerkenswert. Wunderschön ausgestattete Villa mit viel Platz und einer auserlesenen Ausstattung. Sehr stilvoll, die Umgebung einbeziehend (Fluss, Gewürz-Garten, eigener Garten mit Pool). Die Betten waren ausserordentlich bequem 😃 Die Badezimmer riesengross und extrem geschmackvoll und schön im Design. Das Essen war vorzüglich! Die eigene Terrasse lädt zum Yoga machen und lesen ein. überhaupt nichts!!!
• GEOFF (9/5): Perfect stopover - Away from the busy parts and a bit different. Dining delicious. Nothing
• Annemie (10/5): Perfect, alles klopt. -
• Laura (10/5): Style and comfort in river setting with quintessential Sri Lankan hospitality - What a way to land in Sri Lanka! Comfortable, great hosts, refreshing plunge pool, vintage pool table for down time and great food by the river. Perfect! All good
• theo (10/5): -
• Katy (10/5): Beautiful stay and convenient for the airport - We stayed here at the very end of our 22 day trip around Sri Lanka and it was such a beautiful and restful end to our trip. I wasn't feeling too well and the staff were so kind in preparing food that I could eat and bringing it to my room. The setting is beautiful and the bats in the evening were quite something! The staff were so kindly and helpful too. Very easy to get to the airport in the morning too. Nothing!
• Elske (10/5): Geweldige start. Heel mooi en lekker eten - Geweldig begin van onze vakantie
• Elske (10/5): -
• Hilary (9/5): Lovely stay, beautiful location, great staff and super clean room - Lovely location right on the water. Lovely staff and allowed us to check in early which was greatly appreciated. Nothing to not like
• Fouad (9/5): -
• Stéphanie (5/5): Hôtel sans intérêt, vieillot et cher (plus de USD 240) fin décembre - Gentillesse du personnel Chambre vieillotte, mal insonorisée, salle de bains inadaptée
• Martina (4/5): Nice surroundings, but fell short for the price - Waterland is a beautiful property set in lush surroundings, with pleasant architecture that has a subtle antique, colonial feel. The setting has the potential to be a very peaceful retreat. However, for the price, the experience fell short. During my stay, a large family occupied the bigger unit, creating frequent pool noise and later loud music. Staff did intervene, but only after I had to complain twice, which made me feel uncomfortable and took away from the sense of relaxation. Although both units are described as having private pools, privacy levels differ. My pool overlooked the river and had a wall on one side, but was only screened by shrubs on the other, with a property walkway behind them, so it did not feel truly private. Breakfast also felt awkward as a solo guest, with seating dominated by one large family table and limited alternative arrangements. The property is undeniably beautiful, but at this price point, better noise control, privacy, and consideration for different types of guests would be expected.
• kiwiKat (9/5): A lovely little hideaway - We enjoyed our Christmas break at Waterlands. We stayed in the Elephant Room, which was nicely decorated, and the bed was very comfortable. The room had all the basic amenities we needed. The pool and outdoor area were lovely; however, guests should be aware that the space is not completely private, which may matter to those who like to sunbathe. Showers needed to be fairly quick, as the hot water ran out fast. The food menu was limited, and orders had to be placed a day in advance. The meals were filling, but due to the limited menu we ended up eating the same dishes several times. The staff were amazing. They were always happy, welcoming, and helpful, which really made our stay enjoyable. The noise level over the Christmas period was only just tolerable. Constant fireworks, day and night from surrounding properties, slightly dampened the peaceful scenery and my nerves. That said, it would not stop us from coming back. Waterlands is a lovely, small property with fabulous staff. With a few small improvements, it would easily be a five-star stay. We will definitely be back. Internet. In our room it was non-existent. We had to use our roaming data for all of our stay.
• Yasmine (10/5): - The food was amazing as was the location! The staff were incredibly kind and attentive. It was a very quiet and relaxing place to stay. Nothing.
• DOMINIQUE (5/5): -
• RUTH (10/5): Super - Gorgeous Villa in great location Nothing.
• Alessandra (9/5): - Letto comodo, camera spaziosa , cibo buono Un po’ distante dal centro di Negombo
• Mark (9/5): -
• Berit (10/5): Etwas ganz Besonderes mit phantastischem Blick auf den Fluss - Das "Waterland" ist ein kleines Hotel mit, so hatten wir den Eindruck, nur vier Zimmern. Dadurch ist es sehr persönlich. Wir waren für drei Nächte in der "Elefanten"-Villa. Der Blick aus dem Zimmer (große Fenster über die gesamte Zimmerbreite) auf den Fluss war fabelhaft. Die Einrichtung ist stylish und im modernen Kolonialstil gehalten, es gibt schöne, verspielte Beleuchtung (auch blaue Lichterketten). Das Badezimmer ist der Hammer und kaum zu beschreiben, es ist halb offen und verfügt über einen kleinen Teich, in dem Fische schwimmen. Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr zuvorkommend, sympathisch und bemüht, alle Wünsche zu erfüllen. Sie kümmern sich umfangreich um die Gäste und tragen Sorge, dass alles gut läuft. Etwa, wenn man sich ein TukTuk bestellt hat, erklären sie dem Fahrer bei Ankunft nochmal, wo der Gast genau und schauen, dass alles korrekt ist. Die Gartenanlage und überhaupt das ganze Anwesen ist sehr gepflegt und sehr schön gestaltet. Das Frühstück ist lecker, aber nicht sonderlich reichhaltig - wobei wir auf Nachfrage immer einen "Nachschlag" bekommen haben, was Kaffee, Brot und Marmelade (die übrigens köstlich ist) betrifft. Es könnte auch etwas abwechslungsreicher sein, was aber nur auffällt, wenn man mehrere Tage bleibt. Das Hotel liegt leider etwas abgelegen von jeglicher Infrastruktur - fußläufig gibt es keine Restaurants oder Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Der Weg zum Hotel ist nicht leicht zu finden, auch manche TukTuk-Fahrer hatten Schwierigkeiten, es zu finden. Die Straße ist teilweise sehr schlecht, mit Schlaglöchern, schmal etc - insofern sollte man keinen allzu großen Wagen mieten, falls man in dieses Hotel fahren will. Den Pool haben wir gar nicht benutzt, weil das Wetter nicht so gut war. Auch die Sitzecke auf der Terrasse jenseits des Pools ist leider nur bei Sonnenschein nutzbar, da sie leider nicht überdacht ist. Das W-Lan im Hotel war sehr langsam, sodass wir meistens lieber mit unserer lokalen Telefonkarte übers Handy ins Internet gegangen sind.
• Daniel (10/5): -
• DG Ten (10/5): -
• Ali (10/5): Well done Suresh and Team keep the good vibe. Will for sure revisit Waterland again - Outstanding stay in Waterland, I do not usually leave long reviews however I would not be fair if I don’t. All start when you reach the place you immediately feel the luxury, quietness and privacy. We have been welcomed by Suresh and the Team which have done everything for us to feel home. I was spectical to book it when I went through the reviews but I do not regret at all. It is juste people not knowing the local rules and conditions and being really picky. We stayed in the monsoon villa 3 bedrooms in which they have added a third air conditioning in the 3rd room still showing in booking.com as without AC. The breakfast was excellent and the entire menu very tasty even some would say not many varieties but we all know heavy menus choices usually lower the quality. So the few items available were delicious and high quality. It was my birthday while there and again the Team made it unforgettable with cake, banners, balloons in our villa and all this when we were on the boat tour. So let’s talk about this boat tour, guided tour with explanations of the wildlife around, stopped at the beach to take some pictures and on the river bank to drink King coconuts while in the boat. A was searching for some Anoda (local fruit) and they found it and procured it for me. I requested a car to head to another place at check out time and Suresh was honest enough to advise me that it will be cheaper to book a pick me or Uber ride due to it’s proximity. We were travelling from the UAE and used to high standing hotels and to find a such place in Sri Lanka at this standing I can only say well done. Really trying to find something negative but can’t. Maybe my only mistake is not having proactively booked 3 nights rather than 2 since it was fully booked and despite my request to extend they could not accommodate it. But this is on me.
• Stephanie (9/5): -
• Florian (10/5): - Was für ein tolles Team! Wir sind am Donnerstag im Waterland angekommen – leider genau kurz vor dem Sturm. Eigentlich hatten wir geplant, bereits nach einer Nacht ins Landesinnere weiterzureisen. Das Team hat uns jedoch sehr ehrlich und fürsorglich darauf hingewiesen, dass aufgrund des Sturms bereits Straßen blockiert sein könnten und eine Weiterreise riskant wäre. Aus eigener Initiative boten sie uns deshalb eine zusätzliche Nacht kostenlos an. Das war unglaublich aufmerksam. Heute früh musste das Team uns dann leider evakuieren, da der Fluss nebenan über die Ufer trat und alles zu überfluten drohte. Trotz dieser schwierigen Situation war das gesamte Team jederzeit maximal freundlich, hilfsbereit und aufmerksam. Sie halfen uns, die Widrigkeiten zu überstehen, begleiteten uns durch die bereits überfluteten Gassen bis zu einem Tuk-Tuk und organisierten uns anschließend einen sicheren Transport zum Flughafen. Vielen lieben Dank an das ganze Team! Ihr seid wirklich spitze – wir haben uns trotz der Umstände sehr wohl und bestens betreut gefühlt. Schade, dass wir unseren Aufenthalt nicht unter besseren Bedingungen genießen konnten. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder!
• Gerard (5/5): - Property was not maintained Photo not telling to ture story
• Kathrin (8/5): -
• Zvi (10/5): פשוט מעולה - הכל
• Valeriya (10/5): Великолепно! Сразу чувствуешь себя как дома, продумано все до мелочей, чисто, уютно, красиво. Персонал мгновенно исполня - Абсолютно все!
• Lieve (10/5): Unieke locatie met prachtig uitzicht - Prachtige luxe en unieke accomodatie. We hadden prachtig uitzicht op het water, privé zwembad en vissen in de badkamer! Leuke activiteiten vanuit het hotel aangeboden!! Denken graag met je mee en het eten is heeerlijk! Super fijn! Buiten het hotel is er niet veel te doen maar heerlijk om bij te komen voor of net na je vliegreis
• Diana (10/5): - Es war ein wunderschöner Aufenthalt in Negombo, wir hatten unser tuc tuc deshalb war es uns egal dass es etwss auserhalb war. Die Lage ist wunderschön, das Personal ist extrem freundlich und aufmerksam. Das essen war köstlich! Probiert das frühstücksschiff im pool! Würden jederzeit wieder hin! Der private pool war wirklich ausergewöhnlich. Auch war es extrem sauber. Sehr zu empfehlen!
• Sophie (10/5): Perfect welcome place - Always feeling coming home. Thankyou for the wonderfull service. The views are stunning. Nothing
• Søren Smith (9/5): - Waterland seems to us, a perfect easy introduction to Sri Lanka. A quiet corner, with a relaxed vibe and a helpful staff. Menu is a bit limited and (as for great parts of hotels in Sri Lanka) the coffee is... the local kind.
• Barbara (10/5): Een paradijs om terug te keren - Als er één plek is waar we graag willen terugkeren dan is het Waterland!! We hadden natuurlijk een voorstelling maar deze is zwaar overtroffen. Wat is dit een betoverende plek. Het complex met 5 individuele huisjes ligt direct aan een tropische rivier. Aanrader: boek een boottocht bij het hotel, echt genieten! De kamer is onberispelijk schoon en aan alles is gedacht. Direct aan je terras je eigen privé zwembad. Daarachter de doorgang tot de fraaie tuin en de rivier. Het personeel is zeer klantvriendelijk en aan elk verzoek kunnen ze voldoen. Zo is een privé diner op je balkon tussen de palmen geen probleem. Net als het vers gemaakte ontbijt. Al met al een grote aanrader! Het personeel is fantastisch maar soms te nederig in onze ogen. Ik begrijp dat ze de aan allerhoogste standaard willen voldoen maar voor ons mag het iets informeler. Meer een tip dan een klacht trouwens.
• Sonny (7/5): -
• Jermann (10/5): - Magnifique endroit. Avec une petite attention quand vous arrivez dans votre maison. La villa est top. Le personnel est au petit soin. Je recommande et reviendrais avec plaisir.
• Timothy (10/5): -
• Heidi (10/5): - The staff here really make an effort to ensure you're looked after. We really enjoyed the river cruise too, on sunset. Perfect!
• adam (10/5): Fantastic property!! - The staff were all fantastic and helpful. Our villa (Peacock) was excellent and the pool was perfect for us!! The air conditioning was very effective and the rooms very spacious. Absolutely loved the wet room style showers! We used many of the accommodation’s services - the boat ride along the river and canal was nice, and the massages were excellent (I’m told!). They also arranged two tuk tuks to give us a 2 hour tour of the main Negombo sights which was very helpful. Breakfast was great and the service around it very attentive. Overall I would highly recommend this property, we absolutely loved our stay there. Nothing at all, all was great.
• Anthony (9/5): Ideal way to start or finish your trip in Sri Lanka - Villa with a private pool overlooking the Dutch canal, cannot really ask for more can you!? Communication with the staff in only via whatsapp as there is no reception as such. Not an issue in itself but just something to bear in mind.
• Heidi (8/5): Great private villa close to airport - Loved the location. Private villa was a good choice, although we only had a short overnight stay after arriving at the airport. Couldn't figure out how to watch the TV, even with following instructions. Too tired to call. They would've been very helpful as the staff are great!
• Jeroen (10/5): - Lovely place Super friendly staff!
• Helen (10/5): A perfect blend of comfort, nature & warm hospitality. The ideal place to end our Sri Lanka holiday. - A wonderful hotel to end our holiday in Sri Lanka. We stayed at Waterland for two nights because we wanted somewhere near the airport that still felt like we were enjoying our holiday, and not just waiting for our flight. Waterland was perfect. The hotel is in a lovely location overlooking the river. We stayed in the 3-bedroom villa and loved the space & comfort. The rooms are beautifully furnished, with a central living room that is open to outdoors and protected by mosquito nets. This made us feel connected to the nature around the hotel, and we could enjoy the breezes coming off the river. The hotel avoids using plastics, which is something we like a lot, and we appreciated the large glass bottles of water left in the fridge, and the jugs of filter water in the bathroom that we were advised to use for cleaning teeth etc. Whilst the hotel is gorgeous, it’s the friendly service that made it extra special. The staff were very kind and helpful, and even prepared a picnic breakfast on our last morning because we were leaving very early – which was a bit of a shame because the breakfast on our first morning was delicious, and we were sorry to miss it. We could have easily spent our time just in the villa, listening to the wildlife and relaxing in the private plunge pool. But we decided to do a Boat Safari that the hotel arranged for us, and it was incredible! We explored the mangroves and saw water monitors, bats, owls, kingfishers, herons, peacocks and many more birds. It was an amazing end to an amazing holiday. The hotel is a little bit outside the town, but it was easy to get taxis and tuk-tuks for the 10-miniute ride into Negombo, so we never had any problems finding somewhere to eat. The hotel also offers lunch and dinner if you don’t want to leave. The drive to the airport was only 25 minutes. I fully recommend Waterland for a magical start and / or end to your stay in Sri Lanka. Nothing.
• Holger (9/5): -
• Anne (10/5): Heerlijk! - De staff was onwijs aardig, floating breakfast een aanrader en een private pool ook heerlijk! Je kan de fietsen gebruiken van het hotel om naar Negombo te fietsen, super leuk om te doen! Niets
• Nico (10/5): -
• Mohammed (7/5): - The river view, villa, private pool Location, food prices r expensive
• Christian (10/5): Due giorni in paradiso - Meraviglioso staff gentilissimo Nulla
• Denise (10/5): Geweldig! - Wij zaten in de Peacock villa. Deze was echt enorm groot met een mooi balkon en prachtig uitzicht over de rivier. Een heerlijk privé zwembad was aanwezig en daar hebben we echt volop van genoten. Wat een enorme lieve mensen werken daar. Een prachtig begin van onze reis en een mooie plek om een paar dagen te acclimatiseren!
• Philippe (10/5): Belle façon de terminer notre voyage au Sri Lanka, et avant de reprendre l’avion. - Belle décoration dans les chambres, avec l’équipement nécessaire. Piscine privée appréciée avant de reprendre l’avion. Bonne nourriture au dîner comme au petit déjeuner. Bon accueil.
• Xabier (10/5): -
• Kim (10/5): What a way to start our visit to Sri Lanka!! - We stayed at Waterland after landing at Colombo airport and wanted a place to rewind from the long flight, and we were not disappointed!. From the moment we arrived, we were given such amazing hospitality from the staff there. And had such a lovely room in the Peacock Villa. Everything from the Sri Lankan cooking experience to the boat safari was fantastic, and we were so surprised with the special treatment we had on our anniversary! A beautiful heart display in the pool, as well as a personalised mug with a picture of our family! We were so grateful for all that they did for us! And we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Waterland to anyone who may be visiting Sri Lanka! It was all fabulous!
• Tom (9/5): -

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