Swim-up Rooms & Private Pools in Negombo

The overall impression of the hotel is good. Clean rooms, delicious food, nice pool which unfortunately was closed. The one thing I should mention about is a ln air conditioner. It blew right on the bad and I wished it was on the other side of the room. Good and responsive stuff by the way. I felt myself very comfort there. Thanks Heruni for helping with WiFi situation

As airport hotels go this is a gem! Lovely pool area, large rooms and bathrooms. Felt quite like a boutique property. However, what stood out for me was the staff they could not have been nicer and more accommodating, from the manager to the waiters and waitresses. Also food was lovely, a great last night of our holiday!

One of the most refreshing experience . Good staff wth great service . Rooms were so clean and neat. Food also delicious . pool also very clean and they have a beautiful garden to take some beautiful memories Highly recommended for a vacation .

My favorite parts were how welcoming the employees were, how big the swimming pool is, and how good the rooms were.

Enjoyed staying, the pool, and garden. Late checkout was at a fair price. Will be happy to stay again.

We stayed in the Peacock Villa. Everything was perfect, spacious rooms beautifully decorated with a private plunge pool. We loved that we could dine privately on our terrace and enjoyed all of our meals here.The staff were all friendly and efficient and so welcoming.

Clean and Beautiful private pool with an excellent river view... The room is also very nice. A quiet and calm environment. The staff are friendly and helpful. Thank you to all the staff for the great service for us.

First the staff is amazing, all the team is very friendly and helpfull :) Then the room with the private pool and view on the river is so relaxing . I loved it and will come back ! :)

A beautiful modern Villa with private pool, large comfy bed, private outside dining area, amazing bathroom with rain shower and lovely toiletries, fresh coffee and a fridge for fresh milk. Good Wi-Fi.

The staff were exceptional, with great attention to detail. And so kind. Private pool overlooking the river. Massive bathrooms and bedrooms. Beautiful gardens. Food was perfect.

Waterland has excellent facilities. We enjoyed our private plunge pool. Some might find the out of town location a little inconvenient, but we liked being along the canal near the river estuary.

We stayed at Waterland on our first night in Colombo for one night and the main issue with our stay was that it wasn’t for long enough. Me and a friend arrived at different time and Waterland arranged for both of us to be picked up from the airport. The hotel is a little way out of Colombo but it is in a lovely, quiet setting. Upon arrival, we were each greeted with a delicious drinks and shown around the apartment (even though my friend did not arrive until after midnight). Waterland also arranged for us to be taken to our next stop. The apartment was massive, with a sitting room and 2 bedrooms each with a large on-suite. We also had our own private pool and balcony with an amazing view of the waterways. The apartment was very clean and tidy and the pool was great (even though we only got to use it for a short time in the morning. Breakfast was quite traditional – fresh fruit, curd and honey (if you haven’t tried this – you must) followed by a hot option of your choice, served with drinks. The service was great, the apartment was great – we are just sorry that we didn’t book in an extra night!

Waterland is a small resort of around 5 individual villas on the banks of a river. We stayed in Elephant villa which has a small, private pool and decking area. We loved the indoor/ outdoor bathroom with fish! The area is quiet and great for just sitting and watching the wildlife. Food is eaten in a small restaurant and although choice is limited, the quality was great. The staff were friendly and helpful. Slight downsides... The resort is really tucked away ,so be sure your taxi driver knows where he is going. Ours took a while to locate the hotel. We wished the staff would collect the plastic waste that washed up at the end of the decking, or provided waste sacks for us to do it. Its a shame having to overlook plastic and garbage as you gaze at the scenary. There isnt anywhere to walk to so just go and enjoy relaxing .

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Waterland. It is convenient for the airport but in a quiet spot, situated by the river. It is beautiful. We had a great private villa with a good size pool. The staff and service were excellent. In particular Raganan was brilliant and looked after us very well. Incredibly good value for money and a short Tuk Tuk ride into Negombo town.

Wir genossen unsere Zeit wirklich sehr. Wir hatten die Villa Peacock gebucht und die entsprach der Beschreibung. Der private eigene Pool war sensationell. Die Aussicht im zweiten Stock auf den Fluss und die Gegend sehr einladend. Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich. Wir konnten 2 perfekte Abendessen auf unserer privaten Terrasse genießen. Die Qualität vom Essen, egal ob Frühstück oder Abendessen, war hervorragend. Sehr gerne wieder.

Wonderful stay. We were a group of 6 across 3 rooms, and all 3 rooms were clean and comfortable. The location is a short walk to the main street and beach. The staff were excellent - service was really above and beyond. Breakfast was good and reasonably priced, and the pool was very clean and enjoyable with a few sun loungers to relax on. Recommend!

A small boutique hotel, with a great location. There are only 5 rooms and a roof top terrace and a pool. The rooms and communal areas were immaculate. Staff really friendly and helpful and breakfast great. It was a really fantastic base for us to explore Sri Lanka

Really nice stay, thank you. Pool area is lovely and the staff are very nice and welcoming

The staff here are amazing, friendly, helpful and accommodating. Food was delicious and such good value for money (be prepared to wait a while as it's all cooked fresh from scratch). Nice swimming pool although could do with a larger seating/lounging area. The free airport pick up is a great touch. Give me somewhere like this rather than a huge anonymous hotel, I felt very comfortable here as a solo traveller. To the Czech family who stayed here on the 04.01.20, your behaviour was disgraceful!

This is a family-run business and everyone was genuinely friendly and hospitable. The AC was very welcoming, when there was electricity. I arrived during the Ukraine and Russia conflict; thus the country had a power shutdown for hours everyday in order to conserve energy. Everyday there was a different schedule for power shutdown by the city. This is not the hotel’s fault. Home-cooked meals in their restaurant and free use of their bicycle came in handy. I highly recommend this property.

We were upgraded to Master room, most enormous shower, spa and bed. We had to go over the road to Jetwing Lagoon for breakfast which was not a problem. We had the whole complex to ourselves which included a decent sized plunge pool. Very happy with the overall experience.

Villas were beautiful! We are a family of 5 and had the Master Suite and another room. Very spacious and private with a luxurious feel to them (own plunge pool and spa jacuzzi). We were able to use all the facilities of the main hotel which was fantastic. Staff very helpful and courteous. Food in hotel restaurant was fabulous. Close to the airport but situated away from main town of Negombo. This did not bother us as we only stayed here for one night to recover from long flight and jet lag.

Our butler Mahinda was fantastic, the room is enormous and the breakfasts tasted great (and were more than we could eat). The plunge pool is well located for an evening swim while watching the sunset. They treated us to high tea as we had booked a long stay, this included an infusion on traditional and Sri Lankan items served in the private dining room. Really enjoyed this. We would definitely stay here again. Also recommend a night walk on the beach to see the thousands of crabs, including hermit crabs

Our group consisted of two couples. The rooms were really nice and the place was a good private get away with close friends. There is a plunge pool on the upper level overlooking the sea. Unfortunately access to the plunge pool is limited to those who pay the higher rate and book the master bedroom. We had access to it until dinner time since the master bedroom was unoccupied. When we returned from dinner myself and my friend walked up to find another couple in the pool. Needless to say they were quite horrified when they saw two dudes with bottles of whiskey tucked under each arm come up the stairs :D The guy yelled "privacy! privacy!". I'd recommend you book the master just so you could have the private plunge pool. You could cook your meals if you request to use the kitchen. Otherwise you have no choice but to take the 5 min walk to the Jetwing Lagoon Restaurant.

We stayed in the villa on the beach for one night. It was a huge place with its own pool facing the beach. The villa was situated opposite the main hotel, which has a few restaurants and a huge pool, this can all be used if you are staying in the villas. Overall I’d say the place is lovely, a little tired around the edges but we’ll looked after and we felt safe and happy with our stay.

Kamal and the staff were very accommodating and helpful and the chef prepared an incredible rice and curry buffet, served in traditional woven plates, clay pots and banana leaves and all my favourite dishes - gottukola sambol from the hotel garden itself, mango curry, bean curry, chicken curry, carrot papadam ...probably one of the best rice and curry lunch buffet I have had and I lived in Sri Lanka for 5 years. I even mentioned that I would have liked to eat banana flower curry (kehel muwa) and the chef overheard and made it for us in the evening as a surprise! The hotel even kindly organised some paper printouts for us, allowed friends and family to join us in the pool for our last day in Sri Lanka before relocating overseas and made our last day very special and memorable. This will definitely be our go to place once we return for our holidays.

Staff was so friendly and welcoming. It felt like a true home away from home. Very nice property design and decorations. Loved all the plants and birds.

Petit hôtel sympa belle piscine affaire familiale. Personnel très gentil attentionné. Petit dej copieux. Restaurant simpe mais bonne cuisine . Très bien à l arrivée ou au départ du Sri Lanka. Service chauffeurs excursions et transfert.

Wir hatten einen super schönen Aufenthalt in diesem Hotel das Team hat sich sehr bemüh uns jeden Wunsch zu erfüllen.

We checked in very very late (1:00am) and the staff were very helpful. The Villa was built a few years back and is maintained clean and neatly. The lagoon view is spectacular. Both the interior and garden are well designed. No excessive piece is found. We really enjoy the stay.

Villaen er nok 20-25 minutter med bil fra flyplassen og i en landsby utenfor Colombo. Så her er det ikke mye annet man kan gjøre enn slappe av der. Paret som driver stedet er fra Canada og overtok management bare en uke før vi kom. Svært hyggelige mennesker som gjorde at vi følte oss hjemme. De hyret en meget god lokal sjef som disket opp en supergod middag for oss. Alt i alt en meget positiv opplevelse.

My husband and I took our 1 year old for our first holiday. We stayed in a pool access room which was exactly that with the bonus of bring close to the beach. Pool area and bar was perfect. Lots of different depth areas so my daughter could enjoy the pool, walking and sitting in the water. Food was good. Buffet varied day to day and had a good selection. Very accommodating of chn and will cook what they need. Allowed late checkout as our daughter was sleeping and didn't remove all inclusive band so we could eat lunch after check out. Kids club was great, esp the indoor playroom. Staff there were very friendly and let us use the room after checking out over their lunch break. Overall we would recommend this hotel 😊

Lots of activities (table tennis, tennis, badminton, pool volleyball, beach volleyball, discos, pools, spa, gym, archery range) for people of all ages. The pool is huge and segmented so everyone has lots of space to spread without being on top of each other. We spent a lot of time in the pool, family family-friendly. There’s a kids' club where you can leave the kids if you need to and a small kids' play area. Lots of daily and weekly activities including mini-games, mini discos, water games, and aerobics. The sea is a bit rough here but the hotel has a beautiful private beach. Great food! The staff is friendly and the facilities are well-maintained.

The staff are very helping and friendly. Always willing to help with any problems you may have. The hotel is not a modern type of hotel, but has lots of character. The two swimming pools are a bonus. The first is a large long stretched out pool with plenty of space for everyone. The other is a large quiet pool for those who want to swim or spend time in the pool with less noise. The eating areas are large and spacious. My only negative point is if you are a vegetarian. Then on some days the choice can be limited. But if you ask the head chef. They will try to make food to satisfy your vegetarian lifestyle the next time you eat. The beach can be littered with some rubbish bought in on the tide from the nearby towns. But the staff do clean it monthly. In August the tide can be a little strong.

I had one night here before I met my friend to go down to Hikkaduwa. It cost 1760 rupees from the airpot & I booked through the first desk at the airport when you walk out of arrivals. The front lobby of the hotel was very impressive & overall I thought that the hotel was lovely, in some parts it looks like it's starting to wear but not in a way that would ever deter me from going back. I was not aware that it was an 'all inclusive' & that not being apart of that would be pricey drinks and food. But I should have looked at the hotels website while making my booking. There are lots of restaurants and the spa is near one of the two pools, the quiet one, and is located in 3 huts. Hearing the sound of the ocean whilst receiving a massage was total relaxation. The room 131 was in front of the main pool and had a sea view, it was heaven. I was able to open my sliding door, sit at my patio or loungers, seriously, I could have done a cart wheel into the pool. Impressive for a lady of 5'3. Bed was okay, but a bit hard. The breakfast buffet had options, and I thought it was decent. Staff was lovely & they who worked hard and wanted you to enjoy your stay. Taxi back to the airport to meet my friend (when using the hotel's service) was 2750. My final thoughts: would definitely stay again as it's only 35-40 minutes from the airport and would be a nice get away. Now that I'm down in Hikkaduwa however, I would say the beach is much nicer here, but it is a 3-4 hour from the airport.

Lovely big hotel. Quiet area near river on one side and beach on the other. Lots of activities throughout the day by the Animation team. Good evening etertainment. Buffet breakfast and dinner. Breakfast was brilliant with lots of western choice and also Sri Lankan. Dinner was OK. Lots of availability of drinking water battles in room, daily and also easily available at all the bars. This is a big plus as no shops closeby to buy water from and also a big help during meals if not on Fully Inc. This was a big plus for us. ALL staff were super pleasant and very hard working, always willing to help and always with a smile and greeted you whenever they pass-by. Pools were great and clean, specially the pool at the far end near the Archery court. Pools staff very extra pleasant and helpful moving sunbeds and opening umbrellas. Nice big book library, if you are stuck for reading material. Gave us a present when leaving, unexpected !

Firstly we were allowed to book in early as we landed on an early morning flight. Great welcome from friendly and very helpful staff whom explained the local area and helped us to our room. A Clean good size guest orientated room with a comfortable bed and a super shower, tea making facilities and a mosquito repellent in the wall. Friendly atmosphere by the staff and fellow guests. Great location, just 10 min drive from the airport. The local restaurants and a good supermarket are within a short walk. The view from the balcony was sublime, overlooking the lagoon with a breathtaking sunset. Breakfast on the balcony was great. It was nice and tasty with fresh fruit, sausages, tomatoes, onions and omelette, beautiful toast with butter and jam, tea, coffee and water. The check-out was simple and quick, again staff helped carry bags and helped load the vehicle.

I booked this hotel last minute due to a change of plans, and I was really pleased with my stay. From the moment we arrived, the staff were excellent. They contacted us on WhatsApp, which made communication really easy and smooth. Shortly after we arrived, we were greeted by a lovely member of staff who showed us to our room and provided us with some refreshing water. This same staff member also ensured that our breakfast was ready for us nice and early the next day, which we really appreciated. The breakfast was delightful, with a great selection of eggs, toast, sausages, fruit, fruit juice, and our own choice of hot drinks. The view of the lagoon was stunning, and the area in general was just lovely. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, especially considering the last-minute nature of our booking. Highly recommend!

Cleanliness of this place and the individual attention given to each and every guest is admirable. The building has 3 floors and currently the 3rd floor is being constructed. The biggest attraction of this resort is that it is surrounded by the natural scenic beauty. The water Lagoon is right by the property. Some guests would have unrealistic expectations expecting the large ocean-like Lagoon to have pristine distil water so that they could swim. But that would be unrealistic. No swimming, but boat riding, fishing etc are daily activities. Please do not expect you can go swimming in the Lagoon. Overall it is beautiful, serene and calm with soft breeze wafting your body when you sit outside. Plenty of restaurants and eateries both high end and low. In short this is the best holiday resort within the urban area in Colombo.

The resort had a great location. It was near the airport and right outside our room from the balcony we could see the lagoon. The sounds of the water were so relaxing. The sunset view was beautiful. There were several coconut trees outside which only added to the beauty. Rooms were clean and AC was working fine. The staff was excellent very friendly and helpful. They served us breakfast at 3 am which was so nice of them. They also helped us by arranging a city tour of Colombo and provided pick n drop from the airport. Overall it was a great experience. If i visit srilanka again i will still choose this resort.

THE EXCELLENCE OF MANAGER LAKSHAN AND ARALIYA LAGOON PARK RESORT KATUNAYAKE ARE ONE. With this title I can't say enough about the Manager Lakshan and all the staff who welcomed me with courtesy and excellence. Gorgeous rooms with attention to every detail that overlook the dream lagoon. Araliya which gave its name to the prestigious resort where I spent the weekend is a very fragrant white flower whose meaning in Sinhalese is "woman's beauty", also called "temple flower" as it is offered in temples and a symbol of immortality ... Do not miss this opportunity to be a guest in this heaven of magical excellence of SRi LANKA.

Great place to start and end a Sri Lanka adventure! The hostel kindly stored my large bag so I could travel light. Pool access, live music and showers were fantastic.

I liked everything about this hostel! It is the perfect hostel to start or/and end your trip. * The staff is superfriendly and willing to help. The owner wants you to have a good time and is always trying to improve. * The rooms are clean, spacious and look beautiful. Because of the way it is build, you have a lot of privacy. * The bathroom and toilet are new and clean. There is hot water! * The location is perfect. Close to the beach and road with shops and restaurants. But the surrounded area is quiet and it has a nice garden. * The pool and SeaHorse Hotel and Spa. * The restaurant Tuk Tuk Wine and Dine serves amazing food and has live music 5 days a week. I can really recommend you to go. Enjoy 😀

Nicest hostel I stayed in in Sri Lanka! Super clean, beds were comfy, and bathrooms were so nice. There’s a restaurant attached to it which is great if you arrive late. Also near lots of places to eat, even though it’s an expensive part of town. The pool at the sister hotel next door is also fab and so nice that we could use it. Arranged transport to the airport too and let me shower before my flight. And the staff were so incredibly friendly.

It's the best stop for anyone starting off their trip through Sri Lanka. You're able to get an all-you-can-eat continental breakfast at their sister hotel for around 2000 laks as well as access to their pool. It was best way to recover from my long flight. The bed bods are clean with your own socket and reading lamp. The bathrooms are clean and offer hot water. There are plenty of them so I never had to wait in line.

This is an upmarket hostel with beaut restaurant bar attached and pool privileges and excellent buffet breakfast (not included 2200lkr ) tgat very nice and close sister property Seahorse Hotel with beautiful gardens. Bunks are tunnel type with desks /chairs in the rooms power plugs and light with ample lockier space under the beds (you get the key ) with your electronic swipe entry card to the hostel rooms 400 m to the beach and beach restaurants and shops

We booked in for our last night in Negombo, after an amazing 3weeks in Sri Lanka. We read the reviews, some not too good , but our priority was a pool and relaxing day . We weren’t disappointed. The pool is fabulous and right on the beach.as they serve food around the pool , it meant we didn’t have to wait the long “Sri Lankan time “ stuck inside when sun was shining. The bar food was absolutely delicious, a welcome to have some European food . Very reasonabl, quick and beautifully presented. yes there are crows waiting to hop , but and we did see one attack another table, and one swooped down on my daughters chip in her hand while walking to the sun bed. So management should try some “scare crows “: as this may be harmful to small children, not as aware. Apart from that , we also had the buffet food, which was just fantastic, first fillet beef we had, but choices full Sri Lankan and European. Our room was in main building, bright and airy and good accessories and a balcony . Perhaps it is more a 4 star, but would still recommend

The hotel is well located right on the beach with an amazing spacious pool. Restaurant had a wide selection of local and international food to suite most. Staff always smiling and helpful with most having very good English. We were made to feel extremely welcome during our nine day staff. The hotel was safe and secure and we used it as a base to travel the country. Only a few things really need tweaking. My wife used the Spa and wasn’t that impressed. The staff tried hard but wasn’t really skilled enough for the Spa treatments on offer. Apart from the pool there’s nothing much for children so maybe set up something that kids can enjoy ( face painting, henna, some form of craft workshop). Overall myself and my family would recommend this hotel, it’s close to the airport (30 min drive) and very comfortable and reasonably priced for families

excellent location and pool area. my kids love the pool.

Very pleasant room. Reception staff very welcoming and room staff excellent. Bar and pool food service very slow and poor. Bar staff seemed to ignore guests and pool side waiter got food order wrong . Only one of our family group got the food they had ordered but as we had waited so long we just ate it.

Wonderful stay for our last night in Sri Lanka! If you need to stay close to the airport, Negombo is the perfect spot. The resort has a private beach with a gorgeous pool. Across the street you will find loads of restaurants and shops. Negombo is a wonderful and quaint beach town. The resort has shows and activities every night. The cultural show was incredible, it was something you would pay for at a theatre. Staff was friendly and curteous. Overall we loved it!

First of all the architecture of the resort is stunning, the size of our villa with sea view and private pool was enormous. We felt right at home, huge bathroom with round bathtub, there was absolutely nothing missing. Fernando our ‚butler‘ was the best helping even to organize certain things for us. The the Spa: we had a couple treatment and it was fantastic! The Chef in the restaurant is GREAT, he accommodated a few special wishes - not many guests end of October.

Exceptionally friendly, helpful staff, games room for kids was amazing with free to play pool, table football and arcade games and arts & crafts. Rooms were spacious with one of the best shower rooms I've ever used, multiple shower options, walk in bath with views of the river. We booked a suite - the bed was incredible, massive and soo comfortable. A la carte breakfast was amazing, both European and Asian options, perfectly cooked and all of it delicious. The best food overall of our hol (staying in several 5 star resorts) Beautiful pool with views of the beach. Kids loved the hotels water park too which was a unique feature.

The hotel is beautifully designed in the style of the famous architect Jeffrey Bawa. Our stay in the villa with a small pool and garden was truly fantastic. The rooms are spacious, and the shower area is breathtakingly large. Our personal butler was exceptionally attentive and took care of all our needs. We truly enjoyed a relaxing holiday. The hotel is located right on the beach, surrounded by a beautiful garden and a large pool, making it an oasis of tranquility. Moreover, we had the opportunity to embark on various trips organized by Nelson, our trusted driver of many years, who has shown us the wonders of Sri Lanka. Additionally, the hotel offers canoeing trips through the lagoon, providing another exciting way to explore the surroundings. During one of our canoeing adventures, we were thrilled to spot several large lizards basking in the sun along the shoreline. It was a memorable experience that added an extra layer of adventure to our stay. Additionally, the hotel offers various massages, all performed in a very hygienic and discreet environment, further enhancing our relaxation during our stay. The dining experience was of high quality, especially the seafood platter, which was exceptionally delicious and flavorful, consisting of various fish, shrimp, and crab.

We booked the one-bedroom suite with a pool, and it was absolutely fantastic. The resort itself is exceptionally nice, with very friendly staff. The food was outstanding. The kids' pool and play area felt like an exclusive waterpark, which had my kids going wild. All in all its become my favourite place to relax in the Negombo area.

I have picked Wattura Resort for a quick holiday with my daughter. I selected the suite overlooking the river. As I booked promptly I was contacted by the hotel staff to acknowledge my stay. The check in was smooth and we were escorted to our suite. I love the room as it was very private and secluded. The main highlight was the wattura kids which my daughter thoroughly enjoyed during the stay even an adult would get drawn as the place is very inviting during the summer days. Love their lunch set menu which was grand, fine and unique. Savory bites needs a little bit of attention as the hot butter cuttlefish was not the most greatest but the rest make it up for it. I must mention Akila from the lobby and Tharaka/Tharanga at the Papali restaurant was great. We had few glitches but Sujeewa De Zoysa the GM of the resort instantly intervened & resolved it for us. He was very customer centric & was very attentive towards my constructive feedback. His attitude towards welcoming constructive criticism will lead him to manage the resort to attract more guests in future. They have a lovely pool overlooking trh ocean and the morning walks on the ocean shore is so serene and relaxing. Difinetly planning to visit with my kids in the near future to let them enjoy the property esp. The wattura kids. Good luck to Sujeewa and His team.

We had a private pool and a bathtub. It was clean and comfortable. Welcome juice after a long journey. Water was nice and hot. 2 TVs . Parking and close to restaurants. Breakfast was very good and big.

Very comfortable room with the great addition of a small private pool which was brilliant after a long flight.

Amazing room with private pool and big family area . Very comfortable.

The bed was super comfy. Great pillows. Fun plunge pool.

The room is spacious. Private pool. Lovely breakfast. Helpful staff.