Title: Waterland - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Waterland Travelers soak up the sun on poolside loungers at this luxury retreat, where rejuvenating spa treatments offer the perfect complement to relaxation ## Photo gallery for Waterland ![Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Canal View - Waterland (Negombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15862300/15862288/b10ad9d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, River View - Waterland (Negombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15862300/15862288/678e41de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Waterland (Negombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15862300/15862288/f25998e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden view - Waterland (Negombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15862300/15862288/453bc322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views - Waterland (Negombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15862300/15862288/29555d0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Waterland offers a peaceful luxury escape near Negombo Beach. Guests start their day with free breakfast before heading to the on-site spa for body scrubs and facials. The hotel features an arcade/game room and five outdoor pools set among gardens for ultimate relaxation. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Pool - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 31 - Jan. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=15862288&PinnedHotelID=15862288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=15862288&PinnedHotelID=15862288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 1 - Jan. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=15862288&PinnedHotelID=15862288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=15862288&PinnedHotelID=15862288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=15862288&PinnedHotelID=15862288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=15862288&PinnedHotelID=15862288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 9 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=15862288&PinnedHotelID=15862288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=15862288&PinnedHotelID=15862288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Canal View ![Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Canal View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15862300/15862288/e0eb73a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Canal View ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan - 430 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Canal view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, River View ![Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, River View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15862300/15862288/0db8d7ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, River View ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Flat-screen TV - 1184 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - River view - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Honeymoon Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, River View ![Honeymoon Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, River View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15862300/15862288/c01d7ac6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Honeymoon Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, River View ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan - 430 sq ft - 1 bedroom - River view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, Canal View ![Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, Canal View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15862300/15862288/025385e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, Canal View ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Flat-screen TV - 1507 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Canal view - Sleeps 6 - 3 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Airport (CMB) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Jetwing Blue - ‬7 min drive - ‪Jetwing Sea - ‬5 min drive - ‪Jude Place Rooms & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Pick N Mix - ‬7 min drive - ‪Goldi Sands - ‬7 min drive ## About this property ### Waterland Luxury hotel near Negombo Beach Consider a stay at Waterland and take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace, and shopping on site. Treat yourself to a massage, reflexology, or Ayurvedic treatments at the onsite spa. The on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant, Waterland Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and an arcade/game room. Additional perks include: - 5 outdoor pools - Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop - Luggage storage, concierge services, and a billiards/pool table - Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private plunge pools and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Other amenities include: - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Rainfall showers and free toiletries - 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels - Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas ## Similar properties ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10490000/10484300/10484262/9e958b53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sentido Heritance Negombo Negombo - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 531 reviews CA $230 CA $300 total includes taxes & fees Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=10484262&PinnedHotelID=10484262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4880000/4880000/4879990/048d4a68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jetwing Lagoon Wellness, A Luxury Reserve - Adults Only Negombo - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 237 reviews CA $217 CA $286 total includes taxes & fees Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=4879990&PinnedHotelID=4879990&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37946500/37946415/a613d299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ayur Ayur Ayurveda Retreat Negombo - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=37946415&PinnedHotelID=37946415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools, open 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11830000/11823600/11823537/215e05fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Hundira Negombo - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 39 reviews CA $152 CA $200 total includes taxes & fees Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=11823537&PinnedHotelID=11823537&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Suite with Private Terrace & Jacuzzi Includes Free Airport pick-up or drop-off | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12670000/12662900/12662808/05425213.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Terrace Green Hotel & Spa Negombo - Spa - Free airport shuttle - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 315 reviews CA $103 CA $114 total includes taxes & fees Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=12662808&PinnedHotelID=12662808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1460000/1451600/1451532/f42e54fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jetwing Beach Negombo - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 211 reviews CA $206 CA $268 total includes taxes & fees Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=1451532&PinnedHotelID=1451532&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool ### Property is also known as Waterland House Negombo Waterland Negombo Waterland Hotel Negombo Waterland Hotel Waterland Negombo Waterland Hotel Negombo ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Waterland have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Waterland? ### Is Waterland pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Waterland? ### What time is check-out at Waterland? ### Does Waterland provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Waterland located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Waterland Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Peaceful retreat. 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 . ##### Julie Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Merry Jan 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Merry Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julien Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Parfait ! Magnifique, la chambre est extraordinaire et l’accueil fantastique ! Merci beaucoup ! ##### Julien Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eléonore Dec 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Absolute Empfehlung 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. ##### Eléonore Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Dec 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Very friendly and helpful staff, location is very isolated so you enjoy some peace of mind during the day but its bloody scary at night specially your inside a jungle riverside, not flexible at late checkouts which ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Apr 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### waterworld... friendly staff, lots of power cuts when we were there. Air conditioning wasn't working properly so the room was very hot. We were only there for one night so didn't really get into the feel of the hotel but we would have looked for somewhere else if the problems continued. breakfast was not very good.. Bread basket consisting of 2 hard croissants, 2 cup cakes and 2 hard boiled eggs! really less than impressed.. they did reduce some costs because of the issues, which was good of them. there was no view of the canlal from the room, due to a privacy there is a hedge obscuering the view. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### John Mar 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Mostly excellent, but... Generally excellent with very good staff, but with just a small complaint. The room was lovely, but small things slightly spoiled it, such as the air conditioning was not very effective as the netting over the bed prevented the air from getting to you when you slept, which made it very stuffy. And while the bathroom was spectacular, the shower went everywhere. On the plus side the staff were wonderful and the food delicious. ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 10, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Charmant hotel au calme vue sur la nature. Tres belle chambre. Petit Petit déjeuner copieux et très bon. Personnel disponible et aidant. Bien situé près de la plage de Negombo. Très bon endroit pour commencer votre séjour au Sri Lanka. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Birgitta Jan 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Toppenhotell! Om ni vill ha en vistelse i form av några dagars avkoppling så är detta perfekt. Man kan äta middag på sin privata terass och bada i sin privata pool. Maten är jättegod och prisvärd. Du kan ej bada i floden, men är ca 10 min med tuk-tuk till stranden. Supernöjd! ##### Birgitta Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BERYL Dec 26, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Peaceful on the lagoon. Good find for a night or 2\. Chose this as fairly close to the airport. Small hotel exactly as advertised. Very helpful and friendly staff. Good size room and bathroom. Very nice and pleasing views. ##### BERYL Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### John, Perth Australia Jul 23, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Quiet location We found Waterland quiet and tranquil nestled between a river and canal and close to the beach (about 600mtrs away). Quite surprising as you are close to busy/noisy Negombo City. The Staff, rooms and meals were excellent. Normally we stay on the beach where there are more restaurants and activity, but as we only stayed one night this did not bother us. It would be a good location to do day trips from. We stayed in a Canal View Room but really it should now be described as Garden View as plants and shrubs have been grown to ensure privacy from the canal and dwellings on the other side. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer May 24, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Loved it Lovely hotel. Can highly recommend the Elephant villa! ##### Jennifer Stayed 2 nights in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 12, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Sehr schönes Boutique Hotel Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal. Sehr schöne Zimmer. Leider wegen Flughafennähe teils ein bisschen laut ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CHRISTOPHE Aug 28, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Magnifique hôtel vue splendide Nous n'avons malheureusement passé qu'une seule dans la splendide villa avec une belle piscine privée. Décoration soignée. Personnel très attentif. Dîner excellent pris sur la terrasse de la villa. Nous aurions pu le prendre sur la rivière. Un seul bémol, pas de petit déjeuner possible avant 8h00\. Dommage lorsque l'on a un avion à prendre mais nous avons eu des fruits à la place. Un hôtel ##### CHRISTOPHE Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anca, Montreal Mar 21, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful villa We had the nicest stay in Waterland. Located in a fishing village, the villa offers a super pleasant experience in terms of comfort. You get to see life in the village as it is, every day...a genuine and true sri lankan life experience which you carry with you for the whole life. Beautiful villa, beautiful people, exquisite surroundings, nature, birds, elephants, monkeys...Loved everything, hope to be back... ##### Anca ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel Feb 13, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely, peaceful villas - great night in Colombo 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! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1385-p51f37e90-f226-11e6-95d6-d6dabd773de3-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s173-p58d8a190-f226-11e6-95d6-d6dabd773de3-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s408-p1dda1790-f226-11e6-95d6-d6dabd773de3-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1037-p1f2164a0-f226-11e6-81c2-9ac011b92c68-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Rachel ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jan 7, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness #### secluded hotel Clean hotel although room smelt strongly of moth balls which were placed in the sink drains, shower drains and toilet. The smell transferred to our clothes and we could smell it days after leaving the hotel. I would have preferred a mosquito net rather than the UV-light bug zapper unit underneath the TV. Aircon and fan worked well. Quiet location, next to picturesque canal in a residential area so tuk tuk or a taxi journey required to beach or local restaurants (10 mins, approximately 3-4km away). Disappointed with 'restaurant' onsite, limited to tomato or carrot soup for dinner unless you pre-order main dishes 2 hours prior to restaurant opening time. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna Mar 23, 2022 ##### Anna Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Feb 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Reinhard Jan 16, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service ##### Reinhard Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Fairlane Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Nashville-Hotels-Fairlane-Hotel.h19995197.Hotel-Information) > > [Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaffna-Hotels-FOX-JAFFNA-By-Fox-Resorts.h17399149.Hotel-Information) > > [Motels London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Motels.d4127-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [98 Acres Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ella-Hotels-98-Acres-Resort-Spa.h15504051.Hotel-Information) > > [Weligama Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Resort.h1487820.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La Hambantota](https://www.expedia.ca/Hambantota-Hotels-Shangri-La-Hambantota.h15083331.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Ahungalla-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Sri-Lanka-All-Inclusive.h14754284.Hotel-Information) > > [Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h19413442.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Québec City](https://www.expedia.ca/Quebec-City-Hotels.d180017.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hampton Inn by Hilton Fort Saskatchewan](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-By-Hilton-Fort-Saskatchewan.h3594536.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Regina](https://www.expedia.ca/Regina-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Regina.h422943.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Moose Jaw](https://www.expedia.ca/Moose-Jaw-Hotels.d10588.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Pyramid Lake Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Jasper-Hotels-Pyramid-Lake-Resort.h487039.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi](https://www.expedia.ca/Amalfi-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Excelsior-Amalfi.h1105705.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Deer Lake (YDF) to St. John's (YYT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ydf/yyt/deer-lake-to-st-johns) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Lisbon District (LIS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/lis/vancouver-to-lisbon) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Kamloops (YKA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yka/vancouver-to-kamloops) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to West Palm Beach (PBI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/pbi/toronto-to-west-palm-beach) > > [Flights from Manila (MNL) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mnl/yyc/manila-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Phoenix (PHX) to Mazatlán (MZT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/phx/mzt/phoenix-to-mazatlan) > > [Flights from Spokane (GEG) to Cancun (CUN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/geg/cun/spokane-to-cancun) ### Activities > [Things to do in Fort Erie](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Fort-Erie.d8119.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Phoenix Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Phoenix.d178298.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations) ### General