Title: Houseboats By DAE Colombo Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114729090&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Houseboats By DAE Colombo Riverwalk cruise ship with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for Houseboats By DAE Colombo ![Outdoor pool - Houseboats By DAE Colombo (Piliyandala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114730000/114729100/114729090/b5481238.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Daily continental breakfast (USD 10 per person) - Houseboats By DAE Colombo (Piliyandala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114730000/114729100/114729090/f4cae513.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility - Houseboats By DAE Colombo (Piliyandala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114730000/114729100/114729090/dae323fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cabin, Lake View | 5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Houseboats By DAE Colombo (Piliyandala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114730000/114729100/114729090/781bf957.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Houseboats By DAE Colombo (Piliyandala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114730000/114729100/114729090/549d5e54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Consider a stay at Houseboats By DAE Colombo and take advantage of a terrace, laundry facilities and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available £236 includes taxes & fees 8 Jan - 9 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 1 - Jan 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=114729090&PinnedHotelID=114729090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=114729090&PinnedHotelID=114729090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 2 - Jan 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=114729090&PinnedHotelID=114729090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=114729090&PinnedHotelID=114729090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=114729090&PinnedHotelID=114729090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=114729090&PinnedHotelID=114729090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 9 - Jan 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=114729090&PinnedHotelID=114729090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=114729090&PinnedHotelID=114729090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Cabin, Lake View ![Cabin, Lake View | 5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114730000/114729100/114729090/781bf957.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Cabin, Lake View ### Highlights Separate sitting area Private hot tub Air conditioning Flat-screen TV 5 bedrooms Bathrobes Separate bath and shower Private bathroom - 320 sq ft - 5 bedrooms - Lake view - Sleeps 2 - 5 King Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPiliyandala-Hotels-Houseboats-By-DAE.h114729090.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPiliyandala-Hotels-Houseboats-By-DAE.h114729090.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.75625%2C79.92809&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=a_h9I5vpX-_eTpzn8BzOyjxo9A0=) 131 A, Thotagahawatta Road, Madapatha,, Piliyandala, WP, 10360 #### What's nearby - Pearl Bay \- 13 min drive \- 5.6 miles - Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya \- 21 min drive \- 10.6 miles - Sri Lanka Air Force Museum \- 23 min drive \- 9.7 miles - Panadura Beach \- 23 min drive \- 8.0 miles - Mount Lavinia Beach \- 25 min drive \- 9.3 miles #### Getting around - Colombo Fort Station - 34 min drive - Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Seven Eleven Restaurant - Kesbawa - ‬11 min drive - ‪Data Reception Hall - ‬24 min drive - ‪Kamvelta Holiday Resort - ‬8 min drive - ‪Dominos Pizza Piliyandala - ‬12 min drive - ‪Greenland Food Center - ‬12 min drive ## About this property ### Houseboats By DAE Colombo Cruise ship by the lake You can look forward to a terrace, laundry facilities and a bar at Houseboats By DAE Colombo. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception - A 24-hour front desk and a nature reserve Room features All guest rooms at Houseboats By DAE Colombo offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and Hot tubs, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. 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A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Hosted evening meal available for a fee of USD 50 ### Things to do - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Lockers ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - In a nature reserve - On a lake - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Children's slippers - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Free daily newspapers - Iron/ironing board - Phone - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100 - Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 5 to 12 years old) - Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100 - Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 5 to 12 years old) - New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100 - New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 5 to 12 years old) - New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100 - New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 5 to 12 years old) - Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100 - Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 5 to 12 years old) We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 5 for children - Hosted evening meal: USD 50 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Houseboats By DAE Colombo have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Houseboats By DAE Colombo? ### Is Houseboats By DAE Colombo pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Houseboats By DAE Colombo? ### What time is check-in at Houseboats By DAE Colombo? ### What time is check-out at Houseboats By DAE Colombo? ### Where is Houseboats By DAE Colombo located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional ---