Title: Top Houseboats in  Sri Lanka in 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Houseboats in Sri Lanka

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#### Negombo

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## Our top choices for Sri Lanka houseboats

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93510000/93502400/93502333/2d60a68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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![Outdoor wedding area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93510000/93502400/93502333/e368ae04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Marina by DAE

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Piliyandala

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Private holiday homes

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Condos

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Cabins

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Houseboats

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Residences

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## Top Sri Lanka Hotel Reviews

![ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102380000/102371500/102371455/bab414a2_y.jpg)

### ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed at many fine hotels around the world, but this is as good as any"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-ITC-Ratnadipa-Colombo.h102371455.Hotel-Information)

![Mandarina Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17400000/17399600/17399512/7fe80c66_y.jpg)

### Mandarina Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Attentive and polite who make everyone feel special is the highlight of this hotel. Central location, spacious clean rooms are other benefits. I enjoyed my stay here and will definitely book again"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Mandarina-Colombo.h17399512.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/181900/181855/4895c143_y.jpg)

### Hilton Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room, clean and lovely welcome fruit and chocolates "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Hilton-Colombo.h181855.Hotel-Information)

![Amari Colombo Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107090000/107086000/107085966/fac30988_y.jpg)

### Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

10/10 Excellent

"Great place for short stay in "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Amari-Colombo-Sri-Lanka.h107085966.Hotel-Information)

![Taj Samudra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8600/8518/1973c44b_y.jpg)

### Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"Fresh breakfast "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Taj-Samudra.h8518.Hotel-Information)

![Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104810000/104800800/104800745/e4a70ad8_y.jpg)

### Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were welcoming and check in price"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Cinnamon-Life.h104800745.Hotel-Information)

![Granbell Hotel Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76370800/76370717/3e246c14_y.jpg)

### Granbell Hotel Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely spacious clean room with very friendly staff!!"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Granbell-Hotel-Colombo.h76370717.Hotel-Information)

![Galle Face Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/dbaae932_y.jpg)

### Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Friendly staff. Nice room."

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Galle-Face-Hotel.h11080678.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Colombo Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/610000/607900/607883/8c2bb45e_y.jpg)

### Hilton Colombo Residence

10/10 Excellent

"Yes , especially the lady at the front desk named chunthuli . She was extremely helpful and very nice .she was always willing to help ."

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## Find out more about Sri Lanka

## Sri Lanka Houseboats information

| Number of reviews |              |
| ----------------- | ------------ |
| Accommodation     | 2 Houseboats |
| Lowest Price      |              |
| Highest Price     |              |

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