Villas The Boat House
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.
Tangalle Road Dikwella Beach, 81200 Dickwella, Sri Lanka – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 10 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The property is located on a beautiful beach with amazing view and the staff and the cook at the property was amazing.
United Arab EmiratesBeautiful villa, pool and view but what made my stay a wonderful experience is the amazing staff. They are kind,helpful, polite, discret nothing is too much trouble and the food is just incredible. Thank you also for The owners for being so reactive and kind in our message exchange. I highly recommend
FranceThe house, the location, the staff, the food - everything was incredible. Highly recommend!
United Kingdombreakfast very nice, local style and european, location great, the beach just in the garden :) staff very friendly and helpfull
PolandThe Boathouse is a fantastic place to relax and sicker Sri Lanka. The house has a very warm and inspiring atmosphere and you immediately feel at home. The interior and love for detail is remarkable. Furthermore, we have to mention the cook/food which was outstanding: breakfasts, light lunches and dinners were just delicious!
GermanyI can’t recommend The Boat House enough! We are frequent travellers but I was looking for somewhere extra special to celebrate my 40th birthday & this place exceeded my expectations a million times over! Amazing location on a lovely beach and great facilities but it’s the staff & their attention to detail that really made our stay. Nothing was too much trouble for them, we ate like kings & felt like royalty. We left with heavy hearts today but will most definitely be back!
United KingdomОтличная вилла!Персонал профессиональный .Управляющий Суранж очень добросовестный,ответственный и надёжный.Отдельный респект Шеф повару.Аккуратней с океаном) ошибок не прощает.Очень душевное место,чувствуется уединение
Russia
- What guests loved the most:
“The property is located on a beautiful beach with amazing view and the staff and the cook at the property was amazing.”
United Arab Emirates“Beautiful villa, pool and view but what made my stay a wonderful experience is the amazing staff. They are kind,helpful, polite, discret nothing is too much trouble and the food is just incredible. Thank you also for The owners for being so reactive and kind in our message exchange. I highly recommend ”
France“The house, the location, the staff, the food - everything was incredible. Highly recommend! ”
United Kingdom“breakfast very nice, local style and european, location great, the beach just in the garden :) staff very friendly and helpfull”
Poland“The Boathouse is a fantastic place to relax and sicker Sri Lanka. The house has a very warm and inspiring atmosphere and you immediately feel at home. The interior and love for detail is remarkable. Furthermore, we have to mention the cook/food which was outstanding: breakfasts, light lunches and dinners were just delicious!”
Germany“I can’t recommend The Boat House enough! We are frequent travellers but I was looking for somewhere extra special to celebrate my 40th birthday & this place exceeded my expectations a million times over! Amazing location on a lovely beach and great facilities but it’s the staff & their attention to detail that really made our stay. Nothing was too much trouble for them, we ate like kings & felt like royalty. We left with heavy hearts today but will most definitely be back!”
United Kingdom“Отличная вилла!Персонал профессиональный .Управляющий Суранж очень добросовестный,ответственный и надёжный.Отдельный респект Шеф повару.Аккуратней с океаном) ошибок не прощает.Очень душевное место,чувствуется уединение ”“0”
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Set in Dikwella near Hiriketiya, this semi-detached villa is 8.1 mi from Tangalle. You can relax by the outdoor pool in the garden in fair weather. The villa is fully serviced by personal butler and private chef.
Towels and bed linen are featured in this villa. All rooms offer sea and beach views. Other facilities at The Boat House include a year-round outdoor pool.
Mirissa is 17 mi from The Boat House, while Koggala is 26 mi away.
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Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Activities:
Fishing
Diving
Beachfront
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Popular Beaches Nearby
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Dickwella Beach
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Hiriketiya Beach
2,900 feet from property
See what guests loved the most:
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Abdul
United Arab Emirates
“The property is located on a beautiful beach with amazing view and the staff and the cook at the property was amazing.”
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Jennifer
France
“Beautiful villa, pool and view but what made my stay a wonderful experience is the amazing staff. They are kind,helpful, polite, discret nothing is too much trouble and the food is just incredible. Thank you also for The owners for being so reactive and kind in our message exchange. I highly recommend ” Read more
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Annaht
United Kingdom
“The house, the location, the staff, the food - everything was incredible. Highly recommend! ”
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Mieczysław
Poland
“breakfast very nice, local style and european, location great, the beach just in the garden :) staff very friendly and helpfull”
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Fabian
Germany
“The Boathouse is a fantastic place to relax and sicker Sri Lanka. The house has a very warm and inspiring atmosphere and you immediately feel at home. The interior and love for detail is remarkable. Furthermore, we have to mention the cook/food which was outstanding: breakfasts, light lunches and dinners were just delicious!” Read more
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
“I can’t recommend The Boat House enough! We are frequent travellers but I was looking for somewhere extra special to celebrate my 40th birthday & this place exceeded my expectations a million times over! Amazing location on a lovely beach and great facilities but it’s the staff & their attention to detail that really made our stay. Nothing was too much trouble for them, we ate like kings & felt like royalty. We left with heavy hearts today but will most definitely be back!” Read more
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Aleksei
Russia
“Отличная вилла!Персонал профессиональный .Управляющий Суранж очень добросовестный,ответственный и надёжный.Отдельный респект Шеф повару.Аккуратней с океаном) ошибок не прощает.Очень душевное место,чувствуется уединение ”“0” Read more
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About The Boat House
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Hosted by Elaine Tabitha and Darcy
Elaine Tabitha and Darcy
The Boat House is a luxury 4 bed beachfront semi detached house. Set in over an acre of lush tropical gardens with breathtaking views across Dikwella Bay. The Boat house boasts a 17 metre infinity pool (one of the largest on the south coast) which is shared by our sister villa next door. Each room at The Boat House has been meticulously designed and features over sized rain forest showers and roll top baths. All four bedrooms are en suite with air conditioning and one of the best sea views you will ever see. The living areas are airy and open plan and provide privacy or more intimate areas for family groups and friends to get together on our huge comfy sofas. Free Wifi throughout. Included in the price are our amazing team of staff. Sit back and relax for the ultimate pampered getaway with your personal private chefs, butlers and house keeping. We can arrange days trips, massages, yoga and surfing to make your experience truly stress free. Both our talented chefs have international experience so can create fantastic western or traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. Breakfast is charged at 10USD per person and 3 course chefs dinner is 25USD. lunch and snacks are available too.
The Boat House is our dream beach villa and opened it's doors in April 2017. Since then we have welcomed hundreds of guest from all over the world. The comment we always hear is "wow". The house is simply stunning and the location and views are one of the best you will ever find. The difference with The Boat House is the we and our staff really do care about your holiday. Our staff will go that extra mile to make your stay extra special. Our staff enjoy their jobs and take a huge pride in The Boat House and this has been echoed by 100% of our guests.
Hiriktiya bay, one of the best surf spots in Sri Lanka, is a ten minute walk away Turtles can be seen at Rekawa from April to September (45 minutes) During the season (December to March) whale watching is available from Mirissa (one hour) From the Boat House you can explore the national parks and their abundance of wildlife(2 hours)
Languages spoken: English
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Hummanaya Blow Hole2.9 miles
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Mulkirigala Rock Monastery7.5 miles
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Tangalle Lagoon8.1 miles
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Weherahena Buddhist Temple8.5 miles
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Matara Fort10.4 miles
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Restaurant under the mango tree0.6 miles
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Restaurant Dikwella beach resort0.3 miles
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Dickwella Beach50 feet
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Hiriketiya Beach2,900 feet
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Train Matara Railway Station10.7 miles
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Amenities of The Boat House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
Sit back and relax
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Terrace
- Sun deck
- Barbecue
- Private pool
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
Freedom to eat when you want
- Kitchenware
Room Amenities
Extra comfort
- Socket near the bed
- Fold-up bed
- Mosquito net
- Tile/Marble floor
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Air conditioning
Outdoor & View
Enjoy the view
- Pool view
- Garden view
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Beach
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Media & Technology
Fun for everyone under one roof
- Radio
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Packed lunches
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Indoor play area
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Opening times
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Massage Additional charge
Shops
- Shops on site
- Gift shop
Miscellaneous
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Water cooler/dispenser
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of USD 750 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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$20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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$20 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A damage deposit of USD 750 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about The Boat House
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Boat House by:
- Car 2h 30min
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 2h 30min
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The Boat House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Diving
- Fishing
- Beachfront
- Beach
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Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Boat House on this page.
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The prices at The Boat House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Boat House can accommodate this group size:
- 2 guests
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Boat House on this page.
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Boat House on this page.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Boat House (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
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Check-in at The Boat House is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Guests staying at The Boat House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- À la carte
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The Boat House is 0.7 miles from the center of Dickwella.
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Yes, The Boat House is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The Boat House has the following number of bedrooms:
- 1 bedroom
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
