The Boat House


  • Dikwella
  • 10 pers. max.
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 staff
  • Direct beach access
  • Ocean views from all rooms
  • Sprawling tropical garden
  • Impeccable service
  • Beautifully furnished interior

Take a look inside The Boat House

The Boat House is a beautifully appointed holiday home set along South Sri Lanka, in the serene market town of Matara. With four bedrooms, it’s ideal for family and travelling parties of eight, and the villa’s prime coastal location makes it the perfect option for beach lovers.

Featuring living spaces that are bright and airy, bedrooms with incredible sea vistas and interiors that are kept cool with sea breezes through the day, The Boat House is the sort of vacation home that every holidaymaker dreams of.

Location

Dikwella is known for its surfing and beach life; its long, sandy coast is protected by reeds, sandbars and headlands, making the waters safer for swimming. A 15-minute drive from your villa will lead you to Peacock Ayurveda Garden, a sanctuary for vacationers seeking out yoga classes, meditation sessions or Ayurvedic treatments.

The famous Wevurukannala Buddha Statue is located a 10-minute drive away. Dondra Point, situated a 30-minute ride from your villa is ideal as a whale watching destination during the months of December till April. Nature lovers will enjoy an excursion to the famed Yala National Park, located a two and a half hours’ drive away.

Reviews

10/10 (Average rating based on 4 reviews)
10/10

A truly memorable experience in all the right ways. Suraj was a mind reader and looked after everyone extremely well. The chefs ensured we experienced all the flavours Sri Lanka had to offer - and we definitely never went hungry. The villa and grounds were kept very clean and tidy. a beautiful pool to enjoy and the sandy beach is literally only 10 metres away.

The Weathers (Australia) stayed at The Boat House with a group of friends and their families from 30/11/2019 to 07/12/2019
10/10

We loved everything about staying at the Boat House - from the super-friendly welcome from Prince to the wonderful pool. The house is perfect for a family holiday - lovely open plan sitting room/dining room opening onto the garden and great spacious bedrooms. We loved being right on the beach and the close proximity of surfing. The market in Dikwella on Saturdays is not to be missed!! The best thing however was the service and the wonderful way that we were looked after by Prince, Mohammed and Premil - they really made our holiday so relaxing and comfortable and were always smiling! We didn't need to worry about anything and were able to unwind completely.

Jacquelin (United Kingdom) stayed at The Boat House with a group of friends and their families from 20/08/2017 to 24/08/2017
10/10

Thank you to everyone at The Boat House for making our stay so amazing. The food was insanely good, which is not easy with all our dietary requirements which were catered for. The view of the beach is stunning and the accommodation really needs to be seen to be believed. The pool is so tranquil and great for unwinding with a book and a coconut. 5 minutes walk to the amazing Hiriketiya beach which has 2 excellent breaks for beginners and advanced surfers. Even when there were flat conditions there it was a 10 minute tuk tuk ride to a good break. Can't wait to visit again!

Scot (United Arab Emirates) stayed at The Boat House with a group of friends and their families from 04/08/2017 to 07/11/2017
10/10

We had an amazing time at the Boat House, really quite a special place. Firstly the location, walk across the pool area, down a few steps and you’re on the beach, a huge sandy bay, the sea was the perfect temperature for swimming and very clear water. The next bay along is a super cute coconut lined, a great surfing spot and a few other great surf spots dotted around the coast nearby. Good location for day trips to Galle, Mirissa, Uda Walawe National Park etc. Local shops a walk away in Dikwella, the house is in town but away from the main street so all you can hear is the sound of the sea, very restful. The house itself has been finished to a very, very high standard. Really spacious, big bedrooms each with their own character and huge living/kitchen/outdoor areas. The finishes are really impressive, very luxurious, feels like no expense has been spared, quite unlike anywhere I’ve stayed before. The staff were super nice, Prince who headed up the front of house and Mohamed were both very helpful and attentive and really nice people. The chef was incredible, we ate some amazing food and the local seafood in particular prepared by his skilled hands was to die for. Wish we had a few more days at the Boat House but hopefully we’ll be back again!

Sinan (United Kingdom) stayed at The Boat House with a group of friends and their families from 24/04/2017 to 28/04/2017

Services & features

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  • Transport:

    • Airport transfer (extra cost) (contact us)
  • Kids:

    • Baby cot
    • Baby high chair
  • Facilities:

    • Back-up generator
    • Bar counter
    • Electricity included
    • Fire extinguisher
    • Household supplies
    • Mosquito nets
    • Parking Free parking on premise
    • Pool towels (contact us)
    • Pool umbrella
    • Reclining chairs
    • Safety box
    • Toiletries
    • Wardrobe space
    • Wi-Fi Internet
  • Entertainment:

    • Blu-ray player
    • CD music player
    • Stereo
    • TV
    • Video games
  • Meals:

    • Chef
    • Coffee maker
    • Daily breakfast (extra cost) (contact us)
    • Dinner (extra cost) (contact us)
    • Lunch (extra cost) (contact us)
  • Services:

    • Gardener
    • Housekeeping service
    • Personal guest assistant
    • Security service
  • More information:

    • Pers. max.: 10
    • Staff: 5
    • Villa size: 500 m²
  • Terms and conditions:

    • Check-in: after 02:00 pm
    • Check-out: until 11:00 am
    • Security deposit: 1 night(s)
Minimum stay 4 bedrooms
from 24/03/2024 to 23/04/2024 Mid-high season 5 nights USD 981
from 23/04/2024 to 01/05/2024 High season 5 nights USD 981
from 01/05/2024 to 01/07/2024 Low season 3 nights USD 806
from 01/07/2024 to 16/12/2024 Mid-high season 3 nights USD 938
from 16/12/2024 to 08/01/2025 Peak season 7 nights USD 1,563

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