Beachfront Villa - Dikwella Bay

The Boathouse

The Boat House is a stunning four bedroom luxury villa on the southern tip of Sri Lanka. Situated directly on the beachfront and set amongst carefully designed lush tropical gardens, The Boat House boasts an impressive pool and is fully staffed with your very own private chef and butler.

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Affordable Luxury

The Boat House has been featured twice in the UK Sunday Times as a perfect family destination and one of the top 10 holiday picks for summer and winter holidays. Choose to book The Boat House exclusively for your family, or for truly affordable luxury why not split the cost and share the house with friends?

Exceptional Cuisine

The Boat House has internationally trained chefs so whether you want to absorb yourself in Sri Lankan culture and flavours, try new and exotic international cuisines, or enjoy the familiarity and comfort of dishes from home, the team at The Boat House will cater exactly to your taste.

Things of Interest

Choose to be as active – or not – as you desire. Relax with an in house massage, or ask your butler about local yoga classes. If you venture out you may enjoy vibrant local markets, wildlife watching and renowned UNESCO heritage sites and tropical rainforests. Nearby, Hiriktiya Bay is the perfect place to learn to surf.

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What guests say

“Having just returned from a 7 day trip to the Boat House, this villa and staff are definitely worthy of 5 stars. They really are the ultimate complete relaxation package. The villa is simply exquisite in terms of its decor and beach front location but it’s the staff who are on hand from first thing in the morning until the last guest finishes their drink at night that sets it apart.”

— Jo Chalker, 2024

“The villa is beautiful and comfortable. The beach is literally at the bottom of the garden. Chef Jeewan and Sadeep, Ashan and their team looked after our family so well. The best food we have had all trip.”

— Zoe, Dubai, June 2024

“We left the Boat House a few hours ago and are already missing it. I have been fortunate to travel to many destinations and must admit that our holiday in your beautiful villa is now on my top 5.”

— Maha Gorton, Dubai, Summer 2024

“How does one fully describe the magic that is The Boat House? To be succinct – it was a truly AWESOME experience. Genuine care, attention to detail, thoughtfulness, and professionalism. We are unanimous in offering the highest of recommendations.”

— Melanie (Airbnb)

“This is a really, really special place. The house has paths down on to the beach so you can literally walk 20 metres or so and be on this huge, long, quiet beach. There is so much space, and everything has been finished with such high quality. The staff really made the difference. It is honestly one of the nicest places I’ve stayed in.”

— Matt (Airbnb)

“One of the best rentals in Sri Lanka, hands down. Beautiful property directly on the beach and walkable to the top spots in Hiri. The in house chef is amazing, and prepared some of the best food I’ve had in Sri Lanka. I will be back again soon!”

— Lauren, Jan 2022 (Airbnb)

“We wanted a luxury family holiday and we sure got what we wished for AND MORE at The Boat House. It’s THE most beautiful house in the area, in the best spot on the beach. The butler/chef/housekeeping service was amazing. It was our first experience with such a service and we felt like kings and queens.”

— Ping Hui (Airbnb)

“This is the perfect setting for the most relaxing break imaginable: the house combines comfort with elegance. There can be few homes with such an enviable location, with languorous views from the terraces of the sun dipping below the ocean horizon. The staff is attentive yet unobtrusive and the chef deserves a Michelin star. You would be fortunate to stay here.”

David Sharrock, Feb 2022 (Airbnb)