FLOW

11 customer reviews

US $376

Bolgoda, Sri Lanka – 2,3 Bedrooms

Flow is a luxurious pair of houseboats or “floating villas” sailing across serene Bolgoda Lake in Sri Lanka.

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Description

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Flow Overview

Set sail for Sri Lanka and experience this stunning island nation like never before. Flow offers a truly unique experience as the first luxury river cruises in Sri Lanka. Floating across Bolgoda Lake, guests get to experience luxurious living, bespoke service and a once-in-a-lifetime ambiance, surrounded by Sri Lanka’s stunning nature. Gourmet dining and thrilling water sports are all right at your fingertips.

Thanks to their high-end furnishings and sublime level of service, the boats are best described as “floating villas.” Flow 1 features three bedroom cabins and Flow 2 comes with two bedrooms. As a decadent detail and testament to the boats’ elegant design, each cabin features a freestanding bathtub. Our team stayed here – read more about our unforgettable stay aboard Flow.

Sleeps: 4 – 6 guests
Size: 280m²

Features

  • Air conditioned bedrooms
  • Tea & Coffee making facilities
  • Minibar
  • Satellite TV
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • In-room safe

Inclusions

  • Breakfast daily
  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • Fruit basket on arrival
  • Villa manager
  • Chef
  • Housekeepers
  • Butlers

Extras

  • Extra bed from USD $40 per night
  • Priced menu available
  • Airport transfers
  • Spa services
  • Fishing on an oruwa USD $40 per person
  • Castaway picnic USD $50 per person
  • Jet ski excursion USD $180 per person
  • Cooking class USD $25 per person
  • Jet ski USD $150 per person
  • Jet boat USD $250 (1 – 6 pax)
  • River safari with naturalist $280 (1 – 6 pax)
  • Jet skiing USD $25 per person
  • Jet boating USD $99 (1 – 6 pax)
  • Kayaking USD $10 per person
  • Tubing USD $45 (1 – 6 pax)

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Flow Facilities

Flow offers a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Sri Lanka, with two luxurious houseboats modelled after traditional walauwa houses floating across Boldoga Lake. The two and three-bedroom boast are luxuriously furnished and offer a high level of service – these really are best described as “floating villas.”

Dining

Dining in style is a big component of the boats’ charm. Guests can dine under the stars on Flow 1’s upper deck or enjoy gourmet meals at the Marina Club. For a more hands on approach, guests can also head out for a fishing expedition with Flow’s chefs preparing your catch to your liking. Sri Lankan cooking classes are also available.

Marina Club

The boats depart from the Marina Club. This high end development features a heated swimming pool, offers access to a variety of water sports and also offers additional dining options.

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Flow Boats

Flow offers two luxurious houseboats to choose from. Flow 1 comes with three bedrooms cabins, while Flow 2 is a two-bedroom boat. Each villa is furnished with finely chosen antiques and colonial-style pieces.

Flow 1

Flow 1 features three-bedroom, making this boat the ideal choice for larger groups and families. Enjoy relaxed get-togethers and gourmet meals on the upper deck while admiring views overlooking the lake. Each bedroom comes with carefully chosen antique pieces and includes a free-standing bathtub for added indulgence.

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms

Bedroom 1: 1 King Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)
Bedroom 2: 1 King Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)
Bedroom 3: 1 King Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)

Flow 2

Flow 2 is a two-bedroom boat, tailor-made for romantic getaways and intimate gatherings. Each cabin comes with its own private deck to ensure privacy. The bedrooms are furnished with colonial style furnishings, including a writing desk, divan and a chest of drawers. A free-standing bathtub in each cabin adds decadence.

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms

Bedroom 1: 1 King Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)
Bedroom 2: 1 King Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)

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Flow Layout

Flow is a pair of luxury houseboats. Flow 1 features three bedrooms, while Flow 2 is a two-bedroom boat.

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Flow Staff

Your stay in Flow is made enjoyable by the professional staff. Flow’s staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.

Manager

Flow’s experienced and knowledgeable manager is responsible for the overall operation of the boats. The manager will oversee and coordinate the staff and property and assist you during your stay.

Housekeeping

You didn’t think you would be expected to clean while enjoying time off did you? All of our villas include housekeeping to tidy up the villa, arrange the laundry services, wash up and simply make sure you don’t lift a finger whilst on holiday with the family.

Butlers

Butlers are on hand every day to assist with serving during meal times and attend to other guest requirements throughout your stay.

Chef

The boats’ skilled private chef will happily prepare anything from the Western, Asian, vegetarian and children’s suggestion menus, as well as discuss special requests and dietary requirements. Guests can fish their dinner from the lake, with the catch fried, barbecued or baked by the chef according to your preference. Dining under the stars is not to be missed, whether that’s on the upper deck or on the lawn at The Marina. Sri Lankan cooking classes are also available.

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Location

The luxurious Flow houseboats float on Bolgoda Lake in Sri Lanka. The largest freshwater lake in Sri Lanka, Bolgoda is home to a plethora of exotic flora and fauna and guests aboard the boast may be able to spot crocodiles in the waters. The setting is ideal for fishing and bird watching – or at the other end of the spectrum, you could indulge in adrenaline inducing water sports like jet skiing, wakeboarding, tube rides and more. On land, The Marina from where the boats depart offers a heated swimming pool, cabanas, dining options and more.

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Bookings

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Need to Know

  • Minimum stay: Low Season: 2 nights, High Season: 2 nights, Peak Season: 2 nights
  • Our rates include Government tax and services. Other websites add this on at the end of the booking!
  • We offer the best rates online and offer a price guarantee to prove it!
  • A deposit of 50% of the total amount must be paid at the time of booking
  • Final payment is required 60 days prior to arrival
  • Check-in time: 2pm – check-out time: 10am
  • Late check out until 6pm can be arranged at half the rental rate (subject to availability)
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  1. Avatar for Sachin

    Sachin

    The service is excellent. The chef has a unique talent for cooking and his dishes are delicious. And it is a one-time experience. The captain of the ship is a very friendly person and he has information about the surrounding area.

  2. Avatar for Ayesha H

    Ayesha H

    Luxury in a Boathouse
    Wanted something special on our 2nd wedding anniversary and then we saw ads of this floating boathouse on social media. We contacted and booked the place. Huzi was very nice and helpful throughout the booking process. Darshana, the manager welcomed us offering a lovely glass of watermelon juice on a sunny Friday afternoon. That was so good. They boarded us on the boat and showed us the room. That was luxury in a boathouse. Husband and I, we both loved the room and its amenities. Beds were so comfortable. The carved mirror frames, lovely bathtub, comfortable bed linen, and warm indoors. Perfection! We loved the view of the lake outside the windows. Food was Excellent! We loved the Prawns Soup that was so delicious. I must say, every dish was perfect. Special thanks to the chef and Ari, who served us. Flow has a friendly staff, everyone has a smile on their face all the time. Captain Ruwan was very friendly and explained us how things work on a boat. We loved staying near the steering area listening to his stories. 2nd day morning we had Ajantha, the naturalist welcoming us to take us on a Bird Watching tour. While captain was cruising the boat on the lake, Ajantha showed many and many of beautiful birds who we never noticed. He also taught us how to recognize the birds from their call. We saw a lot of birds and we were also lucky to witness 2 long crocodiles. Just when we were about to check out, they asked us to get on a Jet ski and they took us to the little island in the middle of the lake. Harshana took us on an exciting ride. That was amazing. When we landed in the island, we got really surprised to see that they have arranged a cake for our 2nd anniversary there. Thank you so much it was amazing. We loved it and we’ll definitely recommend to everyone.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed November 8, 2022
    Stayed in November 2022

  3. Avatar for Charith B

    Charith B

    Best river cruise, luxury atmosphere, great service
    The cabin was the best of it’s kind in our similar experiences. Spacious and with all amenities. The cruise in the eve was the best experience with sun set views. Very comfortable while cruising. The food was delicious and the service level was very high. The dining experience and breakfast while cruising is memorable. Highly worthy for the money we paid. We will visit again.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed November 8, 2022
    Stayed in October 2022

  4. Avatar for Ishanthi R

    Ishanthi R

    Amazing first experience staying aboard FLOW ..
    The beautiful and memorable experience aboard FLOW! Elegantly furnished rooms and amazing interior architecture… Well-trained and experienced staff and crew that extended the highest and friendliest service to us. Being my first experience on a Houseboat it was beyond amazing! Hope to stay many times over and would recommend this to all my friends and family. Especially to anyone not aware of FLOW so that they could enjoy and experience it!

    TripAdvisor Reviewed April 17, 2022
    Stayed in March 2022

  5. Avatar for Dinuka A

    Dinuka A

    Perfect lake cruise!
    We were warmly welcomed by the manager, Dhanushka and we were shown on board almost immediately. This boat is captained and run by 2 former Navymen; Captains Ruwan and Dassanayake, so we knew we were in capable hands. The “walawwa” style of the boat is very interesting and was very tastefully done. Since we were a party of 6, we occupied all 3 cabins onboard FLOW 1. It was awesome having the whole boat to ourselves! The rooms and bathrooms were quite spacious for a boat and were very comfortable. The upper deck had a lounge and dining area and also a small artificially turfed section where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. The sunset cruise was relaxing and just perfect. The early morning bird-watching cruise with experienced naturalist, Mr Ajantha Palihawadana was definitely one of the highlights. The food was overall very good with a few minor issues. The Sri Lankan breakfast was definitely the best meal we had. Service-wise the whole crew were friendly and efficient and we really had no complaints. Would love to visit again.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed January 8, 2022
    Stayed in January 2022

  6. Avatar for Senri

    Senri

    Phenomenal experience
    We went on this cruise ship for a vacation and it turned out to be a dream come true. Starting from Marina bolgoda lake the cruise went on to moratuwa from evening till night. All the meals were served while cruising and the experience was phenomenal. The food was cooked to the highest standard, it was both nutritious and delicious. I highly recommend this place to everyone who wants to enjoy a different experience from the usual.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed January 18, 2022
    Stayed in January 2022

  7. Avatar for Sara

    Sara

    Wow, what an experience. One worth trying and is really easy as it’s a short drive from Colombo to the marina. Our arrival was smooth sailing. Literally. I love the traditional floral necklace to welcome guests at the Marina. The welcome drink is a lovely touch. The hospitality in Sri Lanka has been incredible this time around and this extends to your warm welcome. The marina looks like a great location for people to dine and swim if staying a week and need to take time off the boat so the concept is great.

    I think the staff were all lovely. The food is incredible. Plus the bedrooms are extremely comfortable. The sheets, pillows, room layout, AC was perfect. I liked the desk for those that needed to work. And there is nothing better then waking up to the water outside. The water pressure was very good, towels white and toiletries exactly what one needs.

    Internet – Surprising very good. I was amazed at the speed in the middle of the lake. Great living area for entertaining guests during their stay. The breeze was fantastic and no mosquitoes or flies at all! The dinner under the stars was a highlight and I just wish we had clear skies. Thank you for arranging the wine.

    Excursions – I believe guests are looking for activity based holidays and that’s where Flow by Amber Collection is perfect. To have options such as fishing, jetski, speedboat tours and picnic lunch set up is fantastic.

    Overall – We love the boat and think it’s the perfect addition to a holiday in Sri Lanka. We have already told friends and family and can’t wait to spread the word. I’m confident I will be back for a few nights next year.

  8. Avatar for A Nomad Photographer

    A Nomad Photographer

    A unique place
    I had a very pleasant stay in this unique hotel, nature is everywhere, the food is excellent and living to the rhythm of water is a unique experience. The fauna and flora are just incredible I was received by a great team and every sunset and sunrise on the lake was a unique moment in Sri Lanka, thank you again.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed June 2, 2019
    Stayed in May 2019

  9. Avatar for Suresh Wimalarathne

    Suresh Wimalarathne

    Had a Fabulous time
    Me and my wife had a really wonderful time in one of the boats. Captain and crew were really nice and provided us with whatever, whenever wanted. Simply said they were dedicated solely to make us happy and keep us satisfied. Food was delicious and high quality and large varieties was available. Room was modern and very comfortable. At sunset and dawn boat cruises for several hours so we can enjoy the scenery. We are very satisfied, and planning to go there again. Big thankz to Captain and the crew and all other staff!

    TripAdvisor Reviewed February 18, 2019
    Stayed in February 2019

  10. Avatar for Shameel

    Shameel

    Flow by Amber Experience
    One of the best vacations I have taken in Sri Lanka! There are soo many activities to do including cooking classes, fishing, and water sports while also being very relaxing. The views are great and the staff is excellent! Very very helpful. The food and drinks were good overall a very happy with my experience and I recommend it to anyone

    TripAdvisor Reviewed September 8, 2018
    Stayed in September 2018

  11. Avatar for Dreamer614348

    Dreamer614348

    Incredible experience!
    This is a perfect getaway for couples of groups offering fantastic and generous servings of food, a nicely decorated room and a deck where you can just relax and enjoy the views. The sunset cruise was lovely and dining under the stars was magical! Would recommend to anyone that would like a weekend escape.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed June 8, 2018
    Stayed in May 2018

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