The Lakeside
The Lakeside stands apart by offering Sri Lanka's rare combination of lakefront ceremony spaces with on-site hotel accommodations, eliminating the logistical complexity that plagues most destination weddings.
The Lakeside is a hotel destination wedding venue in Thammita, Sri Lanka, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about LKR 1,555,000 (our estimate), reached from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), 45-60 minutes.
About The Lakeside
The Lakeside stands apart by offering Sri Lanka's rare combination of lakefront ceremony spaces with on-site hotel accommodations, eliminating the logistical complexity that plagues most destination weddings.
Located on Makewita Road in Thammita, this 4.8-rated property delivers both intimate gatherings and large celebrations without requiring guests to shuttle between venues.
The dual functionality of hotel and event space creates genuine convenience, guests arrive, stay, and celebrate without transportation friction.
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I recently visited The Lakeside, Gampaha for my wedding photoshoot, and it was an amazing experience. The location is absolutely beautiful — calm, green, and perfect for capturing elegant and natural photos.
K.K.V. Gimhani · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About LKR 1,555,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- LKR 6,500 to LKR 12,000 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CMB, 35 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Lakeside, modern, relaxedAisle estimate
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Waterfront ceremony and reception venues with unobstructed lake views
- On-property accommodations eliminate need for separate guest lodging coordination
- 4.8 Google rating reflects consistent delivery on hospitality standards
- Flexible capacity from 20 to 150 guests across multiple event spaces
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PM onwardsGuest arrival and check-in; welcome reception by the lake
- 10:00 AMPre-ceremony photography at lakeside locations
- 2:30 PMCeremony at waterfront pavilion
- 4:00 PMCocktail hour and lake-side photo session
- 6:00 PMReception dinner and dancing
- 9:00 AMCasual brunch; guest departures begin
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CMB · about 35 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Bandaranaike International Airport.
- Direct line
- 077 302 0811
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at The Lakeside?+
Yes. The venue offers dedicated ceremony spaces and separate reception areas, both with lake access, allowing you to maintain distinct event atmospheres while staying in one location.
What is the accommodation capacity for guests?+
As a functioning hotel, The Lakeside can host wedding guests overnight. Contact the venue directly via http://lakeside.lk/ for specific room counts and types available for your event dates.
Are outdoor events weather-dependent?+
Sri Lanka's monsoon seasons affect outdoor planning. The venue can advise on optimal dates and typically offers covered pavilion options for ceremony and reception backup.
What catering and vendor policies apply?+
The Lakeside provides in-house catering services. External vendor policies vary; confirm photography, floristry, and entertainment permissions when booking.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
In-house catering: Yes
“With our in house catering, and contacts at a wide range of decorations, event planning to photography and videography our dedicated team is ready to guide you in planning the perfect day.”
Read the source for in-house cateringIndoors or out: Both
“With three indoor locations and a variety of outdoor spaces including our garden and deck area, we can host up to 280 guests at a time for your function.”
Read the source for indoors or out