Houses and new homes for sale in Moratuwa
Land for sale in Moratuwa
About the neighbourhood
- Population: 160,199 in the Moratuwa DS division (2024 census)
- Coastal city on Galle Road, about 18–20 km south of central Colombo
- Bolgoda Lake on the east side, with four bridges
- University of Moratuwa, Prince of Wales' College and St. Sebastian's College
- Five Coastal Line stations (Angulana to Egodauyana)
- Marine Drive extension to Moratuwa announced for study (May 2026)
Moratuwa is a coastal city about 20 km south of Colombo Fort by road, on Galle Road, wedged between the Indian Ocean and Bolgoda Lake. It borders Ratmalana and Dehiwala to the north and Panadura to the south, and four bridges cross Bolgoda Lake on its eastern side. The city has been a centre of furniture-making and woodwork since the colonial period, when it supplied both everyday and decorative furniture…
Moratuwa is a coastal city about 20 km south of Colombo Fort by road, on Galle Road, wedged between the Indian Ocean and Bolgoda Lake. It borders Ratmalana and Dehiwala to the north and Panadura to the south, and four bridges cross Bolgoda Lake on its eastern side.
The city has been a centre of furniture-making and woodwork since the colonial period, when it supplied both everyday and decorative furniture to Colombo, and the trade remains an important part of the local economy today. Moratuwa is also home to the University of Moratuwa at Katubedda, and to established schools including Prince of Wales' College and St. Sebastian's College. Holy Emmanuel Church, built between 1857 and 1860, and the De Soysa (Tyronne Fernando) Stadium are long-standing local landmarks.
Galle Road runs the length of Moratuwa, and the Coastal Line has five stations here: Angulana, Lunawa, Moratuwa, Koralawella and Egodauyana. The nearest Southern Expressway entry, at Kottawa, is about 20 km away by road, a similar distance to central Colombo itself, so most journeys to the city still rely on Galle Road rather than the expressway.
K-Zone at Katubedda is the main shopping centre, alongside supermarkets along Galle Road. Bolgoda Lake gives the city a stretch of inland water for walking and boating, and the beach runs along the ocean side of Galle Road. University students and staff add to demand for rented rooms and flats around Katubedda.
In May 2026 the Transport Minister said an extension of Marine Drive to Moratuwa is planned alongside the Port Access Road project, though this remains at the planning and feasibility stage, with no length or date yet published. New residential developments in Moratuwa are listed further down this page.
Moratuwa tends to suit buyers connected to its furniture trade and university, families wanting a coastal city with its own schools and hospital, and commuters who are comfortable with a longer run into central Colombo along Galle Road in exchange for more space and a lake or seafront setting.
Header photo: Kaveen Weerarathna, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Frequently Asked Questions
What new homes are available in Moratuwa?
LankaNewHomes currently lists 1 new project in Moratuwa: Water Estate - Moratuwa. Each listing page has the floor plans, amenities and developer details.
What is Moratuwa known for?
Moratuwa is known for its furniture-making and woodwork trade, which dates to the colonial period, and for the University of Moratuwa at Katubedda. It sits beside Bolgoda Lake and the Indian Ocean, has five stations on the Coastal Line, and is home to established schools and churches including Prince of Wales' College and Holy Emmanuel Church.
Is Moratuwa close to Colombo?
Moratuwa is about 20 km from Colombo Fort by road along Galle Road, and the Coastal Line runs through the city with five local stations. There is no direct expressway link; the nearest Southern Expressway entry, at Kottawa, is also roughly 20 km away, so Moratuwa functions more as an outer coastal city than a close-in suburb.
What types of new homes are being built in Moratuwa?
The projects listed in Moratuwa are houses (1 project).
Are there new apartment or condominium projects in Moratuwa?
No apartment or condominium projects are listed in Moratuwa at the moment. The projects listed here are houses.
Who is building new homes in Moratuwa?
The projects listed in Moratuwa are being built by Prime Lands. Each developer's page shows its other projects.