Villa Araliya

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

10

Property highlights

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About this property

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Villa Araliya is located in Negombo. Free WiFi access is available. The scenic Negombo beach is just a 5 minute walk away. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower. Extras include a safety deposit box, bed linen and a fan. The hotel is 1.3 km from Negombo Beach Park, 2.3 km from St Anthony's Church and 3.7 km from Maris Stella College. The Negombo Railway Station is 5.2 km away while the Bandaranaike International Airport is 15.5 km away. The in-house restaurant serves only vegetarian delights.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Situated in the best rated area in Negombo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Yoga classes

  • Swimming pool

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
1 single bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Chinthaka
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Nature of the hotel, atmosphere, architectural beauty, calmness, staff”
Susanne
Germany Germany
“- you have your own little house and they are very nice, just like in the pictures - staff is very friendly - the whole place looks nice and well maintained - spacious room with AC - everything was clean! Sth I have come to appreciate in Sri...”
Kathryn
Canada Canada
“Villa Araliya is charming and authentic. Staff made me feel like a privileged family member. The pristine pool, the resident pets, the delicious food - I was happy just to hang out there, and I will again. Absolutely the best coconut rotis in all...”
Jen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I stayed for the last night of a two week holiday and really appreciated the way the Villa was laid out, the vibe of the accommodation (four poster bed, wooden furniture), the location on a quiet street and the super friendly and helpful team...”
James
Australia Australia
“The villa complex was very attractive, the pool was lovely, the staff were friendly and super helpful, the location was quiet but not far from the beach and restaurants, the vegetarian food was excellent.”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Villa Araliya is a beautiful small complex of rooms and suites straight off the pages of a style magazine. Elegant but welcoming with polished concrete, white pillars and dark wood, We were upgraded to a suite and it was amazing, huge rooms with...”
Natalie
Austria Austria
“Wir haben die letzten 2 Tage unserer Reise hier verbracht und für uns war es der perfekte Abschluss. Alles war sehr sauber, das Personal bemüht und freundlich. Am Pool lässt sich super entspannen. Das Frühstück hat uns besonders gut geschmeckt,...”
Maerle
Netherlands Netherlands
“Heel mooi zwembad en zeer vriendelijk personeel. En het schildpad :)”
Carola
Germany Germany
“Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr freundlich und engagiert. Es fühlt sich an wie eine Oase der Ruhe, obwohl man nur eine Seitenstraße entfernt ist hört man nicht den Verkehr der Hauptstraße. Gute Lage.”
Pia
Germany Germany
“Die Ausstattung ist sehr charmant und besonders mit Holzmöbeln. Das Bad war brandneu Die abgeschlossene Lage in einer Seitenstraße zum Strand bildet eine schöne Oase, ideal für die ersten 2 Tage durch die Nähe zum Flughafen Negombo.”

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 25 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

As we think everyone should deserve a change to do what they like and what they are good in, even if you haven't had an education in that sector. You should enjoy what you are doing and that is how most of our staff came to work for us. They enjoy their work, which you can see through their hospitality.

Property information

At Villa Araliya we are conscious of our responsibility to the environment, our employees and the local community. We have considered many aspects of our operations to ensure that we embrace sustainable tourism, reduce our carbon footprint and ensure that our guests are staying in a safe, non-toxic and energy-efficient accommodation. OUR ANIMALS Sri Lanka is home to millions of roaming dogs and cats. Most of them are living on the streets and that’s why they face many perils in their daily life. Some are natural dangers, others are caused by humans. We invision a Sri Lanka free from animal suffering. That’s why we try to take our part and help as much as we can. We adopt stray dogs and give them a new home. Villa Araliya is home to a few dogs and cats. We love our animals and we hope you do so too. All our dogs and cats are vaccinated.

Neighbourhood information

The hotel is situated in a quite area but only 2 min walk away from the beach and nearby the main street with all the shops and restaurants.

Languages spoken

English,Italian,Dutch

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

Villa Araliya takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property has dogs and cats in their premises.

Please note that the property does not have credit card facilities.

Please inform Villa Araliya in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.