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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 0.8 mi from Negombo Beach Park, 1.4 mi from St Anthony's Church and 2.3 mi from Maris Stella College. The Negombo Railway Station is 3.2 mi away while the Bandaranaike International Airport is 9.6 mi away. The in-house restaurant serves only vegetarian delights.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Negombo, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Yoga classes

Swimming pool


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alice
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The place is cool, the rooms have character, the pool is really nice and the breakfast was so so so good. We stayed only our first night before heading north and it was just perfect!
  • Wadah
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    assanka is the most valuable treasure about this place, the most amazing guy he went way beyond the extra mile to make our stay enjoyable.
  • 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...
  • Florian
    Belgium Belgium
    This hotel is a great spot to enjoy right before flying home! A glorious pool and a wonderful room. We spent a lovely day just reading and swimming under the frangipani trees. Asanka, our host, went out of his way to make sure we had no worries....
  • Nicolas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Just an incredible place- tranquil, beautiful. The staff are wonderful and cant do enough for you. Special thanks to Asanka who seems to handle so much but manages to cook the most delicious vegetarian Sri Lankan food. Love the ethos of the owner-...
  • Eleanor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Highly recommended - we booked 2 nights, ended up staying 5. It’s so relaxed and a tranquil place to stay, especially for a first or last night as nearer to airport than Colombo city. Beach 5 mins walk away, with some nice restaurants/beach bars...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 38 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of Villa Araliya
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

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

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

    Bedroom

    • Linens

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun deck
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Common Areas

    • Shared lounge/TV area

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Spa

    • Yoga classes
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Food & Drink

    • Special diet meals (on request)
    • Snack bar
    • Bar

    Transportation

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Car rental
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Private check-in/out
    • Tour desk

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Italian
    • Dutch

    House rules
    Villa Araliya takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 1:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's 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
    Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

    FAQs about Villa Araliya

    • Yes, Villa Araliya is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Villa Araliya has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Villa Araliya (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Villa Araliya offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming pool
      • Yoga classes

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Villa Araliya is 0.8 miles from the center of Negombo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Villa Araliya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Villa Araliya is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Villa Araliya (subject to availability) that have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Villa Araliya may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.