We can't wait to return to Villa Araliya! From the moment we walked into the lovely garden and pool area, and were met with the warmest welcome, we knew this place was going to be special - and it was. Arriving exhausted in Sri Lanka after 20 hours of travel, we were hoping for something pleasant --- what we got... more

For $70 per night, including breakfast, you really can't go wrong. The airport is 1/2 hour away. If you have limited time, the restaurant is good and the rooms are spacious, secure and air conditioned. There's a pool. Breakfast is served as early as 6 AM. Our only complaint is that a thin sheet is your only protection, should the... more

My girlfriend and I have just returned to gloomy London from Sri Lanka and I couldn't wait any longer to write a review of this hotel. The small grounds are delightful and immaculately clean. The pool is fantastic and the staff the most friendly and accomodating of any that we met in the 8 places we stayed whilst travelling on... more

We stayed at the Villa Araliya for one night with our 8 year-old daughter when transitting Colombo airport. The welcome was warm and friendly and the staff could not do enough for us which was certainly appreciated after a long flight to Colombo and a short drive to Negombo. We hired a taxi from the airport and found the accom... more

Villa Araliya is a lovely guest house run by a husband and wife. The rooms (- we stayed in one on the way out and a different one on the way back to the airport) were very comfortable and airy and well equiped. The only thing lacking was a mozzy net but if you travel to Sri Lanka then maybe... more

After reading previous reviews we were looking forward to a stay however, we were soon disappointed. Firstly there was the barking dogs - and there were many! During our stay there must have been at least five dogs wandering around the pool area and growling at guests and each other. More worryingly was the fact that the dogs would stick... more

We stayed here our first and last nights. Due to various issues involving the airport being closed and then our driver having no idea we turned up at Villa Araliya at 3am. Still Stephanie took our calls to direct us and we were greeted warmly when we arrived. A tip is to make sure you know exactly where they are... more

Convenient for the airport and beach Villa Araliya is a wonderful place to stop off for several days either at the beginning of your holiday or at the end. We stayed at both ends of our trip and enjoyed the spacious apartments, good food and especially the company of Stef and Pally. They organised our trips ( ask for Roland-a... more

We stayed here for 2 nights at the start of our holiday. the accomodation was huge we had a separate living area in our room and the children had a separate room. all for around £70 a night for both. The rooms are clean and tastefully decorated.The villa can organise a tuc tuc for you into Negombo where there are... more