Title: Arabella on Boossa - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Arabella on Boossa Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for Arabella on Boossa ![Interior - Arabella on Boossa (Boossa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12030000/12021800/12021736/002e532d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Arabella on Boossa (Boossa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12030000/12021800/12021736/57265e6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - Arabella on Boossa (Boossa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12030000/12021800/12021736/0a15396f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - Arabella on Boossa (Boossa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12030000/12021800/12021736/826af669.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Arabella on Boossa (Boossa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12030000/12021800/12021736/1436ee37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Arabella on Boossa creates a family-friendly environment with its playground and arcade/game room. Guests start their day with a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, spend afternoons lounging in the garden or by the pool, and recover with rejuvenating spa services. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Bar - Pool - Breakfast included - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 8 - Dec. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=12021736&PinnedHotelID=12021736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=12021736&PinnedHotelID=12021736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 9 - Dec. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=12021736&PinnedHotelID=12021736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=12021736&PinnedHotelID=12021736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=12021736&PinnedHotelID=12021736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=12021736&PinnedHotelID=12021736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=12021736&PinnedHotelID=12021736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=12021736&PinnedHotelID=12021736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ### View all photos for King Room with Garden View ![King Room with Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12030000/12021800/12021736/07da4096.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Room with Garden View ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Ceiling fan - 387 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Double Bunk Room ![Double Bunk Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12030000/12021800/12021736/fbf1df68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Bunk Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Ceiling fan - 560 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room with Inland View ![Twin Room with Inland View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12030000/12021800/12021736/53f47e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room with Inland View ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Ceiling fan - 323 sq ft - Valley view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for King Room with Sea & Garden View ![King Room with Sea & Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12030000/12021800/12021736/aa9b060b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Room with Sea & Garden View ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Ceiling fan - 290 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for King Room with Balcony & Sea View ![King Room with Balcony & Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12030000/12021800/12021736/e707cbde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Room with Balcony & Sea View ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding - 431 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for King Suite with Balcony & Sea View ![King Suite with Balcony & Sea View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12030000/12021800/12021736/b8e8f35b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Suite with Balcony & Sea View ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Ceiling fan - 1076 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Ceiling fan - 431 sq ft - Beach view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Airport (CMB) - 129 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bommu Rooftop Restaurant In Amari Galle - ‬2 min drive - ‪MJM Chinese Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Hasara Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Fusion - ‬2 min drive - ‪Coat of Arms - ‬4 min drive ## About this property ### Arabella on Boossa Upscale family-friendly hotel Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Arabella on Boossa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - Free self parking - Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out - Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. 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Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - On the beach - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Spa - Massage ### Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room ### More - 2 buildings - 3 floors - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Crib (surcharge) - Premium bedding - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Room service ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Ceiling fan - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:30 AM Contactless check-out available Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 130 per vehicle (one way) - Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per day - Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Arabella Boossa Hotel Galle Arabella Boossa Hotel Arabella Boossa Galle Arabella Boossa Hotel Hikkaduwa Arabella Boossa Hikkaduwa Hotel Arabella on Boossa Hikkaduwa Hikkaduwa Arabella on Boossa Hotel Arabella on Boossa Hikkaduwa Arabella Boossa Hotel Arabella Boossa Hotel Arabella on Boossa Arabella Boossa Hikkaduwa Arabella on Boossa Hotel Arabella on Boossa Boossa Arabella on Boossa Hotel Boossa ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Arabella on Boossa have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Arabella on Boossa? ### Is Arabella on Boossa pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Arabella on Boossa? ### What time is check-out at Arabella on Boossa? ### Does Arabella on Boossa provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Arabella on Boossa located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Arabella on Boossa Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 7.8 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful upmarket stay in a gorgeous location. I will note it’s not walking distance to fort but easily reached by a 10 min Tuk Tuk. We visited in off season and had the entire place to ourself ##### Sarah Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosa Nov 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay at the Arabella on Bossa! It was really magical ##### Rosa Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### kensuke Jan 5, 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities the service is poor. ##### kensuke Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary Mar 14, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A paradise retreat If your looking for a relaxing five star experience at an excellent price with unbelievable service this is the place for you. Can't recommend this quiet boutique hotel enough. Arabella is a stunning white villa on a quiet beach, a great place to unwind and a good base to explore the southern and western part of Sri Lanka. The staff are exceptional and will cater to your every wish. The hotel only has four rooms and feels more like a home than a hotel. Without a doubt it's my favourite hotel in Sri Lanka. . Also there is a beautiful family beach restaurant called Sadans one hundred metres down the beach to the right, and a backpackers bar a little further. ##### Gary ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine Jan 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay at Arabella. Loved the simplicity and size of the rooms. Kept very clean and tidy by the staff. Cute offering of bananas for supper in the room with the turn down service. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Pool area was on the small size but we had no problem using it when we wanted to. Kitchen and kitchen staff were A . Food and service was amazing highly recommend the chimichurri prawns & the prawn or fish tacos! All breakfast options were great also! Tuk Tuks available outside the property cost us 1200 rupees to the fort which is approx 15 minutes away. Beach not suitable for swimming but a lot of the Sri Lankan coastline is rough like this and if you want to be able to swim in the ocean you’ll need to stay at one of the touristy areas which actually make great day trips from the hotel. Great spot for a walk along the beach. We went in the peak tourist season & found this good value for money for our family would happily stay again. Staff attentive even playing cricket with our son. Cons No kettle in the room for making tea only a coffee machine so you need to wait for the kitchen to open at 8am before you can get a pot of tea- would be nice to have one in the room If you’re in room 1 it is closest to the road and you might need some ear plugs or white noise. Also suggest an eye mask as there are shutters that allow the light through. Breakfast not available till 8 when the kitchen/restaurant opens would be nicer if it opened a little earlier ##### Catherine Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natacha Feb 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Ein traumhafter Aufenthalt im Arabella! Mein Aufenthalt im Hotel Arabella war einfach wundervoll! Schon bei meiner Ankunft war ich von der Schönheit des Ortes und der herzlichen Begrüßung begeistert. Ich hatte das Glück, in einer atemberaubenden Suite mit direktem Meerblick zu übernachten – ein wahres Paradies, in dem ich jeden Morgen mit einem spektakulären Ausblick beginnen konnte. Das Essen war hervorragend, mit einer großen Auswahl an köstlichen Gerichten, die mit frischen Zutaten und viel Liebe zubereitet wurden. Jeder Bissen war ein Genuss! Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich, immer aufmerksam, hilfsbereit und mit einem Lächeln auf den Lippen. Ihre Gastfreundschaft hat meinen Aufenthalt noch schöner gemacht. Das Hotel Arabella ist ein wahrer Geheimtipp, und ich kann es nur zu 100 % weiterempfehlen. Ich freue mich schon auf meinen nächsten Besuch! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/330B3FF5207E558AFF99A8946E59C93E8F30125C1739594697559.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9CCC89CC4A4D9FE1C75E34457924A02E1BA6C7931739594698347.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3EE4CCD504F050E286B58120E31DB957BB4F40E71739594697890.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6573B6B05A10AA3E18221F0D772E8E67F979481D1739594697196.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Natacha Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte Sverre Lund Mar 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing place Amazing hotel and atmosphere on the beach with so much delicious food! ##### Charlotte Sverre Lund Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kari Feb 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotell Arabella on Broosa Topp service,fersk sjømat daglig.personalet var veldig imøtekomme og hyggelige.ordnet opp med en gang hvis det var noe.kom med forslag til utflukter og arrangerte en 2 dagers tur med fyldig program,for oss.lite,hyggelig hotell med koselig hage med svømmebasseng,ved sjøen med flott strand.anbefales. ##### Kari Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cat, Edinburgh Feb 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Hotel is about a 10 minute tuk tuk from Galle train station, hidden behind a large gate - make sure to ring the bell to get let in. It is a hidden oasis though, its airy, white and concrete leading onto a lovely garden with pool and direct access to the beach. We paid a bit more for a balcony room which I would recommend as the garden rooms don't face onto the ocean. Our room was very comfortable. Only slight downside is there is no back up generator so when there is a power cut (common in Sri Lanka) everything stops working, including the water upstairs. Staff were very helpful and organised a whale watching trip for us. Food in the restaurant was good, with a good range including local food. ##### Cat Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 10, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Absolutely amazing hotel, enlightened hospitality at its best. The facilities are superb and the location is perfect if you want to be out of the hustle and bustle, but very close to all of the amazing places along the South West coast of Sri Lanka. The staff were incredibly amazing people and always went out of their way to make you feel comfortable and really looked after. The rooms were beautiful and really clean, the food also fantastic! We were really blown away with how perfect this place was. Highly recommend! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rikke Dec 1, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely, clean and very modern! Beautiful interior, lovely beach view, friendly staff, best cocktails, clean rooms and great quiet location north from Galle. I highly recommend Arabella for a place to stay. ##### Rikke Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jca, Singapore Aug 13, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice hotel near Galle on the Beachfront It’s a great botique Hotel on the beachfront near Galle. The hipster vibe that the Australian owners wanted to convey in this eight-room boutique hotel is evident in this contemporary black and white hotel. The heavy bass music in the lounge area is great mid-day while drinking a wine however, I am of an age that thinks music starting at 8:45 am was a bit earlier than wanted. The western breakfast was fine with terrific juice and fresh fruit although the eggs were cold on both mornings. I suggest asking the kitchen to prepare the eggs after the toast and other sides. ##### jca Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lou, uk Apr 15, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had a fantastic 4 days at Arabella on Boossa. A little piece of tranquility against the hustle and bustle of Galle Rd. We had ocean views waking each morning to the sound of the ocean, friendly but not intrusive staff, a short stroll down to the beach and a fifteen minute tuk tuk drive away from Galle. Thoroughly recommend it. Thank you Arabella x ##### Lou Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Saranda, Zürich Apr 10, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Wir haben eine sehr tolle Zeit im Arabella gehabt. Die Atmosphäre war familiär und freundlich. Das Hotelpersonal hat uns bei allen Anliegen geholfen. Sehr empfehlenswert :) ##### Saranda Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Harriet, London Apr 4, 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### So much potential but sadly not there This was probably one of the most expensive places we payed out for on our trip and having been recommended it by a friend we were super excited as reviews and pictures looked amazing. Sadly this fell well below what we expected. The concept of the place is amazing but sadly let down by numerous pests in the rooms ( we had ants crawling up us in bed in the middle of the night!), staff that don’t speak any English so you can not communicate with them on even the simplest things like ordering food or asking questions about the hotel facilities. There was no manager around when we asked for him and I had to speak to him over mobile as he only comes in at certain times ! The air con in our room was broken when we arrived and so we were freezing cold but no one understood when we went to ask about it being fixed as no one understood us. There was no hot water the whole of our stay from the shower but by this point we had given up trying to get help with things because of the language barrier. And finally the food was awful. It looked great on instagram and the menu looked amazing but when ordered it did not meet expectations and was pricey. We got charged for things we hadn’t ordered and because of the langauage barrier it was impossible to sort out, plus they didn’t even order my food so my friends came and I had to wait another 20 mins for mine to eventually arrive after asking numerous times. We decided to eat out for the rest of our stay there. Avoid!! ##### Harriet Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew Mar 10, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great rooms, food & service! Great boutique hotel with a relaxed atmosphere. The standard of the rooms, service & food is excellent and th vibe is great, especially considering limited rooms. They are very happy to arrange activities for you, including a cooking course at the hotel restaurant. Food/drink prices are a lot more expensive than the rest of Sri Lanka, but I think this is representative of Galle too. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a calm environment, 10 minutes drive from Galle fort! ##### Matthew Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 20, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful hotel with delightful staff. A beautiful hotel with wonderful helpful and smiling staff. The rooms and gardens were delightful. Only gripe is that there is no tea/coffee making facility in the room and breakfast does not start until 8am. The breakfast, whilst good, is too prescriptive. i.e. One could not have curd with fruit as curd comes with muesli! Prices in restaurant were priced without tax and service charge which was misleading as everything was 25% more than expected. We checked out other hotel in the area whilst there and we feel we made the right decision to stay at Arabellaonboossa. We are planning a return trip. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 19, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 너무 이쁜 호텔이였어요! 세심하게 디자인되었고 관리되는 것 같아서 좋았습니다. 음식도 조금 가격이 있긴하나 맛있었으며 플레이팅도 좋았습니다. 골포트랑은 거리가 있어서 툭툭으로 이동을 해야했지만 해변이 한적해서 좋았습니다. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### colin Dec 24, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Five star Arabella An amazing week at Arabella. The team worked tirelessly to provide a first class customer service. The food was of a very high standard and the waiting staff were brilliant. The hotel is right next to the beach and the staff arranged transport if you wanted any day trips out. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. All of the areas of the hotel had a very attractive design. The staff were very customer centred and provided consistently high levels of service. ##### colin Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Dec 15, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Not recommended - Definitely overpriced It was the most unpleasant stay in Sri Lanka and in general in several years traveling in Asia. The receptionist was totally unfriendly, just interested in getting us out out the hotel....and we understood why: some rooms were under renovation, so there was noise from early in the morning through the day. Nobody addressed us any excuse or recognize any kind of compensation for that. The guy at the restaurant was superb and hostyle, trying to reduce breakfast against what was our right to receive (juice in alternative of fruits even though the menu reported both) and other similar things. Others guests have been complaining too. Dinner was not available. Garden is small (from the picture you don't realize) basically a cage, beach very short. Nothing interesting around you can reach by feet. Too expensive for what offered, in line with the country, charging tourist too much for anything you do! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Byju Dec 2, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Spectacular Design meets Beautiful Beach This is the first time I've personally looked for and decided on a hotel online (i usually have a travel agent's package hotels or on-the-go sort of bookings done). And so, after much reading through reviews on hotels.com and many other popular sites, I decided on Arabella. I just had to see if the photographs that were being posted, were infact the real deal. It turned out to be one of those places where 'photos don't do justice'. The service was excellent from the minute we arrived, and at times i felt they were even going out of their way to make us feel comfortable. The design language of the hotel is a mix of minimalism, contemporary design and Srilankan style. The Suite was nothing short of spectacular. The balcony doors opened to the beautiful and clean beach, with views of the garden and swimming pool below. I couldn't stop taking pictures of the room and the view, and found it very pleasing to sleep to the subtle sound of the waves crashing onto the shore. Even their restaurant - ahara - has a beautiful range of food and drinks to offer. It overlooks the pool and the beach, almost as if it all flows as one. We're a family of 3, and we went to Galle only to experience everything we had heard about the place - from the fort and the architecture, to the great food and the beach. Next time however, it'd be for all that + Arabella on Boossa. ##### Byju Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Rakesh, Mississauga Nov 21, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Close to the beach. Rooms are nothing to gloat about but the view was fantastic. We ran into some glitches with wi-fi that took some time to get sorted. ##### Rakesh Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Li Oct 23, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 酒店很漂亮，重点是酒店的厨房从主厨到工作人员都超级热情，人特别好，所以玩的很开心。酒店自己划出一片海域，白天漂亮极了，晚上睡觉的时候会吵，不过整体特别好。不足是vifi基本没用...附近没有就餐的地方。 ##### Li Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Oct 5, 2017 Liked: Room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### super overrated, never again Pros: - employees smiling and kind - nice grass Cons: - room without window - floor very sliding and dustry but they do not provide sleepers - No wifi in the room - Beach very dirty (they clean it by making a hole in the sand and put garbage inside) - Service inefficient: - bad english: they say yes to whatever you say but after you discover that they did not understand - totally irresponsible to take care of kids: they say on the website "babysitting and childcare". But they let our 3 years old daughter alone at 20 meters from the sea. Basically they just give you things to draw and paint for 15 USD... - manage everything yourself or you will have bad surprises (bad service and charges) - They overcharge external services like Tuk-tuk (700 rs instead of 400-500 !) - There is nothing to do around. If you want a restaurant you need to pay for a Tuk-Tuk to go Galle (10 km) - The restaurant is super expensive 15-20 USD for a main course, and it is not good. Only presentation is good. The breakfast is ok. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Birdincharge, Kent England Jul 4, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fabulous hotel, great staff, awesome location We stayed at the Arabella for at total of 6 nights and throughout the stay the staff were wonderful and very attentive to our needs. The hotel is peaceful and the food was especially good.. Breakfast is fab with plenty of variety to suit most peeps taste. I especially loved the crab curry.. We will return to Sri Lanka and the lovely Arabella.. 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