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Arabella on Boossa

4.0 star property

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A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and umbrellas.
A spacious living area with two white sofas, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A beach with a sandy shore, waves, and a small island with palm trees and a white building.
A beach view with palm trees and beach huts.
A modern living room with a large potted plant, a flat-screen TV, and a minimalist furniture arrangement.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug

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39 Galle Road, Gintota, Boossa
  • Place, Pitiwella Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Fort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mirissa Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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King Room with Garden View

King Room with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Room with Mezzanine

King Room with Mezzanine

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, each with white bedding and beige pillows, a small table with water bottles, and a hanging light fixture.

Twin Room with Inland View

  • Valley view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Room with Sea & Garden View

King Room with Sea & Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King room with pool & sea views

King room with pool & sea views

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite with pool and sea views | Living area

Suite with pool and sea views

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Suite with Garden and Sea

King Suite with Garden and Sea

  • Beach view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Boossa

A family-friendly stay in Boossa awaits you at Arabella on Boossa. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Pitiwella Beach and 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Mahamodara Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Boossa hotel, attractions include Galle Fort and Unawatuna Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pitiwella Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galle Fort - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Mirissa Beach - 47 min drive - 49.0 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 29 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cardamon Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Resik Chinese Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rasa Masawulu Athupela Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sahana Cool Spot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kopi & Treats - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Arabella on Boossa

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Arabella on Boossa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Boossa hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Arabella on Boossa offers 8 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Boossa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (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
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arabella on Boossa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 3373

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Arabella Boossa Hotel Galle
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Arabella on Boossa?

Yep, Arabella on Boossa has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Arabella on Boossa?

As of 1 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arabella on Boossa on 21 Aug 2026 start from AU$197, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Arabella on Boossa?

Yep, Arabella on Boossa is a short 1-minute walk from Pitiwella Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Arabella on Boossa have a pool?

Arabella on Boossa has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Arabella on Boossa a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Arabella on Boossa.

Is Arabella on Boossa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a playground, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Arabella on Boossa is a hit with families.

Does Arabella on Boossa serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arabella on Boossa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Arabella on Boossa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arabella on Boossa?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Arabella on Boossa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Arabella on Boossa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful staff. We had a very beautiful sea side room on the top floor. The pool is a bit small but the location to the sea makes up for the small pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Arabella on Bossa! It was really magical
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

kensuke

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the service is poor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natacha

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte Sverre Lund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

Amazing hotel and atmosphere on the beach with so much delicious food!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kari

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cat

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rikke

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jca

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lou

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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saranda

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 :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Harriet

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

colin

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Byju

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rakesh

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Li

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。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017