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Arabella on Boossa

4.0 star property
Boossa beachfront hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Interior
On the beach
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
View from property
Twin Room with Inland View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room

For families (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Premium TV channels
The price is $167
includes taxes & fees
$140 per night
Jan 26 - Jan 27

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King Room with Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

King Room with Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 431 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Bunk Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Bunk Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room with Inland View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Room with Inland View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 323 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King Room with Sea & Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

King Room with Sea & Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Suite with Balcony & Sea View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

King Suite with Balcony & Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room with Balcony & Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

King Room with Balcony & Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
39 Galle Road, Gintota, Boossa

What's nearby

  • St. Aloysius College - 6 min drive
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 6 min drive
  • Mahamodara Beach - 6 min drive
  • Galle Fort - 7 min drive
  • Galle Lighthouse - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 129 min drive
  • Midigama Railway Station - 29 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hasara Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sahana Cool Spot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barra Beach Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Arabella on Boossa

Arabella on Boossa is a great choice for your beach stay in Boossa, putting you near activities like scuba diving. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 130 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 40.0 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
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.

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

Is there a pool at Arabella on Boossa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Arabella on Boossa?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Arabella on Boossa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Arabella on Boossa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 130 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Arabella on Boossa?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Arabella on Boossa and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba diving. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Arabella on Boossa also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Arabella on Boossa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place
Amazing hotel and atmosphere on the beach with so much delicious food!
Charlotte Sverre Lund, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

There is not much choose in food and surrounding L
NIMISH, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

4/10 Fair

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, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.. Thank you
Birdincharge, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely boutique hotel, peaceful & private
We had a great time and it was relaxing. We were in room number 8 which I believe is the largest, has great views and is spacious. Plenty of space for our little one to move about. The staff were very friendly and eager to help. The beach is a little dirty but you can safely enjoy it without issue as we did with our 21 month old son. The pool is not very large but proportionate to the hotel. The entire hotel is spacious and welcoming and you can relax almost anywhere in the hotel. It is definitely a good place for family with young children as you know everyone around. We also made use of the babysitting service provided which gave us adults a bit of time for ourselves. The breakfast that is included with the stay is good the only thing I would say is that for the price of the room you could throw in the bacon for free :) The food menu is a little limited if you are staying there for more than three days but all the food I ate the restaurant was well prepared and tastes great. The kids menu can be improved. If you like your food there are many places available to eat in Galle (15mins) and other hotels in the area which we did and enjoyed a lot. Dutch hospital & Fort Printers in Galle and WB Villa (30mins) for great seafood and Italian with an amazing selection of wine. Overall it was a great stay and we returned refreshed and rested. Thank you all and we will be back.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at the Arabella on Bossa! It was really magical
Rosa, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Expedia, 14-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 9-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 7-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night romance trip
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