Arabella on Boossa

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

Very beautıfıl boutique hotel at the beah. Very clean and relaxing. Chilling in the garden with a coctail is reffreshing exprience. Staff is very kind and helpful. Besides all, they have amazing cook. Foods are at another level in this hotel. Best culinary experience in Srilanka

Just coming to the end of a 5-night stay after our tour of Sri Lanka, and chose this as a place to relax and unwind. The Arabella has not disappointed, from the moment we first arrived, the staff have been helpful and attentive. The food in their restaurant is wonderful and always served with a smile. We booked the balcony room on the first floor which provided a shady position from which to see the small pool, beach and the ocean (room 6). If you're looking for peace and quiet in a contemporary and stylish hotel this is the one for you. Its a 10-min tuk tuk ride into Galle Fort which is well worth a visit. There are also a small number of beach bars just 500m away along the beach.