Tamarind Hill by Asia LeisurevsVilla Araliya
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Villa Araliya scores marginally higher than Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure. Villa Araliya comes in at #27 in Sri Lanka with endorsements from 2 sources including Oyster, Lonely Planet.
Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure
No: 288 Galle Road, Dadella, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter
"Charming 18th-century manor house near Galle Fort, with an outdoor swimming pool and Balinese-inspired spa." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This 19th-century former British Admiral’s mansion has been converted into a small boutique hotel with 10 luxurious rooms, fine service and a jungle-fringed pool." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Set amid lush greenery, the 12-room Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure is an upscale boutique, 10 minutes by tuk-tuk from Galle Dutch Fort." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Carved out of an 150-year-old riverside mansion, this historic Admiral’s abode-turned-boutique hotel is part and parcel of the region’s colonial history, and forays into Galle’s 17th-century fort, a 10-minute car drive away, are both recommended and easily arranged through the hotel" Full review
Villa Araliya
154/10 Poruthota Road, Kochchikade, Negombo, Sri Lanka
From $32/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Oyster
Budget
"The lower-middle-range, 14-room Villa Araliya is a quiet property that's just a five-minute walk from Negombo's public beach." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This standout choice has a variety of modern rooms – some dashed up in multihued colours and others with exposed red-brick walls." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Set in back of luxuriant gardens are two bungalows decorated with vintage furniture, including lovely carved wardrobes." Full review