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Arabella on Boossa

39 Galle Road, Galle

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Beachfront Comfort and Convenience

    Modern Accommodation:: Arabella on Boossa offers modern and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, a garden, and a sun terrace. The swimming pool overlooks the garden and beach, providing a relaxing atmosphere for guests.

  • Rooms & comfort

    Convenient Amenities:: Each air-conditioned room includes a safe, clothes rack, and seating area. The attached bathroom features a shower and complimentary toiletries. Daily housekeeping ensures a comfortable stay for all guests.

  • Wellness & relaxation

    Personalized Service:: Guests can enjoy fishing, on-site massages, and assistance with luggage storage and shuttle arrangements from the friendly host. With a location near key attractions like St. Aloysius College and Galle Fort National Museum, Arabella on Boossa offers the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.

Book your stay at Arabella on Boossa for a memorable beachfront experience.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Amazing staff

  • Beautiful hotel

At the hotel

Popular amenities

82 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Bike tours
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Pools & wellness

  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool toys

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cooking class
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Garden
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Public transport tickets
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Street parking

Guest services

  • Children's playground
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Games room
  • Key access
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Picnic area
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Sun umbrellas
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

84 reviews
10/ 10
Arabella on Boossa is a beautiful beachfront property tucked away in a residential area just outside Galle. What truly stood out to me is its calm, colonial-style charm a refreshing change from the busy crowds of Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna. The beach is clean, the property is impeccably maintained, and the service is exceptional. A special thank you to Nipun and Chef Nuwan for making our stay so memorable. You can really tell the place is well managed it’s the little details that make all the difference. Having stayed in many luxury hotels around Sri Lanka, I’ve often found small essentials missing, but Arabella on Boossa seems to have thought of everything (even things like a hair iron!). We visited just before the Sri Lankan New Year, and the team went the extra mile by organizing a small Avurudu celebration for guests such a thoughtful and enjoyable experience. The staff truly went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great time. We will definitely be back. Also, don’t miss the prawn and fish tacos at their in-house restaurant “Ahara” — absolutely delicious!
Kaush · couple · 2026-04-12

The guest experience

9.3out of 10
84 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Amazing staff
  • Beautiful hotel

Worth knowing — Parasol’s in the garden could have been larger

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.8

    The staff were amazing and attentive.

  • Overall Experience9.6

    A beautiful place to recharge.

  • Cleanliness9.3

    The place was very clean.

  • Food and Beverage9.3

    Amazing meals and fresh food.

  • Amenities9.3

    Well designed and curated space.

  • Room Quality9.2

    Beautiful and extremely comfortable room.

  • Value for Money9.2

    Standard quality for this hotel tier.

  • Location8.8

    Not walking distance to fort but easily reached by Tuk Tuk.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

9.384 reviews
  • Memorable stay

    10/10

    Kaush · couple · 2026-04-12

    “Arabella on Boossa is a beautiful beachfront property tucked away in a residential area just outside Galle. What truly stood out to me is its calm, colonial-style charm a refreshing change from the busy crowds of Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna. The beach is clean, the property is impeccably maintained, and the service is exceptional. A special thank you to Nipun and Chef Nuwan for making our stay so memorable. You can really tell the place is well managed it’s the little details that make all the difference. Having stayed in many luxury hotels around Sri Lanka, I’ve often found small essentials missing, but Arabella on Boossa seems to have thought of everything (even things like a hair iron!). We visited just before the Sri Lankan New Year, and the team went the extra mile by organizing a small Avurudu celebration for guests such a thoughtful and enjoyable experience. The staff truly went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great time. We will definitely be back. Also, don’t miss the prawn and fish tacos at their in-house restaurant “Ahara” — absolutely delicious!”

  • Fabulous property but needs some fine tuning to be top quality

    9/10

    Greg · couple · 2026-03-20

    “Beautiful well kept property on the beach Room was amazing and view spectacular.”

  • Magnifique séjour !

    10/10

    corinne · family with children · 2026-03-16

    “Magnifique hôtel à taille humaine. Très belle décoration, chambres et salles de bain très spacieuses très belles prestations, équipements de qualité. Vue mer et piscine un régal ! Les espaces extérieurs jardin piscine très soignés avec une vue mer. Le restaurant est très bon. Équipe très agréable, serviable et réactive. Le lieu est vraiment incroyable ! Merci pour ce séjour.”

  • Es ist ein tolles Hotel, mit sehr freundlichen und netten Mitarbeiter. Das Frühstück und Abendessen waren super, man ka

    10/10

    Norbert · couple · 2026-02-24

    “Es war ein wunderschönes und kleines Hotel im Konlonialstil mit modernen Inventar das mit Liebe eingerichtet wurde .”

  • Absoluut een aanrader

    10/10

    Hilco · extended group · 2026-02-13

    “Geweldige service en gastvriendelijke medewerkers. De locatie aan een niet zo,n druk strand Geweldig Boutique Hotel”

  • The staff went above and beyond to ensure that we had a wonderful stay with them.

    10/10

    Nedene · extended group · 2026-01-26

    “An exceptional beachfront beautiful property that did not disappoint. We mainly ate in the property because the food was the best that we experienced in 3 weeks in Sri Lanka.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Celina · couple · 2026-01-22

    “Het is echt een super mooi en schoon hotel, savonds deden ze overal kaarsjes aan en dat zag er echt super leuk uit. Het hotel is zeer schoon en geeft een beetje een Ibiza vibe.”

  • Das beste Hotel was wir in Sti Lanka hatten!

    10/10

    Maximilian · couple · 2026-01-20

    “Wunderschönes, kleines Hotel, sehr sauber und sehr schöne Zimmer aber vor allem war das Personal unglaublich freundlich und hilfsbereit. Auch das Essen im Restaurant (auch das Frühstück) ist super! :)”

  • It was a beautiful hotel with amazing staff who made my stay memorable. The place was very clean and the food was fresh

    9/10

    solo traveller · 2025-12-09

    “It was very clean and the staff was amazing and attentive.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    yaxshimisiz · couple · 2025-12-06

    “おしゃれな内装。のんびり過ごせる落ち着いたロケーション。朝食もおいしい。親切なスタッフ。Galle に行くことがあれば、また泊まりたい。おすすめします。”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Nao · solo traveller · 2025-12-03

    “私が泊まった部屋からはビーチを見ることができませんでしたが、共有のラウンジは海が目の前で最高の眺めでした。あいにく天候が悪く海には入れませんでしたが、ビーチサイドでリラックスして過ごすことができました。スタッフは私の細かなリクエストにも快く応じてくれて、感謝しています。”

  • We loved our stay at Arabella and it was a beautiful place to recharge. The staff made it extra special.

    10/10

    Steven · couple · 2025-10-26

    “We loved everything about our stay at Arabella. It's a beautiful, well designed and curated space that provided an idyllic place to relax and unwind. The staff were all amazing and made our stay really special. Rohan, Nipun, Rukshan, Nuwan, Sithum and teams were welcoming and attentive. They're just lovely people. Special shout-out to Chef Nuwan who made us some amazing meals, we ended up eating with him every night as his food was so good and we wanted to try more of the menu. Our room was beautiful and extremely comfortable, and we had a great view. The common areas were also beautifully designed and comfortable.”

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