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Villa Araliya vs Amanwella

Both Amanwella and Villa Araliya are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Amanwella is the choice of most writers compared to Villa Araliya. Amanwella ranks #5 in Sri Lanka with approval from 5 publications such as The Telegraph, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.

Villa Araliya
Villa Araliya
7 / 10
154/10 Poruthota Road, Kochchikade, Negombo, Sri Lanka
From $32 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning
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Oyster 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Set in back of luxuriant gardens are two bungalows decorated with vintage furniture, including lovely carved wardrobes." Full review
Amanwella
Amanwella
8 / 10
Bodhi Mawatha, Wella Mawatha, Godellawela, Tangalle, Sri Lanka
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Beach bunnies will find their Valhalla at Amanwella: All 30 spacious rooms have unobstructed views of the crescent bay, thanks to sliding glass doors that line their two sea-facing sides." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This contemporary hotel touts just 27 suites, which are so spacious and serene guests are rarely seen around the resort." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"A dense tangle of palm trees tower over an 800-metre stretch of sugary sand at Awanwella hotel, a seafront boutique in Sri Lanka near the town of Tangalle." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
94.0
"Contemporary beach resort in a mature coconut grove overlooking a crescent of golden sand, about two hours’ drive east of Galle." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A true temple of luxury living, Amanwella's suites all have private plunge pools, preloaded iPods and gloriously tasteful and modish design touches." Full review