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Villa Araliya vs Jetwing Lighthouse
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Jetwing Lighthouse scores slightly better than Villa Araliya. Jetwing Lighthouse has a TripExpert Score of 82 with endorsements from 3 publications such as Oyster, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Villa Araliya
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
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."
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Set in back of luxuriant gardens are two bungalows decorated with vintage furniture, including lovely carved wardrobes."
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Jetwing Lighthouse
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Dadella, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
From $337 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"It's filled with Indo-Asian arty decor, spacious contemporary colonial rooms, and grassy courtyards, and maintains a keep-to-yourself atmosphere."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This historic Galle hotel has a spectacular location on a headland just west of Galle, and is a reliable choice for families and couples looking for a comfortable southern seaside escape."
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Lonely Planet
"Parts of this large resort hotel, located 3km up the coast from the Fort, were designed by legendary Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, though other sections are more mundane."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Rooms and restaurants won't disappoint, but this Jetwing's trump card is its magnificent ocean-side location, private beach and two gorgeous pools (one 40m)."
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Michelin Guide
"High-ceilinged guest rooms are simply and fashionably furnished with wooden frame beds and pristine white sheets...the spicy, innovative dishes at the Cinnamon Room restaurant sustain guests"
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