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Villa Araliya vs Why House
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Villa Araliya ranks marginally better than Why House. Villa Araliya has a TripExpert Score of 80 with recommendations from 2 sources including Oyster, 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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Why House
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Lonely Planet
Mihiripenna, Talpe, Galle, Sri Lanka
From $220 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
The Telegraph
9.0
"Set in spacious gardens, just inland from Galle’s palm-studded coastline, Why House is one of those rare hotels that suits couples and families alike."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"Honey, you’re home: Why House, a friendly, relaxed Sri Lankan villa set in lush tropical gardens, is all yours to play with (and little ones will love it, too)."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This feels more like a private estate than a small hotel, with its expansive grounds and rooms in a colonial house (or cottages)."
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