Families find the perfect balance at this retreat where children enjoy the playground and arcade while adults relax by the pool with spa treatments and breakfast
Arabella on Boossa creates a family-friendly environment with its playground and arcade/game room. Guests start their day with a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, spend afternoons lounging in the garden or by the pool, and recover with rejuvenating spa services.
Located in Boossa, Arabella on Boossa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hikkaduwa National Park and Pitiwella Beach, while Galle National Museum and National Maritime Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galle International Cricket Stadium or Galle Tennis Club. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Boossa travel guide
39 Galle Road, Gintota, Boossa
What's nearby
Galle Fort
7 min drive - 7.6 km
Unawatuna Beach
15 min drive - 14.1 km
Mirissa Beach
49 min drive - 47.9 km
Pitiwella Beach
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Hikkaduwa Beach
17 min drive - 15.2 km
Getting around
Midigama Railway Station
29 min drive
Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
130 min drive
Restaurants
Kopi & Treats
7 min drive
MJM Chinese Restaurant
9 min drive
Fusion
2 min drive
Cardamon Cafe
4 min drive
Oak-Ray
4 min drive
About this property
Arabella on Boossa
Upscale family-friendly hotel
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Arabella on Boossa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/games room.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Library
Outdoor pool
Playground
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Cot (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Separate bedroom
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
On the beach
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Spa
Massage
Accessibility
Smooth flooring in room
More
2 buildings
3 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Cot (surcharge)
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 130 per vehicle (one way)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 3373
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Arabella Boossa Hotel Galle
Arabella Boossa Hotel
Arabella Boossa Galle
Arabella Boossa Hotel Hikkaduwa
Arabella Boossa Hikkaduwa
Hotel Arabella on Boossa Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa Arabella on Boossa Hotel
Arabella on Boossa Hikkaduwa
Arabella Boossa Hotel
Arabella Boossa
Hotel Arabella on Boossa
Arabella Boossa Hikkaduwa
Arabella on Boossa Hotel
Arabella on Boossa Boossa
Arabella on Boossa Hotel Boossa
Frequently asked questions
Does Arabella on Boossa have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Arabella on Boossa?
As of 13 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arabella on Boossa on 26 Mar 2026 start from ₹11,896, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Arabella on Boossa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Arabella on Boossa?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Arabella on Boossa?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Arabella on Boossa?
Checkout is at 11:30 AM.
Does Arabella on Boossa provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 130 per vehicle applies.
Where is Arabella on Boossa located?
This Boossa hotel is on the beach, steps from Pitiwella Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mahamodara Beach and Narigama Beach. Sahana Beach and Dewata Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Arabella on Boossa Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Beautiful upmarket stay in a gorgeous location. I will note it’s not walking distance to fort but easily reached by a 10 min Tuk Tuk. We visited in off season and had the entire place to ourself
We loved our stay at Arabella. Loved the simplicity and size of the rooms. Kept very clean and tidy by the staff. Cute offering of bananas for supper in the room with the turn down service. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Pool area was on the small size but we had no problem using it when we wanted to. Kitchen and kitchen staff were A . Food and service was amazing highly recommend the chimichurri prawns & the prawn or fish tacos! All breakfast options were great also! Tuk Tuks available outside the property cost us 1200 rupees to the fort which is approx 15 minutes away. Beach not suitable for swimming but a lot of the Sri Lankan coastline is rough like this and if you want to be able to swim in the ocean you’ll need to stay at one of the touristy areas which actually make great day trips from the hotel. Great spot for a walk along the beach. We went in the peak tourist season & found this good value for money for our family would happily stay again. Staff attentive even playing cricket with our son.
Cons
No kettle in the room for making tea only a coffee machine so you need to wait for the kitchen to open at 8am before you can get a pot of tea- would be nice to have one in the room
If you’re in room 1 it is closest to the road and you might need some ear plugs or white noise.
Also suggest an eye mask as there are shutters that allow the light through.
Breakfast not available till 8 when the kitchen/restaurant opens would be nicer if it opened a little earlier
wonderful staff. We had a very beautiful sea side room on the top floor.
The pool is a bit small but the location to the sea makes up for the small pool.
If your looking for a relaxing five star experience at an excellent price with unbelievable service this is the place for you.
Can't recommend this quiet boutique hotel enough. Arabella is a stunning white villa on a quiet beach, a great place to unwind and a good base to explore the southern and western part of Sri Lanka. The staff are exceptional and will cater to your every wish. The hotel only has four rooms and feels more like a home than a hotel. Without a doubt it's my favourite hotel in Sri Lanka. .
Also there is a beautiful family beach restaurant called Sadans one hundred metres down the beach to the right, and a backpackers bar a little further.
Ein traumhafter Aufenthalt im Arabella!
Mein Aufenthalt im Hotel Arabella war einfach wundervoll! Schon bei meiner Ankunft war ich von der Schönheit des Ortes und der herzlichen Begrüßung begeistert. Ich hatte das Glück, in einer atemberaubenden Suite mit direktem Meerblick zu übernachten – ein wahres Paradies, in dem ich jeden Morgen mit einem spektakulären Ausblick beginnen konnte.
Das Essen war hervorragend, mit einer großen Auswahl an köstlichen Gerichten, die mit frischen Zutaten und viel Liebe zubereitet wurden. Jeder Bissen war ein Genuss!
Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich, immer aufmerksam, hilfsbereit und mit einem Lächeln auf den Lippen. Ihre Gastfreundschaft hat meinen Aufenthalt noch schöner gemacht.
Das Hotel Arabella ist ein wahrer Geheimtipp, und ich kann es nur zu 100 % weiterempfehlen. Ich freue mich schon auf meinen nächsten Besuch!
Topp service,fersk sjømat daglig.personalet var veldig imøtekomme og hyggelige.ordnet opp med en gang hvis det var noe.kom med forslag til utflukter og arrangerte en 2 dagers tur med fyldig program,for oss.lite,hyggelig hotell med koselig hage med svømmebasseng,ved sjøen med flott strand.anbefales.
Hotel is about a 10 minute tuk tuk from Galle train station, hidden behind a large gate - make sure to ring the bell to get let in. It is a hidden oasis though, its airy, white and concrete leading onto a lovely garden with pool and direct access to the beach.
We paid a bit more for a balcony room which I would recommend as the garden rooms don't face onto the ocean. Our room was very comfortable. Only slight downside is there is no back up generator so when there is a power cut (common in Sri Lanka) everything stops working, including the water upstairs.
Staff were very helpful and organised a whale watching trip for us.
Food in the restaurant was good, with a good range including local food.
Absolutely amazing hotel, enlightened hospitality at its best. The facilities are superb and the location is perfect if you want to be out of the hustle and bustle, but very close to all of the amazing places along the South West coast of Sri Lanka. The staff were incredibly amazing people and always went out of their way to make you feel comfortable and really looked after. The rooms were beautiful and really clean, the food also fantastic! We were really blown away with how perfect this place was. Highly recommend!
Beautiful interior, lovely beach view, friendly staff, best cocktails, clean rooms and great quiet location north from Galle. I highly recommend Arabella for a place to stay.
It’s a great botique Hotel on the beachfront near Galle. The hipster vibe that the Australian owners wanted to convey in this eight-room boutique hotel is evident in this contemporary black and white hotel.
The heavy bass music in the lounge area is great mid-day while drinking a wine however, I am of an age that thinks music starting at 8:45 am was a bit earlier than wanted.
The western breakfast was fine with terrific juice and fresh fruit although the eggs were cold on both mornings. I suggest asking the kitchen to prepare the eggs after the toast and other sides.
We had a fantastic 4 days at Arabella on Boossa. A little piece of tranquility against the hustle and bustle of Galle Rd. We had ocean views waking each morning to the sound of the ocean, friendly but not intrusive staff, a short stroll down to the beach and a fifteen minute tuk tuk drive away from Galle. Thoroughly recommend it. Thank you Arabella x
Wir haben eine sehr tolle Zeit im Arabella gehabt. Die Atmosphäre war familiär und freundlich. Das Hotelpersonal hat uns bei allen Anliegen geholfen. Sehr empfehlenswert :)
Saranda
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
4/10 Poor
Harriet, London
4 Apr 2018
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So much potential but sadly not there
This was probably one of the most expensive places we payed out for on our trip and having been recommended it by a friend we were super excited as reviews and pictures looked amazing. Sadly this fell well below what we expected. The concept of the place is amazing but sadly let down by numerous pests in the rooms ( we had ants crawling up us in bed in the middle of the night!), staff that don’t speak any English so you can not communicate with them on even the simplest things like ordering food or asking questions about the hotel facilities. There was no manager around when we asked for him and I had to speak to him over mobile as he only comes in at certain times ! The air con in our room was broken when we arrived and so we were freezing cold but no one understood when we went to ask about it being fixed as no one understood us. There was no hot water the whole of our stay from the shower but by this point we had given up trying to get help with things because of the language barrier. And finally the food was awful. It looked great on instagram and the menu looked amazing but when ordered it did not meet expectations and was pricey. We got charged for things we hadn’t ordered and because of the langauage barrier it was impossible to sort out, plus they didn’t even order my food so my friends came and I had to wait another 20 mins for mine to eventually arrive after asking numerous times. We decided to eat out for the rest of our stay there. Avoid!!
Great boutique hotel with a relaxed atmosphere. The standard of the rooms, service & food is excellent and th vibe is great, especially considering limited rooms. They are very happy to arrange activities for you, including a cooking course at the hotel restaurant. Food/drink prices are a lot more expensive than the rest of Sri Lanka, but I think this is representative of Galle too. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a calm environment, 10 minutes drive from Galle fort!
A beautiful hotel with wonderful helpful and smiling staff. The rooms and gardens were delightful. Only gripe is that there is no tea/coffee making facility in the room and breakfast does not start until 8am. The breakfast, whilst good, is too prescriptive. i.e. One could not have curd with fruit as curd comes with muesli! Prices in restaurant were priced without tax and service charge which was misleading as everything was 25% more than expected. We checked out other hotel in the area whilst there and we feel we made the right decision to stay at Arabellaonboossa. We are planning a return trip.
An amazing week at Arabella. The team worked tirelessly to provide a first class customer service. The food was of a very high standard and the waiting staff were brilliant. The hotel is right next to the beach and the staff arranged transport if you wanted any day trips out. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. All of the areas of the hotel had a very attractive design. The staff were very customer centred and provided consistently high levels of service.
It was the most unpleasant stay in Sri Lanka and in general in several years traveling in Asia. The receptionist was totally unfriendly, just interested in getting us out out the hotel....and we understood why: some rooms were under renovation, so there was noise from early in the morning through the day. Nobody addressed us any excuse or recognize any kind of compensation for that. The guy at the restaurant was superb and hostyle, trying to reduce breakfast against what was our right to receive (juice in alternative of fruits even though the menu reported both) and other similar things. Others guests have been complaining too. Dinner was not available. Garden is small (from the picture you don't realize) basically a cage, beach very short. Nothing interesting around you can reach by feet. Too expensive for what offered, in line with the country, charging tourist too much for anything you do!
This is the first time I've personally looked for and decided on a hotel online (i usually have a travel agent's package hotels or on-the-go sort of bookings done). And so, after much reading through reviews on hotels.com and many other popular sites, I decided on Arabella. I just had to see if the photographs that were being posted, were infact the real deal.
It turned out to be one of those places where 'photos don't do justice'. The service was excellent from the minute we arrived, and at times i felt they were even going out of their way to make us feel comfortable. The design language of the hotel is a mix of minimalism, contemporary design and Srilankan style. The Suite was nothing short of spectacular. The balcony doors opened to the beautiful and clean beach, with views of the garden and swimming pool below. I couldn't stop taking pictures of the room and the view, and found it very pleasing to sleep to the subtle sound of the waves crashing onto the shore.
Even their restaurant - ahara - has a beautiful range of food and drinks to offer. It overlooks the pool and the beach, almost as if it all flows as one.
We're a family of 3, and we went to Galle only to experience everything we had heard about the place - from the fort and the architecture, to the great food and the beach. Next time however, it'd be for all that + Arabella on Boossa.
Byju
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
8/10 Good
Rakesh, Mississauga
21 Nov 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to the beach.
Rooms are nothing to gloat about but the view was fantastic. We ran into some glitches with wi-fi that took some time to get sorted.
Pros:
- employees smiling and kind
- nice grass
Cons:
- room without window
- floor very sliding and dustry but they do not provide sleepers
- No wifi in the room
- Beach very dirty (they clean it by making a hole in the sand and put garbage inside)
- Service inefficient:
- bad english: they say yes to whatever you say but after you discover that they did not understand
- totally irresponsible to take care of kids: they say on the website "babysitting and childcare". But they let our 3 years old daughter alone at 20 meters from the sea. Basically they just give you things to draw and paint for 15 USD...
- manage everything yourself or you will have bad surprises (bad service and charges)
- They overcharge external services like Tuk-tuk (700 rs instead of 400-500 !)
- There is nothing to do around. If you want a restaurant you need to pay for a Tuk-Tuk to go Galle (10 km)
- The restaurant is super expensive 15-20 USD for a main course, and it is not good. Only presentation is good. The breakfast is ok.