Apa Villa Illuketia

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional
  • Houses
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Apa Villa Illuketia in Galle offers a villa with a sun terrace, lush garden, open-air bath, and a restaurant. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Amenities: The property features private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, housekeeping, outdoor seating, picnic area, kids' pool, family rooms, full-day security, bicycle parking, bike hire, and luggage storage. Delightful Breakfast: A local speciality breakfast with warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits is served daily. Prime Location: Located 14 km from Koggala Airport, the villa is near Yatagala Temple (1.7 km) and Galle Fort (7 km). Scuba diving is available in the surroundings. Highly rated for its swimming pool, garden, and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Open-air bath

  • Back massage

  • Neck massage

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 futon bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Apa Villa was one of our most favourite and memorable hotels during our three weeks in Sri Lanka. Arriving feels like you're being let in on a secret as you wind through the jungle with monkeys playing overhead. We stayed in the Pond House, loved...”
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is such a special place, which we intend to return to many times in future. It’s off the beaten track between Galle and Unawatuna, but if you don’t want to venture out there’s plenty here to keep you busy. The rooms are beautiful and...”
Sajee
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“We checked in little late and it was a last minute booking but we are so have choose Illuketia. The team was very supportive. We loved the food too. We had a complimentary late check out. We were just taken by the tranquility. Absolutely loved...”
Victorine
France France
“Magical quiet place in the middle of the jungle, the villa decoration is absolutely incredible, beautiful long swimming pool, excellent dinner and breakfast and very friendly and attentive staff and manager Sabine. It was our favourite place to...”
Miroslav
Serbia Serbia
“I had a few options for the breakfast, every day I select different one and it was delicious”
Paulius
Lithuania Lithuania
“Exceptional guesthouse in old colonial mansion. The manager is a very nice person there. The staff are great. Perfect hideout in nature with lots of various animals, birds and plants. Would highly recommend”
Christa
Singapore Singapore
“Absolutely stunning and beautiful historical hotel nestled in a small village and nature of apa village. It was incredibly peaceful, green and just beautiful. The land that the hotel sits on is huge, allowing for a wonderful wander and escape into...”
Sl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully landscaped grounds and beautifully furnished interiors. An ideal place for a quiet holiday.”
Beth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“everything! it was an absolute gem - if you are looking for something completely different, super peaceful, out in nature, very green, monkeys, monitor lizards, beautiful landscape, amazing pool, great staff, lovely German manager and a gorgeous...”
Samjuel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely breakfast and evening meal The spacious wild pool room. all the staff . the garden the swimming pool everything it was fantastic I will return”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 23 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We love plants and gardening. Illuketia plantation is a botanical wonderland. Tall trees, majestic bamboo and giant heliconias loom over flowering shrubs, creepers and ferns. Fruits, vegetables, rice and herbs are organically grown in our garden. Our daily floral arrangements are fresh cuts from the plantation. At last count there are 156 bird species, 556 tropical plants, 20 mammals, pond fishes and a variety of reptiles, land monitor lizards and frogs living discreetly within the boundaries.

Property information

Historic Illuketia is one of Sri Lanka's most storied plantation houses. Just 8km from Galle, the expansive house is almost 200 years old, a living reminder of the island's colonial past. Thoroughly modernized but retaining its ancient flavour, Illuketia boasts four suites in the main house and the two in the adjacent Pond House, overlooking a lotus lake. The property sits on 7 acres of sumptuous tropical garden and paddy fields. Sinhalese villages and charming country lanes cluster close to the estate so be prepared for a unique cultural experience but never compromising on comfort.

Neighbourhood information

It is about 6.5 KM to the famous Unawatuna Beach. Also within 45 Minutes can reach to Mirissa Harbour for whale Watching.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1

No additional info available

House rules

Apa Villa Illuketia takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
10+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$45 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 19:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Apa Villa Illuketia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 19:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.