Villa Aroshina with cooking class

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Villa Aroshina with cooking class in Galle offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and city views. Each room includes a dining area, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and laundry service. The property is pet-friendly and provides bicycle parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, American, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Asian. Local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruits are served. Prime Location: Located 15 km from Koggala Airport, Villa Aroshina with cooking class is a short walk from Mahamodara Beach and Galle Fort. Nearby attractions include Galle Railway Station and St. Aloysius College.

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

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, American

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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Marcel
Germany Germany
“It was so lovely staying at Aroshina‘s Place. We enjoyed it so much being so close to the whole family. We booked the cooking class as well and it‘s worth every penny. It was a huge amoumt of food since it is very important for Aroshina that...”
Apserou
Cyprus Cyprus
“Beautiful homestay, comfy bed and very friendly and welcoming hosts.”
Mariia
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Aroshina has created a truly lovely space; the room was exceptionally cozy. The family is incredibly welcoming and makes you feel right at home. However, the host's enthusiastic promotion of her cooking class (which is a separate cost) could...”
Zoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a beautiful place to stay - Aroshina and her family take care of you like one of their own. The room was stylish, clean and had a huge double bed - plus there was a lovely lounge area and balcony to relax on. The breakfast was delicious...”
Nichola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely place to stay in Galle proper, away from the tourist area. Easy to get down to Galle Fort via Tuk Tuk and within walkable distance if you want to. We did and enjoyed the hustle and bustle of Galle town. Aroshina and Manju are super friendly...”
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Aroshina was lovely and homely and the result of the cooking class was amazing. The room was delightfully furnished and spotless. The atmosphere was very pleasant, friendly and relaxing. The communication was superb. I even got transported to the...”
Sri
India India
“Mrs Aroshina the host is really sweet and her whole family..... made us feel home away from home and had an amazing cooking class..”
Natalie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved our stay at Villa Aroshina. Aroshina and her family are all really kind and welcoming. Aroshina made our stay very special and we loved talking to her. We highly recommend the cooking class, the food was really delicious! The room and...”
Katie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the fact it was a genuine family home and we were treated as family. Clean and very comfortable bed. I recommend doing the cooking course - just brilliant. Taken to train station at the end of our stay which was a lovely touch. Walkable to...”
Hannah
Germany Germany
“Nice house with balkony to sit on and open kitchen in which we got an amazing cooking class. The room was nice and clean. Very nice and helpful family!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Aroshina

9.7
Host review score
Aroshina
Villa Aroshina offers comfortable, modern, elegant, homestay accommodation in Galle. It is our wish that from the moment you enter our home you feel like a cherished member of our small family. Our aim is to provide a warm, comfortable, and relaxing environment whilst providing an authentic Sri Lankan homestay experience. All guest rooms have air conditioning, a ceiling fan and en-suite bathrooms with a shower and hot water. The guest rooms have shared access to their own comfortable first floor seating area with sofas and soft furnishings leading to a balcony overlooking the front garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. We are 1.6 km from Galle Railway Station and Galle Bus Station. We will happily pick-up and drop guests off at these locations free of charge on arrival and departure. We will have an elegant, covered outdoor dining area and off-street (car port) parking available for the 2024/25 season and onwards.
Aroshina is an experienced host with the traditional Sri Lankan welcoming smile and a warm heart. It is our wish that from the moment you enter our home you feel like a cherished member of our small family. Our aim is to provide a friendly, comfortable, and relaxing environment whilst providing an authentic Sri Lankan homestay experience.
Villa Aroshina is situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood. Local shops and a grocers are a short walk away. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Dutch Fort is only 1.8 km away. Built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is an historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years is still well maintained with beautiful examples of colonial architecture housing residents, boutique hotels & high quality restaurants. The nearest supermarket and ATM is a short 15 min walk or 5 minute tuk tuk ride away. We are a 5 minute tuk tuk ride from Galle Fort, Galle Railway Station and Galle Bus Station. We will happily pick-up and drop guests off at these locations free of charge on arrival and departure.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00
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Check-out
Until 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Villa Aroshina with cooking class 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.