Villa Araliya

Negombo


This stand-out choice has a variety of modern rooms – most featuring exposed red-brick walls and dark wooden furniture – but the uniting factor is that they're all supremely comfortable, with four-poster beds, high ceilings and bathrooms that you’ll be happy to splash about in. The crystal-clean swimming pool will likely entice you in for a few pre-breakfast laps. Rates include breakfast.

The hotel is family-friendly (it has children’s toys, cots and high chairs) and is on a quiet side street that’s a five-minute walk from the beach. Small groups can opt for the spacious three-bedroom villa across the road.