Perfection

Our stay at Auraliya could not have been more perfect: the house is a brilliant design, it’s comfortable, simple, tasteful, extremely quiet and the setting, a few feet away from the ocean, is an image from Paradise.

The staff was extraordinarily helpful, discrete and kind, and the food was simply sublime. It felt as familiar and warm as does one’s idea of the perfect place to be.

Galle is a lovely town to explore. And it was such a delight to go “home” after a few hours, to be greeting by Ganesh protecting the serene walls of one of the loveliest houses we had ever stayed in.

The owners have worked so hard to make everything seamless, accessible and easy, to anticipate any problem (we encountered none), and to ensure Auraliya is as much of a haven for visitors as it is for them.

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How Wonderful

We have stayed many times at Auraliya now and each time it exceeds our expectations. The property, the views, the staff, the food … just magic.

Being so close to the beach, having a beautiful pool and wonderful gardens make staying at Auraliya such a pleasure. The rooms are modern and spacious. The beds are big and comfortable and the bathrooms are magnificient.

Not only Auraliya but also the wonderful environment of Fort Galle with its stylish colonial architecture, Dutch-English history, boutique hotels and restaurants, surf beaches and inland rice paddies makes this a place where we always want to come back to.

Sri Lanka and certainly Galle and its surroundings offer so much more than places like Phuket or Bali and is still so undiscovered…

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Heavenly Beach, Luxury House, and Pampering

If you want to escape to a location with crystal clear water, a soft sandy beach a step away, yet have every comfort and pampering care, you have come to the right spot. Stunning architect designed house direct on the beach. With pool, outdoor dining room, huge bedrooms all with cool bathrooms. Airconditioned to cool you down and relax into deep sleep to the sound of the waves.

Attentive and caring staff take care of your every need and cook delicious meals. All you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy every moment of your stay at possibly the best beach location in Sri Lanka. Boat trips can be organized and if you are as lucky as we were you get to see a Blue whale and pods of dolphins. You can also release turtles into the sea when you visit a local turtle hatchery.

Still have energy? Then stroll the beach to other restaurants or drive to Galle to explore the World Heritage Site with outstanding restaurants and shopping. I am just waiting to return.

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Nirvana in Sri Lanka

I’ve been extremely fortunate to spend two Christmases at Auraliya and I can’t wait to return. From the moment I arrive, my every whim is catered for (by the most smiley and highly efficient, yet discreet staff). The house is beautifully designed, with generous and thoughtful attention to detail. It’s also a house that you can instantly relax in and feel comfortable. It’s not a stuffy, pompous show house – it’s a home – that encourages relaxation, peace and tranquility. It’s a spacious house, so serene.

The white sandy beach and clear blue sea is right at the end of the garden (nearly always empty) and the view out over the horizon is mesmirizing – perfect for sundowner cocktails. The cook is highly versatile, whipping up anything you fancy, from fresh salads to local dishes. there are also plenty of fabulous restaurants nearby, so a lot of choice. I’ve had massages, yoga classes, bike rides through the paddy fields and temple visits some days or languished by the large pool in hot sun on others. I can go out and party by night or stay in (in the air conned TV room), curl up and watch a DVD.

I LOVE Auraliya. It’s my nirvana.

This review is taken from Flipkey Traveladvisors and are independent reviews.