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Ambalama Villa

Dahawella Nr Galle, Galle, Sri Lanka
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4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
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Robert G
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

When I set out for Ambalama I was full of plans to "do things". Instead, I relaxed so quickly into this luxusious accommodation that I quickly abandoned most plans to much more than relax, swim, read and enjoy the excellent food and service. Ambalama has all the "pluses" of a five star hotel - plus tranquility and a wonderful location.... More

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Caroline D
ondon
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
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We spent 2 glorious weeks at the Ambalama villa in September 2011. The location of the villa was directly on the coast and the grounds and pool for the villa were kept immaculate. The holiday was completely stress free and the staff at the villa looked after us particularily well. Roshan the chef was a excellent cook and we enjoyed... More

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AmbalamaVIlla, Manager at Ambalama Villa, responded to this review
26 December 2011

Hi Caroline, Very sorry for the delayed response but I am so glad and happy that you had a great stay at Ambalama Villa. You were the perfect guests that no villa owner could ever hope for and we really do look forward to your return visit. You will be pleased to know that we have instituted various procedures to... More

Marsha W
Colombo, Sri Lanka
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

To echo the reviews already stated below – Ambalama Villa is simply heaven on earth. Chris and Nick – thank-you so much for the wonderful stay. Everything was simply amazing – from the excellent service to the mouth-watering and beautifully presented food – from the cleanliness, spaciousness and uniqueness of the rooms to the aesthetic beauty of the villa itself,... More

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AmbalamaVIlla, Manager at Ambalama Villa, responded to this review
26 December 2011

Thank you for your very kind comments and for a resident of Sri Lanka to say this is a real compliment indeed and we very much look forward to your return visit. Season's greetings and all the best for the coming New Year! More

clairemBath
Bath
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

Wow!! Where to start... The villa is set on the edge of the ocean with all the living space opening onto the balinese infinity pool and then the sea.The views are magnificant. Relaxed but luxuriuos.Many little extra touches such as flowers on the beds and table. The staff pampered us enormously and nothing was too much trouble. Rochan was able... More

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AmbalamaVIlla, Manager at Ambalama Villa, responded to this review
26 December 2011

Hi Claire, Was really wonderful to have you and your family stay at Ambalama Villa. The boys enjoyed taking care of all of you enormously and I am truly glad and happy that you had a wonderful experience. Despite Chris being a personal friend of yours, I appreciate the independence of your review and I could see for myself that... More

lakelad
Daylesford
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2011

Ambalama lives up to all the superlatives that Manager, Tai Lee, can muster to describe his property. The beach-side location is absolutely stunning - nodding off at night to the sound of crashing waves is a pretty special sound effect! The staff are exceptional - always on hand, yet unobtrusive and usually anticipating your various needs - and displaying all... More

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AmbalamaVIlla, Manager at Ambalama Villa, responded to this review
26 December 2011

Hi Frank, Ellis and all, Was great having all of you here and very glad that you had a really good stay here. I can't say anything other than you all were wonderful guests and it was a real pleasure making sure that everything was perfect for you. I hope to see you back at Ambalama Villa again very soon... More

Pip58090
Colombo, Sri Lanka
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2011
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person found this review helpful

This is the first time I have been moved to write a review on Trip Advisor which definitely says something!. I have lived in Sri Lanka for a number of years and had a group of family and friends coming out to visit them so naturally wanted to showcase the best of Sri Lanka. Ambalama is it! We stayed for... More

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NIO99
colombo
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2011

This was my second time to Ambalama Villa. What can I even say? Only that I wish I was still there today. The Beach is perfect and right in the backyard. Food was amazing. Staff is friendly and accommodating (will even go the extra mile to provide anything you need). The rooms are luxurious and comfortable. Best bed I've slept... More

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AmbalamaVIlla, Manager at Ambalama Villa, responded to this review
26 December 2011

You are welcome back to Ambalama Villa anytime at all and everything will be the same, or better. Season's greetings from all of us at Ambalama Villa, and hope that you'll have a really wonderful New Year. If Colombo gets too much for you, there's the new freeway now that will zip you to Ambalama Villa in a flash! See... More

kkapoor
Singapore, Singapore
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2011

Stayed at Ambalama Villa for 3 days in Feb 2011, excellent location, great staff, lovely atmosphere, cool sea breezes, great accomodation, very comfortable overall. Would head back there in a heartbeat! More

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julross66
Colombo, Sri Lanka
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2011

fabulous location, excellent staff - friendly, helpful and full of smiles.....beautiful villa where nature blends in with the interior......superb food, rooms and infinity pool! Best of all - the beach and overall tranquility. An amazing place to truly unwind...! More

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glenmolliewallie
sydney
Reviewer
5 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2011
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people found this review helpful

We have just returned from 14 nights at this wonderful Villa. The location is picture perfect and the staff are amazing. Roshan (the chef) is amazing we actually only ate out once because the food was so good,and the staff wow they do a fantastic job always smiling and they work so hard. The night watch man (we called him... More

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AmbalamaVIlla, Manager at Ambalama Villa, responded to this review
28 January 2011

Thank you very much for your very kind comments and we are very happy that you were very well cared for by the staff at Ambalama Villa. Your very generous tips to the staff was certainly very well appreciated by them. Please also accept our sincere apologies for everything that was less than perfect. Whilst this could never be an... More

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