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 Apa Villa Thalpe
shines as one of the best beach villas on the island. Located
8 Km. south of historic Galle Fort in southern Sri Lanka, it
is often described as stylish, elegant, peaceful, private and
a haven. Three distinctive villas offer a total of seven large
suites. The mood is leisurely as you ease into swimwear or
sarong and enjoy the garden, the stunning infinity pool
overlooking the Indian Ocean and the sandy beach.
Location Map
Beach & Pool
The style of the
villas befits a gentle tropical existance of monsoon rains,
surf and splendid sunsets. A unique elongated swimming pool is
shaded by swaying palm trees. At its beach end is a wooden
deck positioned to watch the rolling waves and spot the
occasional ship passing or a sea turtle surfacing for air.
Come late afternoon, sit back with a coconut juice, sip a
cocktail of fruit juice and "arrack" made from palm wine.
Anticipate the ravishing sight of a setting sun.
House & Garden
Apa Villa
welcomes you to its breezy, sunny, open spaces in and around
the villas. Whether seated in the interior lounge of your
suite or surrendering yourself on the sun deck, you feast your
eyes on the lush greenery, the clear blue waves and white foam
and the dark blue depth of the swimming pool. Then you notice
that the tiled sloping roofs, elegant pillars,
wood-steel-and-glass furniture add up to the aesthetics and
charm of the house and garden.
Cuisine
Our staff serves
breakfast on the verandah of each suite at your time, any
time. We provide a standard breakfast of fresh fruit, blended
fruit juice, tea or coffee or milk. The main course for
breakfast is the Western fare of eggs with sausages, bacon or
cheese. We offer Sri Lankan breakfast specialties of plain or
egg hoppers, a pancake of sort made with rice flour and
coconut milk with an egg added. Hoppers have to be ordered the
evening before. A favourite for breakfast is the buffalo milk
curd with sweet treacle.
Dine in the shade of the coconut palms. Gather on the beach
deck. The staff carries out your wish, effortlessly.
Your choice of meals - Sri Lankan curries, fresh lobsters,
tiger prawns and yellow-fin tuna cooked to recipes of the
world. Taste the young jackfruit curry, fresh herbs, red rice
and local specialties harvested from our estate.
Tropical fruits of pineapple, mango, banana, watermelon and
passion fruit are simply delicious. Out of this world homemade
desserts include pancakes with coconut and palm sugar filling,
buffalo curd and treacle, and chocolate and fruit fondue.
Other Facilities
Without boasting, Apa Villa
garners praises for its standard of service. Not overwhelming,
not pretentious, always in anticipation - of a fresh beach
towel, a nice cup of tea, a ready smile.
Our
trained English-speaking staff helps to arrange transport,
massage service, baby-sitter, laundry, scuba diving and gives
friendly tips on local sightseeing. Our library has a stunning
collection of reference books, children's books and travel
guides from around the world for guests to dip into.
Internet
access is available.
Accommodation
Suite 1
(Cinnamon Villa) :
Light and airy corner suite with spacious
lounge area facing garden and sea. Double beds under large
mosquito net canopy are placed on cool cement base. There are
en suite bathroom with hot shower, wardrobe cupboard and
writing table-cum-dressing table. Spill out to the verandah
for dining outside. Room is air-conditioned. Connecting door
combines with Suite 2 to complete as an apartment for a family
or group.
Suite 2
(Cinnamon Villa) :
Large suite with a private walled garden next
to lounge area. Double beds on a raised cement platform can
easily sleep a family of three. Room is furnished with
wardrobe cupboard, writing table-cum-dressing corner. Ensuite
bathroom has twin vanity bowls and shower. Room is
air-conditioned. Can be linked to Suite 1 to form a convenient
apartment. Guests have own dining area on the outside verandah
in front of villa’s library.
Suite 3
(Cinnamon Villa) :
Considered the largest suite in this Cinnamon
bungalow with adjacent master bathroom offering extra outdoor
shower. Double beds on a cement platform are protected by a
large mosquito net in air-conditioned comfort. There is a
wardrobe cupboard, two dressing tables and a side table and
chairs, and as in all suites, dining on the outside verandah.
This suite is nearest to the library and common lounge area.
Suite 4 (Cardamon
Villa) :
A complete suite with ensuite bathroom, walk-in dressing area,
a seating area and air-conditioned bedroom screened off by
accordion door panels. The choice area is the shared verandah
with comfortable banquette and dining table on one side. The
view is to the pool and ocean.
Suite 5 (Cardamon
Villa) :
Like Suite 4, this room has bathroom and dressing area with a
back door to the villa entrance. The double bedroom is
air-conditioned and flexible door panels will open up to
reveal a larger space. Breakfast and dinner are served on the
verandah overlooking the garden and pool. Suites 4 and 5
together make Cardamom Villa ideal for a family or couples.
Suite 6 (Safron
Villa) :
This designer suite is a favourite with its own verandah
overlooking the garden and sea. The suite has a double
bedroom, a master bathroom with door to the garden, a living
room and garden pool. A generous-sized room for a family. All
rooms have ceiling fans.
Suite 7 (Safron
Villa) :
Though similar in features to Suite 6, this suite sits in the
corner of the estate. A fish-lily pond stands as a divider and
walkway for this Saffron Villa which is most spacious and
popular with our guests for its privacy.
...Room View...
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