The Divine Villa

Villa with WOW factor! Stunning immaculate villa with beautiful surroundings. Pool is amazing. Can be used even by young children as one part is shallow and gradually becomes deeper. Loved the outdoor patio where we had delicious dinner/ breakfast and lunch. Pool table upstairs is a great too. Rooms are modern and spacious. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Will be staying here again.

This place is outstanding, we stayed in the one bedroom villa and had every amenity you would find in a 5 star hotel, bathrobes, comfy bed and quality bed linen, nespresso machine. Breakfast was amazing and there is a choice of western and Sri lankan. Evening meal also very good and loads of food . Owner Diane was there to meet us, my husband is a builder so he was interested in the villa build. Staff are very friendly and lovely. I would definitely recommend this place and was one of the best places we stayed

The walk up the driveway, BUT it is worth it when you get to the top

Me and my partner just spent a week at the Devine villa and honestly could not fault our time here, it is the most picturesque location with views of beautiful rice fields and so much nature. The rooms are nicely decorated and very spacious and the beds are comfortable. Breakfast was absolutely delicious and the staff and the owner were very attentive also. We will definitely be returning.

The rooms were spacious, the view was amazing and the staff was exceptional! The food/drinks were delicious - especially their mango juice. Hands down, the best we've had.

Would've preferred to have a kettle + tea/coffee in our room instead of the common area.

环境特别安静，自然融入，和加勒古城也就30分钟的距离，如果选择火车到科伦坡，附近就有一个火车站，比较方便

酒店上坡太为陡峭，开车上去都觉得比较危险。酒店提供的茶包有一些发霉了

The villa is a peaceful escape, surrounded by nature. A highlight for us was relaxing in the infinity pool enjoying the beautiful sunset views and seeing monkeys swinging through the trees! The room was comfortable and spacious. The staff were very friendly and accommodating - they prepared a late meal for us on arrival when our flight was delayed, they helped carry our bags up the hill (the hill isn't so bad, and worth it for the views and tranquility!), helped alert the attention of a tuktuk driver as he was driving away when we realised we'd left something in it, and accommodated our last-minute meal swap request when my partner was unwell and wanted something a little blander. We really appreciated everything they did for us! And Diane was very helpful and responsive to any of my queries, both before and during the stay.

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Вилла подойдет для тех, кто хочет уединения и спокойствия. Очень уютная , с интересной мебелью и предметами интерьера, от чего ощущение, что ты находишься в гостях , а не в отеле😊

В отеле предлагается только завтрак и ужин , на обед нужно самостоятельно выезжать

The property is so beautiful….its located on a hill top and the climb first looks very intimidating but once you reach the property…its like heaven You just can’t go wrong with this one. We were first skeptical about choosing the srilankan breakfast but it was soo soo good that we ended up having that for the rest of our trip Also, their usual breakfast time is 8-9 am but the morning on which we did whale watching we requested them if they could serve us our breakfast after we return and they agreed What delighted us more was that when we returned to the hotel we went straight to our rooms to get some rest and they were happy enough to serve us breakfast even at 12:30 pm (by that time I should just call it lunch 🤭)

Nothing….everything was perfect

The villa is absolutely stunning, beautiful and clean rooms with air conditioning and big windows overlooking different parts of the surrounding greenery. The infinity pool is also lovely. Really fun snooker table to play with during a night in.

Very rarely in my travelling experience have I been asked to pay for my room in advance, and even less so to be followed into the room upon arrival with a POS machine. I mean, I was not going anywhere. The staff was welcoming, however their limited English made communication somewhat challenging. Daily breakfast was abundant and very tasty however, guests were required to choose both the menu and the serving time a day in advance. To make this process more efficient, I would suggest providing a selection menu at breakfast for guests to indicate their preferences for the following day. We had dinner at the villa on one occasion. While the setting was pleasant, the food was average and significantly overpriced when compared both to the general standard in Sri Lanka and to other hotels of comparable quality and luxury where we stayed. Food was not readily available at the villa outside of fruit. On our day of arrival, we asked for a club sandwich and were informed that staff would need to go out to purchase all the necessary ingredients, resulting in a preparation time of over an hour. Given that the villa is equipped with a pool and loungers, a limited selection of light meals or snacks available on short notice would greatly enhance the guest experience. That said, I did appreciate the complimentary Nespresso machines, which provided good-quality coffee. Overall, the villa itself is luxurious, but this is unfortunately let down by average service standards — something that could be easily improved with better organisation, communication, and basic guest-oriented amenities

Superbe villa intimiste perchée sur le flanc d’une colline, avec une magnifique piscine à débordement : un vrai petit luxe. Les chambres sont spacieuses et toute la villa est décorée avec beaucoup de goût. Un véritable coin de paradis, à l’écart de l’agitation de la ville. Le personnel est adorable et nous avons très bien mangé, aussi bien au petit déjeuner qu’au dîner. Le plus : un superbe jardin en terrasse (assez pentu), où nous avons eu la visite de singes chaque soir. Nous avons également eu la chance de rencontrer la propriétaire, très sympathique !

Dîner un peu cher par rapport aux prix du pays mais excellent !

Невероятно красивая вилла с видовым бассейном, уютными номерами и отличным сервисом. Останавливались на пару дней и остались очень довольны пребыванием здесь

L’établissement est magnifique et tres propre. Un calme et une grande sérénité règnent dans ce lieu un peu hors du temps. Diane est une hôte très professionnelle et très bienveillante Encore merci 🙏

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This was by far the best hotel during our entire stay in Sri Lanka. Our room was beautiful, and since it was our honeymoon, they prepared a lovely welcome with special decorations, such a thoughtful touch. The staff were amazing, always ready to help with anything, and the scenery was breathtaking. The breakfast was the best we had in Sri Lanka.

The only challenge is that the road to the property is very steep, and older tuk-tuks cannot reach it, so walking is required, which can be difficult, though the staff do help with luggage.

The property is an excellent location with an amazing manager and staff to cater to all your needs. The rooms were amazing and the views from the villa the pool side are mind blowing , hats off to the staff for coordinating everything so perfectly. We will definitely visit again

The daily climb was the only challenging part.

The hospitality was great, and it was VERY clean!!

Maison fabuleuse, en taille, en prestations, en décoration en matériaux. Personnel discret et souriant, efficace et toujours présent. . Diane très accueillante. Piscine très belle, salle de sport, ballades autour. Un vrai havre de paix dans le sud du Sr Lanka, une des plus belles maisons que nous avons eue la chance de voir.

Rien... Les plats ne sont pas donnés pour le Sri Lanka mais le service se paye

Everything! The villa is so beautiful and we enjoyed it so much. The level of detail and beauty is incredible. We stayed with 2 families and loved every minute of our stay. The food is also really nice and is so luxurious to have all the services like massage and own fitness. Great value for money! Also the staf was super sweet and service minded.

Our stay at The Divine Villa Thalpe was nothing short of perfection. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth and care — Christophe, the owner, has truly created something special here. His attention to detail and passion for hospitality shine through in every corner of the villa. The house itself is absolutely stunning — a beautiful blend of modern luxury and serene tropical charm. The interior design is beautiful. Every room was meticulously designed, immaculately clean, and incredibly comfortable. Waking up to the view of the lush gardens and pool felt like a dream. The staff were beyond amazing — thoughtful, professional, and always going above and beyond to make sure our stay was flawless. From the delicious meal (we took the breakfast but now wish we’d had more meals there) to the little touches throughout the day, everything was handled with grace and genuine care. If you’re looking for a luxurious, peaceful escape in Sri Lanka, The Divine Villa Thalpe is just perfect. We loved every minute and didn’t want to leave. Thank you Christophe and team for an unforgettable experience. We can’t wait to come back!

It is an outstanding accommodation. Very beautiful and stunning views. Lovely clean rooms. Beautifully de decorated villa. It is close to the beach with a tuk tuk and we loved the hospitality of the staff and owners. Will surely get back!

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Absolutely incredible property with the most lovely staff! The staff helped us with anything we needed and were so kind to us and our baby. We stayed in a villa that was separate to the main house which was perfect for our little family. Oh and the food that the manager made was the best food we had in Sri Lanka! Have the chicken curry for dinner!

Super friendly staff, high quality food and the Villa is fantastic. Located on the hill, with super nice view from the infinty pool. The villa is built and decorated with eye for detail.

Everything was Perfect.

I stayed in this villa from November 11th to November 25th, 2024. Upon leaving the hotel, I discovered that $3,000 had been stolen from me. I immediately called the owner of the villa, who did not help me in any way. His manager came in, who had the key to the safe. The two of them convinced me that the police would not help me in any way, but I still turned to the police and the embassy for help. The manager was detained, there was a trial, which was postponed to July 2025. I have all the evidence. The owner of the villa hired two expensive lawyers for the manager and refused to help with the investigation. The photo was taken in the Cozy room, where we lived and were robbed.

Nothing. I didn't like everything because we were robbed here. The owner replied to my previous review and this is a lie, the court session was postponed to July 2025. The court's decision has not been rendered yet. The robbers continue to work in this villa. He claims that he has an excellent rating on Google, but this is also a lie, he removes bad reviews! He also claims that he had a lot of Russians, but he treats Russians badly. Know this and don't believe him. A good villa owner would have conducted an internal investigation and helped find the robbers, and would have given the stolen money to the affected customers. We offered you to hire a lie detector and pay for it, but you didn't say anything in response. This means that you are with them for the same thing. It doesn't matter when and where your business was registered! You have not contacted us in any way since November 25th to solve this problem. We thought for a long time and made up this answer, full of lies.

Breakfast was generous with 2 choices: continental and 'local'. We only went for the continental which was very nice: fresh fruits, fresh juice, slice of delicious bread and eggs + sausages.

we pretty much liked everything: service, location, view, food...

The Divine Villa is extraordinary! Staff were incredible, food was lovely but the environment was even more exceptional. It was the most amazing 4 days we had with 8 adults and 8 teenagers. We almost didn't want to go out and do activities because we didn't want to miss any time at the villa. Each room is just exquisite. Staff were so happy to accommodate any of our requests, including shifting bedding around so some of the teenagers could be together. The pool was amazing, as was the gym. Lastly, the view was simply breathtaking! I really hope we can visit again one day. Couldn't recommend any more!

Nothing- it was totally exceptional.

The setting, interiors, nature views, and the spacious living spaces

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Super good, Both breakfast and the location.

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Absolutely amazing place, the owner and the stuff. As soon as we entered we saw the message "Divine will show you the way". And Divine is really perfect name for this villa. Amazing view, fantastic nature, smiles everywhere. Every detail, inside and out are amazing. It is really hard to pick something and say "ok, this is amazing", because really, everything is. We are going to come again, for sure.

The owner was very accommodating despite a problem encountered with booking.com. The property is stunning and serene, and offers more amenities than most similar properties such as a well equipped fitness center and mountain bikes. Spotless. Many animals around. I will definitely return.

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Fabulous food every day, home cooked Sri Lankan, tailored to all of your needs. Fresh produce from the markets every day. Outstanding views all around the villa, and the villa itself was beautifully designed inside and out. Every detail thought throught. The Divine villa had everything you could need. An infinity swimming pool for sunset swims, european sockets, great coffee and tea at your disposal throughout the day and night. All staff members were kind and friendly, going above and beyond. Bedrooms were very large with hot water, large comfortable beds with plush bedding, soaps, and added extras - hair dryer, cotton pads etc. Christophe, the owner, was a fabulous host and on hand to provide recommendations and ensure our time in Sri Lanka was fully maximised. Perfect location for exploring Galle, Talpe, many local temples, Jungle Beach and the peace pagoda. I look forward to returning!

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This villa is in my opinion the best you will find in Galle, the staff are amazing, the cleanliness and location is second to none. Staff are so accommodating and the rooms are just exquisite, it’s like staying in the best 5 star hotel you could imagine, but you just have the privacy and amazing surroundings around you.

We loved the divine villa, it was relaxing, luxurious with wonderful rooms, lovely host, friendly helpful staff and very very good food

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Beautiful house.Perfect for large family.

The steps. Cannot bring sister who had hip replacement as she would not be able to navigate the steps.

Highly recommend! This is a little paradise in jungles! Service was excellent Owners very friendly and team is so good Every detail was so aesthetic you really must visit this place❤️

Location is exceptional!

Would be good to have a short a la carte menu

It’s definitely the best villa I’ve been to so far. very beautiful, stylish and clean located in a peaceful location where you can just relax and enjoy. The staff is really nice

I’ve asked for dinner but they couldn’t serve. Would be great to know that in advance.

it’s very new and clean , well maintained, location a little hard to get to , and nothing in the surrounding area. The hotel is a real 5 starred boutique style , super good if one can spend more time relaxing there .

location out of the way ,,