Nil Ralla - Beachfront 5 BR Villa, Private Pool and Cook

Incredible views ☀️🌴 Amazing layout!

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A beautiful and very photogenic place, located right on the oceanfront. The breakfasts are large I didn’t try many, only one, but it was big. Breakfasts need to be ordered a day in advance.

It’s a small boutique hotel, so you have to ask for everything yourself. No one will check on you or offer anything. It really feels like you’re just living on the villa on your own. You might also feel unsafe, as there’s no security at Hotel and local people walk along the shore who aren’t always safe.

Pænt lille hotel direkte til havet med fin pool. Flot badeværelse. Venligt personale. Stille område, hvor kun havets høje bølgebrus bryder stilheden. Kan ikke bade fra hotellets strand.

Vi spiste alle måltider på stedet i 3 dage, da det ligger langt fra restauranter m.m. Vi fik aldrig samme menu, men efter 10 dages rundrejse og 6 hoteller uden problemer, blev vi på hhv. 2. og 3. dagen på Nil Ralla ramt af madforgiftning. Så givetvis et problem med køkkenhygiejnen. Man skal bestille alle måltider dagen forinden, så svært at tage spontane restaurantbeslutninger. Kommunikation om måltider uklare med misforståelser, og flere gange serverede de ikke det tilbehør, der fremgår af menukortet, der sendes til en inden ankomst og også ligger på stedet. Jeg havde forespurgt, om de serverede øl/vin, hvilket blev bekræftet. En aften bestilte vi 2 øl, og de havde kun en. Heller ingen vin på lager. Efter 10 min kom en medarbejder dog med en øl. Maden er dyr og lever på ingen måde op til prissætning. Heller ikke, hvis vi ikke var blevet syge.

We loved the property… Right in front of the sea with a room overlooking the water (best in the entire hotel)! Amazing english or sri lankan breakfast, great staff and very clean rooms! Everything was spotless

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Breakfast was delicious served on the terrace over looking the lawn and ocean but as it is a small boutique hotel you often felt it was your own property, as you did not always encounter other guests throughout ther day who were staying there. Staff were attentive while drinks, snacks and food were on hand coming from a spotless kitchen. The room aroma was one of the most pleasant I have ever encountered. Beds and pillows met my expectations and more permitting a great night's sleep. Local Tuk Tuks were readily available when we required them for short distances.

It would not prevent me returning, but a bar of hand soap would have been a welcome addition to the use of body wash when simply washing one's hands in the wash basin. However it wasn't a real issue.

Very romantic location. Great breakfast

Very helpful staff and beautiful location

Toller Blick auf das Meer. Schöne Liegemöglichkeiten. Sauberer Pool.

Teilweise schlechte Wasserqualität.

A fantastic hotel right on the beach, with the friendliest and most welcoming staff. They truly made the experience complete. Many thanks to them.

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Staff and food were exceptional, great base to explore further.

The one thing that could have been better was the shower, as it was very low pressure, but still acceptable.

Beachfront location - boutique style - not crowded - very engaged stuff - quality of meals

A little bit outside ofxThalpe

The accommodation has a very nice pool at the beach. Perfect to watch the sunset. The rooms are large and clean.

Food/Drinks are quite expensive compared to other restaurants nearby.

Perfect

All perfect

The property was excellent and located in a superb area with the beach access and roads. Everything was perfect including the rooms, service and specially the food.

La vue, la piscine, le personnel et la literie exceptionnelle !

L’ouverture dans la salle de bain qui laisse entrer les moustiques

The location was exceptional. Cleanliness is top-notch. The food is also tasty. The staff was very supportive. We had a comfy stay there. Highly recommended.

Lovely location

Billing fees not transparent -did not total up he bill as expected

Piękny obiekt do wypoczynku. Widok, basen, obsługa, kuchnia na najwyższym poziomie.

czasem słychać przejeżdzające samochody.

Once in a while, you find hidden gems that exceed expectations. Nil Ralla is such a place. Where do I start? The villa, which we had solely to ourselves, was exceptional. Comfortable, peaceful (even next to a busy road), and watching the sea from your private pool was very relaxing. Gayan and his crew of two made us feel welcome the minute we arrived. They made all our meals fresh by hand and to order. He even went out and bought us some beer and gin after a chat we had. Awesome service. The food was exceptional, and on our last night, we had a lovely candle lit fish dinner at the end of the garden by the sea. Nimali, who overseas the property, who was an excellent contact prior to our arrival, came to see us mid week to ask if all was okay. We discussed a couple of small options to make it even better, which he took on board and is acting upon. That in itself is rare and speaks volumes about all the staff just wanting you to be happy and have a good time. Spoke to one of the neighbours, who was very nice and a few others passing on the beach. Everyone is so friendly. Sri Lanka is a special place, and Nil Ralla is a perfect spot to enjoy all that the south of the island offers. I wholeheartedly recommend this villa. You will not be disappointed. We were very sad to leave. Whatever you do, take a bus ride to Galle Fort. Tickets are 25p each, and the ride is somewhat rapid in a pimped up bus. Awesome fun 👍

Leaving

Absolutely great

Location and facilities excellent! Staff brilliant, all clean and tidy, great pool.

Everything was Perfect. The People was really friendly

Everything was Perfect

Awesome view and location. Great staff!

It was all great!

Great staff and great place with awesome view and great breakfast service

It was all great

Our experience at this hotel was somewhat disappointing, mainly due to the price, which felt too high for what was offered. One of the biggest issues was the noise level. The hotel is located right next to a very busy road, and especially in the family room upstairs, the traffic noise was overwhelming. It seriously affected the comfort of our stay and made sleeping difficult. Several times during the night, we woke up to loud honking right outside the hotel. Another downside was the lack of a refrigerator in the room, which would have been very useful. Additionally, while there was hot water, it ran out quickly due to a small boiler, which was frustrating when the whole family needed to shower. The wifi was also very bad in the room. That being said, I must praise the hotel staff, who were friendly and helpful. The breakfast, despite offering only three choices, was the best we had during our stay in Sri Lanka and they have also kids options that our son loved. Also, for those who love wild beaches and want to experience ocean, this area is fantastic. Nearby, there is a great restaurant, Shanti Shanti, with a lovely beach where you can relax and enjoy good food. Overall, I don’t think this hotel meets the standards of a four-star accommodation. The price is simply too high for the quality provided, especially considering the constant noise from the street, which significantly affects the experience.

Street noise! Bad WiFi No fridge in the room No bar/option to buy drinks (go to Shanti Shanti!) Price too high for what you get.

Looking out over beach a perfect location to relax. Pleasant helpful staff and very large room. Breakfast on lawn was a pleasure. Whilst you can not swim from the beach directly by hotel due to rock reef there are sandy bays and pools very near by

Very beautiful property. Staff goes above and beyond. Exceptional place to stay. Included breakfast was amazing.

Loved it all. Only negative was lack of consistent hot water in shower.

Beautifully decorated and spacious rooms with all facilities needed. The food cooked by chef Dhammika was excellent! So delicious and every meal prepared with perfection. The staff looked after us very well and were so friendly. We want to say a special thanks to Gayan, Dhammika, Chalana, Sahas and Kaveesha for making our week at Nil Ralla perfect.

Poor Wifi connection

View Pool Balcony Proximity to ocean Communal areas

No fridge in the room No mirror in the room Proximity to noisy road Ants in the room Dusty and dirty

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We came to Nil Ralla on the 6 th of January for 3 days. It was the birthday of 2 members of our family . The staff met us very hospitable, gave welcome papaya drink and wet towel for hands. The view of the hotel is 10 out 10! Everything is so delightful and clean! The hotel manager - Gayan suggested us to prepare BBQ for us and it was really fantastic! Wonderful meat, seafood, rice and salad! He made cocktails for us as well ! In the evening they turn on the fire and the atmosphere became fantastic! Breakfast is good! They cook English breakfast and local breakfast. Serve fresh fruits every time! Give water as you ask and every time help! We came with 9 month daughter and they helped us to warm her food regularly. There is an option to invite yoga and massage to the hotel and we took our time and did it! Rooms are light and clean! There is a TV , air conditioner and electrical pot. They ask if the cleaning is needed. Even the shampoo and conditioner smell fantastic. Sleeping with the oceans waves sound is a real satisfaction! The windows vie is right on the ocean. If you want to visit paradise on earth, welcome! Our hearts are full of thanks and pleasure. Thank you team! Thank you Gayan! Thanks the owners. Sincerely , Rosikhins, Kazan.

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If I could give this 100 stars I would! The most beautiful place I have ever stayed! Great staff, food, and views!

Quiet private beach front, amazing view, shared with only a few other guests. Traveled a lot of places. Never had the experience in other places.

Options of food nearby.

Luxurious villa with absolute ocean front views and pool. Newly renovated with friendly staff.

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The property was nice but the service could’ve been better

There was no phone signal nor did the property have WiFi. We had to keep our phones outside in the garden and use hotspot to connect to the internet. From morning there were noises from banging and thudding due to construction. There were a lot of local men loitering about on the property including the beach in front so we did not feel safe. Food was extremely overpriced. There was a kettle in the room but no cups, sugar, tea or coffee provided which is very normal in local hotels. Any tea ordered was charged extra an over priced. Overall it was a fairly unpleasant experience.

Nil Ralla was very quiet in a prestine location

I loved everything

Everything about The Nil Ralla Villa was exceptional. They really did a wonderful service for us and made us feel comfortable in each and every single second. They were always on time but never disturbed our privacy at any given time. Simply it was a great vacation for us.

There was nothing to dislike about our stay at Nil Ralla. They gave us a warm welcome and homely feeling though-out the time.

It is a small and cozy mini hotel. Brand new. Very clean rooms, bathroom and territory. There is a fantastic pool and sun beds. It is close to the ocean. But the most important is the staff. Very friendly and helpful, they will do everything to make you feel comfortable. Absolutely love this place and 100% we will come back.

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