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Apa Villa Illuketia

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center

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Building design
Dining
Cafe
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby
Apa Villa Illuketia provides a serene retreat in the heart of the historical district. Guests can enjoy rejuvenating massages or relax by the garden and outdoor pool. Children have their own dedicated pool area, making this haven particularly popular with families.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

About the neighborhood

Located in Padinnoruwa, Apa Villa Illuketia is in the historical district. Sahana Beach and Jungle Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include National Maritime Museum and Handunugoda Tea Estate.
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Illukketiya Watta, Akuressa Road, Melegoda, Wanchawala, Padinnoruwa, 80120

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Jungle Beach - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Galle Fort - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Galle Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 40 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steam Yard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout Unawatuna - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black&White - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kaaia - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Apa Villa Illuketia

Family-friendly hotel in the historical district
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Apa Villa Illuketia. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 9 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 70 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 70 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Apa Villa Illuketia Hotel Padinnoruwa
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Apa Villa Illuketia Hotel Akmeemana
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Apa Villa Illuketia Hotel Padinnoruwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Apa Villa Illuketia have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Apa Villa Illuketia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Apa Villa Illuketia?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Apa Villa Illuketia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apa Villa Illuketia?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Apa Villa Illuketia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Apa Villa Illuketia located?

This family-friendly Padinnoruwa hotel is located in the historical district, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya, and within 6 mi (10 km) of National Maritime Museum and Sahana Beach. Jungle Beach and Mihiripenna Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Apa Villa Illuketia Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fabulous friendly place, full of amazing wildlife, lovely surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing villa accommodation

Beautiful villa accommodation set within well tended gardens. Beautiful, sophisticated pool set amidst lush vegetation. Delicious food, for which vegetables and fruits are harvested fresh from the garden. Best of all is the excellent service rendered by the staff, who were helpful without being obtrusive, and ever friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yoshimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very comfortable place, and the lady chef is awesome!!!

10/10 Excellent

GAUTAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a breather from busy city life

Really loved the property and the service! It was peaceful, very green and beautiful and perfect for a breather from busy city life. The food (lunch) could do with some improvement though but this was not such a big deal. The service from the staff was also really good and professional! Oh, in the evening, there was no hot water available for a shower. I suspect this is because the heater is switched off at night so this is an easy fix.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Simei

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Worldy Wise, F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Am home away from home

Getting into Apa Villa Illuketia was like a dream. This place was totally magical. This retreat, the extensive gardens, the animals and the birds which roams freely about the property and the wonderful staff and delicious food made our stay awesome. I will definitely return as this place draws me back like a magnet.

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