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:: Thalpe - Apa Villas, Galle Sri Lanka ::
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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.
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AccommodationAccommodation The three villas consist of seven spacious suites, and are sold in whole or part. Each of the suites is open-plan with sleeping and lounging areas and ensuite bathroom with showers. Six of the suites open out to the front garden and the ocean beyond. One suite opens out to an enclosed private garden. Cinnamon Villa has three spacious suites and a lounge area with a library. Cardamom Villa has two suites overlooking the central infinity pool, and Saffron Villa has two romantic suites separated by a soothing lily pond with a stepping-stone walkway.
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.
 FacilitiesFacilities Cinnamon Villa has a common lounge area and library that can be used by all guests. 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. Endless hours can be spent in the verandah that skirts around each of the villas opening out to a garden strewn with swaying coconut trees. A long infinity pool that appears to blend with the Indian Ocean is located at the centre of the property. 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. Although swimming is not safe directly on the beach facing the hotel, it is possible just 400m south. A baby sitter, trained masseur can be arranged with prior notice.
 DiningDining Staff serves breakfast on the verandah of each suite at your time, any time. Apa Villa Thalpe provides 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 the Illuketiya 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 or drive a short distance inland for a special meal at Illuketia – a private tropical garden estate.
Excursions Excursions A 15-minute drive will take you to the historic city of Galle where the 17th century Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located. Explore the well-preserved buildings from the Dutch period, the maze of narrow roads lined with quaint houses, and a growing collection of art galleries, antique shops and restaurants. Those wanting the sun and surf, there are several fine beaches in the area, including Unawatuna and Mirissa, which also offer a variety of water sports.
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