"Pros: The bedrooms were lovely and big and all had en suite bathrooms. Unfortunately the air conditioning unit in our room failed on the second night. We did some cooking for ourselves and the kitchen could be better equipped. The upstairs balcony overlooking the beach is fantastic and we loved our time sitting up there. The on site restaurant is very good. Breakfasts were excellent and the staff are all really lovely and friendly. The private pool and garden are also lovely." ~Kim

"Pros: Villa Riina provides everything one could hope for when visiting Sri Lanka's scenic west coast: exceptional food, first-class service, and the alluring sensation of material concerns ebbing into obscurity. Within striking distance of Galle, and less than two hours from the airport, the villa represents an ideal base from which to launch day trips to the multitude of towns and villages that stretch along the seafront. Visitors should arrive at Villa Riina hungry, as the quality and quantity of food that the talented chef prepares is remarkable. It would fit that when Persian merchants first made shore on Serendip it was on Ambalangoda's picturesque beaches; future guests at Villa Riina will surely appreciate a similar sense of good fortune." ~Tom