Apa Villas is the ideal beach retreat. Columns, wide verandahs, courtyards and open spaces allow the air to circulate whilst polished cement in the form of floors, bed bases and recliners give the property a minimalist feel, which is ideal for the tropical environment. The three villas each house spacious and homely suites - some of whose bathrooms are open air and beautifully decorated with sunken baths and Turkish tiles – that are ideal for couples and large enough for young families. When each villa is sold on its own, they make ideal mini-apartments for families and groups of friends. Private verandahs in front of each offer intimate dining experiences.

Room Catergories: Cinnamon villa / Cardomon villa / Saffron villa

At just eight kilometres south of Galle, Apa Villas Talpe is close enough to the exciting attractions of the local area whilst remaining firmly in a world of its own. The hotel comprises three distinctive ocean-view villas that together offer seven spacious suites whose wide verandahs open onto a large palm-shaded grassy garden cooled by sea breezes. Built in a colonial modern style and adorned with artefacts collected from his global travels, Apa is the brainchild of Insight Guides publisher Hans Hoefer who converted the property in 1996.

• A visit to Dutch Fort in Galle
• Safari in Koggala
• Water sports in Hikkaduwa
• Surf in Mirissa
• Whale watching in Mirissa
• Snorkel and dive in Unawatuna
• Safari in Udawalawe National Park
• Tea factory visit in Deniyaya
• Visit to Singharaja Rainforest