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Leijay Resort

43 A/B New Lane | Madawalamulla, Galle 8000, Sri Lanka
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Leijay Resort
Ranked #1 of 22 Galle B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
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london
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Perfect combination of Swiss efficiency (the owner is Swiss) and Sri Lankan charm and beauty. Though we stayed there three nights I still don't have a clue where exactly (or even roughly) the resort is located. Nor did the tuk tuk drivers though they all eventually got us there. (Tip: take a printed card with the name and address of... More

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Middlewich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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Leijay resort is only about 10 minutes by tut tut from the centre of Galle, but when relaxing in the beautiful garden you could be a million miles away. My wife and I recently spent a week with Yvonne and her dedicated staff and we still don't exactly know where the property is, as the guys looked after our every... More

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England
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
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Sometimes its hard to encapulate what makes a place as special as Leijay, yes the setting is beautiful, swimming pool just lovely, rooms comfortable, food great (must try the rice and curry!!), but for us this little resort has an amazingly peaceful energy created by the wonderful Yvonne and her team. She has managed to create an ethically inspired community... More

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Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

We recently spent 5 nights at Leijay and what a wonderful time we had. Set in a beautiful garden with a large, crystal clean pool Leijay offers a peaceful, relaxing spot tucked away from Galle's hustle and bustle. Rooms are spacious, very clean and well furnished. Our family of 4 had 2 adjoining rooms with a secret passageway between that... More

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Auroville, india
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

We had a very, very lovely 3 day stay in this tropical garden with an absolutely gorgeous pool and a lovely staff, only a few kilometers away from Galle by tuk-tuk. The whole crew is very attentive to your needs and Yvonne a wonderful hostess. A definitely relaxing atmosphere to indulge in, a pause to consider during a busy trip... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

We came back from Leijay Resort on Tuesday and felt we had to express our delight with our holiday there. We went to Leijay from 10 days in a forgettable hotel in Kogalla and the difference was amazing. The friendly, helpful service could not have been bettered. It is truly beautiful with a magnificent tropical garden and a most inviting... More

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Braunschweig, Germany
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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What a wonderful place! For me Leijay is like a second home, the friendly hospitality, a beautiful tropical garden with many birds and colorful flowers, a lot of quiet places and a great swimming pool. The spacious rooms are comfortable. But most important, Yvonne and her staff are so open, helpful and friendly which makes it hard to say good... More

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Singapore
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Yvonne and her team made sure that everything was easy and comfortable for us, from the (very) late pick up at the airport, the tastily furnished room(s) and the many tips and contacts she took the time to give us for our stay in Galle and Sri Lanka ! The resort is at a quiet place, and we enjoyed watching... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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We recently spent our Christmas holidays at Leijay Resort. During 3 weeks we enjoyed being able to relax in a paradise-like environment. Leijay Resort is quiet, beautiful and cosy. The tropical garden is gorgeous: exceptional flowers and exotic fruit trees. The large swimming pool was the best attraction for our children and we were happy to be able to chill... More

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Nevis, West Indies
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Three very happy days here in this quiet little oasis. Beautiful well maintained gardens surrounding an immaculate swimming pool. Yvonne is the perfect hostess, and her team of 5 helpers were astonishingly friendly and helpful. For such a small establishment, the menu has to be somewhat limited, but whatever is served is delicious and well presented. With a bit of... More

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43 A/B New Lane | Madawalamulla, Galle 8000, Sri Lanka
Price range (per night):* S$32 - 64

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