A quiet courtyard garden in soft afternoon light at Abbi Malar Villa

Suite stay

Abbi Malar Villa

Three suite tiers in a quiet town residence — book by the room, hosted with the same care.

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Malar — blossom, in Tamil — is the third in our small collection, and the first we open by the room rather than the whole house. Three suite tiers sit under one roof: a quiet Suite for one or two, a larger Premier Suite with a sitting nook, and a Grand Suite with its own private terrace.

The shape of a stay is the same across all three. Breakfast on the verandah, a hosted kitchen for evening drinks, and the same direct conversation with Abbi that begins every booking. What changes between the tiers is the room itself — the size, the outlook, and a small set of in-room details.

Book the suite that suits you, or the whole house if you're travelling as a group. Either works; we'll honour the same rhythm.

Best for

  • Solo travellers and couples
  • Friends travelling together but wanting separate rooms
  • Returning guests who want a quieter, smaller footprint

Choose your room

Three suite tiers, hosted with the same care.

Book a single suite rather than the whole villa. The shape of the stay is the same across all three — breakfast, hosted kitchen, direct conversation with Abbi. What changes is the room itself.

Suite at Abbi Malar — wooden floor, white linen on a king bed, louvred shutters

Suite

A quiet room for one or two, with a courtyard outlook.

£30per night

~LKR 12,000

Sleeps 2

Our entry suite — a king bed, a writing desk, and a window onto the inner courtyard. Best for couples or solo travellers who want a calm, well-made room without the larger footprint.

In the room

  • King bed
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Air-conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Wardrobe and writing desk
  • Courtyard view
  • Mosquito nets

Included

  • Breakfast on the verandah
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Organic toiletries
  • Filtered drinking water
  • Wifi throughout
Premier Suite at Abbi Malar — softer lamplight, a sitting nook by the window

Premier Suite

A larger room with a sitting nook and a deeper view.

£36per night

~LKR 14,400

Sleeps 2

The mid-tier suite — same king bed, plus a sitting nook for reading or a quiet evening drink. Wider window line and a softer afternoon light. Best for guests who'd like a bit more room to spread out without committing to the grandest tier.

In the room

  • King bed
  • En-suite bathroom with rainfall shower
  • Air-conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Sitting nook with two chairs
  • Garden view
  • Mosquito nets

Included

  • Breakfast on the verandah
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Organic toiletries
  • Filtered drinking water
  • Wifi throughout
  • Turn-down service
Grand Suite at Abbi Malar — private terrace with loungers, garden beyond

Grand Suite

The largest of the three, with its own private terrace.

£43.2per night

~LKR 17,300

Sleeps 2

Our flagship room — the largest footprint, with a private terrace overlooking the back garden and an outdoor shower beside the bath. Best for honeymooners, anniversaries, or anyone marking a particular date.

In the room

  • King bed
  • En-suite with bath and outdoor shower
  • Air-conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Private terrace with two loungers
  • Garden + lagoon view
  • Mosquito nets
  • Mini bar (charged on consumption)

Included

  • Breakfast on the verandah or terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Organic toiletries
  • Filtered drinking water
  • Wifi throughout
  • Turn-down service
  • Welcome plate on arrival

Prices are per room per night, inclusive of breakfast and daily housekeeping. If you would prefer to take the whole house for a family or group, please write to us — we will arrange exclusive use directly.

All stays include

  • Daily breakfast

    String hoppers, fresh fruit, Ceylon tea — laid out by the family from seven, on the verandah.

  • Hosted personally

    Every booking comes through Abbi. No platform fees, no middlemen — a personal note back, usually within a few hours.

  • Airport pickup arranged

    Private transfers from Palaly (JAF) airport on request, and a quietly arranged ride from Colombo when needed.

The other two villas

Two more places to stay in the North

Where it sits

Location to be announced

Once the house is opened to guests, the map and full address will appear here.

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Enquire about Abbi Malar Villa

Share your dates and a few words about the stay you have in mind. Abbi replies personally, usually within a few hours.

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