Title: Thumbelina Apartments Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=11906868&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Thumbelina Apartments Riverside apartment with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe ## Photo gallery for Thumbelina Apartments ![Bar (on property) - Thumbelina Apartments (Aluthgama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11906900/11906868/fa0a77ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Thumbelina Apartments (Aluthgama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11906900/11906868/0809a60d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - Thumbelina Apartments (Aluthgama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11906900/11906868/925c9cd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - Thumbelina Apartments (Aluthgama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11906900/11906868/bb1cf689.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Delux Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - Thumbelina Apartments (Aluthgama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11906900/11906868/04e714d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Bentota Beach, Thumbelina Apartments provides a free food/drink shopping service, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site international cuisine seafood restaurant, Nebula Pier 88 Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Thumbelina Apartments Riverside apartment with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe Along with a restaurant, this apartment building has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. The apartment features free WiFi and a balcony, plus a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. Added amenities include a sitting area, room service and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is available once per stay. This apartment offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Aluthgama apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Restaurants on site - Nebula Pier 88 Restaurant ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Limited room service - Snack bar/deli ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Rollaway/extra bed: USD 10 per day ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Free toiletries - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate sitting area ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Garden - Rooftop terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total - Pets stay free ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Daily housekeeping - Electrical adapters - Free bottled water - Free grocery shopping service - Grocery/convenience store - Iron/ironing board - Limited-hour front desk - Lockers - Luggage storage - Safe - Tour and ticket assistance ### Location highlights - In a business district - In the city centre - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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check-in end time: 10 PM Minimum check-in age - 15 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets stay for free Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 8.00 per person - Airport shuttle fee: USD 65.00 per vehicle (one way) - Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Thumbelina Apartments Apartment Bentota Thumbelina Apartments Apartment Thumbelina Apartments Bentota Thumbelina Apartments Apartment Beruwela Thumbelina Apartments Beruwela Apartment Thumbelina Apartments Beruwela Beruwela Thumbelina Apartments Apartment Thumbelina Apartments Apartment Apartment Thumbelina Apartments Thumbelina Apartments Beruwela Thumbelina Apartments Apartment Thumbelina Apartments Aluthgama Thumbelina Apartments Apartment Aluthgama ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.42867%2C80.00068&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=db9s1khCPkLggpEjuC29pCsMpH8=) 88 Welipenna Road, Aluthgama, Aluthgama, 12050 #### What's nearby - Bentota Beach \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Kaluwamodara Bridge \- 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Prince Lanka Ayurvrda \- 2 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Moragalla Beach \- 4 min drive \- 2.1 miles - Hikkaduwa Beach \- 42 min drive \- 28.4 miles #### Getting around - Aluthgama Railway Station - 9 min walk - Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 91 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Nebula Pier 88 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk - ‪Dominos Pizza Aluthgama - ‬17 min walk - ‪Ceylon Club - ‬4 min drive - ‪Chatters - ‬15 min walk - ‪Cafe Bem - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Thumbelina Apartments pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Thumbelina Apartments? ### What time is check-in at Thumbelina Apartments? ### What time is check-out at Thumbelina Apartments? ### Does Thumbelina Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Thumbelina Apartments located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Thumbelina Apartments Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 24 Sept 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Unpretentious Quality Very relaxed, easy going place, great location, breezy view of estuary. It's a large room, nice furniture, bedding etc. Bar, very diversely stocked supermarket, resistant and coffee shop downstairs, means you have most things at your fingertips. Beach is 5-10min walk, as is boat hire, (all the fun craft available). I hired a kayak for an hour, very pleasant easy lagoon and estuary paddle.its a short walk from Aluthgama station. Bentota is over the bridge. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rajnish K 7 Mar 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Dream location lovely ambience This place is a combination of a nice though dated hotel (with excellent facilities) an attached coffee shop and a Riverside restaurant with food and views worth dying for and add to that the management who tries to go out of the way to accommodate all your requests ##### Rajnish K Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Filip 14 Feb 2016 Liked: Staff & service #### Bra service och bra pris Bra hotell/lägenhet för pengarna. 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