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Ceylon Olive

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat near Galle Fort where travelers can relax in natural surroundings while children enjoy dedicated play spaces

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Ceylon Olive, near historic Galle Fort, offers an upscale escape with access to Sahana Beach and Galle Harbour. Guests enjoy a full breakfast before lounging by the pool. The hotel caters to families with in-room WiFi and a playground for younger travelers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is ₹10,792
₹12,735 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Ceylon Olive have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ceylon Olive?

As of 24 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ceylon Olive on 29 May 2026 start from ₹10,792, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Ceylon Olive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ceylon Olive?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ceylon Olive?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ceylon Olive?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Ceylon Olive provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ceylon Olive located?

Situated on the boardwalk, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Galle Harbour, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sahana Beach and Galle Fort. Jungle Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property run by amazing and friendly staff. The rooms themselves are unusual and special in design, with an outside (but private) bathroom which is unlike anything else. The pool is nice and the area is surrounded by trees where monkeys jump around and entertain you, but we had no issues with them as they are the shy kind! Would definitely recommend and is great for visits to Galle and Dakata beach which is excellent for surfing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place, very clean, very central, very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly host, excellent breakfast. Hotel is very new, some rooms not yet ready. Nature around. Quiet to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely family stay at the Ceylon Olive

We stayed at the beautiful Ceylon Olive villa with our family, 2 adults, 2 children (9 and 13) for a week during our recent trip and enjoyed it to the fullest. Kumudu and his team were amazing and always friendly, attentive and helpful. For example, our oldest turned 13 during our stay and they provided a lovely celebratory breakfast for her with balloons, decorations and cake. Eran, one of the staff members, also took on the role as our tuk tuk driver, taking us to beaches every day, and local guide and we had an amazing day with him, exploring local sights, which was appreciated by every family member. We highly recommend the Ceylon Olive as a choice for your south Sri Lanka visit - the location is also great for exploring the Galle area, with most sights never more than 15 minutes away.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and loved the room and staff. Would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Ceylon Olive. Kumudu & Era could not have done more for us during our stay, even when I had made a mistake about booking the wrong room; they quickly helped us move to another. They helped us book excursions and recommendations on where to eat or visit. We would love to come back and visit in the future! Thank you for making our first trip to Sri Lanka so special!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yingjiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent villa with great design and service!

excellent hotel villa, a surprise and highlight of our trip to sri lanka. it's located a distance from the city centre which but only gives a nice feeling rather than inconnvienence. only two villas in a lovely garden where you can find peace with trees, flowers, birds, monkeys and squirrels. the design of the house is one of its highlights, which mixes traditional factors and decors with simplicity and contemporary materials, such as cement. the bath room in the back of the room in half open air is a brilliant idea - imagine you bathe under the starry sky. it is run by the owner and his family, and service and breakfast are excellent, very friendly but also professional. it values more than its price!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annukka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kauniit, siistit, uudet huoneet ja erittäin hyvä aamiainen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pernille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prøv et spændende og anderledes sted

Dette hotel er noget helt specielt. Vi havde et værelse på 3 sal med egen terrasse. Vi havde et alle tiders kæmpe tre lige uden foran og om morgenen, da vi skulle spise morgenmad, var aberne meget interesserede. Det var en morgenmad, som var inklusiv i opholdet, men det blev bragt til værelset til aftalt tid og man kunne komme med ønsker om preferencer. Tillige fik vi en mygge skåner. Vi havde brug for transport og stedet havde en mand ansat, der gerne kørte os til adskillige oplevelser og endda også til næste hotel. Om aftenen bestilet de på vores opfordring mad ude i byen efter deres anbefaling og det var lækkert, men hold jer fra Pizza Hut.Der blev taget vels imod os og da det regnede fik vi straks en paraply hver og en velkomstdring. Poolen var ret speciel pga fliserne og lå i en skøn have. Badeværelset var en oplevelse for sig. Delvist tag og ellers var haven og palmerne inddraget i badeværelset. Velfungerende
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolute Amazing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ceylon Olive, Galle was a secluded place and the room spacious and the shower area was very creative with a different experience. The garden had a lovely green foliage surrounded by trees and local flowers.The owner was very helpful and we stayed in the premises to have dinner there. We enjoyed the delicious food prepared and the following morning we had to leave early and the owner prepared us a local bread with coconut and onion chutney to takeaway for our sperm and dolphin trip.It was amazing the food and we felt it had a personal touch that made our stay a memorable one. Thank you again. The only thing we were concern we had a couple of mosquitoes in the room. Otherwise, we highly recommend this place to stay..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sundar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice tuck away villa in Galle

We had a fantastic stay at Ceylon Olive. Enjoyed the greenery, natural and relaxed setting with outdoor patio that is perfect place for breakfast and afternoon tea. What makes it special is the owner’s personal attention to make the stay comfortable for his guests. The guest room has all necessities and comes with delicious breakfast - we also liked authentic Sri Lankan dinner made to our dietary needs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019