"The staff and management made us feel welcome and comfortable. The view from the room is amazing. Absolutely a perfect location for a visit to Galle."
"The staff and management made us feel welcome and comfortable. The view from the room is amazing. Absolutely a perfect location for a visit to Galle."
"Great place to stay. Very clean staff were great. Only negative was that wifi was out for our 2 night stay. Great breakfast and pool was very nice. A wee bit out of the way, no shops or restaurants nearby, but very quiet and relaxing."
"Great place to stay. Very clean staff were great. Only negative was that wifi was out for our 2 night stay. Great breakfast and pool was very nice. A wee bit out of the way, no shops or restaurants nearby, but very quiet and relaxing."
"This place is a gem. The location is PERFECT, beautiful shops and restaurants right on your doorstep and close to the fort. Its in a lovely historic building with the most beautiful woodwork and interior. We had the family room which had two large and comfortable beds. The internet works fantastically - I was able to do a zoom call for work with no issues or delays. Lovely kind staff."
"This place is a gem. The location is PERFECT, beautiful shops and restaurants right on your doorstep and close to the fort. Its in a lovely historic building with the most beautiful woodwork and interior. We had the family room which had two large and comfortable beds. The internet works fantastically - I was able to do a zoom call for work with no issues or delays. Lovely kind staff."
"We had an amazing stay. The family room was spacious and nice. Every attraction is in walking distance, which is great since our kids 7 y.o. and 9 y.o. don’t want to walk too much. ;)
The staff at The Fourt House is perfectly accomodating and made our stay even better due to their heartwarming art. The breakfast was outstanding!"
"We had an amazing stay. The family room was spacious and nice. Every attraction is in walking distance, which is great since our kids 7 y.o. and 9 y.o. don’t want to walk too much. ;)
The staff at The Fourt House is perfectly accomodating and made our stay even better due to their heartwarming art. The breakfast was outstanding!"
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Incredible stay at the Charleston. The service is unbeatable and the staff were incredibly thoughtful and kind. The complimentary laundry was a most expected.
Incredible stay at the Charleston. The service is unbeatable and the staff were incredibly thoughtful and kind. The complimentary laundry was a most expected.
Henry
Reviewed November 7, 2024Reviewed November 7, 2024
Absolutely amazing one night for the last night in Sri Lanka for our honeymoon. The staff and the manager were absolutely brilliant and looked after us so well. I have to compliment the chef too, we had dinner there and the prawns were some of the best we’ve had. Such a gorgeous end to our trip. Thanks Taru villas!
Absolutely amazing one night for the last night in Sri Lanka for our honeymoon. The staff and the manager were absolutely brilliant and looked after us so well. I have to compliment the chef too, we had dinner there and the prawns were some of the best we’ve had. Such a gorgeous end to our trip. Thanks Taru villas!
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed January 19, 2020Reviewed January 19, 2020
Fantastic hotel. Beautiful rooms, lovely property, friendly and effective staff. The location just outside Galle Fort is perfect, a short walk or even shorter tuk tuk ride up the hill and the peace and sanctuary of historic Sun House.
Just wish we could have stayed longer.
Fantastic hotel. Beautiful rooms, lovely property, friendly and effective staff. The location just outside Galle Fort is perfect, a short walk or even shorter tuk tuk ride up the hill and the peace and sanctuary of historic Sun House.
Just wish we could have stayed longer.
Staff were wonderful. Our room was ready at 1pm which was ideal so we could cool down and explore galle. We had such a wonderful stay, would love to stay again
Staff were wonderful. Our room was ready at 1pm which was ideal so we could cool down and explore galle. We had such a wonderful stay, would love to stay again
Sam
Reviewed January 19, 2026Reviewed January 19, 2026
The location of this accommodation was ideal and the staff were excellent! They were incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the stay very welcoming and comfortable. Breakfast was incredible and I was even offered more, despite being totally full!
The location of this accommodation was ideal and the staff were excellent! They were incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the stay very welcoming and comfortable. Breakfast was incredible and I was even offered more, despite being totally full!
Mohan, the manager was extremely accommodating making gorgeous breakfasts and real cinnamon tea. The homestay is a really nice place to stay, in a quiet location but easily accessible to walk to the Fort and other local attractions. Tuk Tuks are made available with local drivers at a reasonable price to access the beach areas etc.This is the place to stay on anyone's plans visiting Sri Lanka. Finally many thanks to Harsha for his Hospitality.
Mohan, the manager was extremely accommodating making gorgeous breakfasts and real cinnamon tea. The homestay is a really nice place to stay, in a quiet location but easily accessible to walk to the Fort and other local attractions. Tuk Tuks are made available with local drivers at a reasonable price to access the beach areas etc.This is the place to stay on anyone's plans visiting Sri Lanka. Finally many thanks to Harsha for his Hospitality.
The house was beautiful. Prasad, our concierge, was super helpful. All staff at their sister hotel were friendly too. We had full use of their restaurant and facilities.
The house was beautiful. Prasad, our concierge, was super helpful. All staff at their sister hotel were friendly too. We had full use of their restaurant and facilities.
Excellent stay at the Bartizan, the staff were amazing and went above and beyond, rooms were clean and modern with excellent air conditioning. Breakfast was outstanding. Great location, overall the perfect place to stay in Galle.
Excellent stay at the Bartizan, the staff were amazing and went above and beyond, rooms were clean and modern with excellent air conditioning. Breakfast was outstanding. Great location, overall the perfect place to stay in Galle.
The Dutch Bungalow in Galle Fort is perfectly located with easy access to everything in the old town. The rooms are clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The staff are extremely polite and hospitable, making you feel genuinely welcome throughout your stay. The local Sri Lankan breakfast served in the courtyard was excellent and a real highlight. Highly recommended for a relaxed stay in Galle Fort.
The Dutch Bungalow in Galle Fort is perfectly located with easy access to everything in the old town. The rooms are clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The staff are extremely polite and hospitable, making you feel genuinely welcome throughout your stay. The local Sri Lankan breakfast served in the courtyard was excellent and a real highlight. Highly recommended for a relaxed stay in Galle Fort.
Pranit
Reviewed January 24, 2026Reviewed January 24, 2026
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!
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!
Charlotte
Reviewed February 23, 2023Reviewed February 23, 2023
Huge characterful and comfortable room in the converted old building.
Very well located in the Fort area.
Staff and service were very good.
Nice bar area and cocktail menu. We didn't use the restaurant except for breakfast (which was OK but basic).
In the library suite there is a huge bathtub (advised on arrival beyond the capability of hot water supply to fill) as well as a good shower.
There is a slight privacy issue with this suite, seating in the restaurant area is the other side of the...
Huge characterful and comfortable room in the converted old building.
Very well located in the Fort area.
Staff and service were very good.
Nice bar area and cocktail menu. We didn't use the restaurant except for breakfast (which was OK but basic).
In the library suite there is a huge bathtub (advised on arrival beyond the capability of hot water supply to fill) as well as a good shower.
There is a slight privacy issue with this suite, seating in the restaurant area is the other side of the...
John
Reviewed December 14, 2025Reviewed December 14, 2025
The hotel was absolutely excellent, very comfortable, lovely staff, amazing breakfast and a beautiful pool area. It’s slightly out of town but a short tuk tuk ride away from the main sights and worth it for the historic building and setting.
The hotel was absolutely excellent, very comfortable, lovely staff, amazing breakfast and a beautiful pool area. It’s slightly out of town but a short tuk tuk ride away from the main sights and worth it for the historic building and setting.
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What's there to see and do in Galle?
Once you've decided where you'll stay in luxurious Galle, plan what to do for fun on your holiday. Galle Fort, Galle Lighthouse and Galle International Cricket Stadium are some of the local sights worth visiting. While you're here, you might also like to explore more of the area and take in additional sights like Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa, Mahamodara Beach and Historical Mansion.
What kind of weather should I plan for when I travel to Galle?
Getting an idea of what to expect from the weather in Galle is important when planning your trip. The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Galle are May, November, September and October, with each month seeing an average of 331 mm of rainfall.