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Galle Fort Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Fort Galle with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Loft Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Grand Apartment Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi
Exterior
Grand Apartment Suite | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is $222
$291 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

Room options

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Library Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Library Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Porcelain Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Porcelain Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Apartment room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Grand Apartment room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Admiral Cheng Ho Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Admiral Cheng Ho Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Apartment Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Grand Apartment Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Garden Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Loft Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Garden Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Terrace Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (127)
The price is $160
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
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About the neighborhood

Map
No 28, Church Street,Galle Fort, Galle, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mahamodara Beach - 13 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Jungle Beach - 23 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 126 min drive
  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barista Lavazza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Galle Fort Hotel

Galle Fort Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Galle. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (6 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.

Also known as

Galle Fort Hotel
Galle Fort
The Galle Fort Hotel
Galle Fort Hotel Hotel
Galle Fort Hotel Galle
Galle Fort Hotel Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Does Galle Fort Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Galle Fort Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Galle Fort Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Galle Fort Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Galle Fort Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Galle Fort Hotel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Galle Fort Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Galle Fort Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Galle Fort Hotel and nearby?
Galle Fort Hotel has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Galle Fort Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Galle Fort Hotel like?
Galle Fort Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Galle Fort and 5 minutes' walk from Galle Lighthouse.

Galle Fort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Xt
vishnu, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great food, service, and pool.
The hotel was spotless, the staff friendly and helpful. Try the coconut pancakes or the arrack drinks from the bar. Absolutely delicious! The pool was wonderful and very clean.
Dawn, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, staff, and service....don't miss!
Suresh, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Beautiful property, but mediocre service
This property is architecturally brilliant. It's a wonderful and thoughtful conversion of a historic building into comfortable hotel rooms. but the hotel service is quite poor. I think it's a government-run hotel and it shows. Many of the staff are not well-trained, and do not seem to have much of a hospitality background. As one example, I sat down for breakfast, ordered quickly, and immediately explained that we needed to catch a flight, so we were in the rush. We didn't get our main food after 35-40 minutes of waiting. And it wasn't just me asking: all the staff could clearly observe that I rushed to get my suitcases down AFTER ordering food. But it did not seem to matter to them. I explained to both front desk staff and restaurant staff that we were risking missing our flight, and that they could just give us everything in a takeaway box. They first agreed, but then came out and said that it would take another 15 minutes to get ready. So we just left not eating the breakfast we had paid for. The staff explained that because there was one other table (who sat down after us), they were overwhelmed. Two tables (6 people total) somehow overwhelmed their cooking capacity. The check-in process at this hotel was quite good. The service quality here is such that if you are paying around $100-$120, this is a fine hotel. If you are going above that, then Galle offers other better-run hotels.
Ahmed, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

I got food poisoned from the food there. They were the last stop and restaurant i dined at. I have been at a hospital for two days with a stomach infection from the burger I had the last night at Galle Fort hotel. Terrible. I have been extremely sick since. Will not recommend whatsoever!
Celine, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Two night stay
Positives: location, walkable to all that old Galle Fort has to offer. Interesting history of the hotel itself. Pool to cool off in . Room was large. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was great (did not eat any other meals here) Negatives: pool has a dreadful old drain/sewerage smell at the far end (not in the pool itself- but could be from the drainage vents on the end/side?). Shower and sink in the room could do with a really good clean. Sink had a crack right across it. Mosquito net is looking really shabby. Feels rundown rather than heritage. Table in the Main lounge area was actively being eaten by insects while we were being checked in. requested transport to the train for early morning to be told no problem tuktuks here all the time . Did speak with a driver who did not turn up ( the only transport arrangement we had in 3 weeks of travelling that did not turn up). And no other vehicles in sight. Did send a staff member down the road to try to find something . Fortunately we had time to spare.
Anthony, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stylish historic hotel in the middle of Galle Fort, great amenities, fantastic food, large accommodating room, and incredible and personable service.
Graydon, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Old needs renovation and the rooms are a bit small. Also bathroom facilities are out dated and in dysfunction.
Denzil, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everythikng
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful building and very comfortable room. Felt like we were getting a very unique and authentic Galle Fort experience.
1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Historical building in a perfect location
Very nice boutique hotel in a historical building and perfect location in Galle. Fantastic breakfast and friendly staff. Very nice restaurant and perfect gin tonic
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charming Hotel in perfect location!
Highly recommend Galle Fort Hotel! So beautiful in a perfect location and the staff (especially Kusal - I hope I am spelling that right - who was at reception). My only comment is that they tried to charge us an egregious amount - the cost of an additional room - to add an additional guest into our Library Suite room. I booked the largest room specifically because I knew it could accommodate more than 2 people and was happy to pay an upcharge but not a whole room's worth! They were very pleasant and the pool area, the room, all of the small details were so wonderful. Breakfast in the morning was quite tasty and large - I wish I could spend a few more days there!
Alexandra, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was really well designed, with dining tables facing the pool. In fact, with all the rooms facing the lovely, exquisite pool. We were most appreciative of the fact that our room was literally 5 steps away from the pool! For someone who loves to swim, this was truly appreciated. The entre service was wonderful. Thank you so much.
Lee, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This restored property remains a stand in Galle for the setting and service.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

nice dinner by the pool but the gin tonic is comparatively expensive . Love the rooms facing pool. Staff super friendly
RaneeK, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous place, great staff, great food & beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend this hotel.
Naomi, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rajan, 8-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

All was great but the service, particularly at breakfast was erratic and slow.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robyn, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Interesting proprty. Felt like taking a step back in time. Bonus to have a pool inside the fort .
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the colonial aspects food and staff. Great place to base yourself for a few days in Galle and surrounds
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review