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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Galle Fort Hotel is a 11 suite boutique hotel located inside the historic Galle Fort. The hotel has an outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.

Amazing staff, very efficient, friendly, helpful, make you feel at home. This 400 year old building was a truly once in a lifetime to live in. Everything is kept original and this is what makes this Hotel unique. Perfectly situated with the Fort precinct & easy access to all the amenities within the fort. The service is very personalized because the hotel has only 11 rooms.

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9.5
Exceptional
162 reviews
Price from
£218
per night

Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor swimming pool, The Fort Printers offers accommodation in Galle. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms have a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer.

Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, delicious food! The swimming is wonderful for cooling down in after wondering around the fort!

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9.3
Superb
292 reviews
Price from
£181
per night

Villa Amma Erna welcomes its guests with an outdoor pool and free internet access. It features contemporary interiors and stylish fan-cooled guestrooms.

This elegant property is 2.8 km from Galle Light house, 2.9 km from the historical Galle Fort and 3.1 km from Dutch Church Galle.

Awesome villa with awesome staff, awesome breakfast in awesome place in awesome price 🙏

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9
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Overlooking the ramparts, this colonial-style Sri Lankan property is just 500 metres from The Galle National Museum. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout its premises.

Fort Bliss is about 1 km from the Galle town centre and 7 km from Unawatuna Beach. Bandaranaike International Airport is 160 km away.

Sunil and Imron made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived and throughout our stay. The breakfast was a highlight of our day, prepared with care and presented beautifully. We recommend Fort Bliss and give it the highest ratings!

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9
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

Situated along Galle Road, Arabella on Boossa provides modern and comfortable accommodation with free Wi-Fi access in the entire property. This non-smoking beachfront property features a garden, sun terrace and free parking on site. The swimming pool provides a view of the garden and the beach.

perfect stay to end or start a big Sri Lanka trip. The building is very modern and invites to rest in absolute peace and privacy. The staff is more then welcoming, and the food is incredible. 10/10

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9.3
Superb
83 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Strategically located in Galle, Fort de 19 villa offers comfortable accommodation within 600 metres from the iconic Dutch Galle Fort. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides free Wi-Fi access in the entire property.

the location is superb, the view on the terrasse is at the ramparts and the sea, sun orientated. The rooms are super clean and have all the amenities one would expect.

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9.4
Superb
71 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

Offering views of nature, each room combines modern elements and a traditional Sri Lankan design. A seating area and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer is provided. Select rooms feature a private balcony. The rooms have air conditioning, a mosquito net, a celing fan, a minibar and electronic safe.

the peace and quiet I cannot thank Elke (the owner) enough for making my stay amazing .. she is the heart and soul of that place very caring and attentive and supportive in every way possible .. the place is a slice of heaven on earth in the middle of a very calming environment … open space with a magical view .. you are part of nature in a peaceful and beautiful way .. you wake up to the sounds of the birds and beautiful rays of sunlight … I had the most relaxing sleep of my life there .. the breakfast and the food there was soooooo tasty .. my morning yoga and meditation sessions are the perfect way to start the day … I stayed for 8 nights and was so recharged by the time I left xx I loved everything about the place … I had nicely decorated beautiful room with its own theme every room there comes with its own vibe... I was so in love with their bedtime ritual when someone comes to prepare your room for you to go to sleep it felt lovely and like a very cozy addition... I can’t put into words how happy I was there and for sure I’ll come back to visit and recommend it to anyone who wants to detox and disconnect that’s the place for you .. love you Ilka and thank you for everything you’ve done to make my time there super special and for all the lovely staff at the property .. this was the perfect getaway ❤️🌹

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9.7
Exceptional
40 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

Small House Boutique Guest House offers accommodation set 3 km from the centre of Galle and features a garden and a terrace. The property has inner courtyard views and is 400 metres from Galle Fort Beach and 500 metres from Lighthouse Beach. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Excellent location for proximity to shopping, restaurant, touring inside the fort. A/C worked well. Wonderful breakfast.

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8.5
Very good
144 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Located at the Galle Fort, Seagreen Guesthouse provides affordable accommodation. Guests enjoy free WiFi access and comfortable rooms fitted with air conditioning.

Rooms feature classic Sri Lankan-style furnishings. It offers a writing table, clean linen sheets and windows offering direct sunlight. Bathrooms are en suite.

Very well maintained, clean, good furniture, teapot, friendly staff, tasty local breakfast (not included), fast wifi (it’s rare), working table

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8.9
Fabulous
219 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Cocobay Unawatuna is a ‘safe and secure’ boutique-style beachfront resort that features a beachfront restaurant, beach deck for dining and an outdoor pool offering access to 200 meters of sandy beach with views of Galle Fort across the ocean.

everything was extremely nice about this hotel. Since the beginning till the end. Personal: extremely friendly and always eager to help. I arrived much earlier before my check in, still I received all the attention from the personnel and the reception. Also, the receptionist was able to find neighbouring rooms for me and my friend, with whom we were having vacation. Breakfasts are very nicely and personally served. This is not a buffet, but a la carte. There is a nice choice of traditional local breakfast, english breakfast and a healthy breakfast with my beloved porridge. When we had an early tour the breakfast was carefully packed, so that we could have it on the way. The restaurant serves the best fish, the best lobster and the best crabs on the coast. We tried to eat out several times but were disappointed. So my honest advice to eat at the hotel. The products are super fresh and cooked perfectly well. Service, ambiente, prices, musik are not to be found anywhere else near the hotel. Room Service was done also greatly and whenever we had any question, every member of the stuff tried to help out and all was done in no time. The manager himself is always on the site and is making his best service by contacting each guest personally. Beds are very comfortable and big, there is a pillow menu and actually enough pillows even for the most demanding guests. There are both conditioner and ventilator, which is very useful in such climate. Room (room, balcony and bathroom) are very spacious and light. Upon the whole I was very happy to stay their and would definitely recommend this hotel.

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8.4
Very good
218 reviews
Price from
£131
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £46.55
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 126 reviews
    Gorgeous rooms and super comfy bed. Really nicely designed and super clean. Lots of breakfast options and staff were lovely.
    Niamh
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £191.04
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 292 reviews
    Loved the renovated old buildings and stunning design and furnishings. Great food and staff were lovely.
    Maxine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £111.58
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 207 reviews
    What an incredible, luxurious, boutique hotel. The design is beautiful and very thoughtful and you feel like you’re in your own slice of peaceful paradise in the jungle. The owner and staff were so helpful, friendly, accomodating and attentive. The breakfast and dinner were so delicious and high quality. If you would like to visit Galle Fort or the beaches they arrange a private tuk tuk for you for a good price there and back. Would definitely reccomend!
    Rosy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £105.20
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 130 reviews
    We really loved our one night stay here on the day before Xmas eve. The villa is stunning, such beautiful architectural design inside and the pool. We were also really moved by the reason the property was built - what a lovely idea. We ate dinner and breakfast here. We loved the Sri Lankan breakfast where we met others guests- the food was delicious.
    Jennifer
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £79.70
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 519 reviews
    A lovely boutique hotel which is well designed and has a special feel. The staff were attentive and super helpful, looking after our bags as we had an evening flight. The breakfast was absolutely delicious (make sure to get the Sri Lankan breakfast). Great location, right in the centre of the old fort.
    Holly
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £159.24
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 281 reviews
    Excellent location Beautiful architecture and interior design Exceptional customer service Lovely quiet rooms
    Philippa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £50.37
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 351 reviews
    The interior design is stunning, a true eye candy. The staff is very polite and caring - they even brought me a cake for my birthday! The outdoor pool is clean and cozy. Breakfasts are quite good as well.
    Iskander
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £86.47
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 338 reviews
    Fantastic boutique hotel and amazing staff. The rooms are beautifully designed and the courtyard is stunning. Perfect located within the fort!
    Iman
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £79.70
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 519 reviews
    The little hotel was just gorgeous, super quiet, clean and green and the interior design was very special. The rooms were pretty so pretty, we right away extended for another night. Above all, the staff was so lovely and helpful, it was a real pleasure to stay there! There are various options for breakfast, we got each a large plate of fresh and delicious fruit and then went for the Sri Lankan option. I can only recommend!
    Anna Lena
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £79.70
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 519 reviews
    affordable boutique hotel in a fantastic location in the heart of Galle Fort area. loved the garden at the front and funky Bollywood meets colonial style. lovely staff and helpful manager. also they are strong on sustainability.
    Heather
    Young couple
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