Ideally located in the centre of Galle, Old Dutch House offers free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned accommodation is 500 metres from Galle Fort Beach. Extra facilities include a 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, a tour desk and ironing service. At the guest house, units are fitted with a desk. All units feature a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in Chinese cuisine and also offers vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options. Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. The area is popular for walking tours, and bike hire and car hire are available at Old Dutch House. The accommodation has a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace. Popular points of interest near Old Dutch House include Lighthouse Beach, Mahamodara Beach and Dutch Church Galle. The nearest airport is Koggala, 14 km from the guest house, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Galle
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  • Josh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location in the centre of Galle Fort, nearby restaurants and shops. The host was very friendly and accommodating during our stay. The room was spacious and clean with a comfy pillar bed and mosquito net. Would highly recommend staying for...
  • Prishanth
    Malaysia Malaysia
    This was a lovely affordable stay in the heart of the Galle Fort area. It was very easy to get to on foot from the railway station, and the owners were kind and helpful.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great Location , Center of Galle Fort .... Great staff very helpfull ... 10 min walk to bus station or take a Tuktuk ... They arrange day trips .... Meals vere great .... Historic Building .... Sad to leave ....
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • old dutch house
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Facilities of Old Dutch House

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Car hire
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa facilities
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Old Dutch House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 08:00 to 12:00

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Old Dutch House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Old Dutch House

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Old Dutch House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Old Dutch House is from 08:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Old Dutch House include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • The prices at Old Dutch House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Old Dutch House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Yoga classes
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach
    • Spa facilities
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class

  • Old Dutch House is 650 yards from the centre of Galle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Old Dutch House has 1 restaurant:

    • old dutch house