Dadella, Galle, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka
#49 of 88 hotels in Galle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 152 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 September 2024
Mark
NetherlandsFantastic hotel with phenomenal view of the ocean. Very good restaurants and very friendly and helpful staff and manager. Great gym and two fantastic swimming pools. Beautiful architecture and art at the hotel!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Imtiaz
Sri LankaBuffet ... Not worthy ..
Room and the interior
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Yanling
United Arab EmiratesVery nice view
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
David
Sri LankaSome of the food was a bit pedestrian, but with the buffet there was always a good choice. I didn't like being asked to pay in full in advance, at least for the accomodation. They had our credit card details, and this was not normal practice.
The location is wonderful even in the middle of a monsoon
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Philippa
AustraliaStaff were exceptional. Great views out over the ocean. Comfortable room with lots of space. Pool was great.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Emi
United Arab EmiratesVery impersonal. Most Staff is not as warm as in small hotels in the area. Breakfast is very expensive with 20 usd per person. The pool water was very warm, not refreshing at all. The food was also only average.
the view was stunning and the bed was quite comfortable. The pools were big and nicely located as well.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Dimuthu
OmanI didn’t like booking.com restrictions. I did B&B basis but I wanted to make it full board, once we entered the hotel since my parents are old. But hotel refused, I tried calling booking.com had the most horrible customer experience. Since we took all 3 meals from hotel we lost lot of money due to my decision of using booking.com
It was good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Sanjiv
United KingdomThe air conditioning needs revamping. Could not work it as the temperature control was faulty. Was fixed immediately. The Ac was also noisy through the night.
Location was fantastic. Fish restaurant and bar food was great. Staff very friendly- even when one of the English guests was being down right rude. Hope the management support the staff at the hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Cynthia
SingaporeThe shower walls and floor had mold on the grouting, overall the bathroom could have been cleaner. Aircon was not strong enough for us. Noisy extractor fan in the toilet
Situated right by the coastline with amazing sunsets, spacious rooms. Lovely view from our balcony.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Feile
ChinaThe value for money is slightly lower compared to Heritage Kandalama Hotel.
Great design by Geoffrey Bawa. It is a place worthy of visit and stay. A good combination of the cliff view and relaxing room, and also nice location to reach after traveling in Galle Fort.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Owaise
United StatesStay like you are
Great and eclectic choice prompt service and plenty to go around.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Ravindra
Sri LankaParking across the road was inconvenient especially as one has to cross the road where traffic moves very fast. Need to have parking on the hotel side at least for the in house guests.
Everything was excellent. Lunch buffet very good and breakfast buffet was first class.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Elaine
United KingdomIt was so expensive, but we booked last minute after being let down by another hotel and didnt have a lot of other options
Location, view, size of room, food, veranda, bathroom all were fabulous
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Guanjing
ChinaThe hotel is one of a architect’s works, have their own unique characters.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Maya
United KingdomAs always, staying at the Lighthouse was a wonderful experience, made even more lovely by the quality of service provided by Upeka and her team. The property and rooms itself were stunning, and the food was excellent as always. Will always come back!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Aman
United KingdomWe had ants in our sink but didn’t complain as we only stayed one night. Also, the checkout was in a different place to checking in. You have to wait outside and there is no ac.
Very nice, clean, comfortable, facility availability was fanatic. Staff very friendly and polite. Breakfast selection and pool area was amazing.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Ky
United Kingdom- Staff are very friendly but considering hotel was low occupancy service was very slow at times - Some simple requests were oddly denied: Unable to make french fries but had potato wedges ready, unable to make ice coffee but had coffee available? - smoke from pizza oven makes some parts of hotel very hazy..
- Great facilities and beautiful location - Nice staff - pools and beach area are amaizng
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Priyanka
IndiaThe breakfast buffet was terrible.
Great location. Fantastic rooms
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Smita
MalaysiaLimited menu.
Fantastic location, great architecture, excellent staff.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Syed
IndiaPls avoid the Spa.The masseuse were lazy and substandard. They cancelled our appointments twice citing flimsy reasons .
Excellent property ,Great location. House keeping was prompt Swimming pools were great Gym was well equipped The ambience in the bar was lovely Had a great time .
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Arul
IndiaAfter checking in , we were given a room on the 3rd floor which did not have access by elevator. I expressed my deep dissatisfaction about this & with great difficulty , after the resident manager was called in , he changed the room to the ground floor.
The location of the room over looking the sea. The spray of the sea waves was touching our balcony. Ships sailing on the high seas could be seen from our room. Room was comfortable. There was a power problem, that was attended immediately by the electrical technician. Room & toilet was clean , spacious. Breakfast & food menu was good. Staff were very helpful & cooperative. Mr. Alvis ( captain )in the restaurant was proactive & hospitable.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Catherine
AustraliaThe hotel needs a written pamphlet explaining location & types of restaurants Available. Hours of opening of pools , gym , bars etc Unless you are on the website constantly You’ll be struggling to find staff to help .
Hotel is really beautiful, staff very pleasant. Pool only open 8-7pm We found the restaurant (smorgasbord ) Very expensive : 19000LKR for 2 . Sadly , extremely noisy & very congested until 9:30 pm each night ( however hotel was full ) we could not stand the noise so moved to eat outside with the heat & bugs!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Alan
United KingdomWe booked for a family of 6 but on arrival the two rooms had a total of 4 single beds. I asked for 2 extra beds and was told I’d have to pay for it
Wonderful sea views and fantastic buffet
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Kunwarbir
IndiaExceptional space. Words don't do justice. So well made and maintained and thoughtful design and beautiful space. Warm staff. Amazing food.
Stayed in August 2023
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