No 8 Parawa Street Fort Galle, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka
#36 of 80 hotels in Galle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 179 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
6.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 June 2024
Jules
United KingdomWe loved staying at the property. Although our booked room wasn’t available because of renovations, they kindly gave us a lovely better room with a great view over the sea. Breakfast was delicious and samitha did everything in her power to help us. Suggesting good places to eat, arranging the laundry as well as booking a tuktuk to get us to the station at an early time. We loved staying here and we cannot wait to come back.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Ranga
IndiaBeautiful property in a great location. Clean rooms and wonderful staff. We really loved our stay there.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Suzanne
United KingdomThe hotel is split across 3 properties (all within 100 metres ) - Our twin room had a balcony with views of the ocean. Good breakfast and very friendly helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Justine
United KingdomNothing
The hotel was in a very good location, super central and very easy to visit the area by foot. The owner and the staff were extremely friendly and caring! The Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious too.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Siobhan
United KingdomThe only comment would be the mattress. I would recommend a mattress cover.
The property has lots of character and is in a very good location for exploring the fort area.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Aurasi
Sri LankaGreat location. Great breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Pritam
United KingdomGreat location in Galle centre and very close to all facilities. Nice breakfast. All the staff and owner were very friendly and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay at Parawa House.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Jan
SwedenVery serviceminded staff and nice breakfast. Very cosy area in house
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Eileen
United KingdomExcellent location. Central and very quiet. Got the twin beds as requested no problem. Lovely staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Francesca
BahrainCould see signs of the humidity in the walls and they did not have a taxi contact at 11PM
The colonial style of the whole place was enchanting to say the least
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Anne
United StatesThe hotel should make it clear in booking details that they charge 3% fees if you pay by CC.
The location is right in the old fort but very quiet. The hotel itself is beautifully designed. Very clean room and the bathroom has huge windows that we keep open to let out the humidity. Great sitting area. breakfast is beautiful. The staff is lovely. Good value
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Max
United KingdomNothing
Great location, lovely garden view room with outside seating area. Comfortable bed and pillows great wet room shower. Problem with a few ants in the bathroom which was speedily dealt with. Excellent breakfast served in the garden. Super friendly staff especially the lady overseeing the property. They accommodated our luggage until we left to catch the train. Will definitely be staying here if we ever visit Galle again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
John
United KingdomThe humidity of the climate can make the rooms feel a bit stuffy but you do have air con and a fan to help. The mattresses looked rather old and worn.
The location is perfect, very close to all the attractions of this beautiful place. Great atmosphere, very stylish and historic, in keeping with Galle.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Stuart
United KingdomN/a
Great location warm friendly check in
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Ilaria
ItalyNo negative feedback.
All the staff is so kind and attentive to you comfort. They really make you feel at home and like in a big family. The breakfast is amazing, made with love and fresh and local products. Situated in the heart of the city of Galle, very cozy.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Sharon
United KingdomPoor wifi
Location. Lovely room with garden vourtyard access. Delucious breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Gavin
United KingdomN/a
N/a
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Jessica
United KingdomNothing.
Parawa House is a beautifully renovated house on a picturesque, quiet street In Galle Fort. The rooms are thoughtfully designed and comfortable with a peaceful outdoor space. The breakfasts are delicious and set you up for the day. The staff are friendly, attentive and helpful. I had a great stay at Parawa House.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Kellie
SingaporeLocation was fantastic inside Galle fort, just off Peddler Street. Kids loved the bunk bed style room, and beds were comfortable. Bathrooms clean, and the whole place was adorable with lots of rustic charm and a beautiful courtyard and nice places to sit and read & relax. Breakfast was lovely and staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Robert
United KingdomThe pillows were terrible and the toileteries could have been better. Only one, pretty rough, towel per person..
Excellent quiet but central location. Excellent staff. Good outside areas.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Peter
United KingdomThicker bath towels would be a bonus
Friendly staff and great location ticking the box.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Gowri
Sri LankaYou have to pay an extra 3 % if you are paying by card. Had to request toiletries .
Located inside the Galle Fort. Walking distance to main attraction. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Annika
GermanyVery nice place of some very polite hosts, right in the heart of Fort. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Wendy
SingaporeThe AC needs to be on the whole time while you go out in the day. Otherwise, the hot air will stay at mezzanine and it will be very hot. Wifi dont work well until we put the router from a corner of the floor to the table. Parking is 2 streets away.
We booked a room of 4 with the mezzanine with 2 beds on top. The location is fantastic.
Stayed in November 2023
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