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Galle Fort Hotel

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

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Bathroom
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Garden
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
In the heart of Fort Galle, Galle Fort Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a lush garden and sun-kissed outdoor pool. Take in the views from the terrace or grab a coffee at the cafe; previous guests praise this hotel’s attentive staff.

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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 (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Library Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Porcelain Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Grand Apartment room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Admiral Cheng Ho Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Grand Apartment Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Garden Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Loft Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Garden Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Terrace Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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
  • Galle Clock Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 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 - ‬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

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children

    • Children (6 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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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 reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • 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
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.

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 that you 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, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Galle Fort Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Galle Fort Hotel.

Is an 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 on-site 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.

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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

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The pool was wonderful and very clean, a must to cool off. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Loves the hotel, room, staff, bar and restaurant. Perfect stay!
Dana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, staff, and service....don't miss!
Suresh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Galle Fort Hotel is a truly lovely boutique property set within the walls of Galle Fort. We stayed in the Grand Apartment room which was gorgeous with fabulous furnishings. The Bar and lounge areas are both lovely and the pool, loved the tiling, was a must to cool off. Breakfast was included in our rate and it was great, wasn't keen on their coffee bean but other than that faultless. All of the Staff are lovely however Shalimar stood out he was always there when needed, extremely helpful and a great character.
Julie, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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vishnu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My fiancé and I stayed at this hotel, and had a great seven days stay. The room was spotless and was cleaned twice a day, the pool was a welcome treat to escape the heat, and the large various of food was incredibly tasty. The people working there, Dilan and Sherman, made sure we always had everything we needed, and even went as far to prepare a take away breakfast for the days with an early start. Shamika was always ready to answer any of our questions and give amazing advice regarding different activities that were close by. All in all, we had one of the best stays we've ever had, and would love to be back soon.
Eric, 6-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ranjana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

YOSHIHISA, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 1-night trip

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Flott sted som er verdt pengene

Flotte omgivelser der du blir tatt tilbake i tid. Utrolig serviceinnstilte og hyggelige mennesker som ikke vet hva godt de kan gjøre for deg. Noe dyrt, men verdt prisen.
Kaia Janet, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This restored property remains a stand in Galle for the setting and service.
2-night trip

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 trip