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Ceylon Olive Galle

Hotel

Ceylon olive, Udugama Road

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,944

USD$1,478

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,944

USD$1,478

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

The Ambience, courteous staff and an excellent host

Both Kumudu and Era where very helpful and friendly

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

Superbly stylish overall construction giving spacious rooms

A nice and quiet guest house nested in a tropical garden with a pool

Pool
6 mentions

Pool was right under clear skies and tree covering all around

Pool was great

Breakfast available
5 mentions

Spacious with an excellent breakfast every day

Room was amazing, breakfast for each hotel guest on their terrace/balcony was ve…

Clean rooms
3 mentions

It was very clean and quiet set inside nature and in a lovely setting

The rooms are roomy airy and immaculately clean

Great location
2 mentions

Also, the location is so amazing

Staff, garden, pool, location and room

Overview

Ceylon Olive is a colonial-style villa located 2.8 km from Galle Fort and 4 km from Unawatuna Beach. It offers open air bath, free parking and WiFi. Spacious rooms feature wooden ceiling and luxurious beds with canopy. Seating area comes with comfortable sofa and colorful fabric. A safe and mini bar are available. Guests have easy access to variety of activities in the surrounding areas including surfing, cycling and diving. Staff at Ceylon Olive can help with bicycle rental, airport shuttle, trips to Whale watching and Turtle hatchery. Ceylon Olive restaurant uses fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables to prepare local and Asian dishes.

Traveller reviews

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Houseboy

couple

May 30, 2026

9

We will return .........

Ceylon Olive Galle is an oasis that you must visit. Superbly stylish overall construction giving spacious rooms. Attention to details is obviously imperative to Kamudu and he makes you feel soooooo welcomed. Once his Resturant is completed you will not need to leave the compound.

D

Deepak

family_with_children

May 26, 2026

9

The Ambience, courteous staff and an excellent host.

P

Patrice

couple

April 1, 2026

10

Great place great staff. Good value for money close to Galle fort.

A nice and quiet guest house nested in a tropical garden with a pool. The family room was very large with 1 big and comfortable bed and 2 single beds. Both Kumudu and Era where very helpful and friendly. The Tuk tuk service they propose is very convenient to get to the busy area of Galle Fort.

D

David

family_with_children

March 29, 2026

10

Everything. I cannot express in words how good our stay here was. Kumudu and his family were exceptional hosts. Era was a true hero, nothing was too much effort. The monkeys playing in the trees, literally just outside the balcony was the highlight of an amazing stay.

V

Vivek

family_with_children

March 23, 2026

10

Excellent mix of nature and luxury. Amazing host! Superb, central location!

Excellent mix of home stay, farm stay and luxury. Large room, green all around, trees cover all windows, balcony, open huge bathroom. Pool was right under clear skies and tree covering all around. Ever responsive host (Shantha), with ultra high service standards. Whatever we wished for, he made it available within mins. We went for Sinharaja hike early morning, and he helped us with tea at 5:15am and amazing packed sandwiches for the trek! Also, the location is so amazing. 10 mins from Jungle Beach and Galle fort, 1hr from Kanneliya Rainforest and 2hr from Sinharaja rainforest!

N

nola

family_with_children

March 22, 2026

2

Unhappy

The owner

M

May

family_with_children

March 21, 2026

2

Property cancelled one of our rooms without me confirming

i did ot stay there

K

Kund

family_with_children

March 20, 2026

10

Wonderful garden, beautiful design, excellent service. We loved everything.

M

Manon

family_with_children

March 9, 2026

10

Only a short tuk tuk ride away from Galle. The property was nice and peaceful. Pool was great. We only stayed 1 short night but loved our stay there!

D

Denise

solo_traveller

March 7, 2026

10

Heaven!!!

Absolutely the best place to stay I did two weeks in the Olive Bungalow surrounded by a tropical garden. As a solo you never know if you are going to be crammed in somewhere but just the opposite. Spacious with an excellent breakfast every day. Kumudu and his team were so supportive. Tuk tuk on hand whenever I needed. Info about places to go. A great base to travel around the south and then come back to tranquility. I almost don’t want to share this because it’s so special. People arrive and go off elsewhere in their journey of discovery of Sri Lanka. One or two nights stay is fine but to really discover ‘heaven’ stay a little longer. It’s so worth it. Denise UK Feb/March 2026.

A

Anita

family_with_children

March 6, 2026

10

Very relaxing boutique stay away from the crowds but with easy access to Galle fort and beaches

Lovely family run boutique hotel

A

Ansgar

couple

February 24, 2026

10

Perfect and comfortable hideaway for visiting Galle!

This family-run small hotel is a little gem & a perfect choice for visiting Galle. We stayed two nights in the Olive room, up in the trees with private balcony (where breakfadt is served). The green garden and the small pool are perfect to relax. WiFi works well. Most importantly, Kumudu is a perfect host! His staff will take you to Galle Fort and pick you up again by Tuktuk; it’s just an 8 minute ride.

E

Elena

couple

February 23, 2026

10

Room was amazing, breakfast for each hotel guest on their terrace/balcony was very special.

G

Geoff

couple

February 21, 2026

9

Nice relaxing stay

It was a nice setting in a well landscaped garden. The staff were attentive but not overpowering. Nice maintenance pool. A nice place

V

Varun

couple

February 18, 2026

8

Must stay when in Galle!

It was very clean and quiet set inside nature and in a lovely setting. The team and especially Kumudu, the host was a very friendly and helpful personality always trying to make the stay comfortable. The rooms were spacious and comfortable with a massive outdoor bathroom and shower. They also have a lovely tuktuk which is available to visit surrounding areas like Galle fort, unawatuna etc.

T

trevor

couple

February 14, 2026

10

Excellent retreat

Wonderful, stylish place to relax just outside of Galle. Owner and staff so helpful, will provide tuktuk to/from Fort. Thank you for great stay and so nice to meet you 🙏

R

Richard

family_with_children

February 12, 2026

10

Beautiful family run guesthouse nestling amongst the trees

About a mile from the centre of Galle set back from the road, this is a wonderful family-owned guesthouse with a quiet elegance with rooms nestling amongst the trees. The rooms are roomy airy and immaculately clean. I had both English and Sri Lankan breakfasts and both were excellent. The owner and manager Kumudu could not have been more charming and helpful. The remainder of the staff were discreet helpful and always smiling. Special mention to Era my tuk tuk driver who was efficient reliable and highly skilled.

J

Joanna

couple

February 10, 2026

10

Stunning, tranquil oasis, run by the loveliest people.

B

beverley

couple

February 9, 2026

10

9 days of rest and relaxation outside of the busy centre of Galle. Thanks Kumudu for such kind hospitality at your beaut

Everything. Staff, garden, pool, location and room. All excellent. Delicious breakfast and very supportive of my Coeliac (gluten free) diet.

I

Irene

couple

February 7, 2026

10

Amazing!

It’s such a beautiful green oasis outside of the buzz. The rooms are gorgeous, comfortable and spotless. The breakfast on the private balcony is the best start to your day. The owner Kumudu was the most friendly and service oriented host, as well as the rest of the staff. I feel lucky to have experienced this beautiful place and I hope to return soon:)

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Massage, Children's playground, Cycling, Snorkelling, Open-air bath, Badminton equipment, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Full body massage

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Bicycle parking, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning

Internet

WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, 24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Shuttle service, Ironing service, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Car hire

Transport

Public transport tickets

Family Room with Garden View

Guests will have a special experience as the family room features a pool with a view. The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 88 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

The pool with a view is a top feature of this double room. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 59 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe King Room

The pool with a view is a top feature of this double room. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 59 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Room with Jungle view

Guests will have a special experience as the double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 70 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Room with Pool View

This double room's standout feature is the pool with a view. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 76 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Small Double Room

Guests will have a special experience as the double room offers a pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 26 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Deluxe Room with Jungle view

The pool with a view is a top feature of this double room. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 74 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:20 PM

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Ceylon Olive Galle - 5 Star Hotel in Galle