Galle Fort Hotel
28, Church Street, Galle Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location”
“The staff helped us to arrange a walking tour of the fort and gave us helpful su…”
“A quiet and peaceful oasis in the middle of Galle Fort”
“Beautifully restored colonial hotel with comfortable accommodation and excellent…”
“Staff were kind, attentive and provided exceptional service”
“The staff are amazing”
“Fantastic pool and cocktail bar”
“The pool was just heavenly”
“Breakfast on the terrace was delicious”
“The breakfast was so good and the staff all couldn’t do enough to help you”
Overview
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Galle Fort Hotel is a 11 suite boutique hotel located inside the historic Galle Fort. The hotel has an outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Certain rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is a dry cleaning service at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Dutch Church Galle is 200 metres from Galle Fort Hotel, while Galle Light house is 300 metres from the property.
Traveller reviews
Simon
couple
May 5, 2026
“Excellent. Highly recommend. Great staff”
Beautiful place. Great location. Fantastic pool and cocktail bar
Màiri
couple
April 30, 2026
“An oasis of calm in the centre of Galle Fort”
Beautiful hotel in the centre of Galle Fort. Staff were kind, attentive and provided exceptional service. The pool was just heavenly! Breakfast on the terrace was delicious. The staff helped us to arrange a walking tour of the fort and gave us helpful suggestions and recommendations. A quiet and peaceful oasis in the middle of Galle Fort.
Sylvia
couple
April 29, 2026
“Excellent hotel in perfect location”
Beautifully restored colonial hotel with comfortable accommodation and excellent location
Richard
couple
April 7, 2026
“Perfect location, ambience and service”
We loved our short stay here. The hotel is absolutely beautiful. The staff are amazing. Everything from the cold towels on arrival to the quality of the food was indicative of the attention to detail and service.
Shibani
couple
April 3, 2026
“Wonderful stay at a heritage property”
The property is a beautiful old Dutch bungalow right in the heart of Galle fort. The rooms are nice and the bar in the property is superb . It’s very well located
Liz
couple
March 23, 2026
“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”
We liked the history, the location and the extra little touches ( welcome drink, chocolates , sweets delivered to room at night ) We enjoyed the ambience having dinner around the pool. The breakfast was so good and the staff all couldn’t do enough to help you.
Andrew
couple
February 2, 2026
“Brilliant!”
Location, Period Property, excellent breakfast and very attentive staff
mary
couple
January 29, 2026
“Highly enjoyable stay in historic property with excellent staff and food”
Great location in historic property
Saman
couple
January 19, 2026
“Fantastic place, a must stay when in Galle”
Beautiful location, great service and a great cocktail bar. Basically everything you need in a luxury hotel.
Paul Simon
couple
January 19, 2026
A 300-year-old Dutch mansion that has been beautifully renovated into a charming boutique hotel. The food was fantastic, and the service was truly first-class. In particular, Rayan was incredibly friendly and always on hand whenever anything was needed. The location inside the old fort is perfect, and the rooms are beautifully furnished, spacious, and very comfortable. One of the highlights is Ropewalk, one of the best cocktail bars in Sri Lanka, serving the most spectacular and unique cocktails we’ve ever had. We will undoubtedly be staying here again on our next visit to Sri Lanka. Absolutely first class!
Adam
couple
January 12, 2026
“Beautiful, relaxing hotel in the middle of Galle Fort.”
Great location - beautiful building, great interiors and pool. Very large room. An oasis in the middle of Galle Fort.
Brian
couple
January 12, 2026
Music in the night
Katie
couple
January 10, 2026
“Our stay was brilliant. We stayed here as part of our honeymoon and it was amazing. It’s the perfect location for explor”
Beautiful spacious room. Colonial features and the gorgeous historic setting. Loved every second of our stay
Phoebe
couple
January 3, 2026
“Wonderful start to Sri Lanka”
Stunning pool & courtyard, beautiful old building
Suzanne
family_with_children
December 30, 2025
“Best Hotel on out trip to Sri Lanka.”
I booked this hotel for 2 nights we had the best sleeps and the best food.
Andrew & Megan
couple
December 17, 2025
“Perfect place to stay in Galle”
Such a lovely historic building. Rooms exceptional as was the dining and eating areas. Location perfect. Loved staying there
Gerry
couple
November 27, 2025
Wonderful location in a great place. Very friendly staff and an iconic building
Marta
family_with_children
November 22, 2025
“Magical central location with stunning pool”
The setting, pool and rooms were all amazing. The food was delicious and the location could not be better.
Shane
family_with_children
November 21, 2025
Location excellent
Tiffany
couple
November 18, 2025
“Great location, good food and drinks but areas could do with some TLC”
Nice pool, food and drink good quality. Bar area has a nice area and the service overall was good. Nice decor in the bedrooms. Great location.
Facilities
Activities
Spa lounge/relaxation area, Happy hour, Cooking class
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits
General
Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Services
Room service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Packed lunches, Car hire, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Grand Apartment Suite
The apartment is also located on the top floor of the Heritage wing overlooking the pool and courtyard, and has one king size bedroom with a separate, grand seating area. The bathroom has both a walk-in shower and a separate tub.
Garden Room
Offering a very comfortable spot in which to put down roots during your holiday, our Garden Room is ideal for two people, and offers cozy proportions, modern amenities and easy access to our frangipani scented courtyard and the swimming pool.
Terrace Suite
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a bidet. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Admiral Cheng Ho Suite
This suite, decorated with antique Chinese and South-East Asian fittings, features an antique Chinese opium bed as its’ centerpiece. A spiral staircase in the corner leads to an unusual feature: a mezzanine floor with a queen size bed; ideal for a family or group of friends travelling together.
Garden Suite
This spacious suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Grand Apartment Room
This room on the top floor of the Heritage Wing features antique chests, cabinets and a Dutch spiral four poster bed, and giddy views of the pool and courtyard.
Library Suite
This large suite is perfect for two people who love each other but value their personal space! It contains an enormous sofa as well as an oversized bath tub in the main room, and antique wood features add a quirky touch to the step-down bathroom.
Loft Suite
This suite is a titanium floored, two storey room featuring a sitting area and the bathroom downstairs and a king size bed upstairs. The suite opens out onto a verandah offering views of the courtyard and pool. A six-meter atrium rises to a skylight behind the inner staircase, offering additional light to the room.
Porcelain Suite
This suite features a tile/marble floor, bathrobe and air conditioning. Includes Dutch shuttered windows, antique cabinets and decadent four poster bed.
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