The Merchant
64A peddlers street Galle fort Galle 64A peddlers Street, Galle Fort, Galle
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Why people book this hotel
“Wonderful property and location”
“Great location and very comfortable”
“Upgraded our rooms”
“Very nice hotel, stylish and comfortable within Galle Fort”
“Warm staff”
“The staff were always friendly and helpful”
“Breakfast was delicious and there was a lot of it”
“The breakfast was also excellent and the hotel restaurant is probably one of the…”
“Excellent air conditioning and the room was very clean and comfortable”
“The rooms are very spacious and clean, we stayed in a superior delux room with v…”
“Thoroughly enjoyed my time here and would come again, especially if they added a…”
Overview
The Merchant features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Galle. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Galle Light house, Dutch Church Galle, and Galle International Cricket Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Merchant offers certain rooms that include a balcony, and every room includes a kettle. At the accommodation every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A Full English/Irish, Asian or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Popular points of interest near The Merchant include Galle Fort Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Mahamodara Beach. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 14 km from the hotel.
Traveller reviews
Saumyata
solo_traveller
June 16, 2026
Wonderful property and location. Warm staff. Upgraded our rooms!
White
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
Great location and very comfortable
Arti
extended_group
April 16, 2026
“It’s great for exploring the Fort area.”
Location
Luc
couple
April 14, 2026
“Great stay inside Galle Fort - personnel is top level”
Very nice hotel, stylish and comfortable within Galle Fort ! Personnel is super nice particularly at the restaurant which also serves very good food. Thank you so much we can only recommend !
Arthur
solo_traveller
April 2, 2026
“Very relaxed stay.”
Beautiful location in the middle of the town. Tastefully decorated rooms, nicely furnished. Very comfortable bed. Quiet. The staff were always friendly and helpful.
My Local Concierge Fay
extended_group
March 28, 2026
A superb choice in the heart of Galle that offered premium level service and comfort. Thoroughly enjoyed my time here and would come again, especially if they added a pool facility!
David
couple
March 24, 2026
Great location in centre of Galle Fort. Helpful staff Would recommend
Rachel
couple
March 14, 2026
“Great location, beautiful hotel”
Amazing location, right in the centre of Galle fort. Room was beautiful and very comfortable, we particularly loved the bathroom and the shower especially. Breakfast was delicious and there was a lot of it.
Timothé
couple
March 11, 2026
“Great, central stay with excellent food in the heart of Galle”
Really central location in the heart of Galle, with spacious rooms and amazing facilities. The breakfast was also excellent and the hotel restaurant is probably one of the best places to eat / enjoy a drink in Galle. Overall really recommend the hotel.
Karenza
couple
March 8, 2026
“Great location, excellent air con and room but average restaurant”
Excellent air conditioning and the room was very clean and comfortable. The location was great too
Bethan
extended_group
February 21, 2026
“Great location”
The hotel is in a good location close to Udawalawe National park. The rooms are very spacious and clean, we stayed in a superior delux room with views over the lake where we could see elephants wondering around in the distance. Staff are friendly and helpful and the food is very nice with a wide selection in the buffet. A special thanks to our waiter Asanka for looking after us
Kristian
family_with_children
February 20, 2026
Very beautiful hotel and nice rooms with a great location.
Natalie
solo_traveller
February 20, 2026
“Small, little noisy but some good 5* qualities”
Luxe touches in the linen and toiletries… extremely comfortable bed, high quality fan and aircon. Fridge in the room isnt common in SL so this was a treat. The front desk and cleaning staff extremely attentive
Rasheed
couple
February 17, 2026
Service by Staff in the reception and restaurant, location.
Fatma
family_with_children
January 23, 2026
All amazing only no elevator
Gary
couple
January 22, 2026
Lovely staff, great location, delicious breakfast, very comfortable
Mohamed
couple
January 22, 2026
Reception was warm and welcoming. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location of the hotel was excellent with walking distance to all attractiins.
Philippa
couple
January 12, 2026
We loved the beautiful rooms, the excellent breakfast and the location right in the centre of the Fort.
simon
family_with_children
January 7, 2026
“A thoroughly enjoyable stay. Lovely staff, great food and an ideal location.”
The food was very good quality from superb breakfasts to lovely evening meals. The staff were very attentive and helpful. We were given some great location ideas from a young member of staff called Sachi.
Craig
extended_group
January 5, 2026
“Beautiful hotel and great welcome. Old world charm - front building is from 18th century”
Beautiful hotel one of the best we stayed at in Sri Lanka - old world charm. Lovely rooms. Great staff - almost perfect.
Facilities
Accessibility
Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Beach, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Tennis court, Fishing, Massage, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling
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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Fruits, Snack bar, Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Allergy-free room, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Chapel/shrine, Soundproof rooms, Safety deposit box, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, 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, Face masks for guests available
Services
Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Luggage storage, Fax/photocopying, Currency exchange, Packed lunches, Car hire
Transport
Public transport tickets, Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Double Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Premium King Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior King Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior Twin Room
This air-conditioned twin room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
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