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The Southern Heritage

Guest house

10a Palutugaha Road, Thalpe

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

The rooms were decorated to a good standard

Very nice rooms, comfortable beds, nice bathroom with separated shower (glass co…

Pool
10 mentions

We enjoyed swimming in the pool which was very well maintained

Well kept pool and garden

Clean rooms
9 mentions

The rooms were comfortable and clean

Good and clean property

Friendly staff
9 mentions

The design is beautiful, sheets are lovely great pool super friendly and helpful…

The manager was so helpful and friendly

Great location
7 mentions

We enjoyed the location, in walking distance to Thalpe beach where there was a …

Beach with sea turtles nearby

Breakfast available
5 mentions

Breakfast was very nice

Really clean and modern place, good breakfast

Overview

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of pool, The Southern Heritage is located in Galle, 300 metres from Talpe Beach. It is set 1.3 km from Koggala Beach and offers a shared kitchen. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a dishwasher, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided in the kitchen, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels. A selection of options including local specialities, fruits and juice is served for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Mihiripenna Beach is 2.5 km from The Southern Heritage, while Galle International Cricket Stadium is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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mette

extended_group

February 11, 2026

10

Perfect little gem

The design is beautiful, sheets are lovely great pool super friendly and helpful staff

H

Hilary

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

10

A lovely well maintained hotel with a friendly and helpful manager.

The manager was so helpful and friendly. We had such a lovely stay. The rooms were decorated to a good standard . We enjoyed swimming in the pool which was very well maintained . Some games were provided , we enjoyed playing darts and ping pong. We enjoyed the location, in walking distance to Thalpe beach where there was a natural swimming pool with rocks to break the intensity of the waves.

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Lorna

couple

January 8, 2026

8

Nice relaxing stay

It is a small hotel, with very friendly staff. The rooms were comfortable and clean. We enjoyed the games room and that the hotel was in a quiet area. It is close to a railway track but the noise didn’t bother us at all. The rooms and dining area have a surf vibe which was nice. It was the first place I arrived to that I was relaxed and comfortable in straight away. It felt like a lot of thought went into the design of the hotel. The food was lovely too. We stayed 3 nights and would happily have stayed longer.

P

Pooja

extended_group

December 28, 2025

10

Good and clean property. Staff is very attentive, we got Sri Lankan meals during our stay with freshly caught fish & prawns. Enjoyed the stay very much.

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Martina

couple

December 19, 2025

10

Very nice rooms, comfortable beds, nice bathroom with separated shower (glass cover). The garden is beautiful and the atmosphere very cozy and calm. Good restaurant inside the hotel too. Definitely recommend!

R

Roderik

couple

December 12, 2025

10

Nice hosts and clean! Beach with sea turtles nearby! Hosts are happy to show you the turtles!

J

Jason

solo_traveller

December 9, 2025

9

Peaceful nice surroundings . Absolute chill place where you will be well fed and taken care of

Stylish , comfortable and peaceful . Well kept pool and garden . Large and comfortable rooms with lovely bed / sheets. Slept very well . . The staff really take care of you . Great service. Afker cooks some quality food . The” lamprais” Found on his menu is a traditional dish that is very special . Delicious.

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Olga Lavrukhina

solo_traveller

October 21, 2025

8

Excellent villa, good breakfasts, and a wonderful location.

A lovely villa with an excellent pool! The true heart of this place is its amazing staff — people with big hearts who made my stay so special. I had wonderful days there. Great location, just 10 minutes from Unawatuna.

S

Guest

family_with_children

August 24, 2025

10

A lovely well maintained hotel with a friendly and helpful manager.

The manager was so helpful and friendly. We had such a lovely stay. The rooms were decorated to a good standard . We enjoyed swimming in the pool which was very well maintained . Some games were provided , we enjoyed playing darts and ping pong. We enjoyed the location, in walking distance to Thalpe beach where there was a natural swimming pool with rocks to break the intensity of the waves.

M

Marcus CH

family_with_children

July 17, 2025

9

Lovely little hotel near the sea.

Beautiful place with a very clean, spacious room, good air conditioning, comfortable beds, and a lovely shower. There's a cozy open-plan living area and a garden with a beautiful pool. Two small shops around the corner for water, and the beach is a two-minute walk away.

M

Minduli

extended_group

June 8, 2025

9

Amazing stay! Really enjoyed it and I recommend it to anyone planning to go downsouth for a weekend!

S

shehara

family_with_children

May 18, 2025

8

It was a Pleseant family friendly place.

Breakfast was very nice. The location was perfect away from the hustle and the bustle yet close to Galle.

K

Katie

extended_group

April 23, 2025

9

Peaceful villa with excellent staff.

We rented then entire villa for 2 families. The internal and external property was ideal and the games area great for the kids.

M

Mateusz

couple

February 18, 2025

10

Really recommend it

Really clean and modern place, good breakfast

B

Beata

couple

February 15, 2025

7

Quiet place, beach is small but silent. You can swim safely, no waves!

L

Levente

couple

January 30, 2025

10

excellent, great value for money

super clean, spacious, stylis, well equipped, this is far above the sri lankan average apartmant quality

S

Saeed

couple

January 28, 2025

10

Definitely I'll come again

The villa was very clean, tidy and comfortable.. Thanks to Douglas for his welcoming and Afkar for his delicious Sri Lankan food. We felt like at home as we could use the kitchen and the swimming pool at all times.

H

Henadzi

extended_group

December 26, 2024

10

First of all, I want to note 3 things: First, the hospitality and friendliness of the villa staff, everything was great. Second, the excellent breakfasts and excellent cuisine, I express special thanks to Afkar. Third, the cleanliness and order in the kitchen, in the villa, in the pool and on the territory.

P

Paula

extended_group

December 14, 2024

10

Awesome stay with great staff

We had an amazing stay, would definitely recommend. The rooms are very clean and each room has a very beautiful bathroom. Each room is also equipped with a save, where you can put valuable things. The pool in the middle is the heart of the villa and has a good temperature. Also there was a table tennis table and other games. We had the opportunity to store things in the fridge and wash our clothes in the washing machine. The breakfast Afkar prepared for us offered a big variety. There was always fresh filtered water in the kitchen. Afkar and Douglas were always available if we had any questions. At the end we stayed one day longer because we loved it so much.

H

Heiki

extended_group

December 6, 2024

5

Breakfast various and good. Nice pool.

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails

Activities

Tour or class about local culture, Fishing, 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

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas

General

WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Bicycle parking

Internet

Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Garden, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Swimming pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive

Services

Shared lounge/TV area

Double Room with Pool View

This double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bidet.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room

This triple room's special feature is the pool with a view. The spacious triple room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bidet. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 33 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 17:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 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. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:20 PM

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The Southern Heritage - 4 Star Hotel in Galle