The Southern Heritage
10a Palutugaha Road, Thalpe
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Why people book this hotel
“The rooms were decorated to a good standard”
“Very nice rooms, comfortable beds, nice bathroom with separated shower (glass co…”
“We enjoyed swimming in the pool which was very well maintained”
“Well kept pool and garden”
“The rooms were comfortable and clean”
“Good and clean property”
“The design is beautiful, sheets are lovely great pool super friendly and helpful…”
“The manager was so helpful and friendly”
“We enjoyed the location, in walking distance to Thalpe beach where there was a …”
“Beach with sea turtles nearby”
“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
mette
extended_group
February 11, 2026
“Perfect little gem”
The design is beautiful, sheets are lovely great pool super friendly and helpful staff
Hilary
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“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.
Lorna
couple
January 8, 2026
“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.
Pooja
extended_group
December 28, 2025
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.
Martina
couple
December 19, 2025
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!
Roderik
couple
December 12, 2025
Nice hosts and clean! Beach with sea turtles nearby! Hosts are happy to show you the turtles!
Jason
solo_traveller
December 9, 2025
“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.
Olga Lavrukhina
solo_traveller
October 21, 2025
“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.
Guest
family_with_children
August 24, 2025
“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.
Marcus CH
family_with_children
July 17, 2025
“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.
Minduli
extended_group
June 8, 2025
“Amazing stay! Really enjoyed it and I recommend it to anyone planning to go downsouth for a weekend!”
shehara
family_with_children
May 18, 2025
“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.
Katie
extended_group
April 23, 2025
“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.
Mateusz
couple
February 18, 2025
“Really recommend it”
Really clean and modern place, good breakfast
Beata
couple
February 15, 2025
Quiet place, beach is small but silent. You can swim safely, no waves!
Levente
couple
January 30, 2025
“excellent, great value for money”
super clean, spacious, stylis, well equipped, this is far above the sri lankan average apartmant quality
Saeed
couple
January 28, 2025
“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.
Henadzi
extended_group
December 26, 2024
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.
Paula
extended_group
December 14, 2024
“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.
Heiki
extended_group
December 6, 2024
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.
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.
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