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Thambili House By Edwards Collection

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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70, Light House Street, Galle Fort, Galle, 00100
  • Place, Galle Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Lighthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dutch Reformed Church
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 276 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite Sea View | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 620 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Galle

Located in Fort Galle, Thambili House By Edwards Collection is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Galle Fort and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa. This 3-room, 4.5-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Historical Mansion - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galle Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Maritime Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bungalow - Galle Fort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aqua Forte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pedlars Inn Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thambili House By Edwards Collection

Guests of Thambili House By Edwards Collection enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and spa services. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) for USD 180 per vehicle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer free toiletries, bidets, and bathrobes. Ceiling fans, safes, and desks are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100 (from 1 to 6 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 125
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 125 (up to 6 years old)
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 125
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: USD 125 (up to 6 years old)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the airport pick-up service (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Thambili House Villa Galle
Thambili House Villa
Thambili House Galle
Thambili House By Edwards Collection Hotel
Thambili House By Edwards Collection Galle
Thambili House By Edwards Collection Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

This hotel is situated in Fort Galle, just steps from Galle Fort and Historical Mansion, and within a short walk of Galle Lighthouse. You'll also find National Maritime Museum and Galle Clock Tower less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Are there luxury amenities available at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and massages at this hotel.

Does Thambili House By Edwards Collection feature a casino?

No, Thambili House By Edwards Collection doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Thambili House By Edwards Collection a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like bathrobes as well as an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

Does Thambili House By Edwards Collection have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Thambili House By Edwards Collection feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Thambili House By Edwards Collection doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Thambili House By Edwards Collection allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Thambili House By Edwards Collection.

Does Thambili House By Edwards Collection have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

Yes, some guestrooms at Thambili House By Edwards Collection offer a balcony and may feature sea views.

Thambili House By Edwards Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fergus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nicely renovated - but the staff really make the experience, Supun and his crew are some of the best hosts I have come across. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thambilli House was just terrific, rooms, staff, open areas, pool and location ideal for a Galle Fort visit. This was our 3rd stay at The Fort and by far the best accommodation so far. Only surprise was that the room did not have a bar fridge, quite unusual from our perspective.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
a true example of dutch colonial house. beautifully restored with the right balance of number of rooms (we counted 3 only) and the shared spaces. A fantastic open space breakfast space under the arches. Small pool that nobody uses, friendly and efficient staff, eager to please and be of service. recommended if you want to have the best stay in Galle
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
When we arrived, the top management has messed up our room. Instead of sea view room, we got another room. After spending more than 2 hours arguing with the management, the property Manager Malindu managed to get us our room. He was amazing. Making sure property is running smoothly with no hassle. And made sure guest were taken care of at any expense. Overall cleanliness and services were top notch! Hats off to Malindu and the in-house chef for making guests welcome, even though the top management is treating the guests like garbage!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location. Front room had view of the sea through lovely frangipanis. Pool swims at night refreshing. Be sure to tell the staff the night before if you want a Sri Lankan style breakfast or you will be stuck with a continental breakfast. Helpful staff. Lovely old building tastefully decorated with great air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Verborgener Schatz

Das Haus hat 3 Zimmer und uns wurde zuerst das Zimmer im Dachgeschoss zugeteilt: sehr eng mit sehr vielen Mücken. Spater erhielten wir ein Zimmer im Obergeschoss: großartig eingerichtet mit Terrasse und einem fantastischen Blick auf den Ozean. Das Personal ist sehr gastfreundlich. Das Frühstück mit sehr viel Liebe gemacht.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

LOK CHUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Miss

Great hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a 300 year old beautiful villa that once belonged to a spice trader. The courtyard swimming pool was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little romantic get away

This is a beautiful very small boutique hotel. Perfect for a romantic get away. Excellent service and great breakfast as well. AC super cold for hot humid days. No bar, and it was a little weird having to have them open and close the main door each time you came and went. They were prompt in doing so, but still a little weird. The fort area of Galle is small but unique. You could walk all the streets and do all the shops in a couple of hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful Thambili House!

Had a wonderful stay at Thambili House. We stayed in The Ginger Room which was very spacious, spotlessly clean and had a nice balcony over looking the small pool. Ideal place to relax and cool off in after a morning exploring the Fort. Mr Lakmal was exceptionally accommodating and made our stay very comfortable. The house is a fine example of an old Spice Traders House. Our only slight disappointment was we couldn’t sit and see the sea from the house. I had mistakenly thought we could but this is just from the other room. However, the house is ideally located in the Fort and seconds away from all the restaurants and other amenities the Fort and surrounding area has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The house is gorgeous, the service was excellent, the bed extra comfy, the terrace beautiful and the breakfast amazing. We were heartbroken to leave :( special mention for the excellent service, very attentive, kind and arranging
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If is a beautiful historic home in an immaculate location. To top it off, Steven and his team were spectacular with their service during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospitality at a historical gem

Fantastic hotel with very welcoming staff and an interesting history. The hospitality was beyond measure! The lovely staff looked after all of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A EXQUISITE COLONIALS GEM

Everything from the welcoming to the rooms and all surroudings were way over expectations. Staying true to its colonial historiy updated to meet all modern Contemporary needs. The staff met all our need with a genuine and attentive smile Will come back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Stay

We booked this as a bit of a treat during a 3 week stay in Sri Lanka, we were not disappointed. The staff and hotel were lovely! The service was personal and welcoming, and the unique small property left us feeling at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

BARTRAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful boutique hotel with excellent service and really friendly, helpful staff. They served a good breakfast, both Western and Sri Lankan. Perfect location in Galle fort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kjempefint, lite og koselig hotell midt i Galle. Servicen var super, vi fikk også en oppgradering av rom pga ledighet. Vi spiste god sri lankisk middag på hotellet og koste oss ved bassenget. Litt problemer med vanntilførsel og strøm, men det ble fikset så fort vi sa i fra.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
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8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful building, poor service

Beautiful building. Catering not great. Stay spoilt by staff desperate to charge us 25 USD each for breakfast, when it was included in the room price - even to the point where the supervisor would not let us check out until he had confirmation from the manager that we did not have to pay for breakfast.Not 5 star service for a 5 star price.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zaynab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

It's like your own house! Private, bespoke and custom. Love it
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Short stay in Galle

The hotel itself is not bad for a boutique hote, pretty guest, only 3 rooms. We based our booking on the picture of the room. In real the room was very small with no windows! so we felt very oppressed. We asked to change room but the 3 others were already booked. We booked 3 nights but we left after 2. As a guest house not a lot or room to sunbathe. So should you want to book this hotel, get the room with windows at least
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Treat yourself

Stunning property, great location and a real retreat from the heat and bustle of Galle
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Huge disappointment, not worth the price

Arrived to be checked in by someone who did not speak English so was unable to answer any of our questions. Did not even have a city map. Then we went to the room for which we paid in excess of USD250 for 1 night: Basically a converted attic, only window facing internal hallway. Mosquitos everywhere. Room had no cupboard to hang clothes, nothing to place suitcase on so had to leave on the floor, no amenity kit in the bathroom, basically only soap and shampoo, no minibar. After single shower no hot water. Constant noises from the hot water boiler in the bathroom disturbing our sleep. A TOTAL DISASTER AND MISREPRESENTATION OF ROOM ON THE HOTEL WEBSITE. When complained to a senior person on the phone (as no one in the hotel spoke English or had any authority) was given 2 options: find another hotel at 7pm and get reimbursed or get transferred to a sister hotel 20 minutes out of town. Given that we were in Galle for 1 night only clearly both options were not viable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis of tranquility

Beautiful house, wonderful staff, the Sri Lankan breakfast was incredible. Just an oasis away from the heat and bustle of Galle. Will be going again....
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful home in Galle

This is a beautifully decorated house with 3 bedrooms across a small street from the ocean. Positives included very nice bedrooms and bathrooms, a cold plunge pool (all other pools in SL were warm, which is not refreshing as it is hot, hot, hot there), and a great location, right in the middle of everything you would want to see. They upgraded me to the bedroom at the front, which has a porch with recliners where you can watch the waves roll in. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ADDRESS ON HOTELS.COM IS INCORRECT. The hotel is on Ramparts Street NOT at 70 Lighthouse Street (look for the house on Google maps).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shontelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best kept secret in Galle Fort

The property is amazingly beautiful, was a little difficult to find as the address given is actually the back of the property. The sevice was amazing, tea & coffee on request, they helped us with aquiring wine for lounging by the pool & the breakfast was outstanding. I would bypass Colombo entirely next time to spend more time here :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017