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Galle Fort Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Loft Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Interior
Garden Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Loft Suite | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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No 28, Church Street,Galle Fort, Galle, 80000
  • Galle Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Galle Lighthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬

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Room options

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Library Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Library Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Porcelain Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Porcelain Suite

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Apartment room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Grand Apartment room

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Admiral Cheng Ho Suite

Admiral Cheng Ho Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Admiral Cheng Ho Suite

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Apartment Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Grand Apartment Suite

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Garden Suite

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Loft Suite

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Garden Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Terrace Suite

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Galle

Located in Fort Galle, Galle Fort Hotel is next to Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa and Galle Fort. This 5-star hotel has 11 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galle Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Jungle Beach - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Galle Fort Hotel

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Guests of Galle Fort Hotel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and free newspapers. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, free newspapers, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 6 and younger (only guests older than 6 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Eve gala dinner fee

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner on December 24 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner on December 31 is included in the total price shown.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Galle Fort Hotel
Galle Fort
The Galle Fort Hotel
Galle Fort Hotel Hotel
Galle Fort Hotel Galle
Galle Fort Hotel Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Galle Fort Hotel?

Galle Fort Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Galle Fort Hotel?

As of Jun 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galle Fort Hotel on Jun 11, 2025 start from $238.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see around Galle Fort Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Fort Galle, just steps from Galle Fort and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa, and within a short walk of Galle Lighthouse. You'll also find Galle International Cricket Stadium and National Maritime Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Galle Fort Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Galle Fort Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Galle Fort Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Galle Fort Hotel?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Galle Fort Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Galle Fort Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Galle Fort Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Galle Fort Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Galle Fort Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Galle Fort Hotel.

Does Galle Fort Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Galle Fort Hotel?

No, at Galle Fort Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Galle Fort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ranjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loves the hotel, room, staff, bar and restaurant. Perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Galle Fort Hotel is a truly lovely boutique property set within the walls of Galle Fort. We stayed in the Grand Apartment room which was gorgeous with fabulous furnishings. The Bar and lounge areas are both lovely and the pool, loved the tiling, was a must to cool off. Breakfast was included in our rate and it was great, wasn't keen on their coffee bean but other than that faultless. All of the Staff are lovely however Shalimar stood out he was always there when needed, extremely helpful and a great character.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

vishnu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Xt
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Great food, service, and pool.

The hotel was spotless, the staff friendly and helpful. Try the coconut pancakes or the arrack drinks from the bar. Absolutely delicious! The pool was wonderful and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, staff, and service....don't miss!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ahmed

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

Beautiful property, but mediocre service

This property is architecturally brilliant. It's a wonderful and thoughtful conversion of a historic building into comfortable hotel rooms. but the hotel service is quite poor. I think it's a government-run hotel and it shows. Many of the staff are not well-trained, and do not seem to have much of a hospitality background. As one example, I sat down for breakfast, ordered quickly, and immediately explained that we needed to catch a flight, so we were in the rush. We didn't get our main food after 35-40 minutes of waiting. And it wasn't just me asking: all the staff could clearly observe that I rushed to get my suitcases down AFTER ordering food. But it did not seem to matter to them. I explained to both front desk staff and restaurant staff that we were risking missing our flight, and that they could just give us everything in a takeaway box. They first agreed, but then came out and said that it would take another 15 minutes to get ready. So we just left not eating the breakfast we had paid for. The staff explained that because there was one other table (who sat down after us), they were overwhelmed. Two tables (6 people total) somehow overwhelmed their cooking capacity. The check-in process at this hotel was quite good. The service quality here is such that if you are paying around $100-$120, this is a fine hotel. If you are going above that, then Galle offers other better-run hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Celine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got food poisoned from the food there. They were the last stop and restaurant i dined at. I have been at a hospital for two days with a stomach infection from the burger I had the last night at Galle Fort hotel. Terrible. I have been extremely sick since. Will not recommend whatsoever!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Two night stay

Positives: location, walkable to all that old Galle Fort has to offer. Interesting history of the hotel itself. Pool to cool off in . Room was large. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was great (did not eat any other meals here) Negatives: pool has a dreadful old drain/sewerage smell at the far end (not in the pool itself- but could be from the drainage vents on the end/side?). Shower and sink in the room could do with a really good clean. Sink had a crack right across it. Mosquito net is looking really shabby. Feels rundown rather than heritage. Table in the Main lounge area was actively being eaten by insects while we were being checked in. requested transport to the train for early morning to be told no problem tuktuks here all the time . Did speak with a driver who did not turn up ( the only transport arrangement we had in 3 weeks of travelling that did not turn up). And no other vehicles in sight. Did send a staff member down the road to try to find something . Fortunately we had time to spare.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graydon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stylish historic hotel in the middle of Galle Fort, great amenities, fantastic food, large accommodating room, and incredible and personable service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Denzil, Boston MA, USA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old needs renovation and the rooms are a bit small. Also bathroom facilities are out dated and in dysfunction.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everythikng
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and very comfortable room. Felt like we were getting a very unique and authentic Galle Fort experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Historical building in a perfect location

Very nice boutique hotel in a historical building and perfect location in Galle. Fantastic breakfast and friendly staff. Very nice restaurant and perfect gin tonic
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

Charming Hotel in perfect location!

Highly recommend Galle Fort Hotel! So beautiful in a perfect location and the staff (especially Kusal - I hope I am spelling that right - who was at reception). My only comment is that they tried to charge us an egregious amount - the cost of an additional room - to add an additional guest into our Library Suite room. I booked the largest room specifically because I knew it could accommodate more than 2 people and was happy to pay an upcharge but not a whole room's worth! They were very pleasant and the pool area, the room, all of the small details were so wonderful. Breakfast in the morning was quite tasty and large - I wish I could spend a few more days there!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really well designed, with dining tables facing the pool. In fact, with all the rooms facing the lovely, exquisite pool. We were most appreciative of the fact that our room was literally 5 steps away from the pool! For someone who loves to swim, this was truly appreciated. The entre service was wonderful. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This restored property remains a stand in Galle for the setting and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

RaneeK, Hong Kong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice dinner by the pool but the gin tonic is comparatively expensive . Love the rooms facing pool. Staff super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place, great staff, great food & beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great but the service, particularly at breakfast was erratic and slow.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019