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The Sun House

Hotel in Galle

The Sun House has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Galle. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

E
Emma
From
New Zealand
The property was absolutely beautiful, the rooms were amazing and the staff very attentive
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Price from
US$175
1 night, 2 adults
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Taavetti

Hotel in Galle City, Galle

Set in Galle, 80 metres from Mahamodara Beach, Taavetti offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

S
Sachi
From
Canada
Wonderful place. Amazing staff and very friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
Price from
US$150
1 night, 2 adults
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The Merchant

Hotel in Old Town, Galle

The Merchant features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Galle.

M
Mai Heikal
From
Egypt
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Merchant Hotel in Galle Fort, and it surpassed all my expectations. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, offering complimentary delicious fruit snacks and fresh juices each night. The cosy and comfortable atmosphere added to the overall enjoyment, and the hotel's central location made it convenient to explore the fort and nearby beach. I can't express enough how satisfied I was with my stay. Thank you, Merchant Hotel, for creating the best memory of my Sri Lankan trip. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews
Price from
US$157.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Tabula Rasa Resort & Spa

Hotel in Galle

Set in Galle, 700 metres from Koggala Beach, Tabula Rasa Resort & Spa offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

N
Nina
From
Sweden
Its so Beautiful place. We enjoyed the beutiful pool, Beautiful restaurant for couple of days. We ate lunch and dinner there and there is enough variation for these days. This will be a place we always come back to. We loved the look at the monkeys climb in the trees and all birds singing early morning. Fantastic friendly and service minded staff. You can do yoga early morning by the pool or on your own balcony.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
Price from
US$94.86
1 night, 2 adults
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Ceylon Olive Galle

Hotel in Galle

Ceylon Olive is a colonial-style villa located 2.8 km from Galle Fort and 4 km from Unawatuna Beach. It offers open air bath, free parking and WiFi.

L
Lester
From
United Kingdom
What a gem of a place to stay. From the moment we arrived Kumudu and team couldn’t do enough for us. A taxi transfer from Colombo airport to Galle was easily pre arranged and meeting the driver was slick. We stayed in a superior deluxe room with jungle view for 4 nights. Facilities great and outdoor shower lovely. There was the added personal touch of having breakfast every morning served on your own terrace. Lush planting made for secluded spaces and good to have a pool too. Although the location is slightly out of the fort it’s easily accessible using a tuk-tuk and it’s only about 40-50 minutes walk if you’re feeling energetic. Special mention needs to go to Eran, the Olive’s on site tuk-tuk driver. It was so easy and reassuring to be able to message and he’d be there to pick up/drop off within minutes. It’s also possible for him to take you further afield. We did a round trip to Koggala lake, a turtle sanctuary, tea plantation and saw stilt fishermen. An absolutely wonderful introduction to Sri Lankan hospitality and we can’t wait to return.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
US$168
1 night, 2 adults
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Prince of Galle (inside the Fort)

Hotel in Old Town, Galle

200 metres from Dutch Church Galle, Prince of Galle is situated within the fortress walls of Galle Fort and features free WiFi, express check-in and check-out and concierge services.

N
Nastassja
From
Qatar
This is a quaint and charming building located within Galle fort. The hotel exudes a strong heritage character and offers a beautifully designed space. I particularly enjoyed the iced tea served upon arrival, and the breakfast was exceptional. The hotel is conveniently within walking distance of numerous shops and restaurants, yet it remains secluded enough to ensure a peaceful night's rest. Also love the music playlist of the hotel :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Price from
US$178.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort

Hotel in Old Town, Galle

Located in Galle, 200 metres from Dutch Church Galle, Taru Villas - Rampart Street has an outdoor swimming pool and rooms with free WiFi access.

J
Jonathan
From
Qatar
Gorgeous place, fantastic friendly and helpful staff and the best food we ate in Galle. Couldn't fault it - highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
Price from
US$199.49
1 night, 2 adults
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Galle Fort Hotel

Hotel in Old Town, Galle

The Galle Fort Hotel began life as an 18th Century Dutch villa and along the way has taken many guises from RAF barracks, post office, bakery, lapidary and in the recent past a pitch for the Fort’s...

A
Anna
From
Hong Kong
The staff were so friendly. The food and drinks were excellent. We did the Arrack tasting at Rope Walk bar and it was enjoyable and informative. It was a great location for getting around Galle and having a pool was also an added bonus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews
Price from
US$315.90
1 night, 2 adults
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The Fort Printers

Hotel in Old Town, Galle

Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor swimming pool, The Fort Printers offers accommodation in Galle. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. You will find a kettle in the room.

N
Nina
From
Kazakhstan
It is the perfect location in the old town of Galle. I was surprised by the spacious room, its comfort, and all the amenities. the staff is very hospitable as everywhere in Sri Lanka. The building itself is fascinating, and you can feel it by the ambience and wooden stairs and floors, very well renovated and looks quite esthetic. If stay in Galle again I'd stop over at the Fort Printers - and google the history of the building and the Fort :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Price from
US$181
1 night, 2 adults
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Villa Amma Erna - Galle

Hotel in Galle

Villa Amma Erna welcomes its guests with an outdoor pool and free internet access. It features contemporary interiors and stylish fan-cooled guestrooms.

C
Carla
From
South Africa
The food was excellent; Shirani, Anitha & Pererra were absolutely amazing and so helpful and friendly; the rooms were comfortable; the pool area was so cool to chill around.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults
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All five-star hotels in Galle

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When the accommodation is just as important as the destination, a five-star stay should give that extra ‘wow’ factor as you enter the lobby. As well as offering the kind of service to make you feel like royalty, you’ll usually find highly rated on-site spas, gourmet restaurants and top-of-the-line beds you won’t want to get out of.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these five-star hotels in Galle and nearby

  • Yara Galle Fort

    Galle
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews

    In a prime location in the centre of Galle, Yara Galle Fort offers free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

    From US$160.47 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

    Attractively set in the centre of Galle, Nyne Hotels Landesi - Galle Fort features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$341.88 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews

    Nestled in the heart of the historic and UNESCO-listed Dutch Fort, our 17th-century bungalow is a portal to a bygone era, yet brimming with modern comforts.

    From US$154 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

    Situated in the Old Town district in Galle, 42 Lighthouse Street offers 5-star rooms with free WiFi.

    From US$236.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

    Boasting a garden, Seven Pillars No 39 Galle Fort is a recently renovated bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in the centre of Galle, close to Galle Fort Beach.

    From US$150 per night

  • Fort Bazaar

    Galle
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

    Once a Merchant home from the 16th century, Fort Bazaar is a boutique hotel located in the heart of the Galle Fort.

    From US$375.47 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews

    Well set in Galle, The Heritage Hotel Galle Fort provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM.

    From US$233.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool and terrace, Thambili House Galle Fort by Edwards Collection is located in Galle in the Galle District Region, 300 metres from Dutch Church Galle.

    From US$596.90 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Galle and nearby

  • Tamarind Hill Galle

    Galle
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

    Tamarind Hill Galle is a beautifully restored property located on the outskirts of the historic city of Galle. The luxurious 5-star hotel has an outdoor pool, free parking and free Wi-Fi.

    From US$105.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews

    Boasting beautiful views of the Indian Ocean, the hilltop Jetwing Lighthouse, A Luxury Reserve is 2 km from Galle’s centre.

    From US$254.12 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews

    Located in Galle, a few steps from Walawwatta Beach, Oceanfront Galle by ICC provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

    From US$228.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Jetwing Kurulubedda boasts luxurious villas with private plunge pools, lounge platforms and butler service. Featuring Ayurvedic treatments, it has free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and organic garden.

    From US$148.23 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

    Villa Rumassala Luxury Chalets Unawatuna features a fitness centre, a garden and a sun terrace with swimming pool and continental breakfast in Unawatuna.

    From US$105.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews

    Set in Unawatuna, 1.8 km from Jungle Beach, Villa 73 Unawatuna offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From US$75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 752 reviews

    Located in Unawatuna, a few steps from Unawatuna Beach, Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking...

    From US$209.76 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Sisikirana Villa (Luxury Villa in Galle) is situated in Unawatuna.

    From US$386.10 per night

Travelling by car? These five-star hotels in Galle and nearby offer free parking

  • Featuring 5-star accommodation, Ravo Residence is situated in Galle, 2.2 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 2.7 km from Dutch Church Galle.

    From US$193.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 569 reviews

    Located in the historic fort city of Galle on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Radisson Blu Resort, Galle is a luxury beachfront resort. Your ultimate beach holiday starts here.

    From US$138.43 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

    Attractively set in Galle, The Postcard Galle features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

    From US$426.01 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews

    Adjacent to Unawatuna Beach, Sergent House is set in a boutique villa showcasing colonial architecture and originating in the 1800's.

    From US$175 per night

  • Halcyon Galle

    Galle
    Free parking
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

    Situated in Galle, 6.9 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Halcyon Galle features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

    From US$90.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

    Located in Unawatuna, 600 metres from Unawatuna Beach, Rock Fort Beach Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

    From US$88.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews

    Located in Unawatuna, 400 metres from Dalawella Beach, Angel Beach Unawatuna provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

    From US$268.16 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews

    Kaju Green Eco Lodges is unique Nature resort just in the middle of Eluwilla bird sanctuary. Situated in the Unawatuna area, just 10 minutes from historical Galle Fort.

    From US$120 per night

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  • Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort

    Five-Star Hotel in Galle
    Avg. price/night: US$536.31
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
    The location was superb, we could walk across to the Neptune Bastion, and also to the streets filled with cafe's restaurants, and small boutiques. The staff and the chef were superb and quick to respond to our expectations. Both dinner and breakfast were delightful especially the Sri Lankan cuisine, which the chef explained in great detail. It was like staying in our own home, and a luxury to come home to, after a hot day out in the sun.
    Guest review by
    Elsie Nanji
    Family with young children

  • Taavetti

    Five-Star Hotel in Galle
    Avg. price/night: US$242
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
    We loved this hotel, beautiful decorated, service from both the hotel manager and beach bar manager was 5 stars! it felt like we were home away from home.
    Guest review by
    Catherine
    People with friends

  • Tamarind Hill Galle

    Five-Star Hotel in Galle
    Avg. price/night: US$105.55
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
    Everything is great , its 5 star hotel with 5 stars serivces Room is very big , you may feel that you are in old dutch palace . Food was great and they serve as if you are a king Highly recommended
    Guest review by
    islam
    Young couple