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Happy Valley Residence Unawatuna

Galle

Located just 7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Happy Valley Residence Unawatuna offers accommodation in Galle with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

S
ShanTanu
From
Germany
Ashan and his family have been a great host. I loved the hospitality and the warmth that they showed us. I would always recommend this place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

The Tide's Tale

Galle City, Galle

Set a few steps from Mahamodara Beach and 2.3 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium in the centre of Galle, The Tide's Tale offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

G
GIOUNTA
From
Greece
Amazing hospitality, the breakfast was out of this world! Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

Nirosha Guest House

Galle

Offering a garden and pool view, Nirosha Guest House is located in Galle, 2.9 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 3.1 km from Galle Fort.

V
Varvara
From
Greece
The room was very clean and comfortable so we felt it like home from the first time. Hosts were very friendly and kind and they did their best for us, especially their daughter who speaks very good English and she helped us even with the informations we needed about our transportation. We have to mention also that they made for us a special breakfast from Sri Lanka that we wanted to try. We highly recommend this hotel for vacations!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Saman Beach Guest House

Galle City, Galle

Attractively situated in Galle, Saman Beach Guest House features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace.

M
Mevan
From
Sri Lanka
Host was super friendly and treated us nicely. Location is very nice and quiet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Deltora Villa - free drop off to Galle Fort by TukTuk

Galle City, Galle

Ideally located in Galle, Deltora Villa - free drop off to Galle Fort by TukTuk offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

S
Silki
From
India
Everything from the host to the boys there, the location, the villa, everything is excellent!!!! Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews
Price from
US$91.52
1 night, 2 adults

Indika Beach Villa

Galle City, Galle

Indika Beach Villa is a beachfront property situated in Galle, 7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 7.6 km from Dutch Church Galle.

M
Mari-Liis K.
From
Estonia
That was probably our favourite spot during our stay on the island. We were supposed to head to the central regions, but due to the weather situation in the mountains, returned for two more nights after our initial three. The place has the best atmosphere, right by the seafront and Indika was a super kind, welcoming and helpful host, along with his lovely family and of course dear Shadow. The food was really delicious and as for the waiting times mentioned by some below, it was more of a catch-of-the-day situation (husband really loved the chance to fish on the beach himself, also!), so that can really be expected and is absolutely worth it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Aroshina with cooking class

Galle City, Galle

Set in Galle, 800 metres from Mahamodara Beach and 1.1 km from the centre, Villa Aroshina with cooking class offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

R
Reto
From
Switzerland
We felt like home at Aroshina and her family’s beautiful home. The house is located in a nice and quiet area about 15 to 20 minutes walking distance to the fort. Aroshina colourfully decorated the house with lots of love and we really liked all the beautiful exotic flowers and plants. The rooms including separate bathrooms are very well equipped (cupboards, hangers for clothes, table, chairs, van) and super clean. Dinner (on demand) and breakfast was just extraordinary! We can only warmly recommend this accomodation and would come back at any time! Thank you dear Aroshina for making us feel that comfortable!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Price from
US$43.61
1 night, 2 adults

DiNi Galle

Galle City, Galle

DiNi Galle features accommodation set 1.2 km from the centre of Galle and provides a garden and a shared lounge.

S
Sonja
From
Serbia
If you want an authentic Sri Lankan experience, this is the place for you! Hosts are warm and very attractive, ready to share some stories with you! Tasty and abundant breakfast cooked on the spot, with a possibility to have dinner too, which is also very convenient! Room is basic, but has everything you need, there is a shared terrace where you can relax. I highly recommend this place as an alternative to escape Galle noise and crowds. Easy access to Galle Fort by tuktuk or bus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Orchard House Galle

Old Town, Galle

Located in the centre of Galle, 400 metres from Galle Fort Beach, the historic Orchard House Galle provides accommodation with free WiFi and an outdoor swimming pool.

R
Rohini
From
India
Its a boutique property in central prime location. The common breakfast spread in the central verandah kind of area was a great start to our day. The staff at the property is very humble and hospitable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Moon Light Rest

Galle

Boasting a garden and views of sea, Moon Light Rest is a recently renovated guest house situated in Galle, 200 metres from Unawatuna Beach. With mountain views, this accommodation features a patio.

N
Nguyen
From
Vietnam
I immediately felt warm from the first moment when the hosts welcomed me with their utmost friendliness. They helped me with everything with kindness and gave me an extremely peaceful space. The room I stayed in was very large, oversized bed, clean and comfortable bathroom. Their house is also superconvenient for going to the beach, restaurants, shops, taking the bus to other places and has a nice view. I also especially love their meals, which are very very yummy. I was really nostalgic when I left here. I am deeply grateful everything they did for me and will come back to stay for a long time next time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$16.53
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
    I had an excellent stay at this guest house. Its proximity to a major highway interchange made travel easy, yet the surrounding greenery provided a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The place was impeccably clean, and the breakfast was both delicious and affordable. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this guest house for its convenience, cleanliness, tasty breakfast, and warm hospitality. I'll definitely return.
    Guest review by
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$82.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
    Love this place, relaxed vibe, clean, comfortable rooms, lovely friendly, quietly attentive staff, good food in a fantastic roof terrace restaurant, lovely spaces to hang out. Our host could not have been more accommodating or kind. The location is perfect to catch sunsets and sea breeze and an easy walk to sights, shops & cafes. Monkeys, iguanas, kingfishers and the hilarious crows hanging out too (not in the property!) Everything you'd want of a guesthouse. Highly recommend
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$36
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
    Beautiful Guesthouse right at the beach. The beach is clean and quiet. Saman is a great host, and we will definitely come back
    Guest review by
    Tim
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$53.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
    Hafeel and family were extremely helpful and accommodating. The rooms were quaint but neat and centrally located within the fort. A very pleasant few days in Galle with great hosts.
    Guest review by
    Naidoo
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$40.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
    Great location that is surrounded by nice places to go for coffee, drinks and eat. The bedroom was nice and quiet. It very much matched our expectations and the host is a very kind gentleman.
    Guest review by
    Casper
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
    The room was super nice, quiet, and with the air conditioning always comfortably cool. Ravi, the host, takes very good care of his guests and makes you feel very welcome. Breakfast is served on the balcony with a lovely view and includes a wide variety of fresh fruits, tea, toast and so much more. The guest house is perfectly located as it's close to everything you could want and need. All in all we had a wonderful time and can't recommend the guest house enough.
    Guest review by
    Lukas
    Family with young children