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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.

R
Rebecca
From
Belgium
My friend and I stayed here for one night and we couldn’t have picked a better place. Ajith, our host, was unbelievably helpful and kind. We had just made a shady experience with a tuk tuk driver and Ajith helped us get out of the situation and organised a new transport for us. He made us feel so safe and his breakfasts are phenomenal. The bedroom is clean, has AC, hot water - literally anything you need.
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.

M
Marco
From
Switzerland
Bihara and his family are super friendly hosts. They did everything that we felt comfortable. Bihara was always reachable via Whatsapp and answered quickly if we had questions. The room was great, big with a comfy bed, great working AC, even hot shower and a big table with chair. Perfect for people like us who had to work. It has a kettle and free coffee and tea in the room as well as in the kitchen. There is a separate kitchen just for the guests. The living room is huge and has very big tables where you eat breakfast. The breakfast was delicious and we got every morning something different. Another plus is the fast internet connection (fibre optic), which we appreciated because of working. There was also a dedicated parking space for our own TukTuk.
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.

S
Savannah
From
United Kingdom
This is an absolutely wonderful place to stay! In terms of location and being right on the beach, you can't ask for more, we loved it. The room was exceptionally clean and we really appreciated having a little fridge too, which was a nice surprise. The breakfast was very tasty, and Saman and his family looked after us during our stay. We have stayed in seven different places so far whilst in Sri Lanka, and this one is in our top two. Thank you so much!
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.

M
Mariana
From
Mexico
Everything was great. The place, the pool, all the people working there were lovely and helpful. Amazing service. I definitely recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 404 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.

A
Avril
From
New Zealand
This is the best place I have stayed in Sri Lanka and possibly in the world. What a hidden gem!! The location is absolutely stunning, right on the beach facing directly west with the most amazing sunsets every night. The staff are incredible, it’s a super welcoming family business run by Indika and as a solo female traveller I really appreciated the personal touches and time they took to sit with me and chat. I had everything I needed and more. Cannot recommend this place enough.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 320 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.

S
Simon
From
Slovenia
The family was really frendly. The owner took the time to drive is to the town to bye some srilankan spises and gifts. She made us srilankan tea and really tasty meals. We also took cooking class which was very fun for the whole family. The place is really nice decorated and the best bed. The room was climated and we could use the kitchen. We would come again and they have our recommendation.
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
Price from
US$18
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.

r
remko
From
Australia
I really loved the family that did their best for me every morning and made a vegan breakfast specially for me. It was a big room with a fan which was perfect at night. They've been very kind and I've had the feeling of home for the 3 nights I spend here. And the chameleons that I saw during breakfast where a very pleasant surprise. Thank you for everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$16.53
1 night, 2 adults

Seagreen Guesthouse - Galle Fort

Old Town, Galle

Located at the Galle Fort, Seagreen Guesthouse - Galle Fort provides affordable accommodation. Guests enjoy free WiFi access and comfortable rooms fitted with air conditioning.

K
Karen
From
Ireland
Very central, big room they provided us with a cot. The A/C was so good we had to occasionally turn it off. Staff was lovely and kind. Would definitely stay here again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
Price from
US$44.10
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