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Just a 5-minute walk from Lighthouse Beach and 0.9 miles from Mahamodara Beach, Arches Fort features accommodations in Galle, with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge.

The location of the hotel is absolutely perfect, close to everything you need. The staff were exceptionally helpful and kind throughout our stay, making us feel truly welcomed. We were pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to a larger room, which made our experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend booking the luxury room rather than the standard one. While the standard rooms are functional, they are quite small and could benefit from a bit of refurbishment. The luxury room offers much more comfort and space, making a noticeable difference in the overall experience.
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
1,019 reviews
Price from
$65
1 night, 2 adults

Fort de 19 Villa - Galle Fort provides accommodations in the center of Galle, a 8-minute walk from Lighthouse Beach and 0.4 miles from Galle Fort Beach.

We really enjoyed our time here. They had a good parking area for our rented tuktuk. The room was great but what really stood out was the rooftop patio. It was nice seating up there for sunset. The family were very kind. Good location with everything in walking distance. It was quiet at night. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was spotless!
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
194 reviews
Price from
$47
1 night, 2 adults

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

The staff were so polite and helpful. Food was delicious, and the rooftop bar was amazing. We want to come back soon.
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
362 reviews
Price from
$40.50
1 night, 2 adults

Deltora Villa - free drop off to Galle Fort by TukTuk offers a hot tub and spa facilities, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in the center of Galle, a 5-minute walk from Mahamodara Beach.

The staff is so friendly The breakfast is great The room is comfy
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
389 reviews
Price from
$64.24
1 night, 2 adults

A 7-minute walk from Dadalla West Beach in the center of Galle, DiNi Galle features accommodations with access to a garden.

Very sad to leave this wonderful homestay. I will be back! 😀
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
235 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults

Moon Light Rest is a recently renovated guest house in Galle near Unawatuna Beach. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a patio. The guest house features sea views and a sun terrace.

Quiet location with nice views, good breakfast and helpful host.
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
121 reviews
Price from
$16.53
1 night, 2 adults

Lahiru Villa is a guest house featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Galle. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

Everything was so great, we will come the next time.
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
201 reviews
Price from
$23
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden, Saman Beach Guest House features accommodations in Galle. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

Three things I want to highlight: a fantastic view, great hospitality, and a delicious breakfast. You can step right out of your room and enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets by the sea, or take a swim whenever you like. The room was clean, the bathroom was good, and the bed was spacious and comfortable. We loved everything about Saman Beach Guest House!
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
173 reviews
Price from
$36
1 night, 2 adults

Indika Beach Villa provides beachfront accommodations in Galle. The property is around a 3-minute walk from Pitiwella Beach, 1.7 miles from Dadalla West Beach, and 1.7 miles from Rathgama Beach.

The location was good. The food was good. Everything was at a decent price. Can recommend
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
288 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

Just a 7-minute walk from Walawwatta Beach and 0.8 miles from Dadalla West Beach, The Tide's Tale features accommodations in Galle with a garden.

This is hospitality akin to a five star resort. We booked last minute due to our original accommodations having been flooded due to heavy rains. Mr. Ajith waited up for us late at night, welcomed us into his home so we can have a late dinner, and brought us lemon juice straight from his lemon tree. He prepared a delicious multi-course breakfast, helped us with our bags, and communicated with our tuk tuk driver so they knew where we were going. We really felt so special being a guest at the Tide’s Tale and wished we could have stayed longer. The room is simple, but exceptionally clean. Plus the bed was extremely comfortable. Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Ajith. You’ve warmed our hearts!
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
103 reviews
Price from
$33
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: $18.15
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $82.50
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 305 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: $20
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 280 reviews
    Great location in relation to the forte, buses and trains. Nice quiet place and the host was very accommodating
    Guest review by
    Clare
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $75.02
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 58 reviews
    The hosts, were incredibly lovely people and potentially made our stay the best ever. Lovely property, tastefully decorated, bed and pillows very comfortable. Lovely gardens and pool with complimentary butler. Short walking distance to city centre and beach. Toot Toots readily available, honest drivers and cheap. Highly recommend.
    Guest review by
    Geoffrey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $36
    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 173 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: $52
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 162 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: $56.25
    Review score
    7.3
    Good · 158 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
  • Avg. price/night: $20
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 280 reviews
    This guest house was in a great location, just 5 mins walk away from the train and bus stations and 10 mins walk to the fort. Clean and very comfortable - great air con and a quiet location. The host was friendly & helpful and we enjoyed a lovely homemade breakfast each day. Great value. The shared bathroom is only shared between 2 rooms so never an issue & right outside the room. Thoroughly recommend to others.
    Guest review by
    Debbie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $55
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 111 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