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Located in Galle Fort, a world heritage site, The Bartizan’s original structure was built in the early 17th century Dutch colonial period. The building has undergone careful renovations to restore the structure to its former glory. Located alongside the fort’s perimeter, The Bartizan has a rooftop terrace and unique tower rooms that offer unsurpassable views of the ocean and Galle Fort. The Bartizan’s ambiance is a mix of old world charm and modern luxuries, offering guests a tranquil retreat in an already charming town. Spacious rooms come with private balconies. All rooms boast modern furniture and fixtures and luxurious bathrooms with complimentary bath amenities. Guests enjoy a cool welcome drink upon arrival and daily breakfast. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property and rooms come with complimentary water and daily housekeeping. Galle Fort light house is 1312 feet and Dutch Church is 1640 feet from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Asian, American


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Galle

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Londoner50
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location looking out into the sea and in heart of the fort. Breakfast individually prepared with wide range of choice Choose room with a balcony if possible as great views and on terrace
  • R
    Thailand Thailand
    We had a great stay at The Bartizan – the location is beautiful and the building has a really charming old world European vibe. Our room was big, the bed was super comfy, and we loved having a private balcony that also served as our entrance,...
  • Daniela
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Charming hotel, in the old town, close to the main street. Big rooms with view on the fort and sunset. Delicious breafast
  • Kelsey
    United States United States
    the staff were incredibly kind. the breakfast was delicious & plated beautifully. the room was very comfortable.
  • Dale
    United States United States
    The workers were very nice and polite everyone you saw them. The security guard was especially courteous. Very friendly people!!
  • Vinita
    United States United States
    Breakfast and location were very good. Wish there was brighter lighting in the room
  • Richard
    United States United States
    We lived our room. It was the top floor and was spacious and very comfortable. It would have been nice to have a TV so we could keep up with the news. The breakfast was fantastic!
  • Nalinka
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The staff were just lovely. From the Security guard at the entrance, to reception staff, although new, still doing a good job to later meeting the manager andrew, who was beyond helpful. The courtyard room was what was available at the time I...
  • Joseph
    United States United States
    I loved this place. Really friendly and helpful staff. The location is fabulous and convenient. I would gladly stay there again.
  • Suzanne
    United States United States
    Views from the 3rd floor room #41 with private patio overlooking the fort wall and sea beyond. Breakfast was delicious and our service top knotch. Open all the blinds for a light, bright rooftop gem.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic

Amenities of The Bartizan Galle Fort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Activities

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

  • Street parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Total payment of the reservation including taxes and service charge is required via credit card payment to complete reservation. The property will contact the guest and process the credit card information provided.

Please note that driver accommodations is not available.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Bartizan Galle Fort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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