No.67,Lighthouse Street,Fort,Galle, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka
#73 of 155 B&Bs and Inns in Galle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 136 B&B reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.7
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 April 2025
Jose
SpainIt was a good room in a perfect place because you are inside the fort.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Stefanie
GermanyIt was a bit smelling in the bathroom. We needed to ask for bedsheets and towels
It's a simple but good place in the middle of Galle Fort. We had a two bed room. The beds are huge and comfortable and the aircon worked well. Home stay, the breakfast is served in the kitchen. The people are very nice
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Robert
United KingdomThe room was listed as deluxe. Basic would be a more honest description, but it was still ok. The bed was comfortable but not good for tall people
Great location
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Rodney
AustraliaNothing
A comfortable place to stay inside Galle Fort. Room was fine. Short walk to any where.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Mariusz
CyprusEverything it is as pictured and described 👍 The room was a good size, comfy bed, location was great, traditional big house, super friendly and kind staff. Breakfast is delicious 🥰 I recommend it to everyone who chooses to stay inside Fort Galle to pick Albert Guest - Galle Fort. Thank you guys for taking care of me and offered to organize taxi service as well ❤️
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Cattstew76
United KingdomI could hear everything from the next door room as there seemed to be a gap between rooms at the ceiling. Shower was Luke warm. Windows didn't close. Place could do with an update.
Breakfast was good. Location is excellent. Price good. Room was clean. Bed was comfy and has mosquito netting.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 13 January 2025
John
United KingdomNothing
Location
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 28 December 2024
Nelum
Sri LankaNo complaints
I liked the amenities in the room...hot and cold water, also located inside the fort and close to all major attractions, excellent service provided by the staff which is a family business. We had a great Western breakfast as well and the room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 18 December 2024
Mel
United KingdomThe place is pretty tired but this is reflected in the price.
Great breakfast, amazing location and fantastic value for money.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 10 December 2024
Michael
United KingdomNothing
Great Location . Lovely host . Clean room and lovely breakfast
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 24 November 2024
Osanda
Sri LankaIn the check out day staff came to room and told us to check out even before the check out time because there is a another customer booked it and they came early
Room is pretty good breakfast is also good and property is very clean.. we were planning to stay at night and couple of our friends came also to take a shower and stay at day time.. staff gave us the permission to do that
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 20 November 2024
Ronan
IrelandClean and in the perfect location in Galle fort.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 6 November 2024
Emily
NetherlandsThe air conditioner makes a lot of noise, even when wearing ear plugs. So I had to switch it off during the night, which was quite warm.
The hosts are incredible, very sweet daughter and mother. Amazing breakfast and good location
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Marieke
VietnamThe location is great, in the middle of the fort, so you can walk everything. The room is comfortable. The owners are very friendly (you live in a part of their house, which is an additional experience). The breakfast was amazing (many dishes). The price is also good for his type of room/location.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Fatima
BahrainI travelled with my mom and son. The location was perfect, as we were able to reach the main attraction sights with a few min walk. The hotel is cosy and clean. The staff are very friendly and made us feel at home. The breakfast was varied and enjoyable.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Nivarthana
Sri LankaProvided good breakfast as per our request and the hosts were very friendly from the beginning . They take care of you. Located close to the center of galle fort and easy to explore galle fort . the room was also comfy and it is of course safe as most of the other places in gallefort. I would highly recommend albert guest house for your stay
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Harneet79
IndiaIf I really had to nit-pick, I'd say the bathroom was a bit cramped for space and the shower could have been better, but that would matter more for a longer stay
We stayed one night and the property was just perfect for us, given our tight schedule. The location is excellent and the rooms are quite comfortable and very clean. You are a short walk away from the lighthouse, market/shops, and cafes, tucked away in a quiet street. The family is incredibly sweet, kind and helpful - even offering to make us a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast before our early morning departure.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Nicolas
FranceExcellent location, breakfast and nice people
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Iurii
RussiaSome elements of some items of furniture needed fixing, like the bathroom door knob (the door was impossible to lock therefore)
The hospitality and responsibility, the location and atmosphere of the house
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Lilandjohn
New ZealandRoom small. Poor lighting for reading. Holes in the sheets.
Good location. Quiet. Attentive family run place. New efficient bathroom.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
John
United StatesThe room was pretty tight.
Very clean. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
John
United KingdomGreat location inside Galle Fort. Great host and a very good breakfast provided.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Nathalie
CanadaThe sheets and linens were cleaned but tattered, with holes and stains. They replaced them on request. Some upkeep paint in the washroom is needed.
EXCEPTIONAL Value for the location. 1 min walk from the sunset point. Friendly host and good breakfast. The son speaks good English. They kindly accommodate our request to park our rented Tuktuk for one night. AC in the room worked well.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Amarinder
IndiaThe AC wasn't fully effective and could be better because it was extremely hot in Galle. The bathroom was sanitary but it could use some deep cleaning for sure.
The accommodation was like a guest house. The folks who own the building live on the ground floor and they are a lovely family. They were super nice to us and asked us what we wanted for breakfast every morning. They prepared home-cooked meals for us that were very tasty. The room was also clean, and the BNB is inside Galle Fort so everything was at a walkable distance.
Stayed in March 2024
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