I did think it was on the expensive side

Loved the room, with the Push for Champagne button. The pool is lovely and the sunbeds comfortable. High quality of food and staff are attentive.

Stayed in April 2025

We liked everything!

Perfect in every way from the moment we arrived to when we left. Immaculate and comfortable rooms. Delicious food and pleasant staff.

Stayed in April 2025

This hotel is truly exceptional!! We were upgraded on arrival to an amazing suite. The facilities, service, staff and food were amazing with every detail covered. We had booked for bed and breakfast and we also received complimentary afternoon tea and free drinks at happy hour. There was also a complimentary guided walk around Galle Fort which was so interesting.

Stayed in April 2025

Staff was very helpful, beautiful rooms. Everything was nice

Stayed in April 2025

Beautiful hotel in great location. Staff were excellent in particular Sanjeewa Gamage. He was just so kind and courteous.

Stayed in April 2025

Comfortable rooms, perhaps a little dark as they give onto an internal courtyard, but beautifully decorated. The pool is beautiful and the food is very good. The hotel location is perfect and they organise a guided tour in the morning which is excellent. The massages are very good too.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing! Everything was great.

Beautiful hotel in a great hotel to explore Galle. Right in the centre of the old fort.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing :)

Everything was perfect for 4 whole nights, from the breakfast, happy hour and dinner to the design, turn down service and bathrooms. The pool was wonderful to lounge around and fully enjoy the beautiful weather, and the hotel is in a perfect location to explore Galle Fort. Truly incredible service came from the general manager, Thuan, who helped us with something personal which really meant the world to us, but we had great service from everyone for our entire stay. Thank you Fort Bazaar, we will be back!

Stayed in March 2025

The hotel opend its door mid December 24 after undergoing some renovation. The hotel is not big and the restaurant inside has a small capacity for about 30 people. So it can be loud, if there is a group of people in the restaurant and not just couples or families with their children. But you have always the choice to seat outside, under the veranda.

we had a suite on top of the hotel with a big balcony and a good view on the street life. The room was big enough so we had a living corner with a couch and a saloon table. The bathroom was equiped with a shower and a bad tube. Very special was the "champagne botton", where you could order a glass of champagne from the room.

Stayed in March 2025

Excellent situation.

Stayed in March 2025

Absolutely nothing

This place is seamless and standards are absolutely as expected from a property of this calibre. The rooms and common areas are immaculate and put together beautifully. Thoughtful details such as complimentary afternoon tea, happy hour in the bar and a la carte breakfast makes this place a cut above. The pool area is a tasteful, calm and immaculate oasis in the middle of the bustling fort. Staff are top notch, fluent English speakers and aware of the customer service needs of their clientele. The property itself is stunning and carefully restored with original features throughout in keeping with the heritage regulations of the fort. There is also a free guided tour/heritage walk of the fort with an expert archaeologist who has worked with planning permissions and renovating many of the buildings in recent years. It was a pleasure speaking with him and learning more about the unesco site. Sugath the head chef came to speak with me personally when I requested more local Sri Lankan cuisine and made me an exquisite bespoke lunch which was the absolute highlight of my trip. Avi and Lihini also went above and beyond to ensure we had our comforts met. Thank you all! We very much look forward to returning here on our next visit to Sri Lanka.

Stayed in February 2025

Beautifully designed, service very smooth, gorgeous new pool and amazing massage!

Stayed in February 2025

Hands down my favourite hotel in Sri Lanka. My experience at the hotel was so good that I changed my plans and stayed here twice during my trip. The staff are so kind and helpful. Shout out to the chef, who treaded me to a special vegetarian Sri Lankan meal on my last night. The rooms are great, from the free mini bar to the super comfy bed. The new pool was big enough for me to have a proper swim to exercise, and there’s lots of spaces to relax, both indoors and out. If ever I come back to Sri Lanka, staying here will be top of the list.

Stayed in January 2025

The food is all delicious , but varying the veggie Sri Lankan food options between lunch and dinner would be great.

A beautifully designed space, warm and welcoming staff, great coffee, amazing pool, central location.

Stayed in January 2025

Expensive for Sri Lanka

Location, staff, pool and breakfast

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

Located in the fort and was very convenient to get to places.

Stayed in January 2025

The only downside of my stay was the absence of a swimming pool. While the property offers a serene and relaxing environment, a pool would have been a fantastic addition to enhance the overall experience, especially in Galle's warm climate. Nevertheless, the outstanding service, comfort, and amenities more than made up for this one shortcoming, and I would highly recommend the Fort Bazaar to anyone visiting Galle.

The Fort Bazaar in Galle truly exceeded my expectations in many ways. The suite is incredibly spacious, comfortable, and well-appointed, offering a luxurious retreat after exploring the historic fort area. The warm and friendly service provided by the staff made the stay even more enjoyable—they were attentive, accommodating, and always ready to assist. The breakfast offerings were excellent, with generous portions and a variety of delicious options to start the day. The location is unbeatable, right in the heart of Galle Fort, making it convenient to explore the area's attractions. I also appreciated the excellent communication, both pre-arrival and during the stay, via WhatsApp, which added a personal touch and made logistics seamless. Considering all these factors, the Fort Bazaar provides exceptional value for money.

Stayed in October 2024

The only down sides to the hotel is that there is no pool - BUT they are opening one very soon 🎉 and the food in the restaurant in an evening can sometimes be a bit basic, but the breakfast is always plentiful and delicious.

We love this hotel and have been back a few times. The central location inside Gallé Fort is perfect, making it easy to walk anywhere. The rooms are lovely and quiet, and the interior decor is beautifully done. The place has an air of tranquility about it. We love sitting on the veranda sipping a G&T and people watching 😍. The hotel is beautifully appointed, the staff are really well trained, the service is excellent and the spa is lovely. They also do some great seasonal offers.

Stayed in October 2024

Mozzies, but that can’t be helped.

LOVED it here! Gorgeous colonial era property with spacious rooms, beautiful courtyard and a restaurant on the veranda to watch the world go by. Free afternoon tea between 3-4 and cocktail hour 5-6, were amazing. Also offer a free walking tour of Galle Fort, which was super informative. The little touches like a turndown and ‘push for champagne button’ added a touch of luxury. Staff were also super helpful and friendly.

Stayed in November 2024

Nice breakfast, and good coffee. Best service we've ever had! Such nice staff, helping us with activities, transport and laundry. Nice with "room service" twice a day. Clean rooms, nice with new towels and robes. we loved it.

Stayed in October 2024

The wifi was inconsistent. I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt re:weather, as the two restaurants we visited that same day said their wifi wasn’t working either. By the time we left the wifi was working again.

I would HIGHLY recommend staying in the Fort area when visiting Galle. That being said, Fort Bazaar was the perfect place. Great service and perfect location. Bed and pillows were comfortable and shower pressure was great. Laundry service reasonable and same day. Good happy hour. Quiet for a good nights sleep. We booked a Double Bazaar Bedroom and it was a large room and only a few stairs (Room 12).

Stayed in October 2024

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One of the original historic building of Galle Fort this beautiful hotel adds to the experience of a visit to this tiny heritage protected area. The food is very very good, and the staff friendly and professional. Stop in for lunch or dinner or drinks on the verandah. It also has egg hoppers available for breakfast.

Stayed in September 2024

Be careful with excursions offered by the hotel via external parties. I did the rain forest walk and was disappointed. The guide ended it early because he claimed it had rained the night before and was slippery and not safe. A group of 4 females from the same tour company was allowed to do the full tour because for some reason it’s not slippery when there are four of you- makes no sense.

Excellent hotel, wonderful staff and well located.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, this was one of the best hotels I’ve stayed in, service, location and quality was amazing. Room rates are expensive but I feel this can be justified for the experience of staying here.

Very attentive staff going above and beyond to help guests with any need or request, especially Avi who worked on the front desk, he made sure everything was just perfect for my stay. Extremely clean and spacious rooms, nicely designed with a minimalist and modern look whilst keeping the colonial feel. Location was perfect being right in the centre of the fort. Complimentary afternoon tea and happy hour was also a really nice touch and the restaurant was really nice serving amazing food.

Stayed in April 2024