37 Rampart Street, Fort, Galle, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka
#109 of 156 B&Bs and inns in Galle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 114 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
7.5
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.0
Free Wifi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 25, 2025
Nikkon
BangladeshRooms lock and washrooms need little renovation.
Location is great inside the old city fort. You could access to fort and nearby easily from here. Good view from hotel.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 15, 2025
Margaret
United KingdomGreat location for sitting and watching the world go by. Owners friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Cheryl
Sri LankaSteep steps to access rooms.
Great location for seaview sunset and people watching although you have to accept that you will also be a subject for all passers by to see you too from the ramparts. Great Sri Lankan breakfast. Asked what we would like so we were able to try different things.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Carola
United KingdomThe bathroom could do with an update
The location is amazing and the fact that you can watch the sunset from your room or the roof terrace is unique, the air con and wifi work You get exactly what you are paying for your money. The owners are charming and super helpful
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 15, 2025
Monique
AustraliaLocation location location. View of ocean. Friendly staff
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Rudrani
United KingdomCleanliness wasn’t great. Smell as you enter probably from a drain. Access is vis a narrow staircase and would have been a problem if mobility was an issue. En-suite facility it a bit cramped and shower needs modernisation.
Location was very convenient to our needs.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 31, 2025
Sally
United KingdomNothing
The hosts were so lovely and the location was unforgettable, I would recommend anyone to stay here, you can open your door and watch the peacocks and the ocean.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 15, 2025
Laurence
United KingdomThe accommodation is pretty sparse and needs/would benefit from an upgrade- more of a hostel standard at present. - mattress/ pillows/ bedding all seen a lot of use and need renewing - shower/bathroom needed an update or at least a good scrub to be clean. - lots of ants in the room .
The location was perfect Great sea / rampart/ sunset views. Conveniently located for all the sights within the Fort. Good breakfast on the balcony with views of the sea / rampart. The owner very kindly took us to the railway station at the end of our 2 day stay.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 14, 2025
Simon
Sri LankaGreat location but being so central can have its drawbacks as it was on one of the more important roads. Also the long weekend meant the fort was very busy which again contributed to the noise. But this is not their fault! A simple but clean room Happy with My stay
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 4, 2025
Kyriakos
GreeceNothing
Sparkling clean room in an excellent location in Galle Fort. Also with a lift for luggages. Very friendly host.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 28, 2024
Michael
KuwaitIt was the Christmas and it was noisy till the sun rise
Location in front of the ocean
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 21, 2024
Donald
United StatesThe property could use some updating and the sheets and towels were stained.
The location is great. The rooftop terrace is wonderful for sunset and people watching. The owner very kindly drove us to the train station at 6:30am.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 7, 2024
Eckhome
Sri LankaWe were okay with the place so nothing to comment here.
The place initially looked run down a bit. However many lodges inside the Galle Fort have similar view from outside. The room itself was clean and comfortable. The host is very accommodating and pleasant. We enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was really good and substantial.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: September 18, 2024
Tilarni
Sri LankaThere was nothing that we did not like
The host was great , a wonderful lady , so charming and always ready to help. The breakfast was superb.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 18, 2024
Dionysios
GreeceVery basic room needs renovation.
Probably the best located hotel (guesthouse) in Galle right next to the Indian Ocean which you can see from the room s windows. The balcony where the breakfast is being served is fantastic. Even if it was very windy and rainy I sat there quite a lot time and enjoyed the view.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 4, 2024
Mohamed
Saudi ArabiaThe view from the rooftop was amazing! It's right on the oceanfront. The owner was super nice and helpful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 20, 2024
Julie
United KingdomExcellent Sri Lankan breakfast.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: May 24, 2024
Melanie
United KingdomRoom states a balcony which is present, but is communal and quite small. Roof top balcony has good views but nowhere/nothing to sit on.
Great location right by the sea. Very friendly and welcoming staff, Sri Lbreakfast was delicious. Room was a great size with air-conditioning, a fan and tea/coffee facilities. Just for info - It wasn't clear how to get in, they use a small metal door on the Rampart Street side, I would knock on this and wait for someone to open it.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Sandakelum
Sri LankaClean and tidy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Porter
Sri LankaThe location was fantastic, and the room provided everything that we needed for our short stay. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Connie
NetherlandsThe shower head could not be fixed to the wall, which made taking a shower a bit awkward. The shower cabin doors were a bit rusty and did not open and close easily. The sink leaked. On the whole the bathroom could do with a renovation, but fixing the shower head and the sink is the least they could do.
The location near Utrecht bastion is very scenic and the balcony overlooking the ramparts is superb. We enjoyed sitting there in the shade during the heat of the day, caressed by a cool breese from the sea. Staff was very friendly and the room was spotless.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Ming
TaiwanThe building is old style like windows and door. It is afraid to break them.
The location is excellent. It is inside the Galle Fort and beside the beach. Or you can go to the top floor to see the beach for the sunset or the sunrise. The breakfast is rich and good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Lona
AustraliaNothing
Perfectly positioned for our few days in Galle. A lovely view from the garden terrace.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 16, 2024
Makalin
Hong KongHave some inspection my bed but acceptable since it’s guesthouse not hotel . The others was perfect
Very helpful and friendly Host
Stayed in February 2024
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