Galle Fort Hotel
6.026667, 80.217707Overview
Boutique hotel inside a UNESCO World Heritage Site with international heritage awards
Suites & Rooms
Galle Fort Hotel offers 11 suites, each with its own theme and antique furnishings. The split-level suites feature separate living areas and four-poster beds. Guests staying in the Grand Apartment suite have a separate lounge and a private bathroom with both a bathtub and a shower.
Dining & Bar
The on-site restaurant serves local and international dishes, with a menu that includes Sri Lankan curries and fresh seafood. Ropewalk is the world's first arrack-specialty bar, offering cocktails made from Sri Lankan arrack. Guests can order breakfast in their room and request special diet menus or kids' meals.
Experiences & Activities
Galle Fort Hotel in Galle arranges cooking classes where guests learn to prepare traditional Sri Lankan curries. The hotel also offers guided tours of the fort and nearby cultural sites. Happy hour at the bar and bicycle rentals are available for exploring the area.
Location & Access
This hotel is located inside Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, within walking distance of the National Maritime Museum and the Galle Light House. The hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle service to and from the airport. Car hire can also be arranged at the front desk.
Family & Facilities
Family rooms and a garden area with outdoor furniture are available at the Galle Fort Hotel Sri Lanka. The outdoor swimming pool is one of the few inside the fort, with sun loungers and towels provided. The hotel has a 24-hour security system and safety deposit boxes in each room.
- Location: Inside UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort
- Rooms: 11 themed suites with antique furnishings
- Dining: World's first arrack-specialty bar Ropewalk
- Experiences: Cooking classes and guided historical tours
- Awards: Asia Pacific Heritage Award from UNESCO
- Services: Complimentary airport shuttle & car hire
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Outdoor swimming pool
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
Room view
- Courtyard view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Galle Fort Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 203 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 9.4 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Koggala, KCT |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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