The Fort House

Property class: 3
Hotel with restaurant, near Galle Fort

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The Fort House offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Galle Fort. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snorkeling, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
$62 nightly
The current price is $74 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30

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A room with two four-poster beds, each with a canopy. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned rug on the floor.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard View

A room with a bed, a table with chairs, an umbrella, and a potted plant.

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard View

  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table with a tray of breakfast items, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 162 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, wardrobe, and ceiling fan.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 499 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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72 Church St, Galle, SP, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Historical Mansion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 127 min drive
  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pedlar's Corner Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Sambol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maru - Poké & Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Fort House

  • The Fort House offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Galle Fort. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snorkeling, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking within 328 ft
    • Street parking available

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

The Fort House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a super fresh spread of local Sri Lankan dishes and homemade juices. (14 reviews)
  • The breakfast was a highlight, with delicious and freshly made local food, perfectly prepared and served daily. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a historical building - my room was spotlessly clean and was fully modern while also having loads of character. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was great - first time I’d been served an egg hopper! Delicious!
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10/10 Exceptional

The location inside Galle Fort was perfect for wandering, and breakfast was excellent!
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to lighthouse. Lots of shops and restaurants in the area. The accommodation was excellent. Would happily stay there again
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10/10 Exceptional

The location of this accommodation was ideal and the staff were excellent! They were incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the stay very welcoming and comfortable. Breakfast was incredible and I was even offered more, despite being totally full!
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a charming hotel. Great location for everything. Nice breakfast and helpful staff. Cool open lobby with interesting artworks. Definitely recommend for a great stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful old building in the heart of the Fort. Hasna was so helpful and friendly. Great breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

the service from the staff and the assistance for the manager very very good
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable rooms. Lovely breakfast. Fantastic service. Superb location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute, clean, modern hotel in a walkable location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Delicious breakfast with lots of variety. Staff very friendly!
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10/10 Exceptional

Our favourite hotel of all we have stayed in in Sri Lanka. Fantastic location in the heart of the Fort area, a beautiful room with an amazing stone bath - only surpassed by the welcome of the ladies at reception. Thank you
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, gorgeous breakfast, room great except the wifi was horrible and there was no tv
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10/10 Exceptional

Very serviceminded and kind people working at small hotel. Great location and the breakfast was amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Feels like a B&B, cozy. Great location next to my favorite ice cream shop. AC and fan are powerful, kept the room freezing. Warm hospitality. Would recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff - very client centred. Great location, comfortable and clean room. Recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay very close to the lighthouse. Love the small, intimate, boutique-style feel to it. Make sure to have the egg hoppers for breakfast! Delicious!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice property. Great location. Helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful! Clean, cool, air con and fan in room. Beautifully designed. Perfect location. Staff are lovely and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

We were upgraded to an upstairs room. Breakfast was educational and very tasty. Great location with easy walking around the fort. Manager organised a driver for us to Ella. Would definitely recommend- 5 stars.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location inside the Fort - fabulous breakfast each morning and super friendly staff. If you need any help make sure you ask prior to 6pm each day as Hotel staff go home and only restaurant staff left to help, we didnt require and staff let us know in advance.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff and the property were absolutely amazing! The facilities are gorgeous and everyone was very helpful. It’s only a 2-3 minute walk to the lighthouse and its steps away from the Fort. The breakfast included delicious fresh fruits a local Sri Lankan dishes. They also helped book us a tuk tuk to get to Weligama Bay. 10/10 would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic hotel

The Fort House is an amazing 17c building sympathetically renovated and centrally locatedwithin the fort . The staff were lovely and always attentive. For the first time during our trip we had traditional Sri Lankan breakfasts . Interesting, educational and tasty. The room was comfortable with a four poster bed and an ensuite bathroom. We highly recommend The Fort House.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel in perfect position, amazing staff

Fabulous find! This boutique style hotel only opened a couple months ago and they’ve done everything just right! We loved our stay here, the rooms are contemporary yet still with classic touches of the local styles, they are spacious and clean, and the hotel is in such a great position to explore the fort area. The staff couldn’t be nicer- they are all so very friendly and efficient, and the breakfasts were really delicious- super fresh spread of fruit, local Sri Lankan breakfast and pancakes, and with different homemade juice every day too. We absolutely would come back and very happy to recommend it.
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10/10 Exceptional

A Gem in Galle: Unmatched Hospitality and Comfort

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Fort House for three nights with my partner and it was an incredibly accommodating and comfortable experience. The staff were exceptionally hospitable, warm, and attentive, with special mentions to Dilki, Husna, and Mohammed, who made our stay truly memorable. The breakfast each morning was a highlight of our stay. It was some of the best food we had during our entire trip to Sri Lanka. It was either egg hoppers or string hoppers, coconut curry, pancakes, fresh fruit, juice, coffee, and tea, all perfectly prepared and delicious. The rooms were excellent, equipped with nice air conditioning, making them a cool and relaxing retreat from the heat. The overall atmosphere of the hotel was welcoming and comfortable, and it was clear that the staff took great care in ensuring we felt at home. Overall, this was the most welcoming hotel experience I have ever had. The combination of excellent rooms, outstanding food, and incredibly kind and competent staff made our stay unforgettable. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Galle.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice accommodation and super friendly and helpful staff!