Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort

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Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

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About this property

Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort is located in Galle within the ancient Galle Fort. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room is cooled with either air conditioning or a fan. A writing table and a wardrobe are included. Bathroom facilities are en suite and equipped with a toilet and shower. At Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort, you will find a shared lounge area. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Galle’s Dutch Church and Galle Lighthouse, both located 300 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Asian

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 extra-large double beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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2 large double beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
3 single beds
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1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Birte
    Germany Germany
    “Perfect location, clean, very friendly and helpful staff, fantastic breakfast”
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We stayed here for a few days back in June. The family room was huge, with a very big bathroom. It was very clean and perfectly situated in the old town. The breakfast was enormous and very delicious!”
  • Luis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Staff were super friendly and helpful. Location could not be better, within Galle fort but slightly outside the busy area. Rooms have all the facilities needed. Breakfast was excellent with a lot of variety. Really nice small touches, like juice...”
  • Tommaso
    Italy Italy
    “Very good and abundant breakfast for a competitive price. Very kind staff, room was super clean.”
  • Damayanthi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great location. Clean and tidy. Friendly and helpful staff. The verandah was a great place to read or relax.”
  • Mirko
    Italy Italy
    “The position is literally perfect, in the middle of the old town/fort. The bed was large and confortable, the breakfast super rich and tasty and the lady is very kind and cute. 100% recommended”
  • Alessandro
    Italy Italy
    “Amazing guest house in the old Galle area. Room is big enough for 2 adults and 2 kids, very large beds. Staff is very kind and make you feel like home. Breakfast is one of the best ever made. Restaurants and attractions very close.”
  • Sophie
    Canada Canada
    “The personnel were lovely and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and generous. The location is ideal if you want to focus your visit within the fortifications.”
  • Magnus
    Norway Norway
    “Nice guesthouse with perfect location. Close to everything inside the fort. Traditional breakfast with something for everyone. Also a fridge to use- perfect for eveningsnacks and water. Very helpful staff.”
  • Ernst
    Ethiopia Ethiopia
    “It was a nice and affordable place located in the middle of the historic Port of Galle which we appreciated very much.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 871 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Opened in 1968 by the former deputy mayor of Galle, Mrs N.D. Wijenayake, also known to her friends as Sita, we are still a family-run business.

Property information

Beach Haven Guest House (Mrs Wijenayake's Guest House) is located in Galle just 400 metres from the ancient Galle Fort. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room is cooled with either air conditioning or a fan. A writing table and a wardrobe are included. Bathroom facilities are en suite and equipped with a toilet and shower. Most rooms offer a private balcony. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Galle’s Dutch Church and Galle Lighthouse, both located 300 metres away. At Beach Haven Guest House, you will find a shared lounge area and free parking facilities. Laundry/ironing services are offered to all guests at an additional charge. Located in Galle, 300 metres from Dutch Church Galle, Beach Haven Guest House boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Every room includes a private bathroom. There is a shared lounge at the property. You can play darts at the guest house. Galle Light house is 300 metres from Beach Haven Guest House, while Galle Fort is 400 metres from the property.

Neighbourhood information

Basking on the southern coast of Sri Lanka in the bay of Galle, the Fort was first built by the Portuguese in 1588 before being extensively fortified by the Dutch in the mid 1600s. Recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage value, the Fort was declared a World Heritage Site in 1988 as a unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries."

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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