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42 Lighthouse Street Galle Fort, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka

#27 of 105 hotels in Galle

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 60 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: September 5, 2025

    10
    Amazing, modern, luxurious stay in the heart of Galle Fort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Amazing location, such friendly staff. Felt luxurious!!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    10
    Our stay in Galle was beyond our expectations. The hotel was beautiful and very comfortable. Avi and Prasad welcomed us
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints at all

    Great location, beautifully presented as soon as you walked in the front entrance. Staff amazing. Room very large, immaculate,comfortable bed. One of the best showers ever!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    10
    Best Galle Fort Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NA

    The property is a historic building located inside Galle Fort. The location was superb. It’s a small property with 4 rooms, so the place is very quiet and relaxing. The house attendant was amazing. All staff were incredibly nice to us.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay! Great location☺️
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Standard room on the first floor smelled bad, could be mold. The key lock of the deluxe room on the second floor is half broken and we had difficulties every time we tried to unlock the door. Construction work going on right next door and the noise was constant from 7am in the morning..

    Very cosy, wonderful staff who was always very helpful. Clean bed linens, wonderful hospitality! We loved our breakfast@fort bazaar hotel. Great location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    10
    It was wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Breakfast was amazing.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    10
    Beautiful Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    -

    Incredibly beautiful small hotel in the Galle Fort area but with access to more amenities (pool etc) at the main hotel's residence only a few mins walk away. Lovely staff available to support with anything you may need also.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    10
    Amazing, book your stay now!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved our stay! Great location in the Fort, they provided a lovely room upgrade and Prasad couldn’t do enough. Breakfast at their hotel was fabulous with staff just as lovely! Also the complimentary walking tour was so informative, don’t miss it.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    10
    Superb location, clean and beautiful Propery
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very well run and so clean. Prasad was extremely helpful. And as a family holiday being able to use the pool at Neighbouring hotel was amazing.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    10
    Take the (7AM) tour
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Up-front payment could have been smoother for us.

    Worth the price tag. The staff treats you like royalty. Early birds do well to take the tour of the fort. The guide is deeply involved with the history and restoration of the fort.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    10
    Amazing stay in the beautiful Galle Fort
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tout: le calme, le confort, la décoration, l emplacement et les services de Jawan

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location within the fort. Staff were so friendly and very helpful. Could order breakfast on site but we choose to go their sister property Fort Bazaar - 5 minute walk (breakfast and coffee was fabulous). Also, could access their pool but we didn't. Rooms were comfortable, great shower. Happily stay again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    9.0
    Would stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, warm wonderful staff and an absolutely amazing breakfast at their sister hotel around the corner

    Great little place with lovely staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    9.0
    Great location, very comfortable rooms and amazing breakfast at Fort Bazaar
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Locks to front door of the property and to room door need to be maintained / replaced to make access simpler

    Well presented historical property with spacious & comfortable rooms Access to Fort Bazaar for breakfast and pool was exceptional Complimentary tour of the fort a must do Prasad was super professional & helpful - he made our stay extremely enjoyable Great central location which made access to everything within the fort very easy

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    9.0
    Outstanding property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was great but, and would happily stay here again and none of these points would put me off, Even so: Breakfast isn't produced at this location. It comes from the sister property in the next street so you have to walk there to have it (or use that hotel's pool) which is no big deal, so long as it's not raining. The food can be delivered to you at 42 Lighthouse but that's not ideal if you've ordered say,poached eggs/hot latte. There was no booklet on hand to describe Fort Galle or the place's history, info about attractions etc, which would have been helpful. Had some drycleaning done one day and thought it was expensive. Pest spraying went on outside one afternoon which meant we felt the need to go out: we were given an advance note alerting us to this, which didn't mention if eco-friendly pesticides were being used, it would be reassuring to know they are, so birds and other wildlife eating those insects don't die.

    Gorgeous place. Loved location, spacious room, comfortable bed, friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2025

    10
    An amazing hotel right in the Centre of the Fort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    - The hotel and room were very grand and impressive - The staff were helpful and friendly - The had a complimentary walking tour in the morning around the fort

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2025

    10
    A must experience in the old Galle forte
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very quiet, with spacious room. Loved the history of the villa. Easy walk to main breakfast area, which was good in the morning. Pool was very clean. Also loved the free 1 1/2 walking tour. Breakfast was amazing with lots of choices. Good coffee.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    10
    Excellent staff and amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Na

    Clean and tidy

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2025

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was all good thnks

    Big room and bed and lovely bathroom and very friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect location to stay in Galle, both to the villa and Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Every thing was great. Did have a minor struggle operating the key locks. But always made it in

    Beautiful villa, incredible and colourful interior design, and a warm atmosphere. It was beautiful, picturesque, and as offered a tailored experience. I was the only one that booked at the time and had the villa to myself. I loved that I could access the facilities of the Fort Bazar Hotel, including the choice to have breakfast there, use the pool, and enjoy the morning guided tour. The tour was excellent and the tour guide is a valuable intellectual (historian & archaeologist) whose work and advocacy contributes tremendously in protecting Galle’s history. Lastly, the staff, especially Prasad was incredibly and made the stay worth it. Thank you!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything. Best place Best people, super clean super welcoming. Everything was perfect

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    10
    Amazing stay in the middle of Galle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was an amazing stay. The hotel and staff were incredible. Always helping their customers. Food fantastic too. We are going to come back for sure.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful boutique hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful property! Lovely staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    8.0
    Excellent hotel, history tour and facilities. Bad keys.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The keys for both our room and the main property were very temperamental. Twice we had to go and ask for staff members from the main hotel to help, and on the second occasion even he couldn’t open the front door for ten minutes while we sat outside on the street. I would hope this gets looked into asap as it put a bit of a dampener on our evening.

    The house was beautiful and staying in a villa rather than the main hotel gave it a lovely air of privacy. We had breakfast at the main hotel and it was nearly 6 courses of food! It was delicious, especially the herbal porridge. The hotel offered us a free walking tour of the fort, this turned out to be one of the best experiences on our trip. The guide is studying for a phd in the local architecture and was charming and knowledgable. I cannot recommend the tour enough if you are interested in history.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    8.0
    Traditionally furnished in a good central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good central location, nicely furnished in traditional style. Comfy bed in good sized bedroom and new modern en-suite.

    Stayed in February 2025

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