The Fort House

Hotels
8.9 (527 reviews)
72 Church Street , Galle , lk

listing image 1
Show all photos

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Bathroom updates needed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Some concerns with cleanliness noted in multiple reviews, particularly with bedding and bathroom maintenance.
Service
9.22
The staff is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.26
Consistently praised for being in an ideal location, especially for exploring Galle Fort.
Room Quality
8.71
Rooms are described as clean and stylish, though some mention of needing updates.
Amenities
8.74
Facilities and amenities generally meet expectations, though some specific improvements are suggested.
Value for Money
8.7
Overall value is seen as good, particularly due to location and included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Breakfast receives high praise for quality, but some variety concerns mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.12
Overall positive experiences, with a mix of sentiments leading to a strong recommendation for short stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:35

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Fort House in Galle offers beautifully air-conditioned rooms with garden views and modern amenities. Each room is equipped with a desk, comfortable bed linen, and a private terrace for guests to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a diverse culinary experience at our restaurant, offering a variety of Italian, Seafood, and local cuisine. Guests can also request vegetarian, halal, or vegan options, ensuring a delightful dining experience for everyone.

Convenient Services
Enjoy the convenience of room service, a concierge service, and currency exchange during your stay. Additionally, take advantage of our bike and car hire services to explore the popular attractions nearby, including Galle Fort Beach and Lighthouse Beach.

Experience luxury, fine dining, and convenience all in one place at The Fort House. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 527 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 9.22
Location: 9.26
Room Quality: 8.71
Amenities: 8.74
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 9.12
K
Kalpa • family_with_children • in
9
Pros:

Property is fantastic
But please number the rooms I got confused with room keys and rooms

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
V
Vanessa • couple • au
7
Traditional breakfast the staff assisted us on how to eat it .. lovely experience
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Galle Fort

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
E
elizabeth • family_with_children • sg
9
Pros:

Excellent service and location

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
L
Lisa • couple • ca
7
Good location
Pros:

Nice historic property in the heart of Galle.

Cons:

Charged an additional 3% fee for card payment (not credit - but Visa Debit which does not carry the same bank interchange fees as credit). This was the only place in all of Sri Lanka (and everyone else we have travelled) that imposed such a charge.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
G
Gerli • family_with_children • ee
8
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
A
Ahona Azad • couple • gb
10
It was a great stay. We loved it
Pros:

The location and facilities were just perfect. Loved the overall ambience and the service.

Cons:

Nothing to mention

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
M
Marie • extended_group • se
8
Pros:

Läget och supertrevlig personal.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
C
Carly • couple • au
10
Pros:

Perfect location in the middle of galle fort.
Room was clean and tidy. Nice breakfast included. The Staff very helpful and kind.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
R
Ricky • couple • nz
8
We had a great stay, the location was superb the staff were awesome
Pros:

The breakfast was pretty good

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
M
Meir • extended_group • il
9
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
C
Colin • couple • gb
10
Perfect location within Galle Fort.
Pros:

Charming property perfectly situated within Galle Fort. Staff were very kind and welcoming and the breakfast was delicious.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
K
KAZUMI • solo_traveller • jp
7
Pros:

バスタブがある。

Cons:

テレビがない。
風呂場の水漏れあり。

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • au
10
Very helpful and friendly staff , great room and excellent breakfast included
Pros:

Reasonably priced lovely colonial style accomodation in the heart of Galle’s fort

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
R
Reid • couple • gb
10
Pros:

This hotel is in old Fort in a colknial style building. Beautiful large room and staff so helpful. We only stayed one night but would happily stay here again. it is so charming.

Cons:

We had no issues at all.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
J
Julia • couple • de
7
Gemütliche Unterkunft mit kleinen Verbesserungen
Pros:

Die Lage ist top und die Unterkunft ganz gemütlich. Leider sind sehr viele Moskitos in den Zimmern, da die Fenster und Türen kleine Spalte haben. Wir haben glücklicherweise ein kostenfreies Update erhalten und somit ein Zimmer mit Moskitonetz gehabt, welches Gold wert war. Zum Frühstück gab es ein leckeres klassisches Sri Lanka Frühstück.

Cons:

Beim Bezahlen gab es leider eine Unstimmigkeit und man wollte auf unseren Bookingpreis 3% für Kartenzahlung berechnen. Dies wurde uns vorher nirgendwo mitgeteilt. Nach einer kleinen Diskussion wurde jedoch davon abgesehen. Das Zimmer schien auf den ersten Blick sauber. Beim genauen hinschauen waren die Kopfkissen und das Bettlacken dreckig. Nachdem wir dies reklamiert haben, wurde das Bett neu bezogen, jedoch hatten die neuen Bezüge ebenfalls Flecken.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
A
Alexandre • couple • fr
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
J
Jonathan • couple • gb
10
Perfect Stay in Galle
Pros:

Clean and stylus design, very comfortable bed with functioning mosquito net. Excellent central location to get around Galle and local shop with pharmacy just next door. Breakfast was some of the best we had in Sri Lanka.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
M
Monika • couple • de
10
Eine beeindruckende Unterkunft mit allen Eigenschaften für Tage zum Wohlfühlen und Genießen
Pros:

es ist ein sehr stilvolles Haus mit sehr freundlichem und hilfsbereitem Personal. Zum Frühstück gibt es jeden Tag eine lokale Kostprobe mit liebevoller Erläuterung. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber, mit Tea-making facilities und einem kleinen Kühlschrank. Die Lage ist sehr zentral und optimal für viele Aktivitäten.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
E
Edda • couple • it
4
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
W
Wendy • couple • gb
9
Lovely building, clean and comfortable and excellent breakfast.
Pros:

Beautiful building, great location. Breakfast was excellent and the room was very comfortable. Helpful staff too.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee