The Fort House

Hotels
8.9 (548 reviews)
72 Church Street , Galle , lk

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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
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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 548 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
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Steve • extended_group • au
8
Lovely place to use as a base to explore the historic old town of Galle.
Pros:

Situated inside the old Fort surrounded by many bars and restaurants.

Cons:

No pool, but we knew before booking so a short stroll to the beach for a swim to cool off is required. Power outage on day of departure made it a bit uncomfortable with no AC or running water but staff made effort to offer alternative shower / toilet facilities.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Iben • couple • no
7
Fint lite hotell i gamlebyen
Pros:

Fint lite hotell midt i byen. Veldig stille.

Cons:

Litt små rom. Skulle gjerne kunne ha valgt hva man ønsket å spise til frokost selv.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Petronela • couple • sk
8
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Jeni • couple • au
9
Ideal location, beautifully maintain old house
Pros:

Fort house is in the middle of everything happening in Galle Fort. The staff were beautiful and the breakfast was amazing.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Sneha Maria • couple • in
9
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • au
8
The Fort House
Pros:

We had a very comfortable night's sleep in a very old (500 years) building that has plenty of character. The room is tastefully decorated and clean. We where downstairs. The staff are polite and more that happy to help. We paid for breakfast which was very nice. It was Sri Lankan and very generous in serving size. Close to plenty of places to eat it is definately worth looking at for your stay in Galle.
Would I stay again Yes

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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milena • couple • it
10
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Jolita • couple • au
10
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Abhishek • couple • in
7
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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vanderplaat • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Excellent value for money

Cons:

Lack of parking, but its an old town

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • gb
10
Too good not to come back! See you all again soon!
Pros:

Wonderful people, friendly and welcoming, excellent service, sensational food, a beautiful building, big comfortable, clean rooms, a fantastic location inside the fort with easy access to all areas. We stayed as a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 children aged 10 and 14. a 2 night stay including breakfast. The whole family loved it.

Cons:

leaving it behind.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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jean • extended_group • sg
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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elizabeth • family_with_children • sg
9
Pros:

Excellent service and location

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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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
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Gerli • family_with_children • ee
8
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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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
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Marie • extended_group • se
8
Pros:

Läget och supertrevlig personal.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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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