The Fort House

Hotels
8.9 (571 reviews)
72 Church Street , Galle , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 571 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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Benjamin • solo_traveller • be
10
Un petit bijou d'hôtel
Pros:

Un petit bijou de chambres au design raffiné dans l'atmosphère de ce célèbre comptoir d'abord portugais puis hollandais et britannique . Décoration a la fois contemporaine avec des touches de style colonial . Idéalement placé et entretenu

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Joe • extended_group • nz
9
Pros:

Great Location
Comfortables rooms and bed
Staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

breakfast was not very Sri lankan but OK

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Mattakad • couple • au
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • es
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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JGKSRA • solo_traveller • my
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Simon Bricknell • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice bed and breakfast in a good location
Pros:

Rooms were quite nice, though a little cramped. Lovely staff and a great breakfast. The staff were also incredibly helpful.
Great location

Cons:

The amenities in the room were a bit sparse, e.g. we had 3 teabags and sugar but no coffee or creamer. Quite expensive too

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Isuru • couple • lk
10
Good food, best accommodation and relaxing retreat.
Pros:

Hidden gem in the Galle fort. Amidst busy street this was a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the ramparts and the sunset.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Andre • couple • lk
8
A perfectly located hotel, that has a colorful aesthetic with modern amneties, & friendly staff.
Pros:

The hotel's location was exactly what we needed, as we planned to walk around Galle Fort and cover as much as possible in one weekend. The staff were friendly, accommodating, and communicated well. The hotel itself is very nice, clean, and aesthetic, and the rooms and bathrooms were good. The hotel upgraded us from a Queen Room to one with a bathtub, which was a nice touch! Once you step out of the hotel and take a left, there's the Dumpling Cafe that was on our checklist, and when you take a right, there's an express Cargills, and you are very close to the Rampart Walk to catch an amazing sunset. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at The Fort House.

Cons:

Can't really think of anything specific.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Carole • extended_group • fr
9
Excellent emplacement
Pros:

L’emplacement est exceptionnel dans le dort. Le bâtiment est très beau. Le petit déjeuner est très bon.

Cons:

Selon ma réservation nous avions 10%de remise au restaurant de l’hôtel mais … il n’y a pas de restaurant !

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Dale • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The location, the strong ac, breakfast, and helpful staff.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • family_with_children • it
10
We had great stay, confort of rooms and great breakfast
Pros:

Staff team gave help and suggestion planning visit of Galle. Great confort and top breakfast

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
10
Lovely place to stay whilst exploring the area.
Pros:

Excellent location and beautiful building

Friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Brillant situation, lovely welcome, great breakfast. A great place to stay but slightly expensive

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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jasonand • family_with_children • gb
5
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Ben • family_with_children • au
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Ana • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

A localização e a arquitetura do edifício.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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deepti • solo_traveller • in
2
Not worth the money
Cons:

Strange behaviour of the Staff
Before we went out for evening, we were given hotel keys to unlock and then lock the door, very strange!
M vacation, come on
For breakfast very limited options
No catchup/any sauce available with bread omelette, 😱 OMG

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Eduardus • solo_traveller • at
8
Großartige Lage aber leider langsames Internet
Pros:

Die Lage ist großartig! Das Hotel ist sehr schön und das Personal ist sehr bemüht und sehr freundlich!

Cons:

Leider ist das Internet extrem langsam.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Lourds Samraj • extended_group • lk
7
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee