LE JARDIN DU FORT - GALLE

Hotels
9 (237 reviews)
52 Leyn Baan Street , Galle , lk

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming and friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast options
Comfortable and spacious rooms
Cons:
Some rooms lacking privacy
Noise from the restaurant in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Generally clean, but some concerns about room size and layout impacting overall cleanliness.
Service
9.68
Extremely friendly and attentive staff throughout the reviews.
Location
9.22
Perfect location cited multiple times, especially in relation to the old town.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms were spacious and comfortable for most reviews but some lacked adequate views.
Amenities
9.2
Amenities such as breakfast were often described as good, with varied options available.
Value for Money
9.16
Great value for the quality of service and experience provided.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Food received multiple compliments, particularly the breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall experiences were very positive, with many reviews expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:32

Property Description

Charming Colonial House near Fort Beach
Experience the allure of a bygone era at Le Jardin du Fort, a quaint colonial house just a minute away from Fort Beach. Let our attentive staff take care of all your needs, including arranging convenient airport transfers. Stay connected with complimentary wifi throughout the property.

Luxurious Accommodations with GROHE Showers
Indulge in comfort in our well-appointed rooms, each featuring a private bathroom equipped with rejuvenating GROHE showers. Relax and unwind in style after a day of exploring the historic surroundings.

Puppets Restaurant & Cafe
Savor delicious meals at Puppets Restaurant & Cafe, serving guests both indoors and outdoors from 8am to 9pm. Delight your taste buds with a variety of culinary delights in a charming setting.

Experience the charm and comfort of Le Jardin du Fort - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that in some rooms the bathroom is separated from the room by a glass window and curtains, not walls.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 7 years old to 17 years old stay for US$18 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 237 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Antonio couple es
10
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple gb
10
Great two nights in a characterful hotel in the heart of Galle fort.
Pros:

The location of the hotel with Galle fort is excellent, easy walk to the shops and the main tourist attractions. It’s within the fort and full of character with lots of puppets hanging on the wall, which gives it a memorable quirkiness. The highlight, however is the staff, who are wonderful, really fun and friendly and clearly get on well with one another. There’s a good atmosphere within the hotel and we really enjoyed our stay.

Cons:

The location, the puppets, the staff and the comfy bed.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Carla family_with_children es
10
Un hotelito precioso ❤️
Pros:

Es un pequeño hotel, especial por su decoración romántica y original. Nuestra habitación tenia dos niveles y los niños quedaron encantados. Las camas son cómodas y el personal es muy amable. El desayuno era completamente personalizable y se adaptaron a nuestra dieta sin gluten. Bien ubicado para visitar la zona turística de Galle.

Cons:

Nos gustó todo

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Barbey solo_traveller fr
10
Au top!
Pros:

Tout était parfait et très central.

Cons:

RAS

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
C
Christine couple gb
10
Perfect location in the old town- lovely staff!
Pros:

Quirky interesting room, brilliant, friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Eleonora solo_traveller gb
10
Amazing place
Pros:

I loved my stay at this little hotel. I was expecting a very tiny room (the single room), but to be fair it was a bit bigger than I expected.
The room was super clean, simple but had everything I needed including air con and fan.
Special mention to the staff, everyone was friendly and incredibly helpful, they really made my stay special.
Breakfast is fantastic!

Cons:

The only thing to flag is that the windows face a balcony, not the outside, so you don't really get a view.
And the toilet was only separated to the rest of the room by a small wall - so if you need maximum privacy that's something to consider.
But for staying in Galle 2-3 days it was just perfect!

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
M
Martin couple cz
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
K
Kajal couple sg
9
Nice place
Pros:

Great location. Nice room. Breakfast was great. Staff was helpful. Room had water, tea and coffee and electric kettle. The restaurant Puppets is a great option for meals.

Cons:

Mostly everything was great though it did get loud during the day.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Felicia couple id
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
S
Simon family_with_children ch
8
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
F
Fabrice couple fr
8
Pros:

L’emplacement

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
A
Andries couple nl
5
Geen aanrader
Pros:

De locatie in het fort.

Cons:

Kamers zonder buitenraam, trap via keuken. Zeer brandgevoelig, lijkt me niet toegestaan.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Catalina couple gb
10
Pros:

We spent one night in Le Jardín du Fort and it was lovely. The location is absolutely incredible and the staff working here are all so lovely and welcoming. They made sure we had everything we needed from the start to the end and provided us with the best service. Would recommend this place to anyone. Rooms are lovely and clean with hot showers and working air con. The vibe of the place is also very nice. The breakfast was excellent.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Guy couple fr
9
Un emplacement privilégié dans une guesthouse agréable
Pros:

Au centre du fort. Excellent dîner et petit déjeuner.Eau chaude dans la douche

Cons:

Un peu bruyant le soir compte tenu de la proximité des cuisines

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
K
Kat solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
7
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
J
Joanna couple jp
10
Charming place with wonderful staff and fab location.
Pros:

Such a charming place to stay. Loved the quirky style, lovely rooms and kindness of all the staff we met. Sanjay in particular was really attentive and helpful to us. The breakfasts (& lunch/dinner options) at their restaurant “Puppets were really tasty and great value. All in all, we thoroughly recommend staying here - if you want to be somewhere with bags of personality and in the charming heart of the Galle fort area - choose here!

Cons:

Nothing. All was lovely.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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VANESSA couple ch
9
Gut gelegen und super Personal
Pros:

Die Lage war super und das Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit!

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children gb
10
Quirky room
Pros:

Very good location, breakfast and dinner were excellent.
Room was comfortable with good aircon.

Cons:

Shower pressure and temperature could have been better.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Simon couple fr
9
Pros:

Petit hôtel très bien situé dans le vieux centre de Galle. Chambre de petite taille mais confortable, personnel très attentionné et bon petit déjeuner.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee