The Bungalow Galle Fort - Hotel - Restaurant - Cocktail bar

Hotels
9.3 (92 reviews)
No 09 Church Cross Street , Galle , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Garden
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Beautiful decor
Cons:
No breakfast options
Noise from outside

Categories

Cleanliness
9.31
The property is very clean and beautiful, according to multiple reviews.
Service
9.78
The staff, especially Ismail, are mentioned as exceptionally helpful and attentive.
Location
9.62
Perfect location for exploring Galle with a quiet yet central position.
Room Quality
9.27
Rooms are described as beautiful and comfortable.
Amenities
9.3
The hotel offers great amenities and the restaurant setting is praised.
Value for Money
8.76
The accommodations are good but there were some concerns about the pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.81
The food is described as amazing, though there were minor complaints regarding the dining experience.
Overall Experience
9.58
A wonderful experience overall, highly recommended by guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:49

Property Description

Historical Charm with Modern Amenities
Experience a 17th-century bungalow seamlessly integrated with contemporary comforts, preserving its historical allure while offering luxurious accommodations.

Luxurious Chambers and Unique Experiences
Discover our meticulously designed rooms, each offering a distinct experience. From 55" smart TVs in "Heritage Harmony" and "Destiny Dream" chambers to a TV-free zone in "Bustle & Beat," indulge in comfort tailored to your preferences.

Culinary Delights and Convenient Connectivity
Savor adventurous twists on comfort food at our restaurant and stay connected with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property. Unwind with delectable dishes and seamless online experiences at The Bungalow.

Book your intimate, luxurious stay at The Bungalow and embark on a journey blending history, luxury, and personalized exploration.

Important information:

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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 92 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.31
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 9.27
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 9.58
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Minocher family_with_children in
10
Superb in every way
Pros:

A wonderful little boutique property. Amazing staff who delighted us at every touch point! The Bar and Restaurant were superb in every way with outstanding service and food

Cons:

The only little issue we faced was with the hot water in the shower and Ismail the Property Manager was quick to delight us with an upgrade for the 2nd night, to an even more beautiful room at their other property round the corner.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Riccardo couple au
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Niall couple au
9
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Tazetdinova couple ru
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Marly family_with_children nl
10
Perfect verblijf in Galle Fort!
Pros:

Top verblijf gehad bij The Bungalow. Prachtige kamers bij een prachtig restaurant. Perfecte lokatie in Galle Fort. Heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. In het echt nog mooier dan op de foto’s. Aan alles is gedacht.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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anu solo_traveller in
9
Pros:

Ismail was the most accomodating staff , they went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. The staff at the bar & restaurant were exceptionally kind and helped me with the to do/ to visit suggestions in old town. Very safe for solo female travellers

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Niroshana couple au
10
Great place, lovely owners and the staff
Pros:

Very beautiful cozy place

Cons:

The excellent service
Very attentive

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Nickala couple au
10
10/10 would recommend
Pros:

Wow, what an incredible stay. Blown away by the room and hospitality. Great location. The restaurant was superb - seafood platter is a must! The room was huge! And our hosts were so generous to extend our stay on our checkout day as the room wasn’t booked.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Busola Tega solo_traveller gb
10
Ismail was amazing!!!
Pros:

I had the best stay of my entire trip at The Bungalow Galle Fort hotel. I unfortunately got sick on my first night after eating at a local restaurant. Ismail the manager was very kind and understanding checking in on me for the duration of my trip and didn't even charge me for the drink and meal I ordered to my room.

I unfortunately did not get the chance to eat at the restaurant and I wish I did as the food looked delicious.

Cons:

Everything was perfect.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Qin couple cn
8
Pros:

Great location, stylish design and manger is very helpful

Cons:

The A/C was dripping all the time and wasn’t fixed during the whole stay

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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paul solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Funky and cool decor, amazing restaurant and brilliant staff. Location was amazing too

Cons:

I loved it all

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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ranjit couple gb
10
Amazing boutique hotel to finish our amazing trip of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Pros:

Exceptional room modern boutique hotel with a great bonus of the LP player! We loved dancing away with our cocktails 🍸 so glad we picked a stay at the bungalow..it’s a pity it was just overnight. Shout out to Ismail for great communication throughout and accommodating to our needs, cocktails in our room while waiting for our table at the restaurant. Manik was great for his brilliant knowledge and history…ideas for future trips to beautiful Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 p.s l hope the new cocktail is on the menu Ranj’s Arrack Coffee! named after me made by Manik! Irish coffee with a twist of arrack! Very yummy 😋. Definitely recommend a stay here, great hospitality all round 😊

Cons:

Nothing… it was absolutely amazing!

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple ch
9
Great stay
Pros:

The location and the friendliness of the staff were excellent.
The interior design was also amazing. We stayed in the King Room, and the room was huge.

Cons:

The shower wasn’t that great. There is only a rain shower, and a handheld showerhead is missing.
For the price, you could also expect breakfast (even though we knew there wouldn’t be any).

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Don couple nz
8
Pros:

Nice comfortable room and very friendly and helpful staff

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
9
Great location and room
Pros:

Just 2 rooms part of the well known restaurant.

Stayed in the queens room, which was lovely and centrally located. No breakfast included but loads of place within a few mins.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
10
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Pavan couple gb
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Arik couple ae
10
Cosy and clean
Pros:

Great in-house restaurant.
Manager Ismail very nice and helpful person.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Benjie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple gb
9
A nice treat to end our holiday
Pros:

Location. Food. Room.
We ate here last year and decided to book a room. We weren't disappointed. The room matched the food. A little bit disorganised on checking out, so a point dropped. Food reasonably priced. Quality excellent. Wine also good. For a little treat would recommend. They need to offer breakfast.

Cons:

Street noise in the morning. No breakfast.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee