The Dutch Bungalow

Hotels
8.8 (316 reviews)
No 05, Church Cross Street, Fort , Galle , lk

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Noise from renovations
WiFi issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.66
Many reviews highlight that the hotel is spotless and well-preserved.
Service
9.13
Staff is consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.17
Repeatedly praised for its central location and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.12
Rooms are described as comfortable, though one review noted they were not 'wow'.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities include nice breakfasts and historical charm.
Value for Money
8.91
Overall impressions suggest fair value for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
9.16
Breakfasts are frequently described as amazing, with high satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.63
General sentiment is very positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:12

Property Description

Central Location and Surroundings
With its prime location in the heart of Galle and within walking distance to popular attractions like Galle Fort Beach and Galle International Cricket Stadium, The Dutch Bungalow offers the perfect base for exploring the city.

Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy a relaxing stay in well-equipped rooms with amenities such as free WiFi, room service, and a delicious breakfast served daily. Some rooms even come with a balcony for you to unwind and soak in the views.

Exciting Activities and Transportation
Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to key landmarks and enjoy activities like cycling around Galle. Additionally, with easy access to Koggala Airport and a convenient paid airport shuttle service, your travel arrangements are made seamless for you.

To book your stay at The Dutch Bungalow and experience the best of Galle, make your reservation now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 316 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Nataliya solo_traveller ru
10
Pros:

Perfect location inside of the fort near lots of restaurants, shops.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Donald couple rw
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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nayan solo_traveller in
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple au
10
Beautiful building in a great location.
Pros:

The building itself was cool with heaps of history. The room and bathroom were spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was tasty and well presented. Great location.

Cons:

Galle had no power for one of the days. They did let us know about this in advance and were very apologetic about it

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Claus family_with_children at
10
Pros:

Lage und Stil des Hotels

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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alessandro family_with_children it
8
Posizione eccellente nel cuore di Galle e atmosfera autentica
Pros:

Abbiamo soggiornato in questo hotel con la nostra famiglia di quattro persone, insieme ai nostri due bambini di 8 anni, e ci siamo trovati bene.

La posizione è davvero ottima: l'hotel si trova all'interno delle mura della splendida cittadina di Galle, permettendo di raggiungere in pochi minuti a piedi il faro e il lungomare, da cui si può ammirare uno splendido tramonto sul mare.

La nostra camera era ampia e confortevole. I bambini hanno dormito sul soppalco, una soluzione che hanno trovato molto divertente, anche se la scala di accesso è piuttosto ripida e richiede un po' di attenzione.

La colazione, in perfetto stile srilankese, era davvero molto abbondante e ricca di proposte locali. Purtroppo, a causa dei nostri tempi di viaggio, non abbiamo potuto gustarla con la calma che avrebbe meritato.

Abbiamo apprezzato molto anche il grazioso cortile interno, sul quale si affacciano le camere: un angolo tranquillo e rilassante che contribuisce a creare un'atmosfera accogliente e piacevole.

Consigliamo questa struttura a chi desidera visitare Galle soggiornando in una posizione strategica, in un ambiente caratteristico e ospitale.

Cons:

L'unico aspetto migliorabile riguarda il bagno: sul soffitto, molto alto, era presente muffa che lasciava un leggero odore di umidità nell'ambiente. Si tratta di un dettaglio che, se risolto, renderebbe il soggiorno ancora più piacevole.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

A perfect location in a building steeped in history and culture. Staff were friendly and provided an excellent service.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Cait-Lyn couple au
10
Amazing hotel - stay as long as you can
Pros:

What a brilliant stay. The beds were extremely comfortable, the showers nice and warm, air conditioning cold and the wifi worked really well. The breakfast was traditional Sri Lankan, and the lovely lady serving us explained the different foods and how to eat it overall was a really lovely stay. The location is fantastic as well you can walk all around the forte very easily.

Cons:

Nothing - wish we could have stayed longer

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Melissa extended_group nz
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Francesca couple it
9
Posizione ottima e personale fantastico
Pros:

La struttura è molto bella, pulita e le camere sono grandi e dotate di ogni comfort. Colazione abbondante e buona. Posizione ottima. Una nota speciale a Tashmi, la ragazza dolcissima all’accoglienza che ci ha fatte sentire a casa. Molto premurosa e gentile.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Sayumi couple au
9
Great stay, great staff
Pros:

Great team, went out of their way to facilitate things for us including packed breakfast for an early start.

Cons:

Aircon stopped working overnight however it was fixed within the day

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Gregory501 solo_traveller pl
10
Pros:

Super friendly and helpful staff
Convenient location
Good breakfast
Old door locks
Nice courtyard

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller lk
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Lynda couple nz
9
Recommend this place!
Pros:

Excellent stay, can recommend. Great breakfast

Cons:

Wifi was poor but they are trying to fix it.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Fernano family_with_children ru
7
Всё хорошо, кроме парковки
Pros:

В целом всё круто, расположение, завтрак, интерьер интересный.

Cons:

С парковкой проблема рядом с отелем, места мало

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Mohammad Monir solo_traveller bd
10
Pros:

Almost everything

Cons:

Nothing to mention

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Ethenia solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Lovely service and excellent breakfast!

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Ruben couple se
8
Pros:

Located in the middle of Galle Fort, great breakfast, friendly staff

Cons:

One big issue is that there is no proper window in the bathroom, only a wooden one with multiple holes. This meant noise transported easily in and out of the room

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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nicole couple it
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Claire family_with_children ie
3
Avoid
Pros:

When we arrived they told us there was a problem and we would need to go to a different location. The sheets were damp and smelt !

Cons:

As above

2026-06-17 via Nuitee