The Dutch Bungalow

Hotels
8.8 (240 reviews)
No 05, Church Cross Street, Fort , 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
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
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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.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 240 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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Kaushalya • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Bernd • family_with_children • at
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Arpita • solo_traveller • in
10
Excellent adorable home away from home in Galle!!
Pros:

Such a cosy cute property on a quiet street of the Fort Great staff- very warm behaviour , wonderful breakfast…. Just felt like home! Would always come back here next time I am in Galle♥️

Cons:

The only drawback is that the rooms are not sound proof; so any talks/steps of people passing by your room can be heard inside.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Katelyne • couple • au
8
Pros:

Staff were great, very accommodating. Breakfast was wonderful, location is perfect

Cons:

They have a refill water station outside however it was always empty when we were going to use.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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CHRISTELLE • couple • es
9
Agradable estancia en Galle fort
Pros:

Habitación muy bonita, bien decorada y súper limpia. A pesar de la ubicación céntrica es muy tranquilo y se está a gusto desayunando en el patio

Cons:

Necesitan nuevas toallas urgentemente y solucionar tema wifi que es casi inexistente

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • extended_group • gb
7
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • couple • gb
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Niels • couple • dk
8
Super beliggenhed, smukt lille hotel, behagelig atmosfære, venligt personale.
Pros:

Beliggenhed!
Venligt personale.
Stille og roligt midt i byen.

Cons:

Der var ikke noget, jeg ikke kunne lide.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Farhad • extended_group • au
5
Good rooms but tacky hotel
Pros:

Location and service

Cons:

The place is run down with the exception of rooms. The photos on your site are totally photoshopped.in reality the hotel general area needs a huge deal of work. See photos attached. That is reality !

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Very nice bathroom. Great location in the Fort. Cool and peaceful refuge allows you to dip in and out of the shops and sights. Nice communal areas. Good breakfasts.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Sheahan • family_with_children • ch
10
Amazing property. Wonderful staff. Special thanks to Asanaka, Lakshan and Tashmi.
Pros:

It’s in the Fort, and it is deceptively amazing. The rooms are big, clean and very comfortable.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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ADRIANA • couple • it
10
Pros:

It's such a nice place, so calm and relaxed. The breakfast was great, they take care of you soo much. Nice people really, we hope to get there again in the future.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Elizaveta • couple • ru
10
Pros:

Мы остались в восторге, полное погружение в жизнь форта. Очень атмосферный отель. Сервис, чистота - все супер!

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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YUKIKO • family_with_children • jp
10
I'll definitely choose the same hotel on my next trip.
Pros:

I'm grateful to all the staff for their kindness and their smiles.
We arrived at midnight, but they came out right away and let us into our room, so we weren't tired from the flight and could enjoy sightseeing the next day.
They served a delicious Sri Lanka breakfast every day. It was my first time trying Kitulpani, and I was very impressed.
The room was clean, and the quiet environment made for a pleasant stay. The courtyard was lovely, too.

Cons:

There is no refrigerator.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
9
Comfortable and in the perfect location to walk around the Fort area
Pros:

Lovely comfortable room location was perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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sergio • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

The kidness of the staff, specially the lady at reception.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location perfect in the centre of the fort. The breakfast was great, the best we had I think. The room was wonderful, decor lovely and bathroom amazing. Nice staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Lucian • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • couple • lk
10
Sehr schönes Zimmer, tolle Lage und ein super Rundum-Service
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Bhavesh • couple • in
10
Excellent
Pros:

We had a lovely stay at The Dutch Bungalow. The staff is so nice and attentive, and they always have a big smile on their faces, which is always a refreshing sight.
The rooms are neat and clean, and the interiors of the place are very well thought out.
The location is very central in the fort, and everywhere is easily walkable.
100% recommended.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee