The Dutch Bungalow

Hotels
8.8 (271 reviews)
No 05, Church Cross Street, Fort , Galle , lk

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 271 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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Mark solo_traveller au
10
Great Breakfast with really nice people super Friendly
Pros:

Good Location nice Room

Cons:

Air conditioning struggling a bit but still okay

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Jodi solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Lovely room. Good aircon. Close to everything

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Giulia couple it
8
overall good
Pros:

Great location, kind staff

Cons:

Internet works only in the common area; rooms (at least the one we got assigned) are not spacious, not the best value for money

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Susan extended_group us
6
Pros:

The location was great and the staff was kind. The A/C works well.

Cons:

Due to the bungalow style there was space for bugs to get inside and we got bit a lot.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Darryl couple gb
9
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Jemit Rajen couple ae
1
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
J
Jane solo_traveller au
10
Enjoyable
Pros:

The location was great. A beautiful building, comfortable room& great shower& quiet in a courtyard setting. Staff were very attentive & helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Jzhonnie family_with_children au
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Everything was perfect. The property itself is a beautiful piece of history and a fine example of Dutch colonial architecture, full of charm and character. The room was beautiful and impeccably clean, and the shower was hot with excellent water pressure. The staff were absolutely wonderful—warm, attentive, and welcoming throughout our stay. Breakfast was delicious, with a great selection and high-quality food. A truly memorable experience.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Qiaoyu extended_group cn
8
Pros:

地理位置非常好,早餐不错

Cons:

隔音不好

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple cy
10
Pros:

Lovely breakfast

Cons:

Fan noisy

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Amit extended_group in
9
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Natalie solo_traveller gb
5
All good as long as you don’t mind rats for bed fellows.
Pros:

Everything about the property was 5* for my first night. A wonderful welcome and my room was stunning and very clean and comfortable.

Cons:

On my second night, after advising I thought there was a rat in my room on the 1st day on my stay, I then found said rat under my pillow at 2am. A sleepless night followed and rat was caught the next day. It was pretty traumatic actually putting the pillow to find the rat under my pillow. It hurts me to write a negative review as everything was great until meeting the rat, but I don’t think the property’s reaction to me finding a rat in my bed was satisfactory. They just caught it and said it was all ok. I tried to at least change rooms but was told it was full, which I am unsure it was as I didn’t see many other guests. I had even said I had seen a rat day before and I’m not sure they believed me.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Aart couple nl
9
Perfecte unieke plek om Galle te ontdekken!
Pros:

Perfecte locatie om Galle te ontdekken! Een oud koloniaal huis dat mooi is gerestaureerd. De airco hadden we echt nodig.
Heerlijk bed en de binnentuin, waar je ontbijt op je eigen tafel krijgt ademde een en al historie. Direct naast The Bungalow: een goed restaurant!

Cons:

Kamer was wat aan kleine kant.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Ron extended_group gb
9
Pros:

Staff were lovely. Interesting breakfast. Brilliant location in the middle of the fort with an excellent restaurant just next door.

Cons:

All good.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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YASIN extended_group in
6
Pros:

GREAT LOCATION

Cons:

FAR TOO OVER PRICED FOR THE FACILITIES THAT THEY OFFER !!!

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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ISLOOR couple in
8
Value for money
Pros:

The ambience and the bungalow feels

Cons:

The fact that the noise from the balcony rooms can be heard below

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Eva couple no
9
Pros:

Lite, sjarmerende hotell i kolonial stil. Stort baderom med god dusj. Deilig frokost.

Cons:

Hadde vært fint med kjøleskap på rommet.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
M
Meg couple au
10
We had a fabulous stay
Pros:

Super cute

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Trudi couple gb
9
Fantastic night stay - wish we had stayed a few more nights
Pros:

Great location, rooms very comfortable, clean and well equipped.
Breakfast was delicious and lovely friendly staff

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
M
Marta couple gb
10
Great stay
Pros:

Very modern and clean property. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee