The Dutch Bungalow

Hotels
8.8 (279 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 279 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
C
Clare couple gb
6
It was average.
Pros:

Good location, clean, nice restaurant.

Cons:

There was no atmosphere (possibly partly because of the war and cancellations) and compared to the 10 other places we’ve stayed on this trip it didn’t feel like good value. We stayed 2 nights and they asked if we needed the room cleaned - we said ok not to clean room but could the bathroom bin be emptied and this wasn’t done plus a couple of other requests didn’t happen.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
T
Tom family_with_children gb
9
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
C
Claudia couple au
10
Delightful hotel in a fantastic location. Clean, comfortable and yes, the shower awesome. Highly recommended
Pros:

Style, location, staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
C
Chathu extended_group lk
10
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
S
Shehan couple lk
8
Amazing
Pros:

Great location, very clean and tidy property. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful throughout my stay. Overall, a very comfortable and pleasant experience — would definitely recommend.

Cons:

WiFi connection needs to improve.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
D
Donna solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
D
Dinesh family_with_children lk
10
Lovely stay in central Fort.
Pros:

An exceptional Shower (feels like under a waterfall) Great staff who are friendly who are also key in making the place extremely clean. Great stay overall. A lovely garden space to relax.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
M
Mark family_with_children gb
9
Shame it wa only one night. Great place
Pros:

Central location, lovely old building

Cons:

Design and central location

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
F
Florian solo_traveller ae
9
Perfect getaway
Pros:

Beautiful property in the heart of the Fort. Very quiet and tranquil. Everything within walking distance. Staff is so friendly and helpful. Thanks to Tashmi and her colleagues.

Beds are comfortable and rooms are spacious and clean.

Breakfast was excellent. Delicious blend of local and intercontinental foods served right in front of your room in the garden.

Cons:

AC could have been cooler, but they also have a ceiling fan so it did not get too hot at night.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
M
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
J
Jodi solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Lovely room. Good aircon. Close to everything

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
S
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
G
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
D
Darryl couple gb
9
2026-03-28 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
J
Jemit Rajen couple ae
1
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
Q
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
J
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
R
Richard couple cy
10
Pros:

Lovely breakfast

Cons:

Fan noisy

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
A
Amit extended_group in
9
2026-03-18 via Nuitee