The Dutch Bungalow

Hotels
8.8 (336 reviews)
No 05, Church Cross Street, Fort , Galle , lk

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Free
Children allowed

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 336 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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Sandaruwan • couple • lk
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Mashrur • extended_group • bd
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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yasmeena • solo_traveller • eg
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • extended_group • pt
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Tom van Dijk • solo_traveller • nl
10
Fijne kamer op een perfecte locatie
Pros:

Fijne kamer op een perfecte locatie met super vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

Niets

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Poorna • solo_traveller • lk
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Ashwin • solo_traveller • au
9
Excellent, would stay again
Pros:

The bungalow was really lovely, the room were very nice, clean and it was a very relaxing time. The bathroom was spacious and had really cool taps. Breakfast was also very good.

Cons:

The room could have used a bench to place my suitcase on.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Avtar • couple • gb
9
A very enjoyable stay, would come again
Pros:

Great location to see the fort, easy walkable, plenty of places to eat,
Really liked the hotel with its old colony features, great tasting breakfasts
Staff very helpful and tentative.

Cons:

Could do with a safe

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ghadeer Y. Abdullah • solo_traveller • kw
8
Great place
Pros:

Friendly anf helpful staff, very clean room, great location, comfortable. Quick response time to booking messages. Location is perfect inside the fort but on a quiet street. Will surely stay there again.

Cons:

Staff are not always there, specially if you need something at night. Breakfast is limited. Towels are old and rough. Wish there was a duvet instead of just a sheet for a cover.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
9
Comfortable hotel in great location, amazing shower!
Pros:

Great location in the Fort. Best shower we’ve had during our whole holiday. Lovely large room with comfortable bed. Air conditioning great and quiet. Good breakfast

Cons:

Hotel would have been perfect if there had been a mini fridge in our room to keep water cold

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Dorrie • family_with_children • fr
8
Wonderful hotel with very kind and warm staff
Pros:

Ce tram location, wonderful staff and very comfortable beds

Cons:

As they do not have a kitchen of their own you have to decide int he precise time you want breakfast for your whole group. As we were a bit jet lagged, some of us woke up earlier than expected and although other people were having their breakfast, i had to wait over an hour to be able to have anything which was frustrating. This is because i think the breakfast is delivered at the time you chose.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • de
9
Sehr schönes Hotel
Pros:

Die Lage in Galle Fort ist toll. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Ausstattung ist sehr schön gestaltet worden.

Cons:

Es war etwas dunkel, da es nur ein Fenster halb zum Flur gab.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Margherita • couple • it
9
Soggiorno breve, ma molto piacevole. Staff sempre disponibile e buona colazione nel patio
Pros:

Struttura pulita e ben arredata, camera comoda con tutti i comfort.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Krish • family_with_children • nl
8
Fijne plek op een toplocatie.
Pros:

Locatie, sfeer, veel ruimte

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • nz
9
Very nice boutique hotel
Pros:

Very nice boutique hotel in handy location, staff were great and breakfast tasty and very interesting (in a good way).
Rooms small but functional with a great shower.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Carlo • solo_traveller • it
10
Relax dentro le mura
Pros:

La posizione dentro le mura è perfetta per girare comodamente la cittadella; lo staff è cordiale, sorridente e siamo stati anche omaggiati di un upgrade della stanza; stanza essenziale ma bella, con un bagno spazioso e finalmente un soffione della doccia che si rispetti! Offre solo la colazione, ma appena fuori dalla tua camera in un cortiletto interno proprio bellino.
A pochi min da tanti locali per mangiare e a passeggiare alle 6 del mattino se siete fortunati trovate tante coppie prossime alle nozze che fanno le foto

Cons:

Giusto una piccola pecca può essere la finestra del bagno dove ci sono delle persiane senza zanzariere…

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Luiz • couple • br
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • au
8
One night wasn’t enough. Wonderful stay.
Pros:

Good location, close to centre but far enough away from busy streets. Staff warm and welcoming. Beautiful old building. Well maintained. Room clean and very comfortable.
Wonderful fresh cooked breakfast served on veranda. Good shower and nice linen.

Cons:

Nil

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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claudia • extended_group • it
10
Fantastico
Pros:

Posto bellissimo, staff super cortese e colazione buonissima

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • gb
10
Super friendly and excellent location
Pros:

We loved our two-night stay at this hotel. Tashma was incredible attentive and ever-present in the entrance hall and tried her utmost whenever we had the slightest wish. The breakfast was lovely and the rooms very comfortable - the mosquito net gave extra protection and the air conditioning and fan were excellent. The location is fantastic, in the heart of Galle Fort, yet it was very quiet here and we slept soundly. We would thoroughly recommend this hotel. Thank you!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee