Tamarind Hill Galle

Hotels
8.7 (94 reviews)
No.288 , Dadella , Galle , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent service
Great breakfast
Cons:
Insects in room
No 24-hour reception

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Issues mentioned regarding insects in the room.
Service
9.16
Excellent service was noted, exceeding expectations.
Location
9.2
Well-located for exploring Galle while being peaceful.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
8.18
Mixed reviews; lack of 24-hour reception noted.
Value for Money
8.14
Value is perceived as average given the issues with amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Great breakfast and high-quality dining experience noted.
Overall Experience
8.86
Overall a nice experience with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:13

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in spacious guestrooms featuring elegant wooden furniture and modern amenities, providing the perfect blend of comfort and style.

Relaxing Outdoor Amenities
Unwind by the outdoor pool or take in the lush greenery while lounging in the comfortable poolside chairs, offering a serene and peaceful escape.

Culinary Delights
Treat your taste buds to a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant serving delectable international dishes, or make use of the barbecue facilities for a delightful outdoor dining experience.

Plan your getaway to Tamarind Hill Galle and experience luxury and serenity amidst historical charm.

Important information:

As imposed by the government of Sri Lanka, along with this hotel booking, there are other requirements that need to be met in order for you to obtain the Visa to enter the country.

The property will assist you with all this information.

The details will be sent to you via a message post-reservation.

Disclaimer: Please note, classification of level-1 properties and the above information can change based on government regulation changes. Therefore, please ensure to refer to SLTDA protocols prior to making a reservation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 94 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 8.86
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saketh family_with_children in
7
Cons:

Property needs to be refurbished and soft furnishing needs a deep clean

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Samalka Samararatne solo_traveller lk
10
Pros:

Really enjoyed our stay here. The property has a beautiful colonial feel and a peaceful atmosphere. The rooms were spacious and the pool was great. The staff were very helpful, and it’s close to Galle city while still being nice and quiet. Great place to relax and unwind.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Yasas Nana family_with_children lk
10
One of the most underrated properties in Galle
Pros:

Extra spacious rooms and super friendly staff members made our trip memorable. Located 06 minutes away from Galle Fort.

Cons:

There was a slight delay in serving beverages.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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SHEHARA family_with_children ae
1
Disappointing
Pros:

The house itself is old & grand.
Food - had rice for lunch; this was good.

Cons:

The water supply to the hotel was not working from the time we checked in; 6 hours later, it still was not working, and the staff mentioned it would take a further 6 to 7 hours to have it fixed,
In total, guests had to wait for more than 12 hours without water for showers etc.
The manager was not helpful and was unable to give a proper solution.

I had to follow up several times to get information about the water issue.

The phone in the room did not work - this was not fixed despite informing them twice.
The general place could do with more regular cleaning as there was dust on the sofa's - probably not vacuumed in quite a while.
I was booked into the Admiral suite, but checked out after 6 hours due to the lack of water

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Gaurav family_with_children in
8
Pros:

Excellent service

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Cannes family_with_children fr
10
Magnifique
Pros:

Hôtel de charme colonial très bien préservé et entretenu. Le cadre entretien cet atmosphère. Les chambres sont très spacieuses et décorées avec style colonial magnifiques avec tout le confort haut de gamme. Piscine splendide entourée d’une verdure tropicale et calme. Très proche d’une des nombreuses plage de Galle. Le personnel est très attentionné, aux petits soins et très gentils. Les plats occidentaux et sri lankais sont élaborés, vraiment très délicieux et très beaux, servis à la carte. Facile d’accès même en transport en commun, à 10 min en tuktuk du centre bus de Galle en « highway bus » et trains depuis Colombo. A 15 min du fameux fort de Galle. Je recommande cet hôtel. Merci à tout le personnel.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Aseem couple us
10
A beautiful property. Lovely 200 years old hold - grand furniture and art pieces.
Pros:

We had Sri Lankan breakfast. It was excellent. Really delicious meal and lot of food.

Cons:

The hotel doesn't have a liquor license.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Smitha solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The property is pretty amazing, our group enjoyed the stay here. It was so peaceful and calm. The staff were great. Very colonial feeling to the place. The rooms are pretty big. The property also has a lovely pool. We had breakfast and lunch, the portion sizes are quite large we had to tell them to give us less food 😉. The food was also very tasty.

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Jane couple au
9
A charming hotel with lovely colonial architecture. The staff were wonderfully friendly and helpful.
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Udo solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Eine sehr stilvolle und ruhige Unterkunft mit extrem freundlichen und hilfreichem Personal

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Rene couple nl
8
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Jan Ragnar Thomas solo_traveller se
10
Good food, nice location and facilities and wonderful staff.
Pros:

Nice and peaceful hotel location close to the beach, with a fantastic staff and delicious restaurant. Air conditioning worked excellent all time. Pool area clean and relaxing.

Cons:

Everything was perfect.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Jason couple gb
9
Lovely stay, friendly staff great pool.
Pros:

Lovely big pool and as limited number of guests feels like you have it to yourself.

Cons:

Needs a little bit of maintenance to get it looking back to its old self.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Swati extended_group in
4
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Kamei solo_traveller jp
3
Pros:

調度品は良かった、お庭の手入は行き届いていた。

Cons:

スタッフは何も説明しない。カードで支払いだけさせられただけ。披露宴パーティー用の施設に過ぎない。

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Nithila couple lk
8
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Howard family_with_children gb
7
Amazing house in tranquil setting needs tweaks
Pros:

The first impression as we went through the gates to the house was .... wow. The colonial feel of the place has been retained well. We were upgraded for free which was a lovely touch. Our room (suite!) was large with a huge bathroom and 2 balconies to sit on. Staff were friendly and courteous.

Cons:

Not sure whether this can truly be classed as 5 star. Maybe in the past but there were too many elements which sadly let it down.

Breakfast buffet options weren't warm, maybe with fewer guests, hot food could have been provided to order?

There were plenty of staff, but finding one to get a pool towel off took time.

We'd chosen this hotel as it was a little away from Galle, and therefore peaceful, but with so few guests there was no atmosphere.

All minor gripes but they did detract from our overall experience and saw us leave a day early which we didn't get a refund for as we'd booked with a commitment to pay.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Kathleen couple au
8
Pros:

Beautiful colonial building with verandahs and central grassed courtyard. Big pool on lower terrace. Staff kindly provided lunch to our driver. Breakfast was advance order of 'western' or 'Sri Lankan'. The Sri Lankan breakfast was fabulous assortment and delicious. Large elegant room.

Cons:

Slight musty smell in the room and some mould on wall. Needs attention. Not walking distance to anything but short car trip to Galle Fort.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Geraldine couple gb
10
Beautiful property in an ideal location.
Pros:

We have stayed here before and love the property - very spacious and comfortable.

Cons:

The swimming pool area felt a bit unloved. Some nice umbrellas and lounger would make a big difference.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Mahesh couple in
8
2026-02-23 via Nuitee