The Dutch Bungalow

Hotels
8.8 (233 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
Clean environment
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Weak WiFi reception

Categories

Cleanliness
8.66
Spotless clean and well-preserved historical building.
Service
9.13
Staff were very kind, helpful, and exceptionally hospitable.
Location
9.17
Fantastic location, central and near the historical areas.
Room Quality
8.12
Cozy and comfortable, though one review mentioned noisiness.
Amenities
8.65
Facilities include comfortable rooms and good air conditioning.
Value for Money
8.61
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.16
Incredible breakfast and great dining options.
Overall Experience
8.93
Overall a lovely stay, with minor issues addressed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:27

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.

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Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 233 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The staff were amazing and the breakfast was a very special experience

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Vidur • couple • in
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Xenia • solo_traveller • ca
10
Amazing Colonial Style hotel
Pros:

Amazing colonial style hotel. If you want to feel the proper vibe of Galle ❤️. Clean, nice, everything is new, but stylish. Wanted to stay one more night, but it was overbooked already.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Daivid • couple • gb
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • sg
9
A beautiful hotel and friendly staff
Pros:

Such a beautiful hotel. Nice and clean, great space for a family room and the staff were lovely. A great location away from the noise of town.

Cons:

Wifi wasn't great, and on the day we left (early AM) there wasn't much choice for an early packed breakfast. Other than that, great!

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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LE RALLE • couple • fr
10
Un hôtel historique avec du charme !
Pros:

Magnifique hôtel qui vient tout juste d'être rénové.
Le bâtiment est vraiment très beau.
La chambres spacieuse et très joliment décorée.
Le petit déjeuner était très bon et servi juste devant la chambre dans la petite cour intérieure, très appréciable.
L'hôtel se situe dans la vieille ville historique donc on peut tout faire à pied.
Le restaurant collé à l'hôtel était également excellent (The Bungalow Galle Fort).

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Hugh S • family_with_children • us
8
Nice location, nice people...a fine place to experience Galle
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and shared hotel areas. Attentive staff. A great location in Galle.

Cons:

The actual room was very clean and airy, but its newness lacks the "feel" of the actual property--slightly different that what was expected for the price point.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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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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Mandy • couple • gb
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • extended_group • gb
7
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