Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Cons:
Small rooms
High price for offerings

Categories

Cleanliness
9.6
Reviews highlight clean and comfortable rooms.
Service
10
Staff were noted to be friendly, accommodating, and attentive.
Location
10
Great location in the heart of Galle, highly praised.
Room Quality
8.6
Some mentioned rooms were too small, resembling a dorm room.
Amenities
9.6
Lovely pool area and a variety of amenities mentioned.
Value for Money
8.6
Some guests felt it was expensive considering what is provided.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakasts and dining options received exceptional reviews.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall experiences conveyed as very positive, though with minor critiques.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 12:41

Property Description

Historic Boutique Hotel in Galle Fort

Charming Courtyard and Luxurious Amenities

Step into the 16th-century Merchant home turned boutique hotel, Fort Bazaar, nestled in the heart of Galle Fort. Enjoy the traditional Galle Fort private courtyard, home to the renowned Church Street Social restaurant, library, and Z Spa. The rooms offer complimentary soft drinks, and guests can indulge in breakfast and high tea. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property, ensuring you stay connected while immersed in historic elegance.

Prime Location and Nearby Attractions

Explore Galle Fort's wonders with Fort Bazaar ideally located just 200 meters from Galle Fort and the Dutch Church Galle. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site during your stay.

Book your stay at Fort Bazaar for an unforgettable experience in Galle Fort.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BIA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 158 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.6
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.6
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cal • extended_group • ie
9
Fabulous location to explore galle fort
Pros:

Fantastic location and food
Also hotel provided guided walk in morning which was superb

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
9
Superb location for this 17th century heritage property
Pros:

Brilliant location in this heritage property. Tastefully decorated in a contemporary style
Staff are friendly, helpful and professional

Cons:

Nothing we disliked

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Shelly • couple • ae
10
Simply amazing!
Pros:

What a gem of place - it was amazing! Such a stunning hotel and in such a great location. We couldn't call out a single member of staff as frankly they were all incredibly friendly, helpful and simply couldn't do enough for us. The food in the hotel restaurant was also delicious. We also loved the extra touches on offer - afternoon tea as well as happy hour, all of which were complimentary, which was fantastic!! We would highly recommend this hotel and would definitely come back again

Cons:

Absolutely nothing!!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • extended_group • us
8
Fabulous if in your Budget
Pros:

The property location is fabulous - right in the heart of the Fort. The rooms are newly renovated and excellent. There is even a lot of hot water and air conditioning actually was too cold when we arrived! The service was outstanding, and breakfast was good.

Cons:

It was NYC pricing. Our dinners over three days for three were over $3,000. The rooms were nice, but hot as nice as the price would dictate. The bathrooms were huge, but the rooms were not overly large. The pool was great but also not great for laps.

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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matthew • family_with_children • gb
6
Great pool and ambience. But too expensive for a dark damp room
Pros:

Great location in town, great pool and spa (with female masseuses)

Cons:

The Twin Banyan room in which we stayed was dark and a bit damp. The grey polished concrete decor did not help.

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Doreen • family_with_children • gb
10
A lovely boutique hotel within the fort walls.
Pros:

All the staff were friendly and very attentive. The room was large and comfortable. The public areas were well decorated. The pool was fairly small but was a very peaceful and relaxing environment.
They have a complimentary early morning tour around the fort with a knowledgeable guide. Also complimentary afternoon tea, and pre-dinner drink and snack.
Enjoyed our stay. Would recommend and would definitely stay again.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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sonya • couple • gb
10
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Line • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location and lovely staff. Breakfasts were excellent too.

Cons:

it was a lovely experience. It is quite expensive for what is provided though - and they could have more board games in the library!

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • hk
10
Amazing.
Pros:

Fantastic property. Great pool and location. Really good option to stay right in heart of galle. Staff excellent.

Cons:

Small thing but bed needs a topper added to it as it was very firm and not very luxe for the price.

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Vinit • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Historic

Cons:

The rooms are too small and like a dorm room

2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • gb
8
Great place for a one-night stay to explore the Fort.
Pros:

Great location. Good happy hour drinks. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Room and bathroom felt a bit sparse.

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Rachid • family_with_children • ae
8
2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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victoria • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Fabulous hotel - friendly, professional staff, beautifully designed hotel and the best food we had in Galle. Excellent family room with separate kids bedroom to main bedroom.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
10
Truly exceptional hotel in a wonderful location
Pros:

This was the most beautiful hotel we stayed in during our trip to Sri Lanka. It is out of this world the decor is exceptional old world charm with a modern chic twist. It has a bell in the room to press for champagne I mean what else does a girl need. The pool area was beautiful, tranquil and extremely comfortable. The staff were next level attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. We ate here one night for dinner it was again exceptional and is a very popular restaurant in the town. The breakfast was à la carte and really outstanding. The location, right in the centre of the fort is perfect and if you stay in Galle you would not find anywhere better

2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location with really clean and comfortable rooms

The stall were all very helpful and accommodating- special thanks to Avi who’s a real star

Lovely pool area and terrific food and drink..

Free drinks in Happy Hour was another bonus..!!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
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Maria João • couple • pt
9
Muito charme no meio do forte de Galle.
Pros:

Quarto muito bonito, grande e confortável, tudo com muito charme.
Piscina excelente.

Cons:

Gostamos de tudo.

2025-12-05 • via Nuitee
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Babette • family_with_children • nl
10
Nice everything!
Pros:

Nice staff, location, food, swimming pool

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
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SHIRLENE • couple • gb
8
Highly recommend if you want a special place to stay with great staff. Thank you
Pros:

Great location and property. Lots of wonderful details and great staff. They go out of their way to make your stay special. Also loved the complimentary daily Happy Hour!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-17 • via Nuitee
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francois • couple • fr
10
2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Coline • couple • fr
10
Extraordinaire
Pros:

L’accueil incroyable réservée par Nafhan, le personnel en général , les petites attentions, la décoration, la propreté , l’emplacement dans une rue centrale, le bar … TOUT et point particulier sur le spa et le professionnalisme de Dawa pour mon soin du visage je recommande vraiment

Cons:

Rien

2025-11-14 • via Nuitee