LE JARDIN DU FORT - GALLE

Hotels
9 (279 reviews)
52 Leyn Baan Street , Galle , LK

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Noise from restaurant
Limited room size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
Rooms were noted as clean and well maintained, but there were concerns about noise from the restaurant.
Service
9.68
Staff were described as incredibly helpful, friendly, and attentive across multiple reviews.
Location
9.22
The location was praised as excellent and central, particularly in the context of exploring Galle.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms were generally comfortable and well-decorated, but some reviews noted limitations in size and views.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities such as breakfast were mentioned positively, though some variety concerns were noted.
Value for Money
9.16
Described as incredible value for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Breakfast options were highlighted as varied, delicious, and well-received.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall experiences shared were very positive with strong recommendations from multiple guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:25

Property Description

Charming Colonial House near Fort Beach
Experience the allure of a bygone era at Le Jardin du Fort, a quaint colonial house just a minute away from Fort Beach. Let our attentive staff take care of all your needs, including arranging convenient airport transfers. Stay connected with complimentary wifi throughout the property.

Luxurious Accommodations with GROHE Showers
Indulge in comfort in our well-appointed rooms, each featuring a private bathroom equipped with rejuvenating GROHE showers. Relax and unwind in style after a day of exploring the historic surroundings.

Puppets Restaurant & Cafe
Savor delicious meals at Puppets Restaurant & Cafe, serving guests both indoors and outdoors from 8am to 9pm. Delight your taste buds with a variety of culinary delights in a charming setting.

Experience the charm and comfort of Le Jardin du Fort - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that in some rooms the bathroom is separated from the room by a glass window and curtains, not walls.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.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 279 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Lucy • couple • gb
10
Charming old place in the heart of the old Fort, with great breakfast
Pros:

Great location in the heart of the old Fort. Breakfast was exceptional, including good croissants! Service was universally excellent. And I really liked our quirky old room - which was just like the pictures. The bed was large and comfortable and we slept very well. And the shower was great too.

Cons:

This is not a criticism as there is no suggestion of misrepresentation here, but my husband was disappointed to discover there were no windows to the outside world ie with a view of the sky. This is because the room has windows onto a narrow internal atrium - and I should have warned him of this! So be aware, this is a quirky old place with many charms, but it doesn't have any views (and there is no "jardin"). The only other thing was that, as with several places in Sri Lanka we stayed in, the bathrom / loo was not entirely private - but there is another private loo downstairs if wanted.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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FX • family_with_children • ma
5
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Duminda • family_with_children • lk
7
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Mohamed Ahmed Abdelaziz • couple • eg
10
Lovely experience and people
Pros:

The place is very simple but couldn't expect more from them as all area is same style but the staff were super nice and the location in the middle of the fort where you can see all the fort easy by walk and at night you in the middle of all good restaurants and bars. But i would say the price is quite expensive per night compared to the status of the facilities

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • couple • fr
10
Excellent choix pour rester à Galle
Pros:

Super hôtel
Personnel aux petits soins pour vous aider et super petit déjeuner
L hôtel est au cœur de la vieille ville

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Bente • couple • be
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Petra • solo_traveller • cz
10
Unikatni prostredi a vyborna poloha v Galle Fort
Pros:

Unikatni design

Cons:

Vse bylo skvele, jidlo naprosty top. Ubytovani zaridilo i rudice na vyzvednuti z letiste nasi 7 clenne skupiny. Vse klapalo skveke. Personal na nas cekal, i kdyz jsme prijeli az po zaviraci dobe a dostali jsme veceri, kterou jsme si predem objednali. Toho si velice cenime. Vsem doporucuji tento skvely maly hotylek uprostred pevnosti v Galle.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Petra • extended_group • cz
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Joy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location, loved the historic features.
Pros:

The hotel was in a great location.
The room was comfortable, quiet and clean
We loved the historic features in the room combined with the modern facilities. .

Cons:

Although plenty of lights in the room, a brighter light to make it easier to read a book would have been good.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • extended_group • gb
10
Lovely staff, comfy beds and amazing location
Pros:

The rooms are clean, really comfy beds and quirky- the kids LOVED the sleeping platform. Everything worked really well and the location inside the fort is amazing! Special mention to Sanjay who went out of this way to help us and the amazing fuseball lady who was such fun! (Sorry didn’t get her name!)

Cons:

Nothing really. The position of the toilets inside the room might not be to everyone’s taste but fine for a family

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Sylvain • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Giuseppe • couple • it
8
Ottima posizione a due passi dal Dutch Fort
Pros:

Posizione, colazione

Cons:

Camera un po’ piccola

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Maneyika • couple • lk
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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João • couple • pt
7
Good value to stay inside the Fort.
Pros:

The property location was very good and allowed us to just walk everywhere we needed. The room was nice. The breakfast was good as well.

Cons:

Getting to the room is a bit of a challenge but no too much of a hassle.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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arcadio • solo_traveller • it
8
Mi sono trovato bene
Pros:

Mi è molto piaciuto , camera un po' piccola ma accogliente , il wc era staccato dal lavandino e la doccia era in un'altra porta e le porte erano mezza aperte , ma bellissimo .

Cons:

Scomodo il bagno tutto separato

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Nili hahamov • couple • il
8
תמורה מלאה למחיר
Pros:

שירות מעולה , ארוחת בוקר קלילה ומספקת כדאי לטייל ברחובות הקטנים מקום קטן וקסום ,

Cons:

החדרים בקומה ב מומלץ לבקש עזרה בהורדת הציוד

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • family_with_children • gb
9
A reasonably priced family stay within the Dutch Fort
Pros:

This was a great stay for a short break in Galle. The location could not be more central, situated in the heart of the Dutch Fort. The hotel is clean and well maintained offering rustic charm. The staff gave a warm welcome and were very professional. Recommend dining at the restaurant Puppets, the breakfast fish curry is outstanding

Cons:

If staying in the family room, the Mezzanine room is not suitable for small children due to the stairs and low balcony

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Xabiara • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Alojamiento coqueto en Galle.
Ubicación excelente.
Desayuno de lo mejorcito de Sri Lanka.
Personal encantador.
Habitación bonita, pero tal vez pequeñita para una familia de 4 como nosotros.
Poco espacio para dejar los trastos. Pero hay que tener en cuenta el tipo de alojamiento que es,un hotel boutique con muchos años de historia.
Para pasar una noche más que suficiente.
Gracias por vuestra hospitalidad.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Enguerrand • couple • fr
9
Nous avons terminé notre voyage à Galle en beauté.
Pros:

Très calme, confortable, bien équipé et bien situé pour faire le tour de la ville fortifiée.
Petit déjeuner et dîner excellents.
Merci encore à SanJaya pour sa disponibilité et sa gentillesse.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Aurora • couple • pt
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee