Secret Garden Fort

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Independent
8.1 (353 reviews)
66 Pedlar Street , Galle , LK
94-77-4850000

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Facilities

Express check-out
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Room too small
Cleanliness issues
Noise from outside

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness positively; however, issues like a cockroach in the shower affected the overall sentiment.
Service
8.65
The staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful across various reviews.
Location
9.19
Multiple positive mentions of the prime location, close to attractions and convenient.
Room Quality
7.14
Some rooms were reported as too small or having issues like noise from the staircase.
Amenities
7.67
Mention of basic amenities being inadequate, but some positive notes on the restaurant and bar.
Value for Money
8.13
Good value highlighted but some guests felt facilities were basic in relation to price.
Food and Beverage
8.18
Breakfast received several positive comments, but some variations based on individual taste.
Overall Experience
8.15
Generally a good stay with a few noted drawbacks, leading to a rounded positive impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-16 02:24

Property Description

Unique Recreation Opportunities

Experience the charm of Secret Garden Fort in Galle, with bicycles for rent to explore the area and a lovely terrace and garden to relax in.

Delightful Dining and Cozy Accommodations

Indulge in a fulfilling meal at the on-site Restaurant and unwind with a drink at the cozy bar/lounge. The 6 air-conditioned rooms offer modern amenities, including deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Convenient Location and Services

Within walking distance to top attractions like Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse, this hotel offers concierge services and an area shuttle for easy navigation. Enjoy express check-in/out and free parking during your stay.

Book your stay at Secret Garden Fort for a memorable experience in Galle's historic Fort area.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 353 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 8.65
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 7.14
Amenities: 7.67
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 8.15
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Alexander • couple • ru
8
Pros:

The location is perfect - everything is close by. The breakfast is good. The room was small but it's ok for 1-2 days in Galle. For this price, it's a pretty good room.

Cons:

The music from the cafe was noisy. The room and Wi-Fi could also be improved.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Greg • solo_traveller • au
8
Good but could bebetter.
Pros:

Great location, central to tourist streets of Galle Fort. Nice laid-back atmosphere.

Cons:

Bathroom was a bit deficient. Toilet not attached to floor so moved noisily every time used. No proper drainage from shower - bathroom often smelt of the drain and water spread across the floor.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Rene • couple • fr
9
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Kerstin • family_with_children • de
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
A good budget option for the area.
Pros:

The bed was comfy.

The shower was warm.

The staff were lovely.

The mosquito netting was helpful.

Right in the middle of the old town.

Breakfast - the asian one - was good.

Cons:

Mosquitos are also frequent guests inside the rooms.

Shower doesn’t accommodate tall people.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Arjun • family_with_children • in
7
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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GIUSEPPE • family_with_children • it
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Cecily • couple • gb
1
Black mould in room - check behind wall hangings.
Pros:

Nothing, we didn't stay due to awful black mould in the room "hidden" behind tapestries.

The guys working at the bar that helped carry our bags were kind though.

Cons:

Everything we didn't stay due to awful black mould in the room "hidden" behind tapestries. We didn't notice the mould until after we had showered, as I could smell something horrible, and then requested to move rooms. There weren't any rooms so we asked to leave. The owners/managers were then aggressive and angry that we hadn't checked the room prior to showering - I repeat, the black mould was "hidden". I don't usually move paintings and wall hangings when entering a room. They said we had used their water and wasted the room as they would've tried to re-sell it. Incredibly steep/dangerous spiral staircase up to rooms too, need asisatnce carrying bags/suitcases up.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
The perfect stay with a petgect team to look after your every need.
Pros:

Great location. Nice big comfortable room.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • au
7
Very pleasant stay
Pros:

Right in the middle of Galle fort everything in easy walking distance . Lovely staff and very helpful ,great breakfast and restaurant meals

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • de
8
Niedliche kleine Unterkunft mitten in der Altstadt, trotzdem ruhig.
Pros:

Niedliche kleine Unterkunft mitten in der Altstadt, trotzdem ruhig.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Rochelle • couple • gb
10
Great little place !!
Pros:

Location was fantastic. Staff amazingly helpful and very cheerful ! Gorgeous breakfast ( a choice from their menu) Room was basic but spacious ideal for what we needed.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Brammer • couple • gb
10
Excellent value and favours warm welcoming staff.
Pros:

A fabulous guest house in the heart of Galle. It isn’t luxurious and plush, it is warm, friendly and exceptionally welcoming. Hospitality as it should be. The bed is comfortable and the aircon is free flowing. The staff and location make this place. Central location in Galle Fort so don’t expect it to be quiet! Things do slow down and by 10pm it’s very quiet Breakfast, with fresh ingredients is excellent and available till late too. Nothing was too much trouble or inconvenient. I will definitely return.

Cons:

Precarious stairs!

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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mb48 • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Iain • couple • gb
10
Fantastic location, excellent staff and a great breakfast
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Spiral staircase apart from that Everything was great

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Piyush • couple • in
8
Pros:

Its location

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Feuz • family_with_children • ch
6
Preis entsprechend aber nicht mehr.....
Pros:

Die Lage war sehr gut.
Kaffee war auch sehr gut.
Personal war freundlich und der Defekt im Badezimmer wurde zügig repariert.

Cons:

Die Zimmer sind winzig, es hat keine Ablagen und keine Möglichkeit um die Duschtücher aufzuhängen.
Aus der Klimaanlage kam nur eiskalte Luft und konnte nicht verstellt werden.
Alles in Allem ein ziemlich einfaches, eher schäbiges Hotel. Zimmer entsprechen nicht den Fotos.
Frühstück ok aber nichts extra, ansonsten musste jeder Kaffee zusätzlich bezahlt werden.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Everyone at Secret Garden very friendly. Great location in the Galle Fort.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ruwan • couple • lk
10
Excellent
Pros:

Friendly service

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tarja • solo_traveller • fi
5
Perushuone, jossa voi pari yötä majoittua.
Pros:

Linnoituksen alueella, aika keskeisellä paikalla. Ystävällinen henkilökunta, hyvä aamupala. Yöt olivat suht. rauhallisia, koska olin alkuviikosta. Hyvä, jämäkkä sänky, jossa hyttysverkko. Ilmastointi ja pieni jääkaappi huoneessa, myös vedenkeitin sekä teetä, vettä ja kahvia. Sain voileivät mukaan, kun lähdin ennen aamupalaa pois.

Cons:

Varauksessa luvataan TV ja parveke, joita ei kuitenkaan ollut. Pelkkä TV-teline seinässä 😟. Suihkusta tuli aluksi tulikuumaa vettä, kunnes opin tekniikan. Huoneen ovi tosi vaikea saada lukkoon. Äänet kuuluvat selvästi alakerrasta ja ympäristöstä huoneeseen, joten viikonloppuisin voi olla äänekästä.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee