The Fort House

Hotels
8.9 (571 reviews)
72 Church Street , Galle , LK

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Bathroom updates needed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Some concerns with cleanliness noted in multiple reviews, particularly with bedding and bathroom maintenance.
Service
9.22
The staff is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.26
Consistently praised for being in an ideal location, especially for exploring Galle Fort.
Room Quality
8.71
Rooms are described as clean and stylish, though some mention of needing updates.
Amenities
8.74
Facilities and amenities generally meet expectations, though some specific improvements are suggested.
Value for Money
8.7
Overall value is seen as good, particularly due to location and included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Breakfast receives high praise for quality, but some variety concerns mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.12
Overall positive experiences, with a mix of sentiments leading to a strong recommendation for short stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:35

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Fort House in Galle offers beautifully air-conditioned rooms with garden views and modern amenities. Each room is equipped with a desk, comfortable bed linen, and a private terrace for guests to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a diverse culinary experience at our restaurant, offering a variety of Italian, Seafood, and local cuisine. Guests can also request vegetarian, halal, or vegan options, ensuring a delightful dining experience for everyone.

Convenient Services
Enjoy the convenience of room service, a concierge service, and currency exchange during your stay. Additionally, take advantage of our bike and car hire services to explore the popular attractions nearby, including Galle Fort Beach and Lighthouse Beach.

Experience luxury, fine dining, and convenience all in one place at The Fort House. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 571 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 9.22
Location: 9.26
Room Quality: 8.71
Amenities: 8.74
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 9.12
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Danielle • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Staff are so lovely and helpful. They assisted us with how to get to the next part of Sri Lanka before it became an issue for us.
Delicious breakfast with American and Sri Lankan options. Staff explained how to eat their local breakfast foods which made such a difference to the experience!

Cons:

Nothing - would stay again.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Ross • couple • au
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Internet
Noisy fan

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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robert • couple • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Lovely peaceful hotel on a quiet little street near the sea. Great Sri Lankan breakfast. And best of all the lovely Dilki who made sure everything was perfect. Was lovely to meet you Dilki 🥰

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Geeth • couple • lk
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Mohammad Sowkat • solo_traveller • bd
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Rozemarie • couple • nl
8
Goed
Pros:

Locatie in het fort. Mooie kamer in mooi oud pand. Lekker ontbijt. Vriendelijk personeel. Goede hete douche en bad. Goede airconditioning en fan. Koelkast in de kamer. Alles was schoon. Knusse kamer.

Cons:

Elektrisch parfum in de kamer. Ik ben hier allergisch voor. Kamer was niet heel groot en wat donker. Niet veel plek voor je bagage. Geen TV. Prijs een beetje aan de hoge kant. Geur uit de badkamer.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Artitaya • couple • th
10
Lovely place and comfort room
Pros:

Lovely place and comfort room

Cons:

the wifi a bit slow and bad

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Siddharth • couple • in
5
Not worth the money you pay.
Pros:

Location is good

Cons:

The rooms even with bathtub are too small.
The wifi also sucks.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Vonessa • couple • us
10
I highly recommend staying at this location
Pros:

I liked the location. It was easy to get to everything

Cons:

There was nothing I didn’t like. Everything was great! And the staff was amazing. The breakfast was 10 out of 10.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Celine • couple • fr
10
Un havre de paix, dans le centre historique de Galle.
Pros:

Tout.
Le cadre est magnifique.
Les chambres magnifiques.
Le personnel très agréable et serviable.
L’emplacement..il n’y a pas mieux placé.

Cons:

Rien

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
9
Oasis in the middle of the Fort.
Pros:

Beautiful old residence in the heart of the Fort. Very quiet and peaceful.
Room tastefully decorated and amazing bathroom.
Breakfast very tasty and plentiful.
Staff very polite and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • au
10
Pros:

Accommodation was comfortable and centrally located. Staff were very helpful, and allowed us a late check out prior to our late night flight. It was peaceful inside the rooms and the old building is beautiful.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Indika • extended_group • lk
9
Pros:

Breakfast options needs to be improved.

Cons:

Meals

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Clare • extended_group • nz
10
Pros:

Perfect spot!! Thanks guys.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Rajnish • couple • in
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Abel • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Precioso hotel situado miy cerca del faro. Limpio y tranquilo. Empleados y desayuno estupendos. La encargada es una gran profesional. Muy educada y te ayuda en todo. Alojamiento totalmente recomendable

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Riyad • solo_traveller • sa
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • es
8
Tuvimos una muy buena estancia
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente, en pleno centro del fort de Galle. Muchos restaurante y tiendas alrededor. Un supermercado Cargill justo al lado. Tiene mucho encanto el ambiente colonial del hotel. La habitación doble deluxe era muy bonita, bien equipada e impoluta en cuanto a limpieza. Tenía nevera. Respecto a otros hoteles, había bastante opacidad de cara a la luz que entraba al amanecer, cosa que se agradece.

Cons:

Sería excelente que pensaran en poner corona o mampara en la ducha, como en el resto del país.
La habitación no tiene televisor.
El desayuno lo sirven por grupo, no individual.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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n.n • solo_traveller • tr
10
Pros:

Prachtig oud gerenoveerd dutch house.
Super vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel
Lekker ontbijt
Mooie schone en ruime kamers .
En op de perfecte locatie

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Ravi Chandra • extended_group • in
6
Acceptable, but moderately costly and many improvements required
Pros:

It is recently rennovated hotel in Fort area of Galle and the location is in very good place. House and environment is good, staff are friendly and supportive. Coming to the facilities, the basic drinking water they are giving in glass bottles and bleached so it is not that much convenient to drink.

Cons:

Bath towels are perfumed too much but they are giving too much stinky smell while using. There is no exhaust or vent in bathroom area and smell is very bad. Water can be packaged water instead of bleached normal water. These small aspects leaving the big impression down

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee