The Dutch Bungalow

Hotels
8.8 (299 reviews)
No 05, Church Cross Street, Fort , Galle , lk

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Noise from renovations
WiFi issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.66
Many reviews highlight that the hotel is spotless and well-preserved.
Service
9.13
Staff is consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.17
Repeatedly praised for its central location and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.12
Rooms are described as comfortable, though one review noted they were not 'wow'.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities include nice breakfasts and historical charm.
Value for Money
8.91
Overall impressions suggest fair value for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
9.16
Breakfasts are frequently described as amazing, with high satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.63
General sentiment is very positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:12

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 299 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Ruben couple se
8
Pros:

Located in the middle of Galle Fort, great breakfast, friendly staff

Cons:

One big issue is that there is no proper window in the bathroom, only a wooden one with multiple holes. This meant noise transported easily in and out of the room

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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nicole couple it
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Claire family_with_children ie
3
Avoid
Pros:

When we arrived they told us there was a problem and we would need to go to a different location. The sheets were damp and smelt !

Cons:

As above

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Minoli solo_traveller lk
7
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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DEEKSHA family_with_children in
7
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Lahiru family_with_children au
8
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Amanda family_with_children gb
8
Great central place with a fabulous breakfast
Pros:

Great accommodation in the centre. Cute courtyard. Large room with all the right amenities. Breakfast was local, cultural and delicious. Kids loved it (12,10).

Cons:

No mosquito nets and doors not shutting fully - having said that there were not very many around

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Bell solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

The staff and service was incredible and really made our stay. They went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable, even arranging transport to our next accommodation.

The building is beautiful and located in such a great spot, walking distance to everything in Galle fort. The breakfast was very yummy and more than enough food.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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SAYANI extended_group in
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Wifi speed, no staffs to help at night

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Alexis couple gb
10
Perfect little Oasis in Negombo away from hustle.
Pros:

What a lovely oasis to start and finish our 3 week holiday in Srilanka! Isha made us feel very welcome. The hotel has just 6 rooms with lovely garden and pool overlooking the lagoon. The rooms are very clean with a great shower in the bathroom. You can just lie in the pool and watch the fish jumping, the herons nesting and listen to the birds overhead. Bliss! We had 2 great evening meals as well as breakfast, as good as any of the restaurants we ate at and better than some! You can arrange boat trips and tuk Tuks to get out and about very easily but we just enjoyed the opportunity to chill.
Isha arranged our pick-up from the airport, it's only a 30 minute trip, Ranga our driver kindly helped us with all our transport so our trip went very smoothly with no worries. It was market day in Negombo when we arrived and it was frantic but as we pulled in to the hotel that all disappeared as we looked out over the calm lagoon.We hope to come back some day and would not hesitate to book again. Amazing value.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Aingeru extended_group es
10
Pros:

Los chicos de la recepcion y el desayuno

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Ria solo_traveller in
10
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Bianca couple au
10
Pros:

My stay at Dutch Bungalow was spectacular. All of the staff were kind, super hospitable and welcoming, and made me feel like a queen.
The breakfasts on both days were beautiful and the room itself was very comfortable.
Thanking you for a wonderful stay and I highly recommend :)

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Jan family_with_children cz
10
Moc hezké klidné ubytování pro rodiny.
Pros:

Moc příjemné ubytování pro rodinu. V klidné části. Výborná snídaně. Všude krásně čisto. Nádherné prostory. Postele velmi pohodlné. Sprcha a koupelna super.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Emma couple au
10
Couldn’t recommend highly enough!
Pros:

Fantastic staff, so helpful and kind at every opportunity. Beautiful breakfast spread every morning, absolutely delicious. Clean, spacious, comfortable rooms with AC. Excellent location.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Clare couple gb
6
It was average.
Pros:

Good location, clean, nice restaurant.

Cons:

There was no atmosphere (possibly partly because of the war and cancellations) and compared to the 10 other places we’ve stayed on this trip it didn’t feel like good value. We stayed 2 nights and they asked if we needed the room cleaned - we said ok not to clean room but could the bathroom bin be emptied and this wasn’t done plus a couple of other requests didn’t happen.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Tom family_with_children gb
9
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Claudia couple au
10
Delightful hotel in a fantastic location. Clean, comfortable and yes, the shower awesome. Highly recommended
Pros:

Style, location, staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
C
Chathu extended_group lk
10
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Shehan couple lk
8
Amazing
Pros:

Great location, very clean and tidy property. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful throughout my stay. Overall, a very comfortable and pleasant experience — would definitely recommend.

Cons:

WiFi connection needs to improve.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee