The Dutch Bungalow

Hotels
8.8 (336 reviews)
No 05, Church Cross Street, Fort , 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
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 336 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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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely colonial feel and spacious well equipped rooms. Really helpful staff who were always on hand. Great central location in Galle Fort. Delicious Breakfast.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • au
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, perfectly located

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Amina • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice central location with friendly staff
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, lovely decor

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Maheshi • family_with_children • ae
9
Beautiful elegant colonial dutch house with amazing view, experiences with nature and friendly staff
Pros:

So beautifully maintained. Cosy and comfortable rooms, so clean. Food is delicious and the location and staff are superb. Tashmi is a delight and her as well as the rest of the staff- Madushanka nahiru niroshan and tharindu are so welcoming and hardworking..

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Yasmin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very large room and freindly staff. Lovely breakfast. Fantastic location.

Cons:

No fridge.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Joachim • solo_traveller • be
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Anoma • extended_group • lk
9
Excellent staff .
Pros:

Excellent staff. Very clean.

Cons:

Parking facilities.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • couple • nl
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jillian • couple • au
10
Pros:

A positively exquisite stay in a charming boutique hotel. We wished we could have stayed longer as the location inside the fort surrounded by restaurants and historical buildings was superb.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sandaruwan • couple • lk
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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yasmeena • solo_traveller • eg
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Mashrur • extended_group • bd
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • extended_group • pt
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Tom van Dijk • solo_traveller • nl
10
Fijne kamer op een perfecte locatie
Pros:

Fijne kamer op een perfecte locatie met super vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

Niets

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Poorna • solo_traveller • lk
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Ashwin • solo_traveller • au
9
Excellent, would stay again
Pros:

The bungalow was really lovely, the room were very nice, clean and it was a very relaxing time. The bathroom was spacious and had really cool taps. Breakfast was also very good.

Cons:

The room could have used a bench to place my suitcase on.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Avtar • couple • gb
9
A very enjoyable stay, would come again
Pros:

Great location to see the fort, easy walkable, plenty of places to eat,
Really liked the hotel with its old colony features, great tasting breakfasts
Staff very helpful and tentative.

Cons:

Could do with a safe

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ghadeer Y. Abdullah • solo_traveller • kw
8
Great place
Pros:

Friendly anf helpful staff, very clean room, great location, comfortable. Quick response time to booking messages. Location is perfect inside the fort but on a quiet street. Will surely stay there again.

Cons:

Staff are not always there, specially if you need something at night. Breakfast is limited. Towels are old and rough. Wish there was a duvet instead of just a sheet for a cover.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
9
Comfortable hotel in great location, amazing shower!
Pros:

Great location in the Fort. Best shower we’ve had during our whole holiday. Lovely large room with comfortable bed. Air conditioning great and quiet. Good breakfast

Cons:

Hotel would have been perfect if there had been a mini fridge in our room to keep water cold

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Dorrie • family_with_children • fr
8
Wonderful hotel with very kind and warm staff
Pros:

Ce tram location, wonderful staff and very comfortable beds

Cons:

As they do not have a kitchen of their own you have to decide int he precise time you want breakfast for your whole group. As we were a bit jet lagged, some of us woke up earlier than expected and although other people were having their breakfast, i had to wait over an hour to be able to have anything which was frustrating. This is because i think the breakfast is delivered at the time you chose.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee