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Built over 250 years ago, Tamarind Hill, Galle is a magnificent colonial manor house. Today it is a Small Luxury Hotel of the World. Marvellous living is defined in each of the ten spacious rooms & two grand suites, with a great selection of antiques. Suites offer a private balcony and exclusive butler service. Modern ingredients sit side by side with history ... In-room dining, complimentary wifi, LED screen TV's and more. Tamarind Hill's exquisite dining, signature treatments at the spa, a secluded infinity pool and the Gini Ganga river that flows by, are all part of fine pleasures here.
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, Sinhala
Location
No 288, Galle Road, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure
4.7 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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We really enjoyed our time here in such a beautiful and historic building. The rooms are spacious with lovely furniture and giant beds. The hotel is in the middle of a longer term refurbishment programme and they are upgrading each room at a time so some facilities are a little more old fashioned than others and they are currently awaiting their drinks licence so you are allowed to bring in your own alcohol free of charges it is a training hotel so there are young, enthusiastic staff trying their best, always welcoming you with big smiles. The pool is very large and at night surrounded by wild peacocks..they are in the process of adding a screen to block of their unsightly neighbour but it didn't bother us. Breakfasts are tailored to your needs and they are happy to prepare anything you need for supper it's 3 kilometres from town but we liked the peace this afforded
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Date of stay: March 2025Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â The hotel is happy to arrange tuk tuks as it's a 3 kilometres distance to Galle Fort
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Michael, Thank you for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay at Tamarind Hill. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway. Regards, Tamarind Hill Team
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Actually, I hardly write reviews anymore, but the Tamarind is worth praising.
A nice, small, (12 room), stylish hideaway 10 TukTuk minutes from the fort, very quiet, you can only hear the birds, the monkeys and the frogs. All rooms at Tamarind are lovingly decorated with dark wooden floors and wooden furniture (the main house is 250 years old). There are covered seats everywhere. Everything is freshly renovated and clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. There were few guests, so there was served breakfast and dinner as desired, Western and Asian. We had room 4 with small terrace and views of the jungle and pool. So really recommended if you want to avoid the tourist hustle and bustle of Galle Fort.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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First I must thank to Sanjaya and Team who maintain this Colonial place nicely.
Location Galle City Limits Walking distance to Galle Road
Welcome The Tamarind staff welcomed us nicely with "Ayubowan" ( Wishing with Long Life ) , and offered fresh Tamarind juice, it was tasty, enjoyed
Suite It was like 2000 sq fts scape of a Suite call Admiral Suite. Based with Wooden floor and wooden accessories. This Luxuries suite contains Living Room, Dining Room , Meeting Room, Large scale Veranda, Large Bathroom and Amazing Bedroom.
Swimming Pool Amazing Swimming pool with peaceful environment
Food All food were provided based on selection by the guests. Set menu with different type of food style. Starters, Soup , Main , Desserts and Beverages like all inclusive.
Manager Sanjaya was personally attended for the dining areas and had small chat with all of us to get any inquiry. You can choose restaurant or out side as you prefer.
I have been visited few more locations of Asia Leisure group , but Tamarind hill was the best out of best.
Thank you Sanjaya and Staff for your hospitality.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Tara Shaineeze, Marketing at Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Mike, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We sincerely apologize for the delayed response and we’re delighted that you enjoyed the serene ambiance, amenities at Tamarind Hill and we greatly value your appreciation of our staff. We appreciate your feedback on our meals. Your kind words inspire us to continue delivering memorable experiences. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Regards, Tamarind Hill Team
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Service is not great at all. Food is very average and it wasnt a pleasent experience for us. The Staff is not attentive to our request and we felt like we were ignored. It was our first stay at this hotel and we dont think that we can recommend this place to our friends
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the delayed response and regret that your experience did not meet your expectations. Since your last visit, we have undergone a change in management and introduced enhanced service standards to elevate the guest experience. Your concerns are truly valued, and we remain committed to delivering exceptional hospitality. We appreciate your input and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Regards, Tamarind Hill Team
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A hidden gem , an exquisite colonial home with grand proportions, beautiful furniture and discreet areas to relax in . Staff are well meaning and in abundance , they may not speak much English- but I didn’t even try to communicate in Singhalese. There are only 12 rooms - all are very spacious and decorated with individual mahogany furniture . It’s NOT the Hilton or Radisson … thank goodness…. So don’t expect mini bar and extensive menu . The dinner from the limited menu was delicious , I would like to have seen more local dishes on offer . No wine license - but take your own. A peaceful retreat , very serene , no piped music, and a feeling that you are staying in a friend’s home. There is a resident turtle in the pond , peacocks grace the courtyard in the morning, monkeys can be seen in the jungle behind , a mongoose crossed the drive this morning. I hope no one spoils this little haven . The pool was clean and we had it to ourselves . Thank you Tamarind Hill .
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip: It’s a $3 tuk tuk dive to Galle centre … and a 5 minute walk to the beach near the Jetwing...
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Guest, Thank you for your glowing review. We sincerely apologize for the delayed response and we’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay at Tamarind Hill. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway. Regards, Tamarind Hill Team
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Only customers. The next day it disappeared from Google and Booking. Breakfast not buffet to choose between SriLankan or English. Short and very slow. Dinner included just like breakfast. Old historic building with lack of maintenance. The pool without filtering running. The air conditioning in the room only worked at maximum power, there was less noise to sleep on the plane. Anything but luxurious. Far removed from Galle. Value for money, nefarious.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â No reservar aquĂ
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The staff at Tamarind Hill Hotel is friendly and accommodating, there are some areas of concern. Although the maintenance is generally good, there were issues with the AC in the suite room, making for an uncomfortable night, especially with a toddler. This is also because of April summer.
This property requires maintenance in a lot of areas.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â Choose the captain and admiral rooms on the first floor.
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Response from Tara Shaineeze, Marketing at Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the delayed response and regret that your experience did not meet your expectations. Since your last visit, we have undergone a change in management and introduced enhanced service standards to elevate the guest experience. Your concerns are truly valued, and we remain committed to delivering exceptional hospitality. We appreciate your input and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Best Regards, Tamarind Hill Team
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This hotel just might be the most prettiest and most relaxing place I’ve stayed at. But I guess I can say that because I’m partial to the colonial architecture. From the moment we entered, the service was excellent. They adhered to the COVID-19 safety regulations. Our room was sanitized a few hours before we checked in and sealed till our arrival.
Everyone at Tamarind Hill was so courteous and wonderful. We went there for a weekend trip to celebrate my best friend’s birthday and they arranged a delicious complimentary birthday cake to surprise her at dinner. They were so discreet about it that she was definitely surprised!
I must especially mention Sangeeth. He went above and beyond to make our stay special...even telling us little facts about the hotel, making sure our food was always made to our specifications and telling us when & where to find the peacocks.
That’s another thing...while we were there, we kept hearing peacocks and that morning after breakfast, one was right there inside the hotel courtyard just hanging out. Apparently it’s a common thing every morning!
The food was delicious and the chef checked in with us on the very first night itself to get our feedback but all we could do was gush about how good it was. It was ala carte over buffet and I feel it was preferable. The menu was simple but we had enough to choose from (in fact it was hard to choose because everything looked yummy) and every bite we had was flavorful. Breakfast being my favorite meal wherever I go, I must especially recommend their ham & cheese omelet. I’m not usually a fan of rice & curry but I absolutely love the way they made it at Tamarind Hill. They included something delicious called a kara mallum which is made of leaves from a tree grown in their hotel itself. Apparently it has Buddhist historical significance that I wasn’t fully aware of.
The room was spacious and comfortable but the lighting could use some improvement I feel. The bathroom was quite large and it had a fan of its own so it would always be dry which we all definitely appreciated.
Though the hotel is not right on the beach, it’s just a walk away or you could drive to Unawatuna in less that 30 mins.
All in all, we were sad to leave and I could say without a doubt that I look forward to going back there! Thank you so much for having us and making our stay wonderful!!!
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded Mar 22, 2021
Dear sandaniw, Greetings from Asia Leisure! Thank you for choosing Asia Leisure hotels and we really appreciate your wonderful remarks about our hotel. It is exciting to hear your comments about the hospitality, food and facilities at Tamarind Hill, Galle. It was our pleasure in accommodating you at our hotel and hope we succeeded in serving you Your reviews and comments have been shared with our team who continually strive to create seamless and positive experiences for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back. Hope you visit us soon!
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A place with colonial architecture of around 200 years old with antiques used during that era was a new experience. The hotel is well maintained and the staff provides an excellent service. Admiral Suite was very spacious to accommodate a family of 4 and nicely layed out with antique furniture to have that feeling of super luxury living in the colonial period with modernization to suit comfortable lodging without loosing the antique value. An excellent location to stay for a very reasonable price.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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A recent visit to Tamarind Hill was an absolute pleasure. The limited number of rooms ensured a warm and personal service with excellent meals which were presented smoothly, without a rigid meal time. The pool was clean and provided a wonderful experience. Rooms are huge and elegant. The highlight of it all was the fabulous treatment the employees gave us, which was lovely and efficient. Tamarind Hills was truly amazing, pleasant experience is more than my expectations and has gained me as a loyal customer.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Tara Shaineeze, Marketing at Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Kolitha, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We sincerely apologize for the delayed response and we’re delighted that you enjoyed the serene ambiance, amenities at Tamarind Hill and we greatly value your appreciation of our staff. We appreciate your feedback on our meals. Your kind words inspire us to continue delivering memorable experiences. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Regards, Tamarind Hill Team
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Nottingham, United Kingdom36 contributions7 helpful votes
"The hotel is happy to arrange tuk tuks as it's a 3 kilometres distance to Galle Fort
Take your own alcohol if you need it, there is a fridge in the room."
There are more places to choose from in the Galle area.
PRICE RANGE
$165 - $177 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
tamarind hill hotel galle
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Tamarind Hill
LOCATION
Sri LankaSouthern ProvinceGalle DistrictGalle
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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Are there any historical sites close to Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Galle Dutch Fort (1.6 miles), Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (2.0 miles), and Galle Fort Clock Tower (1.8 miles).
