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    Galle Fort Hotel

    647 reviews
    #10 of 28 Hotels in Galle
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    28 Church Street, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.5
    647 reviews
    • Excellent60%
    • Very good26%
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    28 Church Street, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka See on map
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Birthday dinner go 10

    Last week we hosted a dinner for 19 at the Galle Fort hotel and I have to give a big shout out to the entire staff. Everything for jus handled most professionally. The manager helped me with planning the menu and nothing was too much...More

    Thank PayalK101
    Response from Dennam S, Manager at Galle Fort HotelResponded yesterday

    Dear Mrs. Kothari It was an absolute pleasure to receive your review and I am so glad your birthday celebration arranged at the Galle Fort Hotel was a lovely experience from the Beginning to the end ,As you mentioned we have many willing and caring...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Special location, highlight of trip to Galle

    The Galle Fort Hotel was the highlight of our trip to Galle. There is just something magical about staying in such a historic place. We stayed in two different rooms and loved especially the loft room. The beds are amazing, nice showers and lots of...More

    Thank Fem123
    Response from Dennam S, Manager at Galle Fort HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Fem, It was wonderful to receive your review and we are very pleased you had a lovely stay with us True it is a Historical property because its foundations date back over 300 years and originally was a Dutch mansion and warehouse, and as...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Lovely hotel. But.....

    Bang in the middle of Galle Fort, this is a beautiful old building with a delightful internal courtyard with swimming pool. The public rooms, verandas etc are perfection and the rooms could be too if a little more care was taken with them. The lighting,...More

    Thank medlar41
    Response from Dennam S, Manager at Galle Fort HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Medlar Your description of the hotel, its atmosphere and charm have certainly resonated well with you and I thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed that The lightnings & standard needs in every room are pre checked by the House keeper...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Beautiful hotel and fantastic staff

    Definitely recommend staying at this small hotel. The property is an old historical villa which has been beautifully restored. The furnishings and decoration have been done in colonial style. They have lots of lovely antique furniture. The rooms are large and spacious. We stayed 1...More

    Thank EdwinaRaff
    Response from Dennam S, Manager at Galle Fort HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Edwina Raff Thank you for taking the time to review the hotel and for mentioning that the hotel provided a very nice and calm oasis within the Fort. It is a quiet hotel and a wonderful place to escape the heat and commotion of...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    "One of Oldest Property and Excellent Service"

    This Hotel is in a perfect location to explore Galle Fort as well as to dine. everywhere is within an easy walking distance stating from the entrance. i believe the hotel is in a historic building, once you entered you get a real sense of...More

    Thank Namaldissanayake5
    Response from Dennam S, Manager at Galle Fort HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Namal Dissanayake , Galle Fort has over 100 restaurants so we were very pleased that you decided to have Dinner with us and most appreciative of your review, thank you. . I am delighted the dinner was lovely because our young chefs have been...More

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    lonnieb81
    March 30, 2018|
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    Response from Dinuka W | Property representative |
    Dear Lonnieb81, Yes the restaurant and bar is open for outside guests. Unfortunately the use of the pool is exclusively for in-house guests only. Thank you
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    Response from GFHMgr | Property representative |
    Dear Andrea, We haven't confirmed any dates yet but we are looking at around May. Have a great week, Dustin
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    "It is worth remembering the better quality hotels often have 30% taxes to add to the prices quoted."
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