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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Fort House in Galle offers family rooms with garden or inner courtyard views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and modern amenities. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a variety of meals at the family-friendly restaurant, including Italian, seafood, local, Asian, and European cuisines. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Prime Location: Located in Galle Fort, The Fort House is a short distance from Lighthouse Beach (a few steps) and Galle Light House (2-minute walk). Nearby attractions include Galle Fort National Museum and Galle Dutch Hospital. Koggala Airport is 14 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kathryn
Canada
“The Fort House is a charming and easy place to spend time in Galle. Despite being in the midst of shops and restaurants, it is quiet at night and really peaceful. The breakfast is varied and delicious, staff helpful and responsive. I particularly...” - Sandra
United Kingdom
“Great Location and a comfortable modern hotel in a heritage building. Old world charm with modern amenities.” - Christine
Australia
“The Fort House was beautifully decorated in keeping with the period style. It had the old world charm. Location was very central and our room which was up the back was very quiet. Breakfast was also excellent.” - Paula
Germany
“The hotel is amazing, the rooms are very beautiful and super clean. The bathroom is also very spacious and clean. The woman from the staff is really nice and speaks very good English. She also explained to us how to properly eat the Sri Lankan...” - Oliver
United Kingdom
“spaciousness and cool courtyard, and the breakfast is good and tasty” - Susan
Switzerland
“It was a public holiday the first day that I was there and the staff coped very well the second morning the breakfast was excellent” - Anthea
Australia
“Everything was amazing. Very clean. Quiet. The best location for Fort exploration and close to the water for a swim at the beach and for walking around the fort wall. The staff were so helpful.” - Alexander
Portugal
“The lovely staff upgraded us because it was our honeymoon!” - Elaine
Singapore
“Host was so friendly, helpful and speaks good English. All staff are friendly and it's a safe, clean, beautiful place to stay. Food and beverage are delicious. The decorations are very authentic plus the supermarket is next door. Super...” - Heidi-may
Australia
“We stayed for 3 nights and really loved this property. The bed and room was comfortable, breakfast delicious and service amazing. Would stay again”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Church Street Gourmet
- CuisineItalian • Seafood • Local • Asian • European
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




