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The Fort House

3.0 star property
Hotel in Galle with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Restaurant
1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ￥11,697
￥14,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
  • 15.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard View | Terrace/patio

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
80000, SP, Galle, 72 Church St

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Jungle Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Fort House

Hotel near Unawatuna Beach
Consider a stay at The Fort House and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Church Street Gourmet, the on-site coffee shop. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Local meal delivery service, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at The Fort House feature comforts such as pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, restaurant dining guides, and guidebooks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 20; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • Church Street Gourmet

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Fort House Hotel
The Fort House Galle
The Fort House Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fort House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fort House?

As of Jul 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fort House on Aug 15, 2025 start from ￥11,697, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Fort House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Fort House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Fort House?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Fort House located?

Located in Fort Galle, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Galle Fort, Galle Lighthouse, and Historical Mansion. Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa and National Maritime Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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The Fort House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Great location. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very serviceminded and kind people working at small hotel. Great location and the breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful historic hotel

The Fort House is an amazing 17c building sympathetically renovated and centrally locatedwithin the fort . The staff were lovely and always attentive. For the first time during our trip we had traditional Sri Lankan breakfasts . Interesting, educational and tasty. The room was comfortable with a four poster bed and an ensuite bathroom. We highly recommend The Fort House.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the property were absolutely amazing! The facilities are gorgeous and everyone was very helpful. It’s only a 2-3 minute walk to the lighthouse and its steps away from the Fort. The breakfast included delicious fresh fruits a local Sri Lankan dishes. They also helped book us a tuk tuk to get to Weligama Bay. 10/10 would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie-ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location inside the Fort - fabulous breakfast each morning and super friendly staff. If you need any help make sure you ask prior to 6pm each day as Hotel staff go home and only restaurant staff left to help, we didnt require and staff let us know in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel in perfect position, amazing staff

Fabulous find! This boutique style hotel only opened a couple months ago and they’ve done everything just right! We loved our stay here, the rooms are contemporary yet still with classic touches of the local styles, they are spacious and clean, and the hotel is in such a great position to explore the fort area. The staff couldn’t be nicer- they are all so very friendly and efficient, and the breakfasts were really delicious- super fresh spread of fruit, local Sri Lankan breakfast and pancakes, and with different homemade juice every day too. We absolutely would come back and very happy to recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ayush

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Poor service

While the property is nice and pretty, the service is below par. Despite knowing issue of red-ants in the room, no provision was made. A lot of our food was wasted due to massive amount of red ants in the room. After we complained, a spray was provided which was of no use. The breakfast buffet has very limited options and they provide you whatever they have (sometimes without even asking) resulting in wastage of food. The staff leaves at 6pm which is quite early and if there's any assistance required only kitchen staff is available who don't know everything. The rooms door and windows open up in the corridor so you can't keep them open for fresh air in case you need privacy. The washrooms didn't have exhaust fan. The property is very new and it seems like they are ill-experienced and ill-equipped to provide quality service and facilities one would expect at this price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very close to the lighthouse. Love the small, intimate, boutique-style feel to it. Make sure to have the egg hoppers for breakfast! Delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Gem in Galle: Unmatched Hospitality and Comfort

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Fort House for three nights with my partner and it was an incredibly accommodating and comfortable experience. The staff were exceptionally hospitable, warm, and attentive, with special mentions to Dilki, Husna, and Mohammed, who made our stay truly memorable. The breakfast each morning was a highlight of our stay. It was some of the best food we had during our entire trip to Sri Lanka. It was either egg hoppers or string hoppers, coconut curry, pancakes, fresh fruit, juice, coffee, and tea, all perfectly prepared and delicious. The rooms were excellent, equipped with nice air conditioning, making them a cool and relaxing retreat from the heat. The overall atmosphere of the hotel was welcoming and comfortable, and it was clear that the staff took great care in ensuring we felt at home. Overall, this was the most welcoming hotel experience I have ever had. The combination of excellent rooms, outstanding food, and incredibly kind and competent staff made our stay unforgettable. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Galle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024