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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Galle, Sri Lanka

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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Galle Fort Hotel is a 11 suite boutique hotel located inside the historic Galle Fort. The hotel has an outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.

Amazing staff, very efficient, friendly, helpful, make you feel at home. This 400 year old building was a truly once in a lifetime to live in. Everything is kept original and this is what makes this Hotel unique. Perfectly situated with the Fort precinct & easy access to all the amenities within the fort. The service is very personalized because the hotel has only 11 rooms.

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9.5
Exceptional
157 reviews
Price from
£220
per night

Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor swimming pool, The Fort Printers offers accommodation in Galle. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms have a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer.

The history of the place and the charm of it. The staff, always friendly and helpful.

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9.3
Superb
291 reviews
Price from
£182
per night

Villa Amma Erna welcomes its guests with an outdoor pool and free internet access. It features contemporary interiors and stylish fan-cooled guestrooms.

This elegant property is 2.8 km from Galle Light house, 2.9 km from the historical Galle Fort and 3.1 km from Dutch Church Galle.

beautiful location and just a smart set up

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9
Superb
129 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Overlooking the ramparts, this colonial-style Sri Lankan property is just 500 metres from The Galle National Museum. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout its premises.

Fort Bliss is about 1 km from the Galle town centre and 7 km from Unawatuna Beach. Bandaranaike International Airport is 160 km away.

Sunil and Imron made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived and throughout our stay. The breakfast was a highlight of our day, prepared with care and presented beautifully. We recommend Fort Bliss and give it the highest ratings!

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9
Superb
124 reviews
Price from
£58
per night

Situated along Galle Road, Arabella on Boossa provides modern and comfortable accommodation with free Wi-Fi access in the entire property. This non-smoking beachfront property features a garden, sun terrace and free parking on site. The swimming pool provides a view of the garden and the beach.

Beautiful property in an amazing location! We had travelled all around Sri Lanka and this one had a modern twist with great food!

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9.3
Superb
83 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

Strategically located in Galle, Fort de 19 villa offers comfortable accommodation within 600 metres from the iconic Dutch Galle Fort. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides free Wi-Fi access in the entire property.

This place is just fantastic. It is very new (I had the feeling I was the first guest to sleep in the room), extremely clean, in a perfect location. It is ruined by a family and they are doing a fantastic work. It is inside the fort, so you can do everything on foot. Shower is extremely nice. It might be the best guest house I stained in Sri Lanka

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9.4
Superb
70 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

Offering views of nature, each room combines modern elements and a traditional Sri Lankan design. A seating area and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer is provided. Select rooms feature a private balcony. The rooms have air conditioning, a mosquito net, a celing fan, a minibar and electronic safe.

The property was calm and clean - walking barefoot throughout was so relaxing. The food was delicious and the yoga was well managed and great. But I would recommend it most because of the family staff running it were amazing in all the details from organizing a beautiful stay and attention to additional details.

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9.7
Exceptional
40 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

Small House Boutique Guest House offers accommodation set 3 km from the centre of Galle and features a garden and a terrace. The property has inner courtyard views and is 400 metres from Galle Fort Beach and 500 metres from Lighthouse Beach. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The location is amazing. The staff are wonderful and helpful The breakfast was generous and tasty The hotel itself is lovely inside and out. Super easy check in and check out

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8.5
Very good
144 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

Located at the Galle Fort, Seagreen Guesthouse provides affordable accommodation. Guests enjoy free WiFi access and comfortable rooms fitted with air conditioning.

Rooms feature classic Sri Lankan-style furnishings. It offers a writing table, clean linen sheets and windows offering direct sunlight. Bathrooms are en suite.

Very beautiful, very convenient!

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8.9
Fabulous
217 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Offering a restaurant, Khalid's Guest House is located 450 metres from the Dutch Church Galle, the Galle Fort and the Galle Lighthouse. Free WiFi access is available.

Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a balcony. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes.

Beautiful old house on the ocean with a side view and a cozy balcony

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8.6
Fabulous
38 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: £46.87
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 118 reviews
    Gorgeous rooms and super comfy bed. Really nicely designed and super clean. Lots of breakfast options and staff were lovely.
    Niamh
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £192.35
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 291 reviews
    Loved the renovated old buildings and stunning design and furnishings. Great food and staff were lovely.
    Maxine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £112.35
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 207 reviews
    What an incredible, luxurious, boutique hotel. The design is beautiful and very thoughtful and you feel like you’re in your own slice of peaceful paradise in the jungle. The owner and staff were so helpful, friendly, accomodating and attentive. The breakfast and dinner were so delicious and high quality. If you would like to visit Galle Fort or the beaches they arrange a private tuk tuk for you for a good price there and back. Would definitely reccomend!
    Rosy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £105.93
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 129 reviews
    We really loved our one night stay here on the day before Xmas eve. The villa is stunning, such beautiful architectural design inside and the pool. We were also really moved by the reason the property was built - what a lovely idea. We ate dinner and breakfast here. We loved the Sri Lankan breakfast where we met others guests- the food was delicious.
    Jennifer
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120.37
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 519 reviews
    A lovely boutique hotel which is well designed and has a special feel. The staff were attentive and super helpful, looking after our bags as we had an evening flight. The breakfast was absolutely delicious (make sure to get the Sri Lankan breakfast). Great location, right in the centre of the old fort.
    Holly
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £160.33
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 279 reviews
    Excellent location Beautiful architecture and interior design Exceptional customer service Lovely quiet rooms
    Philippa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £50.72
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 346 reviews
    The interior design is stunning, a true eye candy. The staff is very polite and caring - they even brought me a cake for my birthday! The outdoor pool is clean and cozy. Breakfasts are quite good as well.
    Iskander
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £87.07
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 337 reviews
    Fantastic boutique hotel and amazing staff. The rooms are beautifully designed and the courtyard is stunning. Perfect located within the fort!
    Iman
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120.37
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 519 reviews
    The little hotel was just gorgeous, super quiet, clean and green and the interior design was very special. The rooms were pretty so pretty, we right away extended for another night. Above all, the staff was so lovely and helpful, it was a real pleasure to stay there! There are various options for breakfast, we got each a large plate of fresh and delicious fruit and then went for the Sri Lankan option. I can only recommend!
    Anna Lena
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £120.37
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 519 reviews
    affordable boutique hotel in a fantastic location in the heart of Galle Fort area. loved the garden at the front and funky Bollywood meets colonial style. lovely staff and helpful manager. also they are strong on sustainability.
    Heather
    Young couple