41/16, Sri Priyarathana Mawatha, Bope, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka
#1 of 77 hotels in Galle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 105 hotel reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.9
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 April 2024
Gaithrie
NetherlandsNothing!
The staff is so warm and welcoming. And the owner will make you feel very special. The rooms are very clean and tidy. The shower is outside and that's quite an experience, we just loved it. The food they prepare for you is excellent. We will definitely book again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Jeffrey
AustraliaThe OASIS in the middle of a city From the moment we entered the driveway into Ginganga Lodge you could feel that this place oozed tranquility The owner Indika and all the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful the whole time The grounds on an old rubber plantation feels like you are in the jungle and backs onto a river and has an abundance of bird and other wildlife The pool area and restaurant was so peaceful and beautifully decorated in an eclectic style. Our room Heliconia was accessed by a wooden path and had a lovely verandah and outdoor bathroom where little birds and once monkeys watched from above A gorgeous super king 4 poster bed with netting, fan and air conditioning and more lovely furniture completed the room Tasty food, lovely cocktails and cold beer The added bonus of the lodge having its own tuk tuk and was available to take you anywhere for a small fee It was wonderful to be only 10 minutes from the hustle and bustle of the fort and then be able to return to the calmness of this resort We wished we could have spent more time here relaxing and enjoying the peace 6 star genuine hospitality and attention to detail Rooms were attended to each day and even a 2nd time in the evening and so discreetly This is the most perfect place to spend your last few days in Sri Lanka before heading to the airport before a late evening flight 100% recommend to stay here if you are in Galle or better still make this a destination to go, I’m missing it soo much
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Stephanie
GermanyI couldn’t think of anything
Beautiful location, with everything you could wish for. A fantastic bed and room… The owner and staff couldn't do enough to help. It looks like on the photos.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Sarah
United StatesNothing
Tropical wonderland with attention to detail and design in every room or common space. Fabulous staff , cocktail s and food
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Hilary
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing to dislike
Everything about our four nights at Ginganga Lodge was exceptional and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. The setting is beautiful and the attention to detail impressive. The staff are attentive without being in any way intrusive and the food, and the cocktails, were all delicious. We stayed in the Deluxe Suite which was just amazing. We took advantage of the tuktuk service into Galle and were always picked up promptly when we requested a return. We stayed in some superb places on our three week trip but this was the best.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Maureen
United KingdomIt was all excellent.
A lovely place to stay. Calm and relaxing. The staff were friendly, attentive and considerate. The food was excellent. Our room was beautifully decorated, and spotlessly clean as was the amazing outside bathroom. It was great to hear the wildlife that was all around us whilst taking a shower. Monkeys, birds and resident Monitor Lizards. We stayed at the end of our travels and it was perfect.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Viviana
United StatesNothing - everything was perfect. Thank you
Everything was beautiful!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Shu
AustraliaNothing
An exceptional establishment, an oasis in the hot climate. Very green and lush garden. Spacious room with thoughtful cultural decoration. Staff are very attentive. Service is focused on details. Much better than 5 star hotel.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Joslin
MaltaNothing not to like . Keep it up ..
Exceptional property set in a quiet area off Galle . Superb in every way and we will definitely be back ! Thanks for a lovely stay :)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Ondřej
Czech RepublicAmazing place in the nature where you can chill and have time for relax. Everything was excellent.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Helen
United KingdomNothing
This was my second visit and it was even better than last year. Ginganga Lodge is quite exceptional with 6 beautifully designed suites in the midst of idyllic tropical gardens and surrounded by nature. It is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of Galle city yet it is just a short tuk tuk ride away. The restaurant offers well presented delicious meals and the staff are always friendly and attentive. A thoroughly enjoyable finale to our visit to Sri Lanka
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Samantha
United KingdomCan’t praise this place enough. The owner, manager and staff were so kind and helpful. Aside from being excellent at their jobs, they’re just very good people. We had monkeys who caused a slight rain leak from the ceiling and they moved us to another amazing room and fixed that roof asap. So we were lucky enough to see two of their beautiful rooms! The hotel was stunning, i could live in the outdoor shower room we had. The decor, the space, the plush pillows and huge beds, it was just dreamy. Even better than in the pictures! We also had a massage there which was amazing. And the food was delicious. Thank you again to everyone there.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Stephen
United KingdomRoom was excellent. The pool was beautifully maintained and crystal clear. The hotel can organise a river tour to see the wildlife leaving from the hotels own dock in the hotel garden. Meals were also very good with a choice of local or Western food. Breakfast was very civilised and beautifully served. The staff achieved just the right balance being attentive but not overbearing. Overall very good value for money
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Catherine
United KingdomA bit far out but Indika offers very cheap tuk tuk rides wherever you want to go (and collects after a quick whats app
Cannot rate this property highly enough! The out door bathroom is a real highlight
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Peter
United KingdomNada.
Indica, your host is generous, knowledgable (knows everybody and everything you need to know about Galle), friendly and a polished professional. He loaned me cash and drove me around when my credit card got gobbled by an ATM. The laid back place feels like Bali/ Ibiza, full of SL artefacts and tasteful touches. Great pool and breakfast. The happy team here are exemplary. All in all a cool hideaway. Bring moz repellent if they tend to find you.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Rosy
United KingdomNothing
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!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
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Germanyall
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Karin
AustriaSri Lanka is a beautiful country – the landscape and wildlife, the food and its people. All of this can be experienced much better at Ginganga Lodge – an exceptionally magnificent place to relax and visit Galle or just enjoy Sri Lanka. Great interior design! We loved the pool, the local dishes and the smell of cinnamon!!! The hotel is managed with the utmost care and guests are treated with the utmost respect and hospitality. Even the WiFi works, although you feel like you're living in the middle of the jungle. Highly recommended!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Sharad
IndiaA kettle in every room with tea bags and coffee would have been more than welcome.
Everything.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Sturrock
United KingdomThere was no fridge in the room or tea making facilities
Everything
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Lauren
United KingdomNothing - the place is faultless!
What an incredible place. The attention to detail from The owner is phenomenal. The room was absolutely beautiful. Every single member of staff friendly and attentive. We were so well looked after and it was the perfect end to our Sri Lanka trip.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Poppy
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing
Most beautiful hotel I’ve seen, every last detail was stunning. The most friendly staff who are all friends and family. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Christina
AustraliaNothing
The Lodge is situated away from the noise of Galle down little winding lanes and next to the river. Our room (half of a bungalow) was comfortable and attractively furnished and very quiet. We loved watching the shy, purple faced langurs in the tree from the open bathroom. Staff were kind and helpful and catered for my dietary needs. The pool was lovely and the food good. The owner took us into town and collected us whenever we wanted, by tuk tuk, which took about 15 mins.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Isabel
GermanyIt is so peaceful and a real magical place! The interior, decorations and rooms are beautiful with many details. The owners Indika and Dineshi as well as the whole team is very attentive. Breakfast (Sri Lankan and western options) and dinner is very delicious. It is perfectly located to do a day trip to Galle (15min) or Unawatuna or Turtle Beach (20min). We can recommend to stay a few days here to relax!
Stayed in December 2023
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