Galle Fort Hotel

Excellent hotel in the middle of Fort Galle. The room and bathroom were massive and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing - have the kiribath and you won't need to eat for the rest of the day. |The swimming pool is nice but as has been said a number of times the white bugs from the frangipani trees are slightly annoying. |The arrack cocktail with chilli is a challenging drink so proceed with caution

When we stayed at this charming hotel way back in 2006 it had a raffish bohemian air that was most attractive. These days everything is far more tidy but not the less attractive for that. The rooms - we were in a grand apartment upstairs - are simply exquisite; wonderful antique furniture, terrific bathrooms, immaculately kept with top quality bed linen and towels. Utterly superb. The breakfast was fine, though on our first morning of our stay there was some confusion over what we were could and could not order.|If I have one less that perfect aspect to comment upon, it is the pool area. The two large frangipani trees that rise up above the pool are badly, very badly, infected with thrip or white fly. The leaves drop into the pool and the water is covered in a scum of white fly detritus, as well as dry rough leaves. The water does not look clean and inviting. Another negative is the mystifying decision to surround the pool with a path of sharp ugly red scoria pieces. The sun loungers are right on top of this pathway. It is impossible to step on, or walk on, this rocky surface in bare feet, without pain. When we were there the lawn area was not mowed, presenting a scruffy appearance. This hotel is so immaculate and elegant in every other area, it seems strange to me that the pool area, so central to the hotel, is not kept just as beautifully as the rest of the establishment.

We stayed for one night in the Grand Apartment room. The hotel is beautiful and the service is spectacular. The room was beautifully appointed. The hotel manager allowed us to come back at 5 pm after a day sight seeing to freshen up before we left for Colombo airport. Only minor downside was the pool was not crystal clear when we stayed. The breakfast was lovely and the bar is an amazing place for a cocktail or two. Our favourites were Good Things Come to Those Who Wait and Gunpowder! The hotel location is perfect. We didn't try it but the Arrack tasting looked like fun. A really enjoyable and relaxing stay at a beautiful hotel with amazing staff.

Many thanks for the beautiful stay. It is a wonderful place, we had a lovely room. the arack bar is a must, best cocktails. Good food, very good service. Thank you, looking forward to come back.

Staying at Galle Fort Hotel was an unforgettable experience. Set within the historic ramparts of the Fort, the property beautifully combines colonial charm with modern comfort. The rooms are elegant and spacious, the staff are attentive and genuinely warm, and the atmosphere feels both luxurious and relaxing.

What a beautiful boutique hotel. Its in a great location with a gentle walk downhill to the shops and restaurants. We stayed in a loft suite (bed was beautifully comfortable) The only proviso with that is you have to walk up and down a flight of stairs to your bedroom and the bathroom was downstairs visible to the lounge and entry which was a little unusual. We stayed in early September and found that the pool was very clean - such a reward on a hot day. I do agree with another contributor that the stones around the pool were a little annoying to walk over when you got out of the pool. I think this needs to be looked at.|Staff were amazing and it was lovely to sit on the terrace each morning to have breakfast.

Wow! Galle Fort Hotel was everything we wanted and more. Our room-ACH- had such interesting features including a circular staircase to a loft with a second bed. The master four poster bed was comfortable and firm. And the bathroom was spacious and modern. Fresh drinking water is supplied in the room along with a nice French press for coffee and kettle with a nice selection of tea. The breakfast area charmingly overlooks the courtyard and quaintly tiled pool. The breakfasts were delicious and the service was excellent. We can’t wait to come back and stay here again!

The reservation was arranged by Kalpani and she was very friendly, helpful and polite. She and the hotel made sure the guests were welcome and took care of all the necessities.|We stayed at the Admiral Cheng Ho suite and it was the first time we experienced a room with a spiral staircase and a room on top of our room. |The three of us went on bed and breakfast basis while the breakfast was satisfying though all meals are alacarte.|The pool seemed to be a bit unclean due to the small white insects that were logging on the temple trees that were located around the hotel premises, but that was not a major concern.|The hotel is small and cozy and can be recommended to anyone who would want to travel within the galle fort ,enjoy good restaurants and the vibe surrounding the vicinity.