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Happy Valley Residence Unawatuna

Galle

Located just 7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Happy Valley Residence Unawatuna offers accommodation in Galle with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

L
Luciana
From
Italy
Everything was good. Wide room and bathroom. Clean, calm and comfortable place. The host is helpful, friendly and willing The breakfast was very good with pancakes, fruit and jam homemade. Very recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

The Tide's Tale

Galle City, Galle

Set a few steps from Mahamodara Beach and 2.3 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium in the centre of Galle, The Tide's Tale offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

R
Ruth
From
Ireland
Everything was absolutely spotlessly clean and new. While a little on the small side, our room was very comfortable, good value for money, and the A/C was quiet. Delicious breakfast prepared with great care each day. Our host was so nice and helpful and welcoming. Could not fault one thing. The Tide’s Tale high score is well deserved.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

Nirosha Guest House

Galle

Offering a garden and pool view, Nirosha Guest House is located in Galle, 2.9 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 3.1 km from Galle Fort.

L
Lance
From
Australia
From the moment you arrive you are made to feel very very welcome. Nothing is too much trouble. The place is extremely clean and well cared for. The home cooked breakfasts are something else. Local cuisine made traditionally. Some of the best food I have had. One of the best places I have ever stayed at. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone travelling to Galle.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Saman Beach Guest House

Galle City, Galle

Attractively situated in Galle, Saman Beach Guest House features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace.

k
konstantin
From
Serbia
Everything was perfect! Situated right on the beach, facing the ocean. The host is very friendly and is always happy to help. The breakfast is also great 😁 Will definitely come here again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Deltora Villa - free drop off to Galle Fort by TukTuk

Galle City, Galle

Ideally located in Galle, Deltora Villa - free drop off to Galle Fort by TukTuk offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

D
Dilsia
From
Spain
Our stay at this hotel was fantastic! The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and always willing to help. Even after we checked out, they kindly stored our luggage so we could explore Galle without any hassle. Their hospitality truly stood out and made our experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews
Price from
US$91.52
1 night, 2 adults

Indika Beach Villa

Galle City, Galle

Indika Beach Villa is a beachfront property situated in Galle, 7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 7.6 km from Dutch Church Galle.

A
Avril
From
New Zealand
This is the best place I have stayed in Sri Lanka and possibly in the world. What a hidden gem!! The location is absolutely stunning, right on the beach facing directly west with the most amazing sunsets every night. The staff are incredible, it’s a super welcoming family business run by Indika and as a solo female traveller I really appreciated the personal touches and time they took to sit with me and chat. I had everything I needed and more. Cannot recommend this place enough.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 320 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Aroshina with cooking class

Galle City, Galle

Set in Galle, 800 metres from Mahamodara Beach and 1.1 km from the centre, Villa Aroshina with cooking class offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

S
Stefano
From
Luxembourg
We immediately felt at home at Villa Aroshina as the owner family is very warm and helpful. The breakfast was a typical one from Sri Lanka and it was excellent. Unfortunately we stayed there just one night. The location is not too far from the fort, but the Tuk Tuk is needed to go there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Price from
US$43.61
1 night, 2 adults

DiNi Galle

Galle City, Galle

DiNi Galle features accommodation set 1.2 km from the centre of Galle and provides a garden and a shared lounge.

S
Sonja
From
Serbia
If you want an authentic Sri Lankan experience, this is the place for you! Hosts are warm and very attractive, ready to share some stories with you! Tasty and abundant breakfast cooked on the spot, with a possibility to have dinner too, which is also very convenient! Room is basic, but has everything you need, there is a shared terrace where you can relax. I highly recommend this place as an alternative to escape Galle noise and crowds. Easy access to Galle Fort by tuktuk or bus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Orchard House Galle

Old Town, Galle

Located in the centre of Galle, 400 metres from Galle Fort Beach, the historic Orchard House Galle provides accommodation with free WiFi and an outdoor swimming pool.

J
Jennifer
From
Netherlands
Perfect location in the centre of Galle, with a courtyard oasis to escape to! The staff were very helpful and welcoming, the room was comfortable and the breakfast was simple but superb. We also enjoyed the pool, great to cool off in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Moon Light Rest

Galle

Boasting a garden and views of sea, Moon Light Rest is a recently renovated guest house situated in Galle, 200 metres from Unawatuna Beach. With mountain views, this accommodation features a patio.

C
Chi Kit
From
Hong Kong
Nice view with sea and garden . Hospitality family and good breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$16.53
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
    I had an excellent stay at this guest house. Its proximity to a major highway interchange made travel easy, yet the surrounding greenery provided a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The place was impeccably clean, and the breakfast was both delicious and affordable. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this guest house for its convenience, cleanliness, tasty breakfast, and warm hospitality. I'll definitely return.
    Guest review by
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$82.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
    Love this place, relaxed vibe, clean, comfortable rooms, lovely friendly, quietly attentive staff, good food in a fantastic roof terrace restaurant, lovely spaces to hang out. Our host could not have been more accommodating or kind. The location is perfect to catch sunsets and sea breeze and an easy walk to sights, shops & cafes. Monkeys, iguanas, kingfishers and the hilarious crows hanging out too (not in the property!) Everything you'd want of a guesthouse. Highly recommend
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$36
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
    Beautiful Guesthouse right at the beach. The beach is clean and quiet. Saman is a great host, and we will definitely come back
    Guest review by
    Tim
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$53.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
    Hafeel and family were extremely helpful and accommodating. The rooms were quaint but neat and centrally located within the fort. A very pleasant few days in Galle with great hosts.
    Guest review by
    Naidoo
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$40.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
    Great location that is surrounded by nice places to go for coffee, drinks and eat. The bedroom was nice and quiet. It very much matched our expectations and the host is a very kind gentleman.
    Guest review by
    Casper
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
    The room was super nice, quiet, and with the air conditioning always comfortably cool. Ravi, the host, takes very good care of his guests and makes you feel very welcome. Breakfast is served on the balcony with a lovely view and includes a wide variety of fresh fruits, tea, toast and so much more. The guest house is perfectly located as it's close to everything you could want and need. All in all we had a wonderful time and can't recommend the guest house enough.
    Guest review by
    Lukas
    Family with young children