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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.

J
Jeffrey
From
Netherlands
Everything was great, lovely (very responsive) hosts, beautiful accommodation, with very large bathroom, perfect breakfast. Our children loved the two cats, the dog and the peacock. We only stayed one night, but would have loved to stay a couple more.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Price from
US$25
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.

V
Varvara
From
Greece
The room was very clean and comfortable so we felt it like home from the first time. Hosts were very friendly and kind and they did their best for us, especially their daughter who speaks very good English and she helped us even with the informations we needed about our transportation. We have to mention also that they made for us a special breakfast from Sri Lanka that we wanted to try. We highly recommend this hotel for vacations!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Saman Beach Guest House

Galle City, Galle

Attractively situated in the centre of Galle, Saman Beach Guest House features express check-in and check-out and free private parking.

T
Teja
From
Slovenia
It’s so beautiful and right next to the beach. Perfect for couples☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 202 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.

A
Ajanta Hossain
From
Norway
The owner is very hospitable and attentive. We had some issues with the AC in our room, she came herself to check and also ordered service to fix it right away. The stay was made more enjoyable by the impeccable service of the staff. Cant recommend this place enough! It was the most comfortable stay we had in Galle.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 421 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.

M
Mari-Liis K.
From
Estonia
That was probably our favourite spot during our stay on the island. We were supposed to head to the central regions, but due to the weather situation in the mountains, returned for two more nights after our initial three. The place has the best atmosphere, right by the seafront and Indika was a super kind, welcoming and helpful host, along with his lovely family and of course dear Shadow. The food was really delicious and as for the waiting times mentioned by some below, it was more of a catch-of-the-day situation (husband really loved the chance to fish on the beach himself, also!), so that can really be expected and is absolutely worth it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 325 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.

P
Peter
From
United Kingdom
Great home stay with a wonderful family hosting. Lovely clean room and delicious home cooked food. Thank you for your kind hospitality. Would definitely recommend this home stay when visiting Galle.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 147 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.

D
Dieneke
From
New Zealand
Hosts looked after us very well with delicious food (there is a dinner menu) and advice. The location is very convenient, walking distance to the Galle-Colombo road from where you can take a bus to Galle or to Hikkaduwa. It's a quiet neighbourhood. Beds were comfortable, room was clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$18.90
1 night, 2 adults

Small House Boutique Guest House

Old Town, Galle

Boasting a garden, Small House Boutique Guest House is a guest house set in a historic building in the centre of Galle, close to Lighthouse Beach.

L
Long
From
United Kingdom
The most characterful and beautiful place we have stayed in Sri Lanka! Great location inside of the fort which is where most things are to do in Galle! Breakfast was great with delicious juices and the room was very comfortable and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$81.90
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.

D
Dean
From
Australia
Everything. The staff, the history, the location, the communal areas and of course the pool - a rarity in Galle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 336 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.

r
remko
From
Australia
I really loved the family that did their best for me every morning and made a vegan breakfast specially for me. It was a big room with a fan which was perfect at night. They've been very kind and I've had the feeling of home for the 3 nights I spend here. And the chameleons that I saw during breakfast where a very pleasant surprise. Thank you for everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$15.93
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$18.15
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 396 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 202 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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 169 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$75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 142 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, 169 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