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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

SILVER RAIL

Galle City, Galle

Offering a terrace and city view, SILVER RAIL is located in Galle, 1.3 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 1.9 km from Galle Fort.

Z
Zeliha
From
Turkey
We made the booking in the last minute. And we arrived early so of course our room was not ready. We were okey with it, we just wanted to put our bags to any place. But they gave us a temporary room. And they said we'd stay as long as we wanted. They brought us avocado juice and then tea with pancake. We weren't expect this hospitality because we stayed many places in Sri Lanka. We rest in the temporary room and then they get our room ready. We are really surprized when we saw the room. Because it's so huge and has everything. We really felt like at home. This people are extraordinary. We extended our stay and second and third day we were trying to complete the payment. They didn't want us to make the payment right away. They said we could do it whenever we were available. Finally, on the third day, we were able to pay, and although they brought us a lot of food, tea, snacks, they did not ask for the payment for them. They said "you are our guest" ❤️ The family are so kind and very friendly 🙏 we wish to stay here again❤️ A big thank you for everything! We appreciate what you did in our stay🙏 If you want to know more info about the room, ıt was so huge and clean. All furnitures are new and in good condition. Actually they just started to rent this place. So you can be sure everything is new and very clean. If you can ask, they can bring you a kettle. Also the family has a mini market in the entry. You can buy anything with a good price. You can be sure that they will do everything in their power to make you comfortable. You won't find such service even in a much more expensive place. I hope if you come to Galle you will choose Silver Rail based on the satisfaction of all reviews. I recommend it wholeheartedly. We rate this place 10/10000000000000000000👌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Price from
US$10.40
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Ema

Galle

Set within 400 metres of Boossa Beach and 7.1 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Villa Ema provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Galle.

w
wijebandara
From
Sri Lanka
Our stay at Villa Ema is incredible because it’s uniqueness and modernity. The experience became memorable due to the helpful and friendly staff. Our reservation included breakfast and it’s truly wonderful and got a plenty of it Also the the room was spacious and proper ventilated The king sized beds were comfortable and we would love to recommend them as one of the best destinations once you should try in your travels !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

SUNSET Cabana

Galle City, Galle

Ideally located in the centre of Galle, SUNSET Cabana offers express check-in and check-out and free private parking. This beachfront property offers access to a patio.

T
Thomas
From
Switzerland
Run by a young family, you feel at home from the first moment. The reception, characterized by warmth. Just like every other moment. No wish remains hidden. They know what the guest needs. A breakfast that makes the heart beat faster. Something different every day. This can be confirmed after 5 days of stay. I thank you for the help. I had to see a doctor several times because of an injury. Dear Chatu & family, I wish you many more lovely guests. Keep it up!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Price from
US$20
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

4ty two Homestay Galle

Galle City, Galle

Located in Galle, 800 metres from Mahamodara Beach and 1.9 km from the centre, 4ty two Homestay Galle provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

A
Alexandra
From
United Kingdom
I had a lovely stay at 4ty two Homestay ! We spent one night in the budget double room which didn’t feel ‘budget’ at all and was super comfortable with a massive bed, AC and a ceiling fan and a balcony. There is no en suite but a bathroom one floor down to use. The hosts were so friendly and willing to help with everything and they even helped us organise the bus trip to the airport for no extra charge. The location is great about 10/15 minute walk to the train or bus station and to the Fort. Can’t recommend enough !!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews
Price from
US$18
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.

R
Renan Jogi
From
Australia
Lovely guesthouse right in front of the beach, with kind and friendly hosts. The breakfast is really yummy. You can watch the fishing boats go onto the sea in the early mornings or late afternoons.
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

Jayalath Homestay and Apartments

Galle

Set within 1.3 km of Mahamodara Beach and 2.3 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle, Jayalath Homestay and Apartments features accommodation with seating area.

P
Pradosh
From
India
Location, space, facilities, peace and tranquility.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
US$11
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Save money on homestays in Galle and nearby – budget options available

The Entrance Galle Fort

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

Conveniently set in the centre of Galle, The Entrance Galle Fort is a guest house, providing air-conditioned rooms with parking on-site and room service.

Sea View Villa, Galle

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Offering a garden and sea view, Sea View Villa, Galle is located in Galle, 100 metres from Mahamodara Beach and less than 1 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium.

Fort de 19 Villa - Galle Fort

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews

Ideally set in the centre of Galle, Fort de 19 Villa - Galle Fort features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$55 per night

Zee Golf Affordable Luxury

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews

Located in Galle, 600 metres from Lighthouse Beach and 2.9 km from the centre, Zee Golf Affordable Luxury provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

From US$78.10 per night

Fort Dew Guest House

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews

Set in Galle, 600 metres from Lighthouse Beach and 2.9 km from the centre, Fort Dew Guest House offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews

Set 300 metres from Dutch Church Galle in Galle, Beatrice House features free WiFi access and free private parking. Some units have a seating area where you can relax.

From US$80 per night

The Bend

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

The Bend features rooms with free WiFi in the centre of Galle. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

From US$49.50 per night

Pedlar 62 Guest House

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews

Located just 2 km from the Galle City Centre, Pedlar 62 Guest House is situated within 500 metres from the local Galle attractions like the Galle Fort and the Galle Light House.

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Galle and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Right in the centre of Galle, set within a short distance of Mahamodara Beach and Galle International Cricket Stadium, Havenfort Guest Room offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities...

From US$32.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Gishi's Happy Stay - Galle features rooms with free WiFi in the centre of Galle.

From US$24.20 per night

Caritas Rest

Galle
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

In a prime location in the centre of Galle, Caritas Rest provides free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$32.21 per night

Ocean breeze

Galle
Central location

Ocean breeze provides accommodation located 2 km from the centre of Galle and offers a garden and a terrace. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From US$26.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

La Muraille, Galle Fort features accommodation situated 2.7 km from the centre of Galle and provides a garden and a tennis court.

From US$630.54 per night

Marien Inn

Galle
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

Set 700 metres from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Marien Inn offers accommodation with a terrace.

From US$16.34 per night

Home Living Unit

Galle
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews

Conveniently situated in the centre of Galle, Home Living Unit provides free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$18.50 per night

Green turf

Galle
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

Green turf offers accommodation set 2.3 km from the centre of Galle and features free bikes and a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.8 km from Mahamodara Beach.

From US$24.50 per night

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Arches Fort

Galle
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,083 reviews

Situated in the centre of Galle, 400 metres from Galle Fort Beach, the historic Arches Fort features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden.

Green House No 02

Galle
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Green House No 02 offers accommodation set 1.8 km from the centre of Galle and provides a garden and a terrace. This guest house features free private parking and full-day security.

From US$12.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a terrace, Antic Guesthouse offers accommodation in Galle. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurants.

From US$200 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews

Rampart View Guesthouse features air-conditioned rooms with a balcony offering sea views and free Wi-Fi. Located in Galle Fort, the guesthouse is a 5-minute walk from Galle Town.

From US$65 per night

Dutch Wall Fort

Galle
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

Set within 200 metres of Galle Light house and 500 metres of Dutch Church Galle, Dutch Wall Fort offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Galle.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Ideally located in Galle, Devonia House - Galle offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. With garden views, this accommodation provides a terrace.

From US$90.75 per night

The One Apartment

Galle
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

In a prime location in the centre of Galle, The One Apartment is a recently renovated homestay, which provides free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$18.15 per night

Villa Mangofera

Galle
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

In the heart of Galle, set within a short distance of Mahamodara Beach and Galle International Cricket Stadium, Villa Mangofera offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a...

From US$75.02 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Nice homestay a bit outside of the city Galle. Cool atmosphere and great host! We had dinner and breakfast there which was really good as well! Would love to come back sometime! 😊
Guest review by
Sarah
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews
Orchard House is a gem in Galle Fort. It has a beautiful, lush garden courtyard and breakfast/seating area, and a pool with loungers for when the heat becomes too much. The staff are absolutely excellent - nothing is too much trouble, at any time of day. The place is furnished like a private home and we felt extremely relaxed and at home here.
Guest review by
Hilary
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews
Indiko and Shadow (the dog) are great hosts. Indiko takes good care of you and likes to tell you more about his live and living at the beach near Galle. Galle is 10 minutes by tuktuk. The food in the homestay is great.
Guest review by
arnevanginkel
Solo traveller