Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort

65, Light House Street,Fort, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>492</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.0
Scored 9
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
492 reviews

Very good location, helpful hosts. Rooms were spic and span, very clean and comfortable.

Ravi Sri Lanka
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Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort is located in Galle within the ancient Galle Fort. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room is cooled with either air conditioning or a fan. A writing table and a wardrobe are included. Bathroom facilities are en suite and equipped with a toilet and shower. At Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort, you will find a shared lounge area. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Galle’s Dutch Church and Galle Lighthouse, both located 984 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 king beds
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
2 queen beds
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
3 twin beds
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1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Galle
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  • Ravi
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Very good location, helpful hosts. Rooms were spic and span, very clean and comfortable.”
  • Lori
    Canada Canada
    “I highly recommend Beach Haven as a place to stay at Galle Fort. It provides great value, in a perfect location in the middle of the fort area. The rooms have everything you need and there are some shared common spaces guests can use as well. The...”
  • Hong
    Singapore Singapore
    “Friendly staff. Good location. Common fridge for guests to use.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 491 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Opened in 1968 by the former deputy mayor of Galle, Mrs N.D. Wijenayake, also known to her friends as Sita, we are still a family-run business.

Property info

Beach Haven Guest House (Mrs Wijenayake's Guest House) is located in Galle just 400 metres from the ancient Galle Fort. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room is cooled with either air conditioning or a fan. A writing table and a wardrobe are included. Bathroom facilities are en suite and equipped with a toilet and shower. Most rooms offer a private balcony. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Galle’s Dutch Church and Galle Lighthouse, both located 300 metres away. At Beach Haven Guest House, you will find a shared lounge area and free parking facilities. Laundry/ironing services are offered to all guests at an additional charge. Located in Galle, 300 metres from Dutch Church Galle, Beach Haven Guest House boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Every room includes a private bathroom. There is a shared lounge at the property. You can play darts at the guest house. Galle Light house is 300 metres from Beach Haven Guest House, while Galle Fort is 400 metres from the property.

Neighborhood info

Basking on the southern coast of Sri Lanka in the bay of Galle, the Fort was first built by the Portuguese in 1588 before being extensively fortified by the Dutch in the mid 1600s. Recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage value, the Fort was declared a World Heritage Site in 1988 as a unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries."

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Darts
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort

  • Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort is 2,950 feet from the center of Galle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort include:

    • Quad
    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Double

  • Guests staying at Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Asian

  • Check-in at Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Darts