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Fort Dew Guest House is located in the heart of Galle City, the UNESCO World Heritage City. The cosy guesthouse offers a rooftop cafe and free parking on site. Rooms at Fort Dew are equipped with a mosquito net, ironing facilities and a private balcony. The en suite bathroom comes with bath amenities. Featuring views of the surrounding, the Fort Dew Rooftop Cafe serves a selection of international dishes. Guest House Fort Dew has a tour desk to assist guests with travel arrangements. Shuttle services are available at a charge, upon request. Fort Dew Guest House is within walking distance from the Sudharmaraya Temple. It is a 3-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, American

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Galle
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Guests who stayed here loved

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    Erin
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    I had a lovely time at the Fort Dew Guesthouse. The Sri Lankan breakfast was very tasty and the staff were very pleasant. Lovely view onto the fort and balcony.
  • Kristoffer
    Norway Norway
    The location is very nice! The restaurant/breakfast area has a very nice view. The whole building is very charming.
  • Stefania
    Italy Italy
    The location is great. The atmosphere and room are cozy. Staff is smiley and kind. I would definitely recommend this place.

Host Information

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
A 3-minute walk from Galle Fort, this casual, family-run guesthouse is an 8 minute-walk from the National Maritime Museum and 6 km from Jungle Beach. The streamlined rooms (no air-conditioning) feature free Wi-Fi, fans and 4-poster beds with mosquito nets. Upgraded rooms come with air-conditioning. Some provide Indian Ocean-view balconies. There’s a relaxed rooftop terrace restaurant offering fort views.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Fort Dew Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Fort Dew Guest House

  • The prices at Fort Dew Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Fort Dew Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Fort Dew Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Fort Dew Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Guests staying at Fort Dew Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American

  • Fort Dew Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Fort Dew Guest House is 700 yards from the centre of Galle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Fort Dew Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.