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Reviews of The Fort House

72 Church Street, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka

#33 of 105 hotels in Galle

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 283 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: September 14, 2025

    10
    Cute hotel in great location in Galle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It‘s not possible to do an early check-in, but while we waited, they let us go to the toilet in one room they keep for that. Everything else was very good.

    The hotel is amazing, the rooms are very beautiful and super clean. The bathroom is also very spacious and clean. The woman from the staff is really nice and speaks very good English. She also explained to us how to properly eat the Sri Lankan breakfast, which by the way was delicious! I can highly recommend this cute hotel, with very good location, next to the Galle Lighthouse.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    everything was fine

    spaciousness and cool courtyard, and the breakfast is good and tasty

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2025

    10
    Great hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything was great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2025

    9.0
    great location and lovely manager who put herself out for me
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was my problem as I am gluten intolerant so I can not eat bread or sausages as I am never certain what is in the sausage mix

    It was a public holiday the first day that I was there and the staff coped very well the second morning the breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2025

    10
    It was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was amazing. Very clean. Quiet. The best location for Fort exploration and close to the water for a swim at the beach and for walking around the fort wall. The staff were so helpful.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    10
    Thank you for a wonderful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, great location.

    The lovely staff upgraded us because it was our honeymoon!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    10
    Safe, secure, wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Host was so friendly, helpful and speaks good English. All staff are friendly and it's a safe, clean, beautiful place to stay. Food and beverage are delicious. The decorations are very authentic plus the supermarket is next door. Super convenient to the lighthouse and museums too. Breakfast surprised us with it's great healthy choices of fruits, traditional Sri Lanka treats and fruit juices are amazingly refreshing.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    We stayed for 3 nights and really loved this property. The bed and room was comfortable, breakfast delicious and service amazing. Would stay again

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    8.0
    Cosy stay in a Dutch fort
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No elevator and concerns that there maybe mosquitoes.

    Location was ideal

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely and cozy place in Galle fort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No sofa in the room.

    Very conveniently located within Galle fort. Very clean room and bathroom. Delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    8.0
    Great location and breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed only having a sheet wasn’t very comfortable throughout the night.

    I loved the style of the property. The location was perfect to explore Galle Fort area. Great Sri Lankan breakfast! The staff were very friendly and attentive, always checking in.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2025

    10
    Very comfortable hotel in the centre of town
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We booked 3 rooms that were all clean and comfortable. The 2 hostesses were very helpful. The beds were comfortable and breakfast was very enjoyable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent place to stay right in the heart of Galle Fort. Accommodation was very clean and comfortable, and the staff we
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location was great, staff were so friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    10
    A beautifully charming stay with amazing food, lovely staff, and the perfect location — wish we had stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The property was absolutely charming — a perfect mix of vintage style and modern comfort. The old doors and furniture gave character, but everything was well maintained and clean. The bathroom was small but spotless, modern, and had a beautiful vintage touch. Breakfast was amazing! We were served a full, hearty Sri Lankan breakfast with hoppers, fresh fruits, and more — truly delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel right at home. Location is unbeatable: quiet, cool area with cute narrow roads, walking distance to shops, restaurants, the lighthouse, and the fort. We stayed just one night on our way from Ella, but honestly, it wasn’t enough. I would have gladly skipped the mountain journey (and the motion sickness that came with it!) just to spend a few more relaxing days here. A truly special place — highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing, aesthetic, and well-located stay.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NA

    Samahdi/Husna was an excellent host, courteous, kind, and proactive. Arshad was always humble and ready to help out at any time. Wonderful personalities that make the stay memorable. The people make the place even better.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2025

    10
    The perfect Sri Lankan stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were nervous about staying in town, but it was definitely the place to stay as it wasn’t noisy and you had all the surrounding culture there. The room, bed and shower were perfect. We had a Sri Lankan breakfast ! Our first and it was very nice. We had laundry done, which was a blessing. Lovely people, fun to be with.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    10
    Lovely atmospheric place to stay with exceptionally kind, helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to dislike

    Sri Lankan was really good with variations each day and an explanation as how the food should best be eaten

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    10
    We really loved our stay, and would highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We really appreciated how friendly the staff were and how peaceful it was, despite being so well located. Our room was very comfy, cool, and clean. The breakfasts were delicious!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    This place is clean beautiful and staff is super friendly too especially dilki

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    9.0
    Can’t beat the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really clean with friendly staff. Great breakfast and fantastic location.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2025

    10
    Beautiful hotel in the centre of Galle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location in the old centre of Galle. Very quiet and calm but in the centre close to all the restaurants and walking distance to the fort etc. The hotel is decorated beautifully and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was also super tasty!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2025

    10
    Great property. Excellent location. Helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great property. Excellent location. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2025

    9.0
    Excellant property Galle Fort
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellant facility and good service

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    8.0
    Fantastic place and a few very little simpl fixes could lift it to "Fabulous"
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was excellent but should have been communicated on check in or nights prior - no issue with the breakfast, just the communication Wifi in room was poor, but in lounge was excellent Staff friendly but reserved/shy, could be some simple training to really lift this and the guests' experience with it Shower gel and Shampoo containers in shower were unmarked - a little sign would help Aircon in room emitted bright light all night. Screen it, or show guests a way to dim it

    Superb location, amazing private, peaceful and spacious rooms that were excellent value for money, excellent breakfast

    Stayed in April 2025

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