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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.

Jushrita

From

India

The stay was amazing! The rooms were spotless, and the washroom was just like in the photos – clean and exactly what we expected. The host was super friendly and went out of their way to help us with everything. The kitchen was fully functional, so we could cook if we wanted, and they were kind enough to prepare a delicious pure veg breakfast on our request. The location was perfect, too – close to everything we wanted to explore. All in all, it was a fantastic experience, and we’d definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a cozy, convenient place to stay!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

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US$25

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Marco

From

Switzerland

Bihara and his family are super friendly hosts. They did everything that we felt comfortable. Bihara was always reachable via Whatsapp and answered quickly if we had questions. The room was great, big with a comfy bed, great working AC, even hot shower and a big table with chair. Perfect for people like us who had to work. It has a kettle and free coffee and tea in the room as well as in the kitchen. There is a separate kitchen just for the guests. The living room is huge and has very big tables where you eat breakfast. The breakfast was delicious and we got every morning something different. Another plus is the fast internet connection (fibre optic), which we appreciated because of working. There was also a dedicated parking space for our own TukTuk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

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US$40

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Marcin

From

Poland

This place is paradise! Higlhy recommended. Saman is a beach best guide! Breakfast are delicious, room is nice but the views is amazing!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews

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US$36

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Dilsia

From

Spain

Our stay at this hotel was fantastic! The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and always willing to help. Even after we checked out, they kindly stored our luggage so we could explore Galle without any hassle. Their hospitality truly stood out and made our experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews

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US$91.52

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Fabiana

From

Philippines

It was such a nice place! Indika and his family are just awesome and make the best food in the world. We liked it so much that we stayed a night longer, even it was pouring rain the whole day. We will definitely come back.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews

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US$35

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Dave

From

Netherlands

Excellent place with very friendly hosts. Aroshina provides great cooking classes based on Sri Lankan food. The homestay is a few minutes from the centre of Galle which is great since the centre is quite busy. Aroshina, her children and husband are willing to help with everything, they brought us to different highlights in Galle and showed us around places most Tourists wont come. The rooms are also nice and clean and the price/quality is excellent!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

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US$43.61

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Aisling

From

Ireland

Excellent host! So friendly and made us feel like home. Breakfast and dinner was incredible, so much food for such a good price! Room was comfortable and great WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews

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US$18.90

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Kousmanda

From

Mauritius

I had a wonderful stay at Small House Boutique Guest House in Galle. The place is absolutely charming — a cute, cozy house with beautiful décor and such a peaceful vibe. The room was spotless, comfortable, and full of thoughtful touches that made it feel like home. A special thank you to Rumeshika, who was incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. Her warmth and care truly made my stay memorable. Breakfast was delicious, and the location is perfect — right in the heart of Galle Fort yet so calm and quiet. Thank you for the hospitality and comfort — it was a lovely experience that I’ll always remember. Highly recommended! 💛

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews

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US$81.90

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Marie

From

New Zealand

Everything! This hotel is an oasis in the heart of Galle Fort. It is absolutely beautiful with antiques and art throughout whilst also feeling very homely and comfortable. It was our last stop on a three week trip and definitely the highlight in terms of accommodation. The pool is perfect for a dip and is surrounded by greenery to keep it cool in the heat of the day. Next to the pool is a beautiful covered area with comfy seating to lounge on when you need a break from Galle Fort and the heat. This is also where breakfast is served at a communal table meaning you often get to meet other guests and share travel stories- everyone we met was lovely! Only 4 rooms so a max of 8 people in total. The rooms are not huge but big enough and a very comfortable bed and again decorated beautifully. The staff are so accommodating. We arrived early and they held our bags and allowed an early check in and also allowed us to stay late on our last day as we had a late flight. Location is perfect. One street back from Peddlars and close to everything. Very safe and friendly area. Today they brought out some bread so we could feed the monkeys in the courtyard trees and they came and ate from our hands! Breakfast was delicious and fantastic service.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews

Price from

US$80

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Chi Kit

From

Hong Kong

Nice view with sea and garden . Hospitality family and good breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

Price from

US$15.93

1 night, 2 adults

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