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Secret Palace House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Galle with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Secret Palace House in Fort Galle's historic heart offers a quiet retreat. Guests can relax in the peaceful garden or enjoy scenic terrace views. The B&B provides in-room WiFi, and the staff is praised for hassle-free check-in and check-out.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly

Room options

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
4/2, New Lane 2, Fort, Galle, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galle Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Jungle Beach - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coconut Sambol - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pedlars Inn Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maru - Poké & Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Secret Palace House

Bed & breakfast located in Fort Galle
Consider a stay at Secret Palace House and take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an area shuttle
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Secret Palace House feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, communal kitchens, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Secret Palace House B&B Galle
Secret Palace House Galle
Secret Palace House
Secret Palace House Galle
Secret Palace House Bed & breakfast
Secret Palace House Bed & breakfast Galle

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Palace House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secret Palace House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Secret Palace House?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Palace House?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Secret Palace House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Secret Palace House located?

Located in Fort Galle, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Galle Fort, Galle Lighthouse, and Historical Mansion. Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa and Old Dutch Hospital are also within 5 minutes.

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