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Luxury
4.5 star property
8.8

Excellent

Beachside sanctuary near Galle Fort

Authentic Sri Lankan antiques and arches create an intimate boutique atmosphere near a private beach. Enjoy massages under a glass ceiling while listening to gentle rain. After exploring Galle Fort, return for refreshing mango juice served poolside by the attentive staff.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, City View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Junior Double Room, Bathtub, City View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Galle, Taavetti is in the city center and near a private beach. Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa and Galle Tennis Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit National Maritime Museum and Hikkaduwa National Park. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Galle travel guide
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sea breeze garden mahamodara, 266/10, Galle, SP, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort
    Galle Fort
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium
    Galle International Cricket Stadium
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Sea Turtle Hatchery Mahamodara
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Aloysius College
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mahamodara Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Elita Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Cardamon Cafe
    20 min walk
  • Kopi & Treats
    4 min drive
  • Perera & Sons
    18 min walk
  • Fort Heritage Food Cabin
    3 min drive

About this property

Taavetti

Luxury hotel in the city center
Consider a stay at Taavetti and take advantage of a beach bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a nearby private beach, free beach cabanas, and sun loungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a massage, a facial, or Ayurvedic treatments. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and a free beach club on site
  • Beach towels, beach umbrellas, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Taavetti offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and memory foam beds
  • Designer toiletries, bidets, and hair dryers
  • A personal chef, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 15 for adults and USD 10 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Free beach club
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 300.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 15 for adults, and USD 10 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (from 2 to 6 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 300.0 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Taavetti Hotel
Taavetti Galle
Villa Taavetti
Taavetti Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Does Taavetti have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Taavetti pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taavetti?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Taavetti?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Taavetti provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Taavetti located?

With direct access to the beach, this Galle hotel is in the city center and within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Aloysius College, Galle International Cricket Stadium, and Galle National Museum. Mahendra Amarasooriya Park and All Saints Anglican Church are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Taavetti Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gave us the wrong room initially but corrected. Large room & bathroom, nice pool to cool off in. Great staff. Nearby Beach Club is right on the beach & excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cyrille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming boutique hotel. Although the surrounding area (3 km west of Galle Fort) is unassuming, the hotel itself is in a beautiful colonial style with every detail and unique decoration carefully thought through. The restaurant, just across the street and on the beach is also beautiful with excellent food. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute hotel rite on the beach. Staff was superb . Breakfast was good and rooms Comfortable . Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was lovely and all of the staff were courteous, kind and absolutely could not do enough to help. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The description on Hotels.com however is a little misleading. Whilst the associated Taavetti Beach Club which serves great food is situated right on the Beach, the hotel building itself is actually accross the road and not next to the beach. Also, the hotel is not an 18 min walk into the Galle Fort area - in fact it is about 48 minutes. However, it's easy to get a Tuk Tuk into town so that's not a huge problem & overall, we enjoyed our stay. Thank you again to the lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Duran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, lovely and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

Such a beautiful hotel and friendly staff. Easy access to the beach ( once you make it across the street), and a lovely hotel kitty!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and genuinely helpful, they also have the most adorable cat that you may spot around the lobby area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent and the manager Mr Sumudu goes above and beyond
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lara Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hip hideout

Beautiful, stylishly decorated boutique hotel. Friendly and personable staff. Very comfortable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Irina

Disliked: Amenities
The room was smaller than advertised. Didn’t have a much space. The bathroom was stylish but the shower drain didn't work and flooded the bathroom. Also no hot water from the shower. What saved it a bit was the friendly hotel manager and the nice beach lounge across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Halil Kerem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Normally I’m not the person who writes reviews. But this hotel really deserves a good review. Its was great staying for me. Great interior design, cozy, clean. Its so close to Galle fort by tuktuk it takes only 230 rupees. Also staff were really really helpful, kind and caring. I had injury on my foot. They were really careful about this. Thank you Roshan and Banuka!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury in Galle with beach

The place was beautiful design. Thats what I want in hotels. The staff were lovely. Amaan, Viraj and Nethmi were wonderful. This place is an oasis off the busy city street down to the Fort. If you want to stay away from the touristy Fort area on the coast, with a private beach, this place is for you. The only feedback I have for them is be clear about restaurant times. It said on menu in room 6p. I went down 6.15 and was told my meal would take 1 to 1.5 hours. This won't work for families with children. It is a beautiful new hotel but if they want to be one of the best, this is important to be organised & have good communication.
My room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We began our trip to Sri Lanka at Taavetti, and it was the perfect choice. The hotel arranged an airport pickup for us, making the two-hour drive smooth and scenic. Galle was an excellent starting point, and Taavetti proved to be the ideal place to stay. Getting to the fort was easy with a quick Tuk Tuk ride, and the beach across the street was simply spectacular. The hotel itself was fabulous, with an incredible staff who made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. A huge thank you to Ambiga, Gayantha, Raja, Nethmi, Roshan, Banuka, Hasitha, and Waruni—you all made our stay truly special! I wish we had stayed an extra night. The room was beautiful, the breakfast was fantastic, and the hotel even helped us arrange transportation to Mirissa the next day. A wonderful start to our Sri Lankan adventure!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even before we left home, the staff at taavetti was responsive and kind and helped us organise a driver who picked us up (and waited for us to sort out an issue with our bags!) at colombo airport with a sign. Upon arrival they were welcoming and smiling and provided us with cold towels and a refreshing mango juice. The property is spectacular with great antique furniture, lush vegetation and a very pretty pool. The arches throughout the property really add to the charm too. They took care of our bags and we even got upgraded to a massive room with a huge open bathroom and bathtub and a balcony with a partial sea view (room 8). The property was spotless and the bed huge and very comfortable. The wifi worked well too. The property is only a very short tuktuk ride away from galle fort with all restaurants and cultural activities. I also managed to book a massage on my first evening on arrival which was wonderful after a long flight. The therapist was attentive, thorough and applied the pressure that I wanted leaving me relaxed and happy. The massage room was beautiful and has a glass ceiling and I could hear the rain patting on it as I was getting massaged. Pure bliss. Throughout our stay the staff was attentive and regularly checked on us and had open line on communication through WhatsApp making it easy to chat and get everything we needed. This was the perfect experience and we would highly recommend taavetti and would love to come back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice beach club
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk lady gave different information regarding check out time and the free breakfast. Her approach was not hospitalable to say the least.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vinay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic, exotic Sri Lankan experience

Extraordinary, Quiet and a place out of the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hotel ist nicht am Meer! Manager zu autoritär
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk service

Fantastisk sted med fantastisk service. Ligger mellom Galle og Unawatuna. Lett. Ordne seg med Tuktuk. Ca 35 kroner til begge steder. Servicen var så gjennomført at jeg som nordmann nesten ble flau. Men stas var det. Anbefales på det sterkeste
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vibeke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk

Fantastisk hotel, kjempefine rom og helt utrolig bra service. Behandlet som kongelige fra vi kom til vi dro. Vil anbefale til alla
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bel hotel

Magnifique hôtel récent à 5 minutes de fort galle en tuk tuk Petit déjeuner moyen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025