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The Charleston

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Galle Fort

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Interior detail
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Basic Double Room, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Interior detail
Experience the charming atmosphere of The Charleston, a hotel near Galle Fort. Enjoy full breakfast, stunning ocean views at Charlie's Bar & Bistro, and relax with free in-room WiFi. Savor coffee/tea in the lobby or unwind on the rooftop terrace with outdoor furniture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Courtyard Room with Balcony- Double | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Courtyard Room with Balcony- Double

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Terrace Room - Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Room - Double | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Courtyard Room - Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace Room - Twin | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Terrace Room - Twin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Lighthouse street, 78, Galle, Southern Province, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galle Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galle Clock Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Unawatuna Beach - 8 min drive - 4.3 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

  • ‪The Bungalow - Galle Fort - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coco & Date - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbeans Ocean Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tuna & The Crab - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Charleston

Hotel near Galle Fort
Located close to Galle Lighthouse and Galle Clock Tower, The Charleston provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Charlie's Bar & Bistro, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, outdoor furniture, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Charlie's Bar & Bistro

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between June 2 and October 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

The Charleston Hotel
The Charleston Galle
The Charleston Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Does The Charleston have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is The Charleston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Charleston?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Charleston?

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

What time is check-out at The Charleston?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Charleston located?

Located in Fort Galle, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse. Galle Clock Tower and Galle Harbour are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Charleston Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super service, quality of food. The front desk staff and the hotel manager were top class, so were the other staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

The place to stay in Galle

A great place with wonderful staff. The sunset is amazing as well from the tarrace
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, a quiet, comfortable room and super catering in a superbly fitted out property made this a fantastic stay! Okay, so someone had stolen the TV (joking; there isn’t one in the room, but there is fast, free wifi), but if you want to be in the centre of the Galle Fort action, I reckon few properties can beat this one!
Pano from the pool deck
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay at the Charleston. The service is unbeatable and the staff were incredibly thoughtful and kind. The complimentary laundry was a most expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamella

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

Lovely hotel

The hotel is super new! Super beautiful and clean! The room is super spacious and comfortable! The staff was super attentive, providing everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

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

An unique hotell in Galle Fort

A very beautiful renovated art deco house with a terace facing the see and sunset. This hotell is for thoose who appreciate design, staying in a hotell that feels like home away from home. The kitchen serves very delicious food with a variety, The staff are all very friendly, helpful and the hospatility is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nillie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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