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The Fort House

3.0 star property
Hotel in Galle with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Exterior
Living area
1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Restaurant
Interior
The Fort House in Fort Galle offers a continental breakfast and a manager's reception each evening. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and can relax at the coffee shop before dining at Church Street Gourmet. The staff is praised for their attentive concierge assistance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard View

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard View | Terrace/patio

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Fort House is in Fort Galle, a neighborhood in Galle. Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hikkaduwa National Park and Mahendra Amarasooriya Park. National Maritime Museum and Handunugoda Tea Estate are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkeling and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
72 Church St, Galle, SP, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Galle Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jungle Beach - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bungalow - Galle Fort - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coco & Date - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbeans Ocean Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tuna & The Crab - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Fort House

Hotel located in Fort Galle
Consider a stay at The Fort House and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Church Street Gourmet, the on-site coffee shop. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe and local meal delivery service
Room features
All guestrooms at The Fort House feature comforts such as pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, restaurant dining guides, and guidebooks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 20; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • Church Street Gourmet

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 20

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, 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

Property is also known as

The Fort House Hotel
The Fort House Galle
The Fort House Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fort House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Fort House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Fort House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Fort House?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Fort House located?

Located in Fort Galle, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Galle Fort, Galle Lighthouse, and Historical Mansion. Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa and National Maritime Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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