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Yara Galle Fort

3.5 star property
Colonial hotel with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop

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Outdoor dining
Lobby sitting area
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Front of property
Reception
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Yara Galle Fort. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Duplex Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
40 Middle St, Galle, SP, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galle Clock Tower - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galle Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 24 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bungalow - Galle Fort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Elita Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pedlars Inn Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Yara Galle Fort

Hotel located in Fort Galle
Consider a stay at Yara Galle Fort and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • A porter/bellhop, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1588
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1344

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Yara Galle Fort Hotel
Yara Fort Hotel
Yara Fort
Yara Galle Fort Hotel
Yara Galle Fort Galle
Yara Galle Fort Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Is Yara Galle Fort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yara Galle Fort?

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

What time is check-in at Yara Galle Fort?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 12:30 PM–10:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Yara Galle Fort?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Yara Galle Fort located?

Located in Fort Galle, this hotel is steps from Galle Tennis Club, Galle Clock Tower, and Galle National Museum. Mahendra Amarasooriya Park and All Saints Anglican Church are just steps away.

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Yara Galle Fort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Manami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The atmosphere is quiet, and the hotel is located right in front of Galle Old Street. The decor is nice and chic, but the linens and carpets are a bit worn. Breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are lovely in this little boutique hotel, it is located at the top of Gaul fort and easy to park and find. The staff are very good and helpful. They make good coffee. We didn’t eat here other than a dessert but the quality was good. The restaurant is small though and there are no other facilities but for a comfortable room you can’t go wrong
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
スタッフはフレンドリーで親切でとても快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and efficient staff. Allowed early check in. Very nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beach vibes in a fort

Nice clean stay. Very modern and nice walkable distance to everything in Galle fort!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very comfortable and stylish hotel a short walk from the busiest streets in Fort Galle. Helpful staff and a delicious Sri Lankan breakfast with nice touches such as fruits in the room and cooling towels on arrival made this an excellent place tonstay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Recommended hotel in Galle Fort

Would recommend a stay here for those looking for a hotel in Galle Fort. The premises is in excellent condition and the rooms are very spacious and new. The layout of the hotel could be better—the restaurant is in the front but the kitchen is all the way in the back, and air does not circulate too well in the patio. Otherwise this place is a very nice option with excellent service, beautiful premises, and a good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Brian

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

Good upper range choice

We chose the Yara Galle Fort as an alternative to the higher priced hotels in the Fort area like Galle Fort Hotel. The room and the hotel overall was spotless and nicely decorated. Staff were helpful and friendly without being pushy. If we were to return to Galle we would definitely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yara Galle Fort is a lovely little place off of the main touristy areas of Galle. There is a small garden on the interior where you can sit and read or take meals. The meals that I had were good. From the location you can easily access the ramparts on the western side of the fort. There are two rooms adjacent to the restaurant and lobby that can be a bit loud but otherwise it is quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine sehr hübsche Einrichtung und gute Lage in Galle Fort!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kaley

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

Beautiful hotel, stay for the breakfast

Beautiful boutique hotel. Perfect location in the fort but quiet. Clean and well appointed rooms with comfy beds and nice showers to cool off after a day of wandering. The breakfast was amazing, I wish I could have it again! Staff were friendly and helpful. Was only there for a night, but no issues and would absolutely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Prashand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an awesome stay at Yara. The room, bed and bathroom were awesome and the people at the hote were amazing. From the time I arrived until I left they made sure that I was comfortable including specially preparing breakfast for me. Thank you Smith, Rizan and Lukkhana. Hope I got your names right. The location of the hotel was not far from the main entrance so getting in and going out were easy. I got in, dropped off my luggage and took a stroll to the rest of the fort area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great food!!!!

We loved the staff here, especially the chef. They are so warm and kind. Construction going in so a bit noisy. No alcohol but they have lovely high teas. Location good—you can walk to train station or town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Architecture of the building was interesting. The staff were generally helpful although we did have an issue with being overcharged for breakfast but they did fix that up quickly when it was pointed out to them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Ray, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it is very good. The location is at Galle Fort that is good for visit. The staffs are always nice. Only problem is the washroom door is not fit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed property. Great location. Amazing service. Delightful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely little boutique hotel that has been thoughtfully restored. Staff was attentive and very helpful. The traditional Sri Lankan breakfast was fantastic. The room was beautifully appointed and very comfy. The hotel is within walking distance to everything within Galle Fort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dani, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Beautiful decor in our room and throughout the hotel, sublime and peaceful outdoor lounge area, superb bed and very clean room, very friendly and helpful staff. Great value in Galle and a short (5min) tuk tuk ride to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tak Cheung

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

雅致的酒店

很雅致的酒店，好喜歡她的裝潢，非常潔淨，住得很舒適，只是明明book的時候是包早餐的，去到時又說沒有，是hotel.com 攪錯了
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

Great stay and location

We had a great 3 night stay at the Yara Galle Fort. The room was very nice, food and service were excellent, and the location was perfect for walking around the fort. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bedsheets did not smell clean Breakfast was not good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice

the hotel decorated nicely with style and clean. As it is located in Galle Fort, it is close to all the must-see spots.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ホテルのスタッフは丁寧で、次の行先への交通手段等、色々と親身に相談に乗ってくれました。 また、部屋も綺麗で食事もおいしかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Joyce

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

Nice hotel in quiet lane

Lovely hotel near the main entrance inside Galle Fort. It is in a quiter area. Very attractive entrance way and nice outdoor seating area for the restaurant. The hotel is clean, staff are friendly. We liked our room which was spacious and located on the upper floor. It had high ceilings, AC and a ceiling fan. Bed was comfy as were pillows. Breakfast was good. Front desk staff were helpful in giving advice on things to do in the fort area. We stayed 3 nights. We would go back to this hotel and would recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel does not have a pool but it makes up for the lack of pool with good service and relaxing atmosphere. The hotel did not have a licence for alcohol so you could not have a drink here of that sort. The rooms were good size and clean. The bathrooms great. Noise levels low and location very good. Short tuc tuc ride into Galle if shopping is needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

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