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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
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Lobby sitting area
Reception
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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
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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
Bidet
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | View from room

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
  • ‪Barista - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coco & Date - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbeans Ocean Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Tuna & The Crab - ‬8 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), concierge services, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance, outdoor furniture, and multilingual staff
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

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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