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In a prime location in the center of Galle, The Fort House provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Galle Light house, Dutch Church Galle, and Galle International Cricket Stadium. The property has room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk, bed linen and a terrace with a garden view. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. At The Fort House you'll find a restaurant serving Italian, Seafood and Local cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental and car rental are available at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near The Fort House include Lighthouse Beach, Galle Fort Beach and Mahamodara Beach. The nearest airport is Koggala, 8.7 miles from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

FREE parking!


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
4.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dale
    Thailand Thailand
    Very old Colonial home from hundreds of years old, reasonably restored, maintaining lovely inner courtyard. Location inside Fort Galle was very nice!
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old style building beautifully turned into a hotel. Bed was super comfy and the room very tastefully furnished. A/C very welcome in the heat. Breakfast was good. Staff very friendly and welcoming - lovely feel to the hotel. Highly recommend.
  • Keiko
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was great, perfectly in the middle of the old town, it has tasteful atmosphere with the courtyard, rooms were super clean and comfortable, breakfast was delicious and all stuffs were very nice. We enjoyed our stay there very much. We...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Church Street Gourmet
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Seafood • Local • Asian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Fort House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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FAQs about The Fort House

  • The Fort House has 1 restaurant:

    • Church Street Gourmet

  • Room options at The Fort House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • The Fort House is 0.6 miles from the center of Galle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Fort House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Fort House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Happy hour
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Themed dinners
    • Beach

  • Check-in at The Fort House is from 12:30 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.