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Happy Valley Residence Unawatuna

Galle

Located just 7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Happy Valley Residence Unawatuna offers accommodation in Galle with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

G
Gergely
From
Hungary
It was our very first night in Sri Lanka. As we arrived late, we just slipped into our beautiful and comfortable bed in the bedroom surrounded by antic furniture. Tomorrow morning we were just amazed by the garden's mango, jackfruit, coconut, beatiful flowers, peacocks in the tree. The host led us through their garden before the large and delicious home-made breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Nirosha Guest House

Galle

Offering a garden and pool view, Nirosha Guest House is located in Galle, 2.9 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 3.1 km from Galle Fort.

L
Larissa
From
Germany
Very friendly and attentive host family! The rooms and bathrooms are very clean and spacious. The pool is very clean as well. We stayed for ten nights and really felt at home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Saman Beach Guest House

Galle City, Galle

Attractively situated in Galle, Saman Beach Guest House features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace.

E
Esther
From
Spain
Saman and his family are amazing, it’s a beautiful place in front of the beach. They are so welcoming, treating us with candor, the room is so clean! The breakfast is delicious and big!! At night you sleep with the noise of the waves, during the day you can relax seeing the sea just in front of your room. The place is just 7’ away by car from the fort and the old city. We totally recommend to stay in this place!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Deltora Villa - free drop off to Galle Fort by TukTuk

Galle City, Galle

Ideally located in Galle, Deltora Villa - free drop off to Galle Fort by TukTuk offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

A
Aleksandra
From
Poland
Everything was just great! Loved the pool and evening chill on deck chairs. Stuff was the nicest! And very good breakfasts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 418 reviews
Price from
US$91.52
1 night, 2 adults

Indika Beach Villa

Galle City, Galle

Indika Beach Villa is a beachfront property situated in Galle, 7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 7.6 km from Dutch Church Galle.

T
Tina
From
Switzerland
Indika, his wife and his crew made our stay with their friendliness and professional attitude unforgettable. We loved our room upstairs with a full view over the thundering ocean, the waves our lullaby. As we were there at the beginning of the rainy season, the sea took the beach, but only a few metres away was a big sandy beach that was lovely. But the best part was the common area, facing the ocean, where also the locals enjoyed spending time and having a drink. We ate every dinner and breakfast there and the food was fantastic. Thank you very much! Just to be clear, as someone mentioned before, don‘t expect luxury or you will get disappointed. We loved it very much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Aroshina with cooking class

Galle City, Galle

Set in Galle, 800 metres from Mahamodara Beach and 1.1 km from the centre, Villa Aroshina with cooking class offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

C
Coosemans
From
Belgium
Extremely friendly hosts, they make you feel part of the family! They can tuk tuk you around and cook lovely meals for you. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$43.61
1 night, 2 adults

DiNi Galle

Galle City, Galle

DiNi Galle features accommodation set 1.2 km from the centre of Galle and provides a garden and a shared lounge.

K
Kathryn
From
United Kingdom
The breakfast was absolutely delicious, the best we have had in Sri Lanka. We felt very well looked after and thoroughly enjoyed our experience of staying here. The balcony at the front is a fantastic place to sit and read in the evening.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Price from
US$18.90
1 night, 2 adults

Small House Boutique Guest House

Old Town, Galle

Boasting a garden, Small House Boutique Guest House is a guest house set in a historic building in the centre of Galle, close to Lighthouse Beach.

K
Khorzova
From
United Arab Emirates
very unique small guest house staff is super supportive and kind liked the clean room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
Price from
US$81.90
1 night, 2 adults

Moon Light Rest

Galle

Boasting a garden and views of sea, Moon Light Rest is a recently renovated guest house situated in Galle, 200 metres from Unawatuna Beach. With mountain views, this accommodation features a patio.

H
Hyvarinen
From
Sri Lanka
Very big room with balcony and little kitchennette. They also serve lively breakfast at the garden
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$15.93
1 night, 2 adults

Seagreen Guesthouse - Galle Fort

Old Town, Galle

Located at the Galle Fort, Seagreen Guesthouse - Galle Fort provides affordable accommodation. Guests enjoy free WiFi access and comfortable rooms fitted with air conditioning.

J
Joana Araújo
From
Portugal
The staff is really nice and friendly and the location is perfect, if you're looking to explore Galle Fort and its beautiful stores, coffees and restaurants. The room has a lot of space, and the bathroom/shower too. Very clean and comfortable. Totally recommend. The terrace is the perfect spot to see the sunset while you enjoy a nice cocktail or drink from the bar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews
Price from
US$53.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 817 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 921 reviews

Save money on guest houses in Galle and nearby – budget options available

The Entrance Galle Fort

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews

Conveniently set in the centre of Galle, The Entrance Galle Fort is a guest house, providing air-conditioned rooms with parking on-site and room service.

From US$73.53 per night

Sunset Fort Galle

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a barbecue, Sunset Fort offers accommodation in Galle, 200 metres from Dutch Church Galle. Free private parking is available on site.

From US$70.40 per night

Zee Golf Affordable Luxury

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews

Located in Galle, 600 metres from Lighthouse Beach and 2.9 km from the centre, Zee Golf Affordable Luxury provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

From US$78.10 per night

Fort Dew Guest House

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews

Set in Galle, 600 metres from Lighthouse Beach and 2.9 km from the centre, Fort Dew Guest House offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a terrace.

From US$82.50 per night

Muhsin Villa - Galle Fort

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews

Conveniently located in Galle, Muhsin Villa offers homely and comfortable accommodation within 200 metres from Galle Fort and Galle Fort National Museum.

From US$81 per night

Lighthouse Guest

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

Set in the centre of Galle within 400 metres from Lighthouse Beach and 300 metres of Dutch Church Galle, Lighthouse Guest offers accommodation with seating area and a kitchenette.

From US$50 per night

56 by Deco - Galle Fort

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

Situated in Galle, 300 metres from Lighthouse Beach and 3.1 km from the centre, 56 by Deco - Galle Fort features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a terrace.

From US$95.70 per night

Bastille

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews

Set in Galle, 100 metres from Galle Fort Beach and 3.2 km from the centre, Bastille offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a bar.

From US$55 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Galle and nearby

La Muraille, Galle Fort features accommodation situated 2.7 km from the centre of Galle and provides a garden and a tennis court.

From US$562.74 per night

Home Living Unit

Galle
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews

Conveniently situated in the centre of Galle, Home Living Unit provides free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$18 per night

Green turf

Galle
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

Green turf offers accommodation set 2.3 km from the centre of Galle and features free bikes and a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.8 km from Mahamodara Beach.

From US$24.50 per night

Green House No 02

Galle
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Green House No 02 offers accommodation set 1.8 km from the centre of Galle and provides a garden and a terrace. This guest house features free private parking and full-day security.

From US$12.10 per night

The Bend

Galle
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews

The Bend features rooms with free WiFi in the centre of Galle. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

From US$49.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a terrace, Antic Guesthouse offers accommodation in Galle. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurants.

From US$190 per night

The Frangipani motel

Galle
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, The Frangipani motel is set in Galle, a few steps from Galle Fort Beach and 100 metres from Galle Light house.

From US$33.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews

Rampart View Guesthouse features air-conditioned rooms with a balcony offering sea views and free Wi-Fi. Located in Galle Fort, the guesthouse is a 5-minute walk from Galle Town.

From US$65 per night

Guest Houses with swimming pools in Galle and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Conveniently situated in Galle, White House 101 provides express check-in and check-out and free private parking.

From US$20.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 644 reviews

Located in the centre of Galle, 18 Faces with free drop off to Galle Fort by TukTuk features pool with a view, a garden, free WiFi, and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$140 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Featuring pool views, Cara White House provides accommodation with balcony, around 2 km from Mahamodara Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$76.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

Situated in the centre of Galle, Villa Frangipani has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, free WiFi, and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$14.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews

Located in the centre of Galle, Canaya Boutique Villa features an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, free WiFi, and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$33 per night

1.5 km from Bonavista Beach, Cottage Haven Villa is a recently renovated property set in Galle and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

From US$39.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Set within 1.5 km of Jungle Beach and 4.8 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, The Calm Of8 offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Unawatuna.

From US$87.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Situated within 1.3 km of Bonavista Beach and 4.4 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle, Villa Water Lily provides accommodation with seating area.

From US$35.09 per night

Highly rated guest houses in Galle and nearby

Caritas Rest

Galle
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

In a prime location in the centre of Galle, Caritas Rest provides free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$29.61 per night

Nisala Guest

Galle
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews

Nisala Guest provides accommodation within 3.1 km of the centre of Galle, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and kitchenware.

From US$29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 921 reviews

Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort is located in Galle within the ancient Galle Fort. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

From US$54.69 per night

Villa Mangofera

Galle
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

In the heart of Galle, set within a short distance of Mahamodara Beach and Galle International Cricket Stadium, Villa Mangofera offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a...

From US$65.34 per night

House of Merchants

Galle
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

Well located in the centre of Galle, House of Merchants provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio.

From US$72.60 per night

Kings Villa Galle

Galle
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

Set 1.2 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle, this villa features free WiFi and a terrace. It provides free private parking.

Galle Rest Home

Galle
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Located within 1.3 km of Mahamodara Beach and 2.4 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle, Galle Rest Home offers accommodation with seating area.

From US$11 per night

Yelona Rest

Galle
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Situated within 1.9 km of Bonavista Beach and 2.3 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle, Yelona Rest offers accommodation with seating area and a kitchen.

From US$12.10 per night

FAQ about guest houses in Galle

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Avg. price/night: US$18.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
I had an excellent stay at this guest house. Its proximity to a major highway interchange made travel easy, yet the surrounding greenery provided a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The place was impeccably clean, and the breakfast was both delicious and affordable. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this guest house for its convenience, cleanliness, tasty breakfast, and warm hospitality. I'll definitely return.
Guest review by
Anna
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$82.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews
Love this place, relaxed vibe, clean, comfortable rooms, lovely friendly, quietly attentive staff, good food in a fantastic roof terrace restaurant, lovely spaces to hang out. Our host could not have been more accommodating or kind. The location is perfect to catch sunsets and sea breeze and an easy walk to sights, shops & cafes. Monkeys, iguanas, kingfishers and the hilarious crows hanging out too (not in the property!) Everything you'd want of a guesthouse. Highly recommend
Guest review by
Sarah
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Beautiful Guesthouse right at the beach. The beach is clean and quiet. Saman is a great host, and we will definitely come back
Guest review by
Tim
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Hafeel and family were extremely helpful and accommodating. The rooms were quaint but neat and centrally located within the fort. A very pleasant few days in Galle with great hosts.
Guest review by
Naidoo
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$81
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Great location that is surrounded by nice places to go for coffee, drinks and eat. The bedroom was nice and quiet. It very much matched our expectations and the host is a very kind gentleman.
Guest review by
Casper
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
The room was super nice, quiet, and with the air conditioning always comfortably cool. Ravi, the host, takes very good care of his guests and makes you feel very welcome. Breakfast is served on the balcony with a lovely view and includes a wide variety of fresh fruits, tea, toast and so much more. The guest house is perfectly located as it's close to everything you could want and need. All in all we had a wonderful time and can't recommend the guest house enough.
Guest review by
Lukas
Family with young children
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