Galle Fort Hotel, Sri Lanka

Stay 

The Galle Fort Hotel features just 12 rooms and suites. Rooms are large, varied and unique, some decorated with 19th-century blue and white porcelain plates while other commemorate a Chinese Admiral. Splash out on the Grand Apartment suite and jump on a grand antique four-poster bed or the Grand Apartment, the penthouse suite with two bedrooms. All have king-sized beds dressed with canopied mosquito netting and stylish ensuite bathrooms with showers.

ChildCare 

Families with children of 3 years and above are welcome to stay at Galle Fort Hotel. The Library Suite is the largest suite in the house and is ideal for small families, those travelling with parents or even just for two people who value their personal space!

Dine 

The chefs at the Galle Fort restaurant celebrate both tradition and freshness, using seasonal produce to create sensational dishes. The restaurant is highly acclaimed and its popularity is evident with many guests coming from outside the hotel. Breakfast and dinner is served on the veranda both of which have a limited but exquisite menu, which may include Thai, Malaysian and Vietnamese dishes prepared by local staff who have been meticulously trained on overseas visits.

Relax 

There are ample spaces in the inner courtyard of the Galle Fort Hotel or you can relax in the 10-metre swimming pool, one of the largest in the Fort. There are free yoga sessions held every morning on request or in the evenings. A spa suite provides Thai massages that match Bangkok’s finest, given by a house masseur.

Experience 

Galle is a walled city surrounded by thick ramparts and Galle Fort Hotel is located on Church Street, in the centre of this historical setting. The place is surrounded with cafés, boutique shops and some of the best restaurants. Activities include surfing on the Unawatuna’s white sandy beaches and there is a coral reef off the shore where you can do some scuba diving. Guests can go cycling in the surrounding area and visits to Koggala Lake or one of the many golden beaches along the coast.