About this property

Historic Setting: Orchard House Galle in Galle city center is housed in a historic building. The property features a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a lounge, paid shuttle service, bike and car hire, and housekeeping. Local Attractions: Galle Fort Beach is a 5-minute walk away, while Dutch Church Galle lies 656 feet nearby. Other attractions include Galle Fort National Museum and Galle Light House. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its swimming pool, garden, and sightseeing opportunities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)


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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leanne
    Australia Australia
    This was the surprise of our Sri Lankan adventure, we pulled up out the front to a very unassuming door, once inside we were plesantly surprised, the property is very large and there was a lovely refreshing well needed pool. The gentleman who...
  • Mignonette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet location, with pool close to the shopping streets
  • Justine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely style/ building. Vegetation very pretty. Nice breakfast.
  • Denise
    Australia Australia
    Fabulous. Guest house clearly established with great sentiment and sensitivity. Beautiful calm environment with birds, monitor lizards, monkeys and squirrels all of whom know their place ! Rooms in crisp white and teak, every comfort met with...
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The attention to detail, guest comfort and service was outstanding. I cannot rate highly enough this gem within Galle Fort. The property was beautifully presented- a very special place. I would encourage anyone hoping for some tranquility and...
  • Declan
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    An historic house and a little oasis well located in the Fort. Quiet, comfortable, unpretentious and very relaxing. Lovely verdant garden and refreshing small pool. It’s like staying in a friend’s house. The owners were charming and the staff were...
  • Surabhi
    India India
    What a stunning property. It is like a world on its own. Beautiful in every way possible. Good and friendly staff, very welcoming. Good food, perfect location. Very neat and tidy.
  • Misty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is beautiful and the staff were lovely. The location is great.
  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    beautiful property with loads of character and charm, probably one of the loveliest hotels I have stayed in
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location, beautiful furnishings, great location

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 324 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

High ceilings and painted white floor to ceiling, the house is imbued with a calm secure atmosphere. The Dutch style provides that rooms are facing the open interior gardens, making the residence exceptionally private and promotes cooling breezes throughout. There are 4 bedrooms, 1 double king-size bed, 2 double queen-size bed and 1 twin with two single bed. all beds with 4-posters with mosquito net including air-conditioning and fan. The house furnished with Sri Lankan antiques and paintings. All bedrooms are facing the tropical garden. The pavilion, next to the outdoor pool, which its ceiling painted in the old temple style by well-known artist in Galle Fort, is the popular for relaxing and dining. Meals are selected after discussion with the cook. The staff will do the shopping and guest can go with them if they wish. The house is located in side the Galle Fort, wonder walk around the fort which is cobble stone street and lane and look at the jewellery shop, clothing shop and restaurants. Watch the sun setting from the ramparts, watch the locals playing cricket.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Orchard House Galle of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.