The Merchant

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Merchant

Elegant Accommodation: The Merchant in Galle offers a 5-star hotel experience with a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, balconies with garden views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as minibars and flat-screen TVs. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, and daily housekeeping. Dining Options: The restaurant serves local, Asian, and international cuisines for lunch and dinner. Breakfast options include full English, Irish, and vegetarian, with outdoor seating available. Live music enhances the dining experience. Prime Location: Located 14 km from Koggala Airport, The Merchant is a short walk from Galle Fort Beach and close to attractions like Dutch Church Galle and Galle Fort National Museum. Cycling activities are available for guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian, Breakfast to go

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rajeev
India India
“Set menu breakfast, plenty of choice, large portions, excellent presentation and service.”
Hassan
Maldives Maldives
“Ideal location, beautiful property, amazing food and wonderful staff”
Harshana
Australia Australia
“The staff are incredibly helpful and pleasant. The room was larger than expected - which was a good surprise, and was very clean. The daily cleaning was done really well, and the bathrooms are also in a good state with decent hot water. The...”
Jamie
Australia Australia
“the breakfast was very good - loved the restaurant made jam and bread. beautiful architecture. Friendly and helpful staff Availability to refill water constantly with staff”
Vaishali
India India
“The property is beautiful, and the Staff was courteous The breakfast was very good on the porch We stayed in the two bedroom Villa(it is 200m away from the main hotel area), which was quite spacious, and the Buttler was friendly and helpful The...”
Monica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Villa was huge, clean, comfortable. Staff went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. Especially the butler. Breakfast and welcome drink amazing!”
Polona
Belgium Belgium
“Everything. Central location, beautiful hotel and well thought out rooms. But most of all excellent service and staff.. I got a very friendly welcome at check-in by three ladies (unfortunately didn't get their names) and help at early morning...”
Etsushi
Japan Japan
“Comfortable rooms. Attentive service. Beautiful decoration, design and layout.”
Sharon
Australia Australia
“I loved this hotel, the welcome drinks were amazing. The size of the room, the aspect, the bed and the bathroom were really lovely. It was a comfortable stay all round. Breakfast was great, plentiful and fresh, made to order. The location was so...”
Grishma
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The hospitality, the staff, the FOOD, omg! so good!”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
1710
  • Cuisine
    Local • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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