Yara Galle Fort

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Yara Galle Fort

Elegant Accommodation: Yara Galle Fort in Galle offers a 5-star experience with a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms equipped with modern amenities. Comfortable Facilities: The hotel features a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and a breakfast buffet with continental, American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free options. Additional services include housekeeping, express check-in and check-out, car hire, and luggage storage. Prime Location: Located in the city centre, Yara Galle Fort is an 8-minute walk from Galle Fort Beach and near attractions such as Dutch Church Galle (200 metres) and Galle Fort Clock Tower (a few steps). Koggala Airport is 14 km away. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

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Availability

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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location nice friendly and helpful staff and lovely rooms”
Pritham
India India
“Everything ! Aesthetically pleasing, has the best location at galle fort , all landmarks are just under 500 meters away , the friendliest staff who even packed food for our early morning checkout and probably the best WiFi connection in Sri Lanka”
Evelyn
Australia Australia
“Centrally located in Galle Fort, close to shops and restaurants and all easily walkable. Lovely staff, good breakfast with plenty of choice from 3 menu options Very tasteful decor including our room”
Fiona
Australia Australia
“The hotel was absolutely stunning and beautifully decorated. Its location was very convenient—close to many restaurants and shops, and right next to the clock tower (so you could easily walk around the fort). The breakfast was outstanding, one of...”
Frances
Australia Australia
“Hotel room was so spacious and clean. Bathroom Also very modern and clean. Location was excellent.”
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel, great staff, super location and delicious breakfast”
Yandy
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“The location of the hotel is perfect and easy to navigate yourself when exploring the fort. The staff were very helpful and accommodating and wanted to make sure our stay was comfortable. Breakfast was good and the hotel design is very nice.”
Marc
Germany Germany
“Nice charming place in Fort Galle, walking distance to enjoy the city, very clean rooms, great breakfast - a bit over pricey, as they surcharged by $30 for each even if we already booked two double rooms for four”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really atmospheric hotel around a central courtyard Spotlessly clean and cool Really good coffee for which it prides itself , we didnt eat there but food looked good Only there 1 night , would have stayed longer Excellent location for fort...”
Naomy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Upgrade unlocked 😁 Comfy bed... wish I had a view out into the street though! Great sri lankan breakfast but the western brekkie was limited. Staff were friendly and inviting; they provided us with umbrellas when it was going to rain.”

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Yara Galle Fort

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Yara Galle Fort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Extra bed upon request
Free
1 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Yara Galle Fort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.