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56 by Deco

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Galle with a restaurant

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Interior
Standard Loft, 1 Double Bed
Interior
Library
Standard Room, Ground Floor

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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56 Lighthouse Street, Fort, Galle, Southern Province, 80000
  • Galle Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Galle Lighthouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Loft, 1 Double Bed

Standard Loft, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Galle

At 56 by Deco you'll be within steps of Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa and Galle Fort. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and a front desk safe. English breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Fort Galle guest house include National Maritime Museum and Dutch Reformed Church.
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What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jungle Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bungalow - Galle Fort - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coco & Date - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbeans Ocean Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tuna & The Crab - ‬5 min walk

About this property

56 by Deco

Guesthouse in Galle with a restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and laundry facilities are also featured at 56 by Deco.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Galle guest house.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
56 by Deco offers 5 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Galle guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at 56 by Deco

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 31.28
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 31.28 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 8 for adults and from USD 8 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

56 Deco Managed Deco 44 House Galle
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to 56 by Deco?

The closest beach to 56 by Deco is Jungle Beach (2.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at 56 by Deco?

No, there is no spa at this property. Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa is a short 2-minute walk away.

Does 56 by Deco serve breakfast?

You bet, English brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 56 by Deco?

No, 56 by Deco does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at 56 by Deco?

Yep, you can grab a meal at 56 by Deco's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at 56 by Deco?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at 56 by Deco?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

56 by Deco Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made a mistake with my booking and tried to reverse it an hour later and no one was interested. Shameful....won't go near Wotif or this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Great location but average/poor stay

What we liked: - cleanliness - the bathroom - perfect location in the fort What we didn't like: - there was no laundry service (it states there is) - we had a bad experience of service at the cake shop which is linked to the hotel. They messed up our order and it took a while to sort out the bill. We then had to pay the bill in two payments of which we were shortchanged because they didn't have the correct money. Finally we were charged a 10% dine in fee despite already staying that the hotel. - Layout of the room, single bed in the middle of the whole living space. - They didn't replace our toilet roll and bedding was not refreshed - Woken up at very early every morning due to loud noise, furniture moving and chairs scraping on the floor
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Maria Nour, Abudhabi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Calm stay in unawatuna not in the popular street. The hotel is renovated, small boutique hotel, breakfast tasty we had avocado and poached eggs you can choose what you want. There's AC which is good in srilanka but unfortunately no fridge in the room

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price and location this is a great find, room was clean and served a nice breakfast. The only down side for me was the room smelt a bit musty. That was the only negative for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is lovely. The staff are fabulous, the rooms gorgeous and the area it is in is the perfect place to explore Galle Fort. It is also absolute value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine, Glasgow

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little hotel right in the heart of Galle Fort, with wonderfully attentive staff, particularly the gentleman who done the breakfast, he was so lovely, thank you for chatting with us and a wonderful breakfast! The room we had was big with the bed being upstairs and had it not had a few issues I'd have rated it a 5, but we had a leak in the ceiling, too much furniture in the downstairs section, the shower ran between scalding and freezing no matter what you did and the water doesn't drain properly so it travels out towards the room, also our fridge did not work, however in the grand scheme of things this wasn't a huge problem. It's a lovely place to stay, rooms have aircon (most likely to be the cause of the leak), fridges, they are good sized and the bed (double) was comfortable, all in all we had a lovely stay here! Also, there is no lift and many stairs up to the first floor where the rooms are, also some rooms have stairs in them, not ideal for anyone with mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing, right in the middle of Galle Fort which is ideal - quiet too for a central place. Staff really friendly and always greeted with a smile. Our room was ok - comfy bed, however there were a few things to note; no kettle/water/teas & coffees etc., the room had a musty/stagnant smell, and quite dark & dingy. It did the job for a couple of nights, but wouldn’t want to be in there much longer. There were also mental bars on the windows rather than glass, felt a little odd!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Hasareli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the buck.

Excellent location, friendly staff good food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Location and Excellent Hotel

The hotel was excellent! The staff was incredibly friendly, and the hotel was very clean. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend!

The location was excellent, the hotel was very clean, the room was very comfortable, and the staff was incredibly friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

haitham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nazneen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was one of the best properties during our Sri Lanka visit. The room was small but had everything needed like fan, AC, wardrobe, minibar, phone, work desks. Good Wifi. The washroom was spacious and clean. The best part was the location which is right in middle of Galle fort area surrounded by restaurants and shops. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Locked Out!

Despite being told that there is a security guard to allow for entry 24hours, I was twice locked out of the hotel. On my last night, I waited for 90 minutes before having to find somewhere else to stay. When I arrived the following morning, they did apologise but offered nothing more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was fantastic, right in the centre of Galle fort. Rooms were very nice and we got a fab rate!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the older style building with the high ceilings, big open areas and the cozy room complete with desk, refrigerator, blow dryer and cleanliness. The staff were very helpful and you have the use of the sister property's pool just a short walk up the Road which was fantastic! We really enjoyed our stay in Galle and at 56 by Deco.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, great price, comfy beds, good strong air-conditioning, great bathrooms, access to pools at 44 Deco.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mona, Malaysia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a pleasant stay. The room was super clean. loved the stay even with the small room we picked. Would be perfect if the shower have much warm water. Staff was so helpful and Galle will be my most fav stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent small hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019