Southern Comforts - Galle Fort

2.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade guesthouse with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk

Photo gallery for Southern Comforts - Galle Fort

Interior
Living area
Lobby lounge
Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Corner
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
62A/2, Light House Street, Galle Fort, Galle, 80000
  • Galle Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Galle Lighthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Romantic Double Room, Ensuite, Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 143 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Corner

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Economy Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Junior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Traditional Triple Room, Ensuite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Galle

At Southern Comforts - Galle Fort you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Galle Fort and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this Fort Galle guest house, you'll find Unawatuna Beach.

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Maritime Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jungle Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Southern Comforts - Galle Fort

Boardwalk/promenade guesthouse with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Southern Comforts - Galle Fort also features a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a picnic area.

This Galle guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Southern Comforts - Galle Fort offers 8 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains.

Languages

Arabic, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Southern Comforts - Galle Fort

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Southern Comforts - Galle Fort?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Southern Comforts - Galle Fort?

The closest beach to Southern Comforts - Galle Fort is Unawatuna Beach (4.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Southern Comforts - Galle Fort?

No, there is no spa at this property. Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa is a short 4-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southern Comforts - Galle Fort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Southern Comforts - Galle Fort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Southern Comforts - Galle Fort's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Southern Comforts - Galle Fort?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Southern Comforts - Galle Fort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Southern Comforts - Galle Fort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sangeeta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a walkable distance from The Galle Central Bus station to the property, probably 10 to 15 minutes walk. The hosts are friendly and helpful. The place is cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average stay

Room we stayed in was very small due to the old historic building. Shower area is not barriered from toilet area. Friendly hosts and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

phil, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Inside the Fort

Small place in centre of the Fort Rooms small but ideal for exploring. We were in the eaves and room a bit cramped but fine for overnight stay. A/C kettle hot shower Wi-Fi Do take a stroll round the Walls in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Serai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not worth the money..

Lovely family & great location yet after check in the cracks started appearing. Not only is there the worlds most mosquitos in your room due to wholes in the design of upper ceiling & the mosquito curtain aiding this swarm yet blocking the ceiling fan - there was a water shortage at 10:45pm in which they decided to manually pump water for an hour to the room above us.. fair to say my partner didn’t need sleep, water was only cold & I got eaten alive. Ultimately, not worth the money. He did drop ya to the train terminal at 7am (I think he felt bad)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rounak, Ann Arbor, MI

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

Great Location, kind and helpful owners

We stayed here for one night. The location was perfect, right in the center of the Galle fort area with plenty of good restaurants, and the ocean beach and viewpoints nearby. The owners were very homely and helpful. We were leaving early next morning, and they packed us some cookies and cakes to eat on the way before the breakfast places open. Nice and comfortable stay, will recommend strongly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

patrick, Weesp

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

Nice guesthouse in the old town

Nice lace to sleep when you want to visit the old town, with very kind hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Merce Martos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022