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The Charleston

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Galle Fort

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Interior detail
Terrace/patio
Basic Double Room, Courtyard Area
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Front of property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$334
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May

Explore the area

Map
Lighthouse street, 78, Galle, Southern Province, 80000
  • Galle Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Galle Lighthouse
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Galle Clock Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Courtyard Room with Balcony- Double

Courtyard Room with Balcony- Double

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Terrace Room - Double

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Terrace Room - Double

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Courtyard Room - Double

Courtyard Room - Double

Courtyard Room - Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Terrace Room - Twin

Terrace Room - Twin

Terrace Room - Twin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Galle

At The Charleston you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, Charlie's Bar & Bistro, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Fort Galle hotel, you'll be 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from Galle Clock Tower and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Galle Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galle Clock Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jungle Beach - 17 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 18 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Charleston

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Galle Fort
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at The Charleston.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Galle hotel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Charleston offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, bidets and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Charlie's Bar & Bistro

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 2 June and 31 October.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Charleston

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
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, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

The Charleston Hotel
The Charleston Galle
The Charleston Hotel Galle

The Charleston Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay at the Charleston. The service is unbeatable and the staff were incredibly thoughtful and kind. The complimentary laundry was a most expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nillie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE MANUEL

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamella

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

Lovely hotel

The hotel is super new! Super beautiful and clean! The room is super spacious and comfortable! The staff was super attentive, providing everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

The place to stay in Galle

A great place with wonderful staff. The sunset is amazing as well from the tarrace
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

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

An unique hotell in Galle Fort

A very beautiful renovated art deco house with a terace facing the see and sunset. This hotell is for thoose who appreciate design, staying in a hotell that feels like home away from home. The kitchen serves very delicious food with a variety, The staff are all very friendly, helpful and the hospatility is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024