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Old Dutch House

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No 46, Light House Street Galle fort, Galle
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Excellent location
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Scored 7.9
Rated good
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Property highlights

  • Breakfast
    Good breakfast
  • Views
    Garden view
  • Free WiFi
    Internet services
  • Shuttle service
    Airport shuttle, Shuttle service
  • Kitchen facilities
    Electric kettle

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Sat 15 Nov 2025
Sun 16 Nov 2025
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Beach

Property has access to beach-related activities.Show on map

Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant

Reviews

Scored 7.9
Rated good
Location
Cleanliness
Value for money
High score for Galle
Low score for Galle

Guests who stayed here loved:

Pete
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Owned and run by a friendly local family in a superb location, this place is full of character and reminded us that we were in Sri Lanka after wandering around sanitised...”
Bart
Netherlands Netherlands
“Location and the friendly owners. Room was perfect and the breakfast marvelous. I will choose again when in Galle Fort! Also walking distance to the main railway station.”
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Super breakfast served by delightful staff. Lovely garden surroundings in which you could sit. Hosts very welcoming. We had a typical ski Lanka curry and rice one evening...”
Sally
Australia Australia
“The location is fantastic. And the value for money was good. Due to our visit during the monsoon we were happy we booked a room with an aircon.”
Mr
Turkey Turkey
“It is completely family run, the breakfast is very good, the location is at a perfect point. If I come again, I would prefer the same facility again”
Sophie
Australia Australia
“Very kind and helpful owners and an amazing location for a visit to Galle. The bed was comfortable and large, the room was clean and perfect for us.”
Shuvam
India India
“Fantastic location. Nice hosts. Historic property (claimed to be 400+ years old). Great lunch. They also offered food from the Sinhalese new year celebration.”
Alexandra
New Zealand New Zealand
“Had a good stay at Old Dutch House. Good location to explore the Fort. Staff were friendly and helpful. Basic facilities as expected for price, air conditioning was excellent.”
Darryl
Canada Canada
“A great location in the heart of the old fort. An easy walk to interesting places and good restaurants. The house is original to the founding of the fort.”
Darryl
Canada Canada
“Sébastien was very kind and helpful with all our requirements. He was generous and patient in picking us from the airport. A little rustic, but good value for the money....”

Budget Double Room

Fits: 2 adults
Beds: 1 double bed or 2 single beds

Ensuite bathroom Free toiletries Clothes rack Towels/sheets (extra fee) Garden view Cleaning products Electric kettle Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room

Fits: 2 adults
Bed: 1 large double bed

Air conditioning Ensuite bathroom Free toiletries Clothes rack Garden view Cleaning products Electric kettle Free WiFi

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Standard Family Room

Fits: 4 adults x 4
Beds: 1 double bed , 1 large double bed

160 feet² Air conditioning Ensuite bathroom Free toiletries Clothes rack Garden view Cleaning products Electric kettle Free WiFi

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Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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Property surroundings

No 46, Light House Street Galle fort, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka
—Excellent location

Property description

Central Location: Old Dutch House in Galle offers a convenient location with Galle Fort Beach a 5-minute walk away and Dutch Church Galle just a few steps from the property. The National Maritime Museum is 300 metres nearby, while...

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    From 11:00 to 12:00
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 11:00
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    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
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    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

  • Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

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