About this property

Historic Setting: Arches Fort in Galle is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. The property features a beautiful garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms with baths, tea and coffee makers, work desks, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include balconies, outdoor furniture, and outdoor dining areas. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental, vegetarian, halal, and Asian breakfast with local specialties, warm dishes, juice, and fruits. The breakfast is highly praised by visitors. Central Location: Located in the city center, Arches Fort is a short walk from Galle Fort Beach (4 minutes), Dutch Church Galle (656 feet), and Galle Fort National Museum (984 feet). Koggala Airport is 8.7 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian


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Elizabeth
Australia Australia
Such lovely staff and the breakfast was amazing :)
Richa
India India
The Hospitality was good, very polite staff and location was fantastic it's inside the fort and surrounded by cute streets.
Heather
Canada Canada
Location in the middle of the Fort but quiet. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast. I had a medical problem with a family member and they were very helpful. I was in 3 different rooms and they were all a different kind of nice and...
Karmanya
India India
We had a lovely stay at Arches Fort. The location couldn't have been more perfect- right in the heart of Galle Fort, mere minutes away from the best restaurants, cafes and viewpoints in town. You can tell that the property has a history and a...
Heather
Canada Canada
Centrally located with restaurant on the patio and inside. There are several,seating areas. Generous Western and Sri Lankan breakfast included. The rooms are all a little different and in different locations and are all very clean. We had a...
Judith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Arches Fort was in a perfect location right in the middle of Galle and we found it surprisingly quiet, considering it was on a fairly busy street. Fabulous breakfast, very helpful staff, what else do you need?
Pramay
India India
The location was very good right next to Galle Fort and lighthouse. Breakfast was excellent with Sri Lankan Coconut Roti and Daal Curry as the highlight.
John
Canada Canada
Staff were friendly & helpful. Our room was clean & comfortable. Hotel is centrally located in Galle Fort in walking distance to all locations and is on a quiet street but close to the main tourist zone of Pedlar Street.
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location and the staff were both excellent. Breakfast is great too. Wasanta was especially good for us! Thank you! Galle is a bit of a tourist centre during the day but the evening chills a bit. Taxis and Tuk tuks in/out are easy and...
Savel
South Africa South Africa
Very centrally located. Super affordable. Amazing welcome drink and friendly staff.

Managed by Vinod Weerasinghe

Company review score: 9.4Based on 1,061 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

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Greetings! I am thrilled to be your host for the next couple of years in our family-run establishment.

Property info

The reawakening of the postcolonial sense, Experience the beauty and serenity of Sri Lanka’s down the south beach within ravishingly preserved heritage villa sited in the heart of UNESCO enlisted Galle Fort. Arches Fort is the rejuvenation of the 17th-century Dutch Architecture mingle with seductive charms of the contemporary interior. This uniquely designed capacious villa exudes elegant furnishing with modern amenities to bring forth the comfort you wish for! Arches Fort is located in the heart of the Galle fort. Surrounded by the Dutch fortress and the ramparts, which will make your evening the best of a kind experience during your stay. There's no demise of hospitality from locals and very warmly welcomed. Sandy Beaches are just around 5-minute walk from the place. Internet Cafes, coffee parlors, jewelry shops, restaurants and leisure centers are just minutes of walk. Literary festival is a seasonal stop as well.The Arch Fort embodied with lavishly appointed nine bedrooms on soldara (a wooden floor) with extremely comfortable king-sized beds enriched with AC or non AC, Flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and many other modern amenities for your comfort.

Neighborhood info

Our lovely vacation villa called " Arches Fort" is located in the heart of the Galle Fort, The city consists of a new part and an old part. The old part of the Galle - Galle Fort, is as its name implies surrounded by a big city wall. The Fort was built by the Dutch beginning in 1663, Even today it is an amazing collection of structures dating back through the centruies. Arches Fort is just blockes away from many restaurants, shops, cafes and museums. We also can serve variety of Srin Lankan breakfasts for free of charge. There are two nice places to sawim, the stairs down to the beach on the south east siide of the rampart walls. And the famous Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa beaches are just 15 and 30 minutes away from Arches Fort. The people in Galle are no stranger for visitors, very friendly. So there isno need to worry about going around.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Arches Fort

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

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Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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