Fort Dew Guest House

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Fort Dew Guest House in Galle offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, sea views, and balconies. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, electric kettle, and work desk. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a terrace, restaurant, and bar. The family-friendly restaurant serves Asian cuisine with vegetarian options. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Location: Located in the city center, the guest house is a short walk from Lighthouse Beach (2297 feet) and Galle Fort (2625 feet). Koggala Airport is 8.7 mi away. Nearby attractions include Dutch Church Galle and Galle Fort National Museum. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the convenient location, scenic views, and balconies. Free on-site private parking and bicycle parking enhance the stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Tania
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
“The location was PERFECT! The people running the guest house went out of their way to be helpful and accommodating. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Likewise for the private en suite bathrooms. We didn't use the restaurant much, as we were...”
Janet
Australia Australia
“Excellent location sitting on the balcony overlooking the cricket pitch where at around 5pm most nights, a large group of lads hit the pitch. Twin room was big enough for 2, great quiet A/C and beds larger than a normal single. Owners let us go...”
Michael
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great view from the balcony. The staff are great, and they work with a driver, Lal, who is fantastic, ask him to arrange a tour out to Handunagoda and Kagolla or wherever you would like to spend a half day.”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely guesthouse with rooftop bar/restaurant. Nice balcony area with views over the nearby open parkland.”
Matthew
United States United States
“Friendly staff; great location with a view across the ramparts. The room and bed were comfortable. Convenient to have a restaurant/bar upstairs and small sitting area outside the door.”
Kumu
United States United States
“Walking distance to lighthouse and many other places”
Lisha
Canada Canada
“Great location within walking distance to lots of sites inside the fort. Staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Rooftop restaurant was lovely.”
Swati
India India
“the breakfast was excellent. Location was great. The staff was very helpful and responsive.”
Bastien
France France
“Very nice location, amazing view on the ocean while having a beer”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was fantastic with a terrace overlooking the old Fort. This guest house did everything really well. Simple rooms with everything you needed and things like a safe, AC etc that worked well.”

Host Info

9.1
Host Review Score
A 3-minute walk from Galle Fort, this casual, family-run guesthouse is an 8 minute-walk from the National Maritime Museum and 6 km from Jungle Beach. The streamlined rooms (no air-conditioning) feature free Wi-Fi, fans and 4-poster beds with mosquito nets. Upgraded rooms come with air-conditioning. Some provide Indian Ocean-view balconies. There’s a relaxed rooftop terrace restaurant offering fort views.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of Fort Dew Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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