About this property

Historic Setting: Orchard House Galle in Galle city center is housed in a historic building. The property features a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms and offer free WiFi. Additional facilities include a lounge, paid shuttle service, bike and car hire, and daily housekeeping. Local Attractions: Galle Fort Beach is a 5-minute walk away, while Dutch Church Galle lies 656 feet nearby. Other attractions include Galle Fort National Museum (984 feet) and Galle Light House (1969 feet). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its swimming pool, garden, and sightseeing opportunities.

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

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)


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Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful and atmospheric Lovely garden and clean pool Central location No one else there so felt like a private villa
Josephine
New Zealand New Zealand
Lovely quiet property in excellent location in Galle - everything we needed was in easy walking distance. Beautifully restored old house, lush garden and pool (with a great kingfisher who popped by for a dip!). Breakfasts were some of the best we...
Nicole
United States United States
Loved that it was an old house with beautiful antique decor but with the luxury of great ac, pool and nice breakfast. Wonderful location, quiet and such a gorgeous garden. Great staff and experience.
Yannis
Greece Greece
Small, very nicely decorated boutique hotel at a central but quiet location in Galle Fort. The spacious lobby, room and garden all have the feel of a stylish antique shop or art gallery. Very friendly staff.
Olga
United States United States
Great location, attentive staff, and a garden and swimming pool that are absolutely wonderful!
John
New Zealand New Zealand
Perfect place if you're looking for a lovely, old villa, right in the heart of Galle Fort. As you walk through the front doors, you feel like you're entering someone's house. With only 4 rooms, it's lovely and quiet. The small pool is a very...
Hsin-ting
Taiwan Taiwan
Clean. Nice decoration and design. Love the garden and swimming pool. Breakfast was good.
Margaret
Canada Canada
The actual hotel is filled with beautiful item and art very historic with lush garden and small plung pool. In the heart of Galle Fort. Breakfast was great and the staff were very helpful and friendly.
Dr
United States United States
The location, hosts, and esthetic of the Orchard House was wonderful.
Leanne
Australia Australia
This was the surprise of our Sri Lankan adventure, we pulled up out the front to a very unassuming door, once inside we were plesantly surprised, the property is very large and there was a lovely refreshing well needed pool. The gentleman who...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 445 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

High ceilings and painted white floor to ceiling, the house is imbued with a calm secure atmosphere. The Dutch style provides that rooms are facing the open interior gardens, making the residence exceptionally private and promotes cooling breezes throughout. There are 4 bedrooms, 1 double king-size bed, 2 double queen-size bed and 1 twin with two single bed. all beds with 4-posters with mosquito net including air-conditioning and fan. The house furnished with Sri Lankan antiques and paintings. All bedrooms are facing the tropical garden. The pavilion, next to the outdoor pool, which its ceiling painted in the old temple style by well-known artist in Galle Fort, is the popular for relaxing and dining. Meals are selected after discussion with the cook. The staff will do the shopping and guest can go with them if they wish. The house is located in side the Galle Fort, wonder walk around the fort which is cobble stone street and lane and look at the jewellery shop, clothing shop and restaurants. Watch the sun setting from the ramparts, watch the locals playing cricket.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

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Amenities of Orchard House Galle

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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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
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

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Please inform Orchard House Galle of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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