The Charleston

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Charleston in Galle offers a rooftop swimming pool, sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, and room service. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and modern amenities. Additional facilities include a coffee shop, outdoor dining area, and bicycle parking. Dining Experience: The modern restaurant serves Mediterranean, seafood, local, and international cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes local specialties and cocktails are available at the bar. Prime Location: Located 2 minutes from Lighthouse Beach and 984 feet from Galle Light House, Charleston is near attractions such as Galle Fort and Dutch Church. Koggala Airport is 8.7 mi away.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian

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Kelsey
United States United States
“Fabulous location right by the lighthouse but far enough away that noise was no issue. Really lovely design and decor that made me feel like I was in a Wes Anderson movie. Almost didn’t want to leave the hotel because it was so cute! Absolutely...”
Alec
United States United States
“The room, accommodations, food, and the pool were all top notch. The view from the balcony where the pool is at is also wonderful.”
Matt
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location. Well renovated. Art deco design is great.”
Natasha
Australia Australia
“The hotel is lovely, the staff are wonderful! Breakfast is excellent, as is the roof top terrace.”
Koen
Netherlands Netherlands
“The breakfast was lovely, overall amazing service of the staff of Charlie’s Bar!”
Fatma
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“A beautiful modern boutique hotel, very close to the fort & lighthouse, location is excellent. The staff are very attentive, and very accommodating. They have a free laundry service, which was really nice. The room is a bit small. There’s a...”
Asma
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“A beautifully restored UNESCO protected property. Had a really long stay of about 3 weeks , From the management to staff , everyone was welcoming , accommodating, willing to walk an extra mile , showed the amazing Srilankan hospitality on a 5 star...”
Ayahs
Indonesia Indonesia
“It felt like the entire team went out of their way to make our stay special. Everything about the hotel was outstanding, from the spotless rooms, to their fantastic rooftop restaurant and bar, and the central location. After checking out several...”
Alex
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Amazing location and even better staff, it’s a must to go to Charlie’s for a few cocktails. We even had a super early check out, yet the GM was there to help us with coffees, packed breakfast & our luggage.”
Jork
Indonesia Indonesia
“Best designed property in Sri Lanka! I was lucky to come across the property as it had just opened. Great design, right in the middle of the Fort with amazing views from their restaurant and deck. Loved the a la carte breakfast, and the...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Charlie's Bar and Bistro
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean • Seafood • Local • International
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Charleston

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

The Charleston takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the children rate will be USD 50 from 21 December 2024 to 6 January 2025.

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