Galle Fort Hotel, Sri Lanka
About the Galle Fort Hotel
Located inside the UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort, the historic Galle Fort Hotel is housed in a Dutch mansion that dates back 300 years. Through heritage restoration, the building's Dutch walls and facade were conserved as authentically as possible.
In its new look, the Galle Fort Hotel features 11 luxurious suites with varying themes and decor, all around a widely Instagrammed frangipani-lined courtyard. Expert restorers were brought in to work with the antiques, which are seen across the hotel and suites.
The hotel houses Ropewalk, the world's first arrack-speciality bar, with its 'arrack wall' and menu featuring modern Sri Lankan inspiration.
Why Stay at Galle Fort Hotel
HOTEL FACILITIES
- Central courtyard swimming pool
- >Boutique restaurant serving Sri Lankan and international cuisine
- Stylish suites with colonial-inspired interiors
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Peaceful courtyard and lounge areas
- Personalised concierge and excursion services
- Laundry service
- In-room dining available
- Walking distance to Galle Fort attractions, cafés and boutiques
- Airport transfers and transport arrangements available
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
Admiral Cheng Ho
563.75 sq ft Room
Named after the famed seven-foot-tall Admiral who walked the halls of the Hotel, this room lives up to its name with a massive twenty-foot ceiling. Living up to its oriental name, the room is equipped with an antique Chinese opium bed and red lacquer carpet.
Garden Room
288.87 sq ft Room
Offering a very comfortable spot in which to put down roots during your holiday; our Garden Room is ideal for two people and offers generous proportions, modern amenities and easy access to our frangipani-scented courtyard.
Garden Suite
612.08 sq ft Room
The Garden Suite is one of the most loved additions to our historic property. Located on the ground floor, the Suite features a well-appointed list of amenities that complement the understated luxury.
Grand Apartment Room
513.78 sq ft Room
After first visiting our island, the Count de Mauny was determined to find "the one spot which, by its sublime beauty, would fulfill my dreams and hold me there for life." The iconic Taprobane Island proved to be that place. So too is The Grand Apartment Room.
Grand Apartment Suite
1101.24 sq ft Room
The largest and grandest suite in the mansion, this space was for a while the apartments of the Count de Mauny, while he helped increase the architectural diversity of the Fort. Our very walls stand testament to his talent and imagination.
Library Suite
612.9 sq ft Room
As its name suggests, this suite is the ideal place to find several cosy nooks to curl up with a book from the interesting selection of books we have laid out for you. Furnished with a king-size four-poster bed that offers both space and comfort, the suite also goes large with its bathtub, generous bathroom, substantial shower and bath.
Loft Suite
653.14 sq ft Room
Who knew that loft was another word for love nest? These split-level suites offer every practicality on the ground floor and devote the upper level to the pleasures of an antique four-poster bed.
Porcelain Suite
402.98 sq ft Room
A tribute to the 19th century blue and white porcelain plates that adorn one of its walls; this suite offers the ultimate in elegance, with the added luxury of possessing its own dressing room cum bathroom.
ACTIVITIES
Activities
- Ropewalk
Ropewalk is a stylish arrack speciality bar located within the historic Galle Fort Hotel in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort. Set inside a beautifully restored Dutch colonial mansion, Ropewalk blends heritage charm with a modern Sri Lankan cocktail culture, offering an atmospheric setting with polished wooden interiors, high ceilings and a striking wall lined with local spirits.
- Guided Arrack Tasting At Ropewalk
Arrack is a quintessential Sri Lankan drink with over 100 varieties of the spirit being produced locally. This experience will venture through five speciality arracks that will be paired with carefully chosen nibbles known as 'bites' in Sri Lanka. So, delve into the world of arrack one sip at a time!
- Feasts Of Ceylon
A nation is best discovered through its food. The story of many communities is best learned by sitting down and partaking in a meal with its members. This was one of the founding principles of the food menu at Ropewalk. Feasts of Ceylon provide a special experience for the discerning traveller to sit down and learn of the many cuisines of the island, and through this experience perhaps gain a deeper understanding of the magic of Sri Lanka.
- The Ultimate Coconut Experience
Step into the story of Sri Lanka's most iconic tree, the coconut, in this immersive experience. Taste king coconut water, coconut treacle, and arrack, try your hand at making Pol Sambol, and discover why the coconut is known as Sri Lanka's Tree of Life. The journey ends with a tribute to the toddy tappers and an optional arrack tasting at The Ropewalk.
- Galle Market Visit & Cooking Demo
Experience the flavours of Sri Lanka as you visit the Galle Market to purchase fresh local produce, for an interactive cooking demonstration with our chefs here at the Galle Fort Hotel.
- Galle Fort Walk
Steeped in history spanning over 400 years, the Galle Fort is the centre of attraction here in the South of Sri Lanka. Embark on a privately guided walk carried out by Chirath and his team as you explore the entire Fort on foot, on a bicycle or by a classic car.
Restaurants
- Ropewalk
Inside Galle Fort Hotel, the main dining experience is centred around the elegant hotel restaurant and the famous Ropewalk bar. Set within a beautifully restored 300-year-old Dutch colonial mansion, the restaurant offers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere with traditional Sri Lankan flavours, fresh seafood and Asian fusion dishes served in a charming courtyard and verandah setting
Payment Details
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Money Exchange - Yes
Credit Cards Accepted:
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Diners Club
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