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Samaya Fort Hotel

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Fort Galle

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Free WiFi
Reception
Property grounds
Garden view
Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free self-parking

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking

Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
No 76, Church Street, Galle, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jungle Beach - 20 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 23 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 125 min drive
  • Midigama Railway Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barista Lavazza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Samaya Fort Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Galle with a stay at Samaya Fort Hotel. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 16
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily until 11 AM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Samaya Fort Hotel Galle
Samaya Fort Galle
Samaya Fort Hotel Galle
Samaya Fort Hotel Guesthouse
Samaya Fort Hotel Guesthouse Galle

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Samaya Fort Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Samaya Fort Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Samaya Fort Hotel?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Samaya Fort Hotel and nearby?
Samaya Fort Hotel has a garden.
Does Samaya Fort Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Samaya Fort Hotel like?
Samaya Fort Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Galle Fort and 2 minutes' walk from Galle Lighthouse.

Samaya Fort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Short stay
We visited in April and we ended up extending one more night. It's a basic comfortable hotel with breakfast included during our stay. Both AC and fan in the bedroom. Best location to get to the fort. Although every shop and restaurant inside the fort area was tourist price, it's easy to walk out (or take a tuktuk) to the shops and restaurants near the bus station. We read a lot of negatives about the internet connection but the Wifi worked perfectly fine during our stay. Breakfast was sufficient for us. They can offer tuktuk to send to railway or bus station but we never took it. Friendly staff and helpful if you need anything. Place to sit and lounge outside of the rooms just be prepared for mosquitoes in the evening.
Tatum, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Basic, quiet and a great base
Ideally situated in the fort, the Samaya Fort is a no frills basic but very friendly hotel. The lady that runs it went over and above for me, for which I couldn't thank her enough.
Jan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Close to the fort, good wifi, quiet stay
We had a pleasant stay here. Breakfast is included which was toast, omelette, fruits(we had papaya and pineapple) and coffee. Number one thing for us is the location to the fort and the relatively quiet stay giving that we always end up in places that has a construction site during our 16 day visit in Sri Lanka. I read reviews about the Wifi not working. It worked well during our stay, in fact it was quite fast too! Lady at reception checked us in and she's always around when you need anything. There's fridge in the room to chill our drinks and enjoy lounging outside, but no kettle to make your own coffee or tea. The seating area outside the room is pleasant too. Recommend to book online rather than paying the walk-in rate. Tips to find cheap food: Go out to the town area near shops by the bus station. You can have same food (rice and curry or various rotti) at much lower prices than in the fort area. For alcohol, head to the Food City Supermarket and they have beers (chilled in the fridge) and spirits at much much cheaper price.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice Location but . . . .
At check in there was only one person, a person who multi-tasks as receptionist, housekeeper, gardener, waiter, plumber and bell-hop without speaking a word of English! 2. The flush was mostly dysfunctional. 3. A lady receptionist joined in later. She also doubles as the chef for breakfast. 4. Location was very good. We could just walk out of the hotel and stroll around all the streets in the Fort area, which is the main tourist attraction.
Ashin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean comfortable room located inside Galle Fort.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location and very comfortable
We stayed at Samaya for one night and wished we could've stayed for longer, the hotel is great and the hotel is managed by very friendly hosts. The location is fantastic - a walk to the lighthouse and right in the middle of the beautiful fort area, highly recommended.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good location to explore!
Hotel location is really good. Service from people who work are excellent and breakfast was delicious. Rooms are small and not that clean tbh. There is a mosque nearby so early morning around 4am - loudspeaker starts and act as your morning alarm clock!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff!
We enjoyed our stay. The location is great. clean room, good AC, good shower and friendly staff.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The staff members are very helpful. Hotel is inside of the fort so easy access to restaurants and attractions.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice place in the Fort
Great little hotel close to the lighthouse run by a lovely couple. Positives; bed was very comfy, relaxing balcony, close to the Dutch Hospital and Lighthouse. Negatives was the shower (very poor pressure), lack of tv in the room and the breakfast, which was nice but the same every day. A little variety or choice would've been good. Be aware that most restaurants don't serve alcohol...
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Attentive service, excellent breakfast
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Mysig oas i hjärtat av Galle Fort
Trevligt litet hotell i hjärtat av Galle Fort. Bra läge. Trevlig personal. Rum och toaletter i behov av renovering / uppfräschning. Dålig WiFi.
Mats, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

rapporto qualità prezzo buono
struttura minimale, ma pulita. Personale molto gentile. Colazione come in strutture più grandi, soddisfacente. Posizione eccellente.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good and central
Majken Young, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Top!
Super endroit. Pas des plus moderne, mais qui est accord avec la ville. Personnel charmant.
Guillaume, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

등대와 가까운 작고 예쁜 게스트하우스
갈레 포트 유적지 내 등대와 가까운 곳에 위치한 작고, 청결하고, 가성비 좋은 게스트하우스. 시설이 작아 여러가지 시설은 없지만(조식은 작고 깨끗한 식당에서 줌) 가까운 곳에 다양한 레스토랑과 바 그리고 각종 숍이 즐비함. 아침에 걸어서 등대 일출을 감상한 뒤, 자전거를 빌리거나 도보로 갈레포트 유적지를 돌아보는데 최적의 장소임.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

悠閒的住宿
酒店距離Galle的堡壘非常近，晚上也非常安靜，不過蚊子好像特別多，貼心的是有蚊帳，雖然簡單，但是睡的舒服，早餐也非常棒，服務我們的女士也非常有禮貌。
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Zen in the Fort
Great simple place full of hospitality and zen in the center of the Fort
Verified Hotels.com guest review