Nisala Guest -Galle Dutch Fort

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

About this property

Historic Setting: Nisala Guest -Galle Dutch Fort in Galle offers a recently renovated guest house housed in a historic building. The property features tiled floors and a private entrance, providing a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies. Each room is equipped with a kitchen, bidet, dining table, and work desk, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, shared kitchen, daily housekeeping, outdoor seating, full-day security, breakfast in the room, room service, bike and car hire. Prime Location: Located 14 km from Koggala Airport, the guest house is a short walk from Galle Fort Beach and close to attractions such as Galle Light House and Dutch Church. Highly rated for its convenient and central location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free parking available on-site

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Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Annika
Norway Norway
“We arrived late for our first night and the family went above and beyond to welcome us. Great hospitality and really good food. The location is right in the middle of Galle fort. We reccomend 10/10 👍”
Olivia
Australia Australia
“I only stayed one night in Galle however I had a great experience at Nisala Guest House - fantastic location, lovely and helpful owners, large sized room, A/C worked well.”
Leon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Just off one of the main roads in Galle fort it was ideal for us site seeing the colonial town. Amazing service from the host family who provided lovely and large portions at breakfast. A basic room but this is what you get for your price....”
Brian
Germany Germany
“The hosts are really welcoming and we even spent half an hour just chatting about God and the world. They also offered to help us with anything we needed :) They are really warm and great people, their apartments are all equipped with air...”
Nigel
Australia Australia
“On a previous trip we stayed at Nisala Guest and were so warmly welcomed by Nishantha and his family that we knew we had to stay again on this trip! It felt like coming home, the breakfast and dinner were incredible - such amazing flavours! The...”
Dawn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely clean room and bathroom with AC. I didn't stay for breakfast as I had to leave early. Owners get up very early which if you are a light sleeper like me can wake you up.”
James
Isle of Man Isle of Man
“Great location in the centre of the Fort; hot shower, clean beds, tasty breakfast; helpful staff, we stayed here a couple of times.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly, helpful people, family run, very central. Safe parking for my motorcycle”
Krystal
Australia Australia
“This homestay was great value for money. Location is great, clean, friendly owners with AC.”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, clean room, with all facilities working, lovely people and had a delicious rice and curry one evening”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Nishantha Weerakoon

9.2
Host review score
Nishantha Weerakoon
Nisala Guest House is a small, family-run guesthouse located inside the historic Galle Fort area in Galle, Sri Lanka — a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Dutch colonial architecture and fortifications.
Guests love the location inside the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The neighborhood is highly walkable, allowing easy access to cafes, restaurants, boutique shops, museums, churches, and mosques within minutes. Many guests enjoy the strong historic atmosphere, with colonial-era buildings, stone streets, and old ramparts all around. A favorite activity is walking to the Fort walls for ocean views and beautiful sunsets. The area feels safe, lively, and charming, with a mix of local life and travelers. Guests also appreciate the variety of food options nearby, from local Sri Lankan cuisine to international cafés and gelato shops. Overall, visitors value the neighborhood for its central location, cultural richness, convenience, and unique heritage charm.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$5 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Nisala Guest -Galle Dutch Fort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.