Old Dutch House

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

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About this property

Central Location: Old Dutch House in Galle offers a convenient location with Galle Fort Beach a 5-minute walk away and Dutch Church Galle just a few steps from the property. The National Maritime Museum is 300 metres nearby, while Galle Fort National Museum lies 200 metres away. Comfortable Accommodations: Guests enjoy private bathrooms with garden views, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide additional comfort. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, Indian, local, Asian, and barbecue grill cuisines. Halal, vegetarian, and dairy-free options are available. Leisure Facilities: Spa facilities, a sun terrace, and a garden offer relaxation. Outdoor dining areas and yoga classes enhance the stay. Nearby Attractions: Koggala Airport is 14 km away, while Japanese Peace Pagoda lies 6 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sally
Australia Australia
“The location is fantastic. And the value for money was good. Due to our visit during the monsoon we were happy we booked a room with an aircon.”
Mr
Turkey Turkey
“It is completely family run, the breakfast is very good, the location is at a perfect point. If I come again, I would prefer the same facility again”
Sophie
Australia Australia
“Very kind and helpful owners and an amazing location for a visit to Galle. The bed was comfortable and large, the room was clean and perfect for us.”
Christopher
Australia Australia
“Cool place with tonnes of character right in the heart of the old fort section of Galle. Perfect place to leisurely explore the old city with all charms. Helpful owners and friendly (cats always know where to find the best places 😀). Rooms are...”
Shuvam
India India
“Fantastic location. Nice hosts. Historic property (claimed to be 400+ years old). Great lunch. They also offered food from the Sinhalese new year celebration.”
Alexandra
New Zealand New Zealand
“Had a good stay at Old Dutch House. Good location to explore the Fort. Staff were friendly and helpful. Basic facilities as expected for price, air conditioning was excellent.”
Darryl
Canada Canada
“A great location in the heart of the old fort. An easy walk to interesting places and good restaurants. The house is original to the founding of the fort.”
Darryl
Canada Canada
“Sébastien was very kind and helpful with all our requirements. He was generous and patient in picking us from the airport. A little rustic, but good value for the money. There are cooking facilities if you desire a longer stay.”
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The helpfulness of the staff, the location and the cats.”
Georg
Norway Norway
“Perfect location, good accomandation and legendary staff”

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.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
old dutch house
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Indian • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 11:00 to 12:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.