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Thambili House By Edwards Collection

4.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$729
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug

Explore the area

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70, Light House Street, Galle Fort, Galle, 00100
  • Place, Galle Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Lighthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dutch Reformed Church
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite Sea View

Deluxe Suite Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster canopy bed with white linens and a brown throw blanket.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Galle

A luxury stay in the heart of Galle awaits you at Thambili House By Edwards Collection. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Galle Fort and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find spa services and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Near this 4.5-property class Fort Galle hotel, you'll find Unawatuna Beach.

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Historical Mansion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Maritime Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bungalow - Galle Fort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aqua Forte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pedlars Inn Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thambili House By Edwards Collection

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Thambili House By Edwards Collection. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Galle hotel.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Thambili House By Edwards Collection offers 3 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, bidets and complimentary toiletries. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Thambili House By Edwards Collection

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100 (from 1 to 6 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 125
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 125 (up to 6 years old)
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 125
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 125 (up to 6 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Thambili House Villa Galle
Thambili House Villa
Thambili House Galle
Thambili House By Edwards Collection Hotel
Thambili House By Edwards Collection Galle
Thambili House By Edwards Collection Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

Yep, Thambili House By Edwards Collection has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

As of 1 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thambili House By Edwards Collection on 1 Aug 2026 start from NZ$729, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

The closest beach to Thambili House By Edwards Collection is Unawatuna Beach (4.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Thambili House By Edwards Collection have a pool?

Thambili House By Edwards Collection has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Thambili House By Edwards Collection's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Thambili House By Edwards Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fergus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nicely renovated - but the staff really make the experience, Supun and his crew are some of the best hosts I have come across. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thambilli House was just terrific, rooms, staff, open areas, pool and location ideal for a Galle Fort visit. This was our 3rd stay at The Fort and by far the best accommodation so far. Only surprise was that the room did not have a bar fridge, quite unusual from our perspective.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
a true example of dutch colonial house. beautifully restored with the right balance of number of rooms (we counted 3 only) and the shared spaces. A fantastic open space breakfast space under the arches. Small pool that nobody uses, friendly and efficient staff, eager to please and be of service. recommended if you want to have the best stay in Galle
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
When we arrived, the top management has messed up our room. Instead of sea view room, we got another room. After spending more than 2 hours arguing with the management, the property Manager Malindu managed to get us our room. He was amazing. Making sure property is running smoothly with no hassle. And made sure guest were taken care of at any expense. Overall cleanliness and services were top notch! Hats off to Malindu and the in-house chef for making guests welcome, even though the top management is treating the guests like garbage!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location. Front room had view of the sea through lovely frangipanis. Pool swims at night refreshing. Be sure to tell the staff the night before if you want a Sri Lankan style breakfast or you will be stuck with a continental breakfast. Helpful staff. Lovely old building tastefully decorated with great air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Verborgener Schatz

Das Haus hat 3 Zimmer und uns wurde zuerst das Zimmer im Dachgeschoss zugeteilt: sehr eng mit sehr vielen Mücken. Spater erhielten wir ein Zimmer im Obergeschoss: großartig eingerichtet mit Terrasse und einem fantastischen Blick auf den Ozean. Das Personal ist sehr gastfreundlich. Das Frühstück mit sehr viel Liebe gemacht.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

LOK CHUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Miss

Great hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a 300 year old beautiful villa that once belonged to a spice trader. The courtyard swimming pool was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little romantic get away

This is a beautiful very small boutique hotel. Perfect for a romantic get away. Excellent service and great breakfast as well. AC super cold for hot humid days. No bar, and it was a little weird having to have them open and close the main door each time you came and went. They were prompt in doing so, but still a little weird. The fort area of Galle is small but unique. You could walk all the streets and do all the shops in a couple of hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful Thambili House!

Had a wonderful stay at Thambili House. We stayed in The Ginger Room which was very spacious, spotlessly clean and had a nice balcony over looking the small pool. Ideal place to relax and cool off in after a morning exploring the Fort. Mr Lakmal was exceptionally accommodating and made our stay very comfortable. The house is a fine example of an old Spice Traders House. Our only slight disappointment was we couldn’t sit and see the sea from the house. I had mistakenly thought we could but this is just from the other room. However, the house is ideally located in the Fort and seconds away from all the restaurants and other amenities the Fort and surrounding area has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The house is gorgeous, the service was excellent, the bed extra comfy, the terrace beautiful and the breakfast amazing. We were heartbroken to leave :( special mention for the excellent service, very attentive, kind and arranging
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If is a beautiful historic home in an immaculate location. To top it off, Steven and his team were spectacular with their service during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospitality at a historical gem

Fantastic hotel with very welcoming staff and an interesting history. The hospitality was beyond measure! The lovely staff looked after all of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A EXQUISITE COLONIALS GEM

Everything from the welcoming to the rooms and all surroudings were way over expectations. Staying true to its colonial historiy updated to meet all modern Contemporary needs. The staff met all our need with a genuine and attentive smile Will come back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Stay

We booked this as a bit of a treat during a 3 week stay in Sri Lanka, we were not disappointed. The staff and hotel were lovely! The service was personal and welcoming, and the unique small property left us feeling at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BARTRAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful boutique hotel with excellent service and really friendly, helpful staff. They served a good breakfast, both Western and Sri Lankan. Perfect location in Galle fort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kjempefint, lite og koselig hotell midt i Galle. Servicen var super, vi fikk også en oppgradering av rom pga ledighet. Vi spiste god sri lankisk middag på hotellet og koste oss ved bassenget. Litt problemer med vanntilførsel og strøm, men det ble fikset så fort vi sa i fra.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful building, poor service

Beautiful building. Catering not great. Stay spoilt by staff desperate to charge us 25 USD each for breakfast, when it was included in the room price - even to the point where the supervisor would not let us check out until he had confirmation from the manager that we did not have to pay for breakfast.Not 5 star service for a 5 star price.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zaynab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

It's like your own house! Private, bespoke and custom. Love it
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Short stay in Galle

The hotel itself is not bad for a boutique hote, pretty guest, only 3 rooms. We based our booking on the picture of the room. In real the room was very small with no windows! so we felt very oppressed. We asked to change room but the 3 others were already booked. We booked 3 nights but we left after 2. As a guest house not a lot or room to sunbathe. So should you want to book this hotel, get the room with windows at least
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Treat yourself

Stunning property, great location and a real retreat from the heat and bustle of Galle
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Huge disappointment, not worth the price

Arrived to be checked in by someone who did not speak English so was unable to answer any of our questions. Did not even have a city map. Then we went to the room for which we paid in excess of USD250 for 1 night: Basically a converted attic, only window facing internal hallway. Mosquitos everywhere. Room had no cupboard to hang clothes, nothing to place suitcase on so had to leave on the floor, no amenity kit in the bathroom, basically only soap and shampoo, no minibar. After single shower no hot water. Constant noises from the hot water boiler in the bathroom disturbing our sleep. A TOTAL DISASTER AND MISREPRESENTATION OF ROOM ON THE HOTEL WEBSITE. When complained to a senior person on the phone (as no one in the hotel spoke English or had any authority) was given 2 options: find another hotel at 7pm and get reimbursed or get transferred to a sister hotel 20 minutes out of town. Given that we were in Galle for 1 night only clearly both options were not viable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis of tranquility

Beautiful house, wonderful staff, the Sri Lankan breakfast was incredible. Just an oasis away from the heat and bustle of Galle. Will be going again....
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful home in Galle

This is a beautifully decorated house with 3 bedrooms across a small street from the ocean. Positives included very nice bedrooms and bathrooms, a cold plunge pool (all other pools in SL were warm, which is not refreshing as it is hot, hot, hot there), and a great location, right in the middle of everything you would want to see. They upgraded me to the bedroom at the front, which has a porch with recliners where you can watch the waves roll in. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ADDRESS ON HOTELS.COM IS INCORRECT. The hotel is on Ramparts Street NOT at 70 Lighthouse Street (look for the house on Google maps).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shontelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best kept secret in Galle Fort

The property is amazingly beautiful, was a little difficult to find as the address given is actually the back of the property. The sevice was amazing, tea & coffee on request, they helped us with aquiring wine for lounging by the pool & the breakfast was outstanding. I would bypass Colombo entirely next time to spend more time here :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017