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Yara Galle Fort

3.5 star property
Colonial hotel with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe

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Outdoor dining
Reception
View from property
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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40 Middle St, Galle, SP, 80000
  • Place, Galle Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle International Cricket Stadium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Lighthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Duplex Suite

Duplex Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | View from room

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Galle

At Yara Galle Fort you'll be within steps of Galle Tennis Club and Galle Clock Tower. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Fort Galle hotel include Galle Fort and Mahendra Amarasooriya Park.

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galle Clock Tower - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 24 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bungalow - Galle Fort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪VOC Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bastille - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Yara Galle Fort

Colonial hotel with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Yara Galle Fort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Galle hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1588
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Yara Galle Fort offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 500 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1588
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1344

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Yara Galle Fort.

Property is also known as

Yara Galle Fort Hotel
Yara Fort Hotel
Yara Fort
Yara Galle Fort Hotel
Yara Galle Fort Galle
Yara Galle Fort Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Yara Galle Fort?

Yara Galle Fort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Yara Galle Fort?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yara Galle Fort on 1 Oct 2025 start from NZ$248.61, 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.

Is parking available at Yara Galle Fort?

Yep, Yara Galle Fort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Yara Galle Fort?

The closest beach to Yara Galle Fort is Jungle Beach (2.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Yara Galle Fort?

No, there is no spa at this property. Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa is a short 4-minute walk away.

Does Yara Galle Fort serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yara Galle Fort?

No, Yara Galle Fort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Yara Galle Fort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Yara Galle Fort?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Yara Galle Fort?

No, pets are not allowed.