Arches Fort

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Arches Fort

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

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About this property

Historic Setting: Arches Fort in Galle is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. The property features a beautiful garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room includes a private bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can relax in the lounge or outdoor seating area, and enjoy the full-day security provided by the property. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, à la carte, and vegetarian. Local specialities, warm dishes, juice, and fruits are served to start the day. Prime Location: Located 14 km from Koggala Airport, the guest house is a short walk from Galle Fort Beach and Dutch Church Galle. Nearby attractions include Galle Fort National Museum and Galle Fort, each within 300 metres.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian

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

  • Tobias
    Germany Germany
    “Really lovely atmosphere! Large and super delicious breakfast Owner gave tips and places to go Walking around the Fort in evening hours was amazing, with the accommodation located in the heart of it”
  • Anna
    Spain Spain
    “It was really comfortable to spend here our time in Galle :)”
  • Rickrover
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A beautiful property, full of character right in centre of the Fort. The staff were just wonderful, incredibly helpful and friendly. They even invited us into the kitchen to show us how traditional hoppers were made. They were able to make my...”
  • Vanessa
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “Arches Fort is perfectly located within the historic Galle Fort, making it easy to explore everything around. The room is a bit small, so it’s best suited for travelers with light luggage. The host is very helpful, and the breakfast is absolutely...”
  • Sharon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Very clean, lovely and cool, welcoming staff. Highly recommend, it is in the Old Town, close to fab shope, cafes and restaurants. Probably one of my best stays on Sri Lanka, I wish I could have stayed longer. Sharon, New Zealand”
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had a lovely stay here at the end of our 4 week trip to Sri Lanka. The room was nice and the staff were very attentive and lovely. I even got shown how to make a hopper. The breakfast was plentiful, and the location was very central.”
  • Alessandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room (Room 6) was a good size and overall the stay was fine, nothing wrong or uncomfortable. The location is convenient for exploring Galle Fort.”
  • Jonathan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Staff were super friendly! Location was perfect and the rooms were very clean.”
  • Maliha
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    “The location was central, walking distance to almost everywhere around Galle Fort! The staff were helpful and friendly, it felt homely cause of their warmth. The breakfast was decent as well. We wanted one Local and one English breakfast, they...”
  • Jurgen
    Belgium Belgium
    “Nice setting in center of Galle old town! Very nice and helpfull staff. Good breakfast too!”

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.

Managed by Vinod Weerasingha

Company review score: 9.6Based on 1,040 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Greetings! I am thrilled to be your host for the next couple of years in our family-run establishment.

Property information

The reawakening of the postcolonial sense, Experience the beauty and serenity of Sri Lanka’s down the south beach within ravishingly preserved heritage villa sited in the heart of UNESCO enlisted Galle Fort. Arches Fort is the rejuvenation of the 17th-century Dutch Architecture mingle with seductive charms of the contemporary interior. This uniquely designed capacious villa exudes elegant furnishing with modern amenities to bring forth the comfort you wish for! Arches Fort is located in the heart of the Galle fort. Surrounded by the Dutch fortress and the ramparts, which will make your evening the best of a kind experience during your stay. There's no demise of hospitality from locals and very warmly welcomed. Sandy Beaches are just around 5-minute walk from the place. Internet Cafes, coffee parlors, jewelry shops, restaurants and leisure centers are just minutes of walk. Literary festival is a seasonal stop as well.The Arch Fort embodied with lavishly appointed nine bedrooms on soldara (a wooden floor) with extremely comfortable king-sized beds enriched with AC or non AC, Flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and many other modern amenities for your comfort.

Neighbourhood information

Our lovely vacation villa called " Arches Fort" is located in the heart of the Galle Fort, The city consists of a new part and an old part. The old part of the Galle - Galle Fort, is as its name implies surrounded by a big city wall. The Fort was built by the Dutch beginning in 1663, Even today it is an amazing collection of structures dating back through the centruies. Arches Fort is just blockes away from many restaurants, shops, cafes and museums. We also can serve variety of Srin Lankan breakfasts for free of charge. There are two nice places to sawim, the stairs down to the beach on the south east siide of the rampart walls. And the famous Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa beaches are just 15 and 30 minutes away from Arches Fort. The people in Galle are no stranger for visitors, very friendly. So there isno need to worry about going around.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 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.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

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Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.