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Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort is located in Galle within the ancient Galle Fort. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room is cooled with either air conditioning or a fan. A writing table and a wardrobe are included. Bathroom facilities are en suite and equipped with a toilet and shower. At Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort, you will find a shared lounge area. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Galle’s Dutch Church and Galle Lighthouse, both located 300 metres away.

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

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
2 large double beds
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
7.3
High score for Galle
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  • Malini
    Germany Germany
    The location was superb, the kitchen was amazing, it was quiet, there were mosquitoe nets and netting on the windows. Note that although I give 5 stars it is a 5 star guesthouse and not a hotel. It's fantastic if you don't like eating out all the...
  • Jazmin
    Australia Australia
    Close to the main street and staff where very accommodating. Were quick to help with anything and change my room on request.
  • Rok
    Slovenia Slovenia
    An absolutely fantastic budget stay. The guest house has a huge amount of charm, as its located in an old colonial building. The location cannot be beaten, right in the heart of Galle Fort. The owners/staff were very friendly and the room/beds...
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.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 459 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Opened in 1968 by the former deputy mayor of Galle, Mrs N.D. Wijenayake, also known to her friends as Sita, we are still a family-run business.

Property information

Beach Haven Guest House (Mrs Wijenayake's Guest House) is located in Galle just 400 metres from the ancient Galle Fort. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room is cooled with either air conditioning or a fan. A writing table and a wardrobe are included. Bathroom facilities are en suite and equipped with a toilet and shower. Most rooms offer a private balcony. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Galle’s Dutch Church and Galle Lighthouse, both located 300 metres away. At Beach Haven Guest House, you will find a shared lounge area and free parking facilities. Laundry/ironing services are offered to all guests at an additional charge. Located in Galle, 300 metres from Dutch Church Galle, Beach Haven Guest House boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Every room includes a private bathroom. There is a shared lounge at the property. You can play darts at the guest house. Galle Light house is 300 metres from Beach Haven Guest House, while Galle Fort is 400 metres from the property.

Neighbourhood information

Basking on the southern coast of Sri Lanka in the bay of Galle, the Fort was first built by the Portuguese in 1588 before being extensively fortified by the Dutch in the mid 1600s. Recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage value, the Fort was declared a World Heritage Site in 1988 as a unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries."

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Darts
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort

  • Room options at Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort include:

    • Quadruple
    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Double

  • The prices at Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Asian

  • Check-in at Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Darts

  • Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort is 1,000 yards from the centre of Galle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.