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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Yara Galle Fort

In a prime location in the centre of Galle, Yara Galle Fort offers free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is allergy-free and is set 700 metres from Galle Fort Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Yara Galle Fort every room has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Lighthouse Beach, Mahamodara Beach and Dutch Church Galle. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 14 km from Yara Galle Fort.

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

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This hotel was beautiful and perfectly located within the fort (not too close to any noise but within the fort walls). The service was exceptional and so friendly, we had great breakfasts, had laundry done and they arranged a driver for our onward...
  • Sharon
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent location on the edge of all the busy Galle Fort area - but only a couple of minutes walk away. Beautiful building and a very comfortable room with all amenities needed. Charming and attentive staff ( Thank you Mohammed and Thank you...
  • Giorgia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and beautiful décor. The staff is professional and friendly, and they did everything they could to accommodate us, including having a packed breakfast ready before dawn for us to take on a boat tour.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Yara Galle Fort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Luggage storage
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hausa
  • Tamil

House rules

Yara Galle Fort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 23:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 5 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Yara 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Yara Galle Fort

  • Room options at Yara Galle Fort include:

    • Double

  • Yara Galle Fort is 550 yards from the centre of Galle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Yara Galle Fort is from 13:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yara Galle Fort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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