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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
Duplex Suite | View from room
Front of property
Duplex Suite
Reception
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$270
includes taxes & fees
5 June - 6 June

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Room options

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Duplex Suite

Duplex Suite

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
40 Middle St, Galle, SP, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Aloysius College - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pedlar's Corner Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Yara Galle Fort

Hotel located in Fort Galle
Consider a stay at Yara Galle Fort and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services and barbecues
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, German, Hindi, Italian

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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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 1344

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

Is Yara Galle Fort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 3 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yara Galle Fort on 5 June 2025 start from AU$269.85, 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.

How much is parking at Yara Galle Fort?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Yara Galle Fort?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 12:30 PM to 10:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Yara Galle Fort?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Yara Galle Fort located?

Located in Fort Galle, this hotel is steps away from Galle Tennis Club, Galle Clock Tower and Galle National Museum. Mahendra Amarasooriya Park and All Saints Anglican Church are just steps away.

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Yara Galle Fort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

The atmosphere is quiet, and the hotel is located right in front of Galle Old Street. The decor is nice and chic, but the linens and carpets are a bit worn. Breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very friendly and efficient staff. Allowed early check in. Very nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

The rooms are lovely in this little boutique hotel, it is located at the top of Gaul fort and easy to park and find. The staff are very good and helpful. They make good coffee. We didn’t eat here other than a dessert but the quality was good. The restaurant is small though and there are no other facilities but for a comfortable room you can’t go wrong
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

スタッフはフレンドリーで親切でとても快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Nice clean stay. Very modern and nice walkable distance to everything in Galle fort!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10

A very comfortable and stylish hotel a short walk from the busiest streets in Fort Galle. Helpful staff and a delicious Sri Lankan breakfast with nice touches such as fruits in the room and cooling towels on arrival made this an excellent place tonstay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10

Would recommend a stay here for those looking for a hotel in Galle Fort. The premises is in excellent condition and the rooms are very spacious and new. The layout of the hotel could be better—the restaurant is in the front but the kitchen is all the way in the back, and air does not circulate too well in the patio. Otherwise this place is a very nice option with excellent service, beautiful premises, and a good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10

We chose the Yara Galle Fort as an alternative to the higher priced hotels in the Fort area like Galle Fort Hotel. The room and the hotel overall was spotless and nicely decorated. Staff were helpful and friendly without being pushy. If we were to return to Galle we would definitely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10

Yara Galle Fort is a lovely little place off of the main touristy areas of Galle. There is a small garden on the interior where you can sit and read or take meals. The meals that I had were good. From the location you can easily access the ramparts on the western side of the fort. There are two rooms adjacent to the restaurant and lobby that can be a bit loud but otherwise it is quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Eine sehr hübsche Einrichtung und gute Lage in Galle Fort!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Beautiful boutique hotel. Perfect location in the fort but quiet. Clean and well appointed rooms with comfy beds and nice showers to cool off after a day of wandering. The breakfast was amazing, I wish I could have it again! Staff were friendly and helpful. Was only there for a night, but no issues and would absolutely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

I had an awesome stay at Yara. The room, bed and bathroom were awesome and the people at the hote were amazing. From the time I arrived until I left they made sure that I was comfortable including specially preparing breakfast for me. Thank you Smith, Rizan and Lukkhana. Hope I got your names right. The location of the hotel was not far from the main entrance so getting in and going out were easy. I got in, dropped off my luggage and took a stroll to the rest of the fort area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10

We loved the staff here, especially the chef. They are so warm and kind. Construction going in so a bit noisy. No alcohol but they have lovely high teas. Location good—you can walk to train station or town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019