Arches Fort - Galle

$$$$||View on mapGalle, Sri Lanka35 Lighthouse Street Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka, 80000|
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Arches Fort - Galle
35 Lighthouse Street Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka, 80000·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.7
Staff9.3
Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.8
Free WiFi8.6
Who stays here
Couples56%
Solo17%
Families16%
Groups11%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.7
Staff9.3
Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.8
Free WiFi8.6
Who stays here
Couples56%
Solo17%
Families16%
Groups11%

Hotel inside the UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort

Historic Setting

Arches Fort Galle is housed in a renovated Dutch bungalow located directly inside the UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort. The property offers a garden with outdoor furniture and a terrace for guest relaxation. 24-hour security and a shared lounge/TV area are available throughout the stay.

Accommodations

Rooms at Arches Fort include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. Select deluxe double rooms offer a separate balcony area and a separate lobby to the room. Room types available include budget single rooms, standard double rooms, and deluxe double rooms.

Dining & Breakfast

The hotel provides free breakfast options featuring local specialties such as hoppers, roti, and seeni sambal. Guests can order a continental, vegetarian, halal, or Asian breakfast, with warm dishes, juice, and fruits. The on-site restaurant also serves dinner meals like kottu.

Location

Arches Fort is a 4-minute walk from Galle Fort Beach and 700 ft from Dutch Church Galle. Major attractions like Galle Light House and the National Maritime Museum are within a 5-minute walking radius. The hotel is situated on Lighthouse street, a short walk from local markets and restaurants.

Services & Amenities

The hotel provides personalized check-in and check-out with private service. Daily housekeeping keeps rooms clean, and staff assist with luggage without being asked. The hotel arranges taxi transport to destinations like Ella at market-matching prices.

  • Location: Inside UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort
  • Rooms: Renovated Dutch bungalow with deluxe balcony rooms
  • Dining: Free local-specialty breakfast with hoppers
  • Services: Staff arranges taxi at market-matching prices
  • Included: Daily housekeeping and private check-in
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 08:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 8.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:9
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Rooms and availability

Budget Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Standard Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Bathtub

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Check-in/ Check-out

VIP check-in/ -out

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Arches Fort

💵 Lowest room price 45 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 9.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Koggala, KCT

Location

35 Lighthouse Street Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka, 80000
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35 Lighthouse Street Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka, 80000
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35 Lighthouse Street Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka, 80000
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
100 yd
Queens Street Galle Fort
Maritime Archeology Museum
100 yd
Lighthouse
Galle Lighthouse
100 yd
90 Leyn Baan St
Galle Dutch Fort
100 yd
Museums
Fort
100 yd
Church
Dutch Reformed Church
100 yd
Galle Fort Clock Tower
Galle Fort Clock Tower
100 yd
Parks
Mahendra Amarasooriya Park
100 yd
Church
All Saints Anglican Church
100 yd
Museums
Galle Fort
100 yd
Mall
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
100 yd
Colombo Road
Galle International Cricket Stadium
100 yd
Rampart Street Galle Fort
Clock Tower
100 yd
50A Lighthouse Street Galle Fort
Exotic Roots Art Gallery Cafe
100 yd
Museums
Historical Mansion Museum
100 yd
Pedlar Street
Pilgrims Lounge Chrishtopher Handicraft and Paint Gallery
100 yd
Restaurant
Deco on 44
100 yd
Restaurant
Bubblelement
100 yd
Restaurant
Church Street Social
100 yd
Restaurant
Maison de Raux Cafe. Galle
100 yd
Restaurant
The Garden Cafe
100 yd

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