The Bungalow Galle Fort - Hotel - Restaurant - Cocktail bar

What a beautiful place

A wonderful little boutique property. Amazing staff who delighted us at every touch point! The Bar and Restaurant were superb in every way with outstanding service and food

The only little issue we faced was with the hot water in the shower and Ismail the Property Manager was quick to delight us with an upgrade for the 2nd night, to an even more beautiful room at their other property round the corner.

Everything

Top verblijf gehad bij The Bungalow. Prachtige kamers bij een prachtig restaurant. Perfecte lokatie in Galle Fort. Heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. In het echt nog mooier dan op de foto’s. Aan alles is gedacht.

Ismail was the most accomodating staff , they went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. The staff at the bar & restaurant were exceptionally kind and helped me with the to do/ to visit suggestions in old town. Very safe for solo female travellers

Very beautiful cozy place

The excellent service Very attentive

Wow, what an incredible stay. Blown away by the room and hospitality. Great location. The restaurant was superb - seafood platter is a must! The room was huge! And our hosts were so generous to extend our stay on our checkout day as the room wasn’t booked.

I had the best stay of my entire trip at The Bungalow Galle Fort hotel. I unfortunately got sick on my first night after eating at a local restaurant. Ismail the manager was very kind and understanding checking in on me for the duration of my trip and didn't even charge me for the drink and meal I ordered to my room. I unfortunately did not get the chance to eat at the restaurant and I wish I did as the food looked delicious.

Everything was perfect.

Great location, stylish design and manger is very helpful

The A/C was dripping all the time and wasn’t fixed during the whole stay

Funky and cool decor, amazing restaurant and brilliant staff. Location was amazing too

I loved it all

Exceptional room modern boutique hotel with a great bonus of the LP player! We loved dancing away with our cocktails 🍸 so glad we picked a stay at the bungalow..it’s a pity it was just overnight. Shout out to Ismail for great communication throughout and accommodating to our needs, cocktails in our room while waiting for our table at the restaurant. Manik was great for his brilliant knowledge and history…ideas for future trips to beautiful Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 p.s l hope the new cocktail is on the menu Ranj’s Arrack Coffee! named after me made by Manik! Irish coffee with a twist of arrack! Very yummy 😋. Definitely recommend a stay here, great hospitality all round 😊

Nothing… it was absolutely amazing!

The location and the friendliness of the staff were excellent. The interior design was also amazing. We stayed in the King Room, and the room was huge.

The shower wasn’t that great. There is only a rain shower, and a handheld showerhead is missing. For the price, you could also expect breakfast (even though we knew there wouldn’t be any).

Nice comfortable room and very friendly and helpful staff

Just 2 rooms part of the well known restaurant. Stayed in the queens room, which was lovely and centrally located. No breakfast included but loads of place within a few mins.

Great in-house restaurant. Manager Ismail very nice and helpful person.

No complaints.

Location. Food. Room. We ate here last year and decided to book a room. We weren't disappointed. The room matched the food. A little bit disorganised on checking out, so a point dropped. Food reasonably priced. Quality excellent. Wine also good. For a little treat would recommend. They need to offer breakfast.

Street noise in the morning. No breakfast.

The room was beautiful. A bit noisy due to traffic sometimes, but overall we had a good sleep, so can't complain. Staff was very polite. Ismail, who welcomed us, went above and beyond and made our stay perfect.

After booking, we received messages mentioning a complimentary breakfast at another hotel. This was also in the hotel info material. This is not actually served anymore. I'd suggest removing these messages, as they can confuse people. Upon further checking, we indeed realised we booked a room without breakfast.

Location is perfect, staff are excellent and the food is incredible.

The room was very spacious and beautifully furnished. Staff were very welcoming and made our stay very comfortable, you could tell they cared about providing a good experience for their customers

Would recommend this boutique hotel! There is a restaurant downstairs so there is a bit of noise in the evening but it wasn’t an issue for us :)

We stayed at The Bungalow for one night and absolutely loved our gorgeous and extremely spacious king room. Its design paired with the setting in a historical building and in the centre of the Dutch Fort made it a very charming and ideal location to visit the town. We had dinner at the infamous restaurant and enjoyed a traditional and tasty selection of seafood curries. Service was very good too, and staff always greeted us with a smile and a genuinely kind and enthusiastic attitude.

Given the restaurant is also beautifully decorated and that the patio provides a very enjoyable respite from the heat, it would be great if breakfast was offered on-site. We felt this was a missed opportunity to make our stay even more memorable.

Really great - clean, smart, stylish and comfortable. Lovely big room.

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Wonderful staff. Comfy bed and well stocked mini bar. Nicely furnished . Good central location and nice & cool.

Nowhere to hang clothes. Bathroom a little noisy as it was open to the room through the ceiling. Quite dark. A bit noisy from the restaurant and street in early evening.

Everything from start to finish was fantastic about our stay at The Bungalow. The staff were friendly and attentive and went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The room was perfect and the food and service in the restaurant was exceptional. We had the best end to our trip at The Bungalow and I would recommend staying here to anyone who will listen!

Nothing to fault.

Everything. Ismail gave his his what’s app for quick response to any wish. The room was just perfect and large and tastefully decorated. The restaurant was great. Location bang on.

Nothing. It was truly perfect. The two rooms have only been available for the last two years although the restaurant longer. Most blogs don’t mention this as a hotel due to the new rooms. Book it while it’s a semi-secret. (But not when I come back!)

Great location, beautiful room and building, really chic and well put together. No pool but a perfect location for scoping out the fort for walking the ramparts, eating out, going to museums and heading to the beach.

Nothing not to like!

Wat viel er niet leuk te vinden aan het hotel? 1 woord GEWELDIG. Ismail is een geweldige hotel manager en zijn team is even geweldig. Ze hebben sinds kort een nieuw hotel (3 minuutjes lopen van THE bungalow) en wij kregen hier een gratis kamer update. We werden naar het ander hotel gebracht waar we een kamer kregen van 70m2, alsof dat nog niet genoeg was mochten we ook nog eens uit checken om 22h00. Het eten in beide restaurants van beide hotels is verrukkelijk, de bediening is persoonlijk en niets op aan te merken. Mocht je twijfelen om te boeken, laat dit dan alsjeblieft al je twijfels wegnemen en boek het gewoon. Ik beloof dat je er geen spijt van zal hebben! It's totally worth it!

Geen opmerking.

We were looked after totally by the staff. If we wanted to eat in the restaurant attached we could book despite it being really busy.

No place to hang clothes. Spiral staircase might be an issue for some, but always staff available to help.

Beautiful rooms, great location, amazing restaurant

Nothing! It’s perfect

I was so impressed with the Bungalow. The decor was beautiful, the bed was unbelievably comfortable, and the staff were exceptional- the manager Mohammed went out of his way to help us, and Thushara in the restaurant was very kind and helpful.

The only downside was that there was no breakfast, but there were lots of great recommendations very close by.

The decoration and design are incredibles. Stuff is very friendly, Ismail was very helpful throughout the stay

Perfect location for exploring Galle and beautiful decor throughout! The restaurant & bar was super buzzy in the evening & the staff & service fantastic! Definitely recommend!

The property is perfectly located in a central but quiet area inside the fort. Very clean and beautiful. Above one of the best restaurants in the fort as well. The thing that made it stand out was the staff especially Ismail that made the stay so much better, he took care of everything we needed from recommending places, to helping book transfer. When we had a tiny complaint he took care if it immediately and so professionally that we liked the place even more. Definitely recommend the place and say hi to Ismail from us when you see him.

I like room 4. It’s small but cozy. The manager and staffs are helpful. The food is amazing!

It was noisy at night coz the neighbor was constructing all night! Some animals make noise in the early morning.

Bellissima Struttura di grande charme.

Tutto perfetto!

Un très bel hôtel au cœur du Galle Bohème Chic. Cet hôtel a énormément de cachet d'autant plus qu'il est associé à un cocktail bar et un restaurant de qualité. Nous avons passé un très très agréable moment.

Great location and beautiful rooms.

Nothing I didn’t like

Amazing location in the Galle fort. The staff were very attentive. A little confusion when we arrived as the tv in our removed had broken and been removed. We were given a discount or the option to move to their other property. We stayed as we didn’t need the tv. Hot water was a little limited even for quick showers. Air con was excellent. Priority is given to guests for the restaurant downstairs which is very popular. We thought the accommodation was more outstanding than the food but it was fine and the restaurant setting is beautiful and the staff very good.

Bathroom sink and toilet seemed poorly attached

Waar te beginnen: gastheer Mohamed Ismail begon al voor ons te zorgen voor we arriveerden. We ontvingen alle incheck informatie via whatsapp plus nuttige tips voor restaurants in de omgeving. Handig ook omdat je niet kunt ontbijten in het eigen restaurant van The Bungalow, waar Ismail een tafel voor ons reserveerde en een geweldig diner uitserveerde. De beide hotel kamers zijn smaakvol en comfortabel ingericht met heerlijke bedden. Buiten categorie in alle opzichten.

Hier valt niets meer te wensen

The room was beautiful and in a great location

No hot water and lights in room didn't work. Not really acceptable for a luxury hotel.

Lovely stay in a very nice room. Facilities were as described and as much as needed. Onsite restaurant is fantastic serving some amazing food with really good service. Would certainly recommend.

Nothing - did the job perfectly

Great location - I'm glad we opted for a hotel in the fort. There are many restaurants and cafés near by and only a Tuk Tuk ride away from other parts of the city. The staff are very helpful and the room is nicely designed with very effective AC (a must have in Galle).

The WiFi was slow on the first night due to the daily limit being surpassed. This should be increased.

This was a last minute booking for 2 nights. The property was excellent. We were welcomed by Malik the manager who was very helpful. Our room was stunning and spotlessly clean. It also had the best A/C we’ve had in 3 weeks. The restaurant was also exceptional. The food was fantastic as were the staff

Nothing. It was fantastic. Literally can’t fault our stay here!

The kindest staff, amazing food and cocktails in the restaurant and the most comfortable bed!

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A stunning large room in the middle of galle fort in a perfect location for the restaurants and shops. Very helpful staff. The room was above the beautiful restaurant but no noise.

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The room was nice, the restaurant

The warm water give problems all the time, in the night the roof was leaking…it’s a shame that they not serve breakfast with a own restaurant just in front

Stay was amazing Specially Ismail, he helped with EVERYTHING ;)

What a beautiful place. We enjoyed every aspect and would definitely stay again.

We had a big lovely room, with great design and very relaxing feel. Really lovely for a evening in Galle. Really lovely welcome by the manager and staff, and got the impression nothing would have been any trouble.

Shame breakfast isn't included at the venue

Great small and unique boutique hotel in handy location within the walled city, filled with rustic charm. Fabulous friendly welcoming staff. Manager Ismail was great to communicate with on WhatsApp and so helpful with everything from airport transport to bookings and local recommends. Great restaurant and food in the hotel. Jeremy from the restaurant offered exceptional service and friendliness. Likewise Manik on the management team was so helpful and spent time with us making sure we were well looked after. The bungalow experience was very in keeping and reflective of the character of our wonderful stay in Galle and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in Galle.

Nothing as it was very in keeping with the. Student this visit

Great location I the middle of the Fort. The restaurant is very nice and the rooms is really beautiful and well equipped. Thanks a lot to Ismail and all others who made our stay prefect!

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They don’t have Breakfast.

A special treat for me to stay here whilst there was bad weather in Sri Lanka and it didn’t disappoint. Great location. Super friendly and helpful staff. So comfortable and luxurious.

Was woken up by staff around 10.30pm to pay my bill for a drink I had that day. Not ideal.

Room design, location

One of the best rooms we stayed in Sri Lanka and with a great manager looking after the place! We managed to also get a last minute reservation at the restaurant as we were staying here despite the queues in the evening to have dinner here. They don’t do breakfast but their recommended places were good!

Nothing significant

The amazing decor and location

They close the door after 11 so need to inform security about coming back late or leaving early

Great location, comfortable bed and beautiful room.

The previous occupants half drunk coke left in the fridge.

If you want to be in the centre of Galle Fort and the cool relaxed vibes don’t stay anywhere else. Amazing staff especially Ismail and the girls who really look after you. The restaurant is amazing as well.

Be sure to ask about the hot water but that’s all. Also there is a snotty bar manageress but stick with Ismael and the team and you will be on cloud nine and have a wonderful time!

Such a gem of a hotel! The interiors were gorgeous; the restaurant served great food in an ambient setting; the location was perfect, and above all Ismail and his team were nothing short of exceptional hosts.

Beautiful property in the Old Dutch Fort. Tastefully designed rooms and spaces that blend between classical Sri Lankan Colonialism and Modern flair. Super comfortable bed, clean and roomy. Ismail the manager was incredibly delightful and a help with every need we had.

Very lovely spacious room and bathroom. Bed was very comfy.

It felt more like an apartment than a hotel. The room doesn’t get tidied at the end or beginning of the day, the bins don’t get emptied, the fridge doesn’t get restocked.

Very lovely and friendly staff!

The staff are very friendly the room decor is stunning and location is very good

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A wonderful little hotel with a fantastic restaurant. Charming and elegantly renovated in an older building. We stayed here for two nights. Very nice and spacious guest room with high ceilings, a comfortable bed and lovely sheets. The staff are hospitable and happy, we will be more than happy to come back!

One of the best stays while in Sri Lanka. Spacious room, most comfy bed and the location was perfect. Staff were super helpful, particularly Ismael, and the restaurant was as amazing as the room!!!

I had no hot water on arrival, but this was a simple fix (just had to wait)

Location, staff, food

The staff at the Bungalow really helps you to get the best experience in Galle! The hotel manager Ismail is an example for his team.

Excellent location, facilities, staff were great and restaurant amazing .

Lovely and cosy accommodation, great service especially Ismail! Always checking in to see if we were comfortable, ensuring we were well taken care of.

Great little hotel in the centre of Galle. Ismail is amazing, helpful and very friendly. It was a perfect stay for us.

A special shout out to Ismail, restaurant and hotel manager, who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and joyous. He is resourceful, energetic and always available to help with requests that extend beyond the hotel stay. It’s the people who make your day and Ismail made ours!! The property is beautiful, bar is exceptional.

The Bungalow in Galle Fort is not just an excellent restaurant, it also has two very spacious en modern rooms. The staff was very helpfull and their service was great (tnx Ismael!)

Extremly engaded and professional Stuff. Lovely restaurant -super cooking