Caritas Rest

A very pleasant stay at Caritas Rest. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. A peaceful place to stay in Galle. Would recommend it.

Era un convento

Very close to railway station and fort. Good place to stay couple of nights. helpful staff . there is a balcony with nice view.

I stayed in Caritas Rest Room no 101 with my wife one day last week (13 to 14 ්‍රMay 2026. I came to know later that this Rest is run by a charitable organization.

The room was clean, comfortable and peaceful without any outside distractions and disturbances.

Very pleased & it was a pleasant stay....Staff was really welcoming & helpful...Worth the 💰 spent...Very convenient as Caritas Rest is only a few minutes walk from both the railway & the bus stations...Can safely recommend to any travellers who wish to organize their trip in & around Galle City....

Good size room, kind staff. Ok location, easy to tuk tuk into galle fort old town area. Basic, ok for a couple of nights.

The bed was pretty hard, the curtains are so thin it’s light all night and noisy from outside too. If you are an easy sleeper or out late sure none of it would be that much of a problem.

Room itself is nice.

On the bed was a clipped nail which means it wasn't made after the last guest or a worker placed it there. I guess it's no. one.

Staying here in Galle was a truly special experience. It is a real oasis of peace, located away from the hustle and bustle of the Fort, making it perfect for those seeking quiet and tranquility. The highlight of this place, beyond the peacefulness, is the opportunity to contribute through your stay to the projects that Caritas carries out in the area. Knowing that your stay supports initiatives that are vital for the well-being of the local society makes the experience even more meaningful. My room was spacious, comfortable, and equipped with excellent air conditioning. I wish them all the very best and strongly recommend anyone visiting Galle to stay here: it’s the best way to enjoy a refreshing break while also playing a part in an important cause.

The location was great. The room was so spacious. It was clean. Galle was super hot and humid and the room was fresh and cool, we could regulate the temperature with the fan and the AC, that was amazing. The Wi-Fi was the best one in our 2 weeks in Sri Lanka. The towels were big and soft. We had a great experience!

We could not regulate the temperature of the water of the shower, honestly the temperature was perfect for us for those days. The bathroom is hotter than the room. The bathroom door can only be closed from the outside.

Le logement se trouve à 5 minutes à pied de la gare ferroviaire et à une dizaine de minutes de la gare des bus. De la terrasse, il y a une vue plongeante dans la cour de la prison et une vue sur la ville parce que le logement est en hauteur.

Ma chambre se trouvait dans la salle commune et j'entendais le ronronnement de l’aquarium. J’ai été obligée de dormir avec des bouchons d'oreille ce qui était vraiment dommage parce que l'endroit est paisible.

修道院の経営で安心して宿泊できました。 場所も駅近く、主要観光地にも徒歩圏内です。 シンプルですが必要な物は揃ってます。 教会のミサもすぐ受ける事ができます。 宿泊者も良い方ばかりで、交流ができました。

別に無し

Great location, close to the train station, the bus station and Galle Fort. Room is spacious and clean. I Had a comfortable stay and staff were very accommodating. Will definitely stay here again when Im back in Galle.

Жилье недалеко от вокзала и от форта.

Очень маленькая комната . Постельное белье старое, похоже на какие-то покрывала. Столовая зона с видом на тюрьму.

Die Lage ist super. Die Leute nett. Das Zimmer angenehm.

Die Bettdecke und das Laken sind aus polyester. Da mag ich persönlich nicht so gerne drauf liegen. Es ist eine Herberge, dass darf man sich beim Ambiente bewusst sein. :)

Nice location next to the cathedral, friendly staff, quiet place

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Excellent location within easy walking distance to the Fort, bus station and railway station. Kitchen at the accomodation so good if you're doing your own breakfast. As its charity run all the money goes to helping the poor.

La situation

Pas d'eau chaude

Sehr nett und sehr nah an der Festung, die ma ja dort besichtigen will. Einfach nur sehr empfehlenswert. Hatte auch ein tolles Gespräch mit dem dortigen Priester, der meiner Reise eine ganz neue Richtung öffnete. Danke!

Nix

I feel very peaceful and happy to be supporting them by staying at this facility. Because they are doing a wonderful job. They share the income they receive with people in need. Our room was spotless, airy, and quiet. It was also very spacious and had all the amenities we could want. It was very close to the train station and places to visit. You get much better service than what you pay for.

It would be great to install a fly screen on the bathroom window. Unfortunately, there are too many mosquitoes. They also get in through the gap in the bathroom door.

Отель просто замечательный,мы приехали раньше срока заселения,но это обстоятельство не заставило нас долго ждать,нас заселили очень быстро,при этом накормили вкусными крекерами и чаем,управляющий отеля был максимально приветливым и заботливым по отношению к нам,сам номер был очень чистым и просторным,есть мыло ,полотенца и средства гигиены,даже водичку заботливо поставили. Расположение отеля позволяет добраться до порта Галле за 15 мин пешим ходом. Я рекомендую всем этот отель.

Close to fort and comfortable rooms

L'accoglienza e l'aiuto da parte dello staff nell'organizzazione della nostra visita della città

Camera accogliente, provvista di tutto il necessario per un piacevole soggiorno. Un sentito ringraziamento allo staff: gentile, premuroso e disponibile!!!

I gestori della struttura sono gentilissimi e super accoglienti. Le colazioni ottime con piatti tipici e vasta scelta. Camere tranquille con aria condizionata e bagno privato. Luogo in posizione ottima per poter visitare tutte le attrazioni di Galle e dintorni. Super consigliato

Great place to stay. Close to main places in the Galle City and walking distance to Galle Dutch fort, Wifi is good, calm & quite place, The premises is well disciplined.

Balcony, near the Church.

Hart of city

All the staff were very welcoming and had a good kitchen perfect location

Not very sociable but it's low season so not the fault of the hostel

The location of the stay was the highlight..around 150m to railway station and 200m to the bus stand. The caretaker boy was also very helpful and kind..I would highly recommend this place if you want a budget stay near the railway station and bus stand

There was no hot water in the shower

Great stay at Caritas Rest! Very close to the bus stand, railway station and Galle Fort. Friendly staff, clean and comfortable place. I'll definitely stay here again on my next visit.

Wifi, balcony,

Nice and clean room with a/c.....very good location....value for the money....

Outside location good and very near to railway station

Lot of mosquito and net is available. Later I found it

Location, friendly and helpful staff

Bed was abit small and lighting was not that bright.

it's located in city center near Galle Fort

The rooms are in a building that is next to the Catholic Church and forms part of the church property. Father Michael and his staff were very friendly and welcoming and the rooms were large and airy with aircon. The bed and pillows were comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. The door to the building is locked at night with a watchman on duty so you felt safe. There is a kitchen with kettle in the hallway outside the bedrooms that could be used by guests. It was a 10 minute walk to Galle Old Town and 2 minutes from Galle train station from where we got the train to Colombo. Lots of shops and places to eat nearby.

The window in the bathroom was open slats with no glass or mesh so you have to keep bathroom door closed as no other way to keep mozzies out.

Very spacious, clean room with A/C. In a nice location in walking distance from the bus station, train station and Galle Fort. Good facilities in the kitchen.

Staff were not very welcoming but I think that was due to a language barrier so it was minor. No laundry facility was limiting for a solo traveller.

Location, near the fort the bus station and railway station. The owners are very kind and helpful, there is a big shared kitchen. You get a bottle of water. Supermarket nearby

Mosquito net was a bit small and the isolation is not very good so you can feel the heat and hear noises from other rooms.

This is my second visit to Caritas Rest for my business work, and once again, it has been an incredibly rewarding experience—not just in terms of comfort and convenience, but also in knowing that my stay supports a deeply meaningful cause. Caritas Rest is more than just a place to stay; it's part of a larger vision rooted in compassion, justice, and service to vulnerable communities in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Managed by Caritas SED Galle under the Catholic Diocese of Galle, the property is beautifully maintained, peaceful, and welcoming. What sets it apart is that every contribution directly supports individuals in need, making a tangible difference in their lives. The team here is kind, respectful, and clearly driven by purpose. The atmosphere is calm and grounded in values of human dignity, regardless of religion or ethnicity. As someone traveling for business, I truly appreciate the quiet environment and the opportunity to stay at a place that aligns with values I deeply respect. I wholeheartedly recommend Caritas Rest to anyone visiting the region—whether for work or leisure—who wants their stay to have a lasting positive impact on the local community.

The father who was in charge of the accommodation was very helpful. I cannot forget his help to find out my lost mobile phone which I left in the three Wheeler accidentally. I was terribly upset after losing the expensive phone and I had to fly on the following day. Thank you father.

Clean room, nice location close to the railway station

Nice enough place, my room overlooked the local prison! Catholic institution, next to the local cathedral which I visited. They claim to be helping the poor, in which case I support them!

Whether you arrive by train or bus, Carita's Rest is easy to find, since it is right next to the Catholic Cathedral, which -- situated on a hill -- is visible (and identifiable) from just about anywhere, and just a few minutes' (uphill!) walk from the transport centres. It's quite a beautiful setting, and many of the rooms offer great views (including into the courtyard of the local prison, which is something you don't see every day). As everyone who writes a review points out, Carita's Rest is owned and operated by the Church, and all profits go to helping the poor and disadvantaged in the district. The priest in charge, Father Michael, is friendly and skilled at English conversation, and will happily tell you about their charity work as he serves you complimentary tea and coffee in the communal dining room. There is a major shopping area nearby, and the entrance to the Fort town is only minutes away, so it is an ideal spot for your base to visit the best of Galle. We were delighted with our choice of accommodation in this city, and would recommend it unreservedly.

There are only cold showers in the private rooms... of course, in the Sri Lankan climate this might be considered a plus!

The location - very close to bus, train and the fort

The reception was unmanned so without a local phone I wouldve had a real problem. Also, google maps was taking me up a parallel street and there is no signage. Had to ask people around. It is part of the church next door.

Good location, friendly staff, protection from mosquitos, slept good

It wasn't super nice or pretty, but it did the trick just fine

Close to the church. Location was good. Felt very safe and private. It was good to have the kitchen area with fridge to prepare small breakfast. The balcony was a lovely place to sit, eat, relax. The room was clean and very comfortable. Staff were friendly. Thank you so much.

Everything was good.

Great location, well equipped kitchen, airconditioned.

No hot water.

Paid about £7 for a private room with bed and en suite Good location not too far from the main road/station They had a really good kitchen set up with a fridge! That was really useful! And a large area outside of the rooms for eating/socialising etc. WiFi was decent and plug sockets next to the bed! Decent shower good water pressure

The walls were really filthy not sure what was smeared over mine but I’m pretty sure there was definitely bit of dried blood 😳 curtain was nailed to the wall. Aesthetically not the nicest place I’ve stayed. Not enough ventilation I had to take a fan from the kitchen for the night as it was too hot (could benefit from having that as a standard in the room?) Mosquito net too small for bed so didn’t use in the end and got bit!

My second stay here in two weeks. Helpful staff, great location and safe.

Ended up booking the budget single room because everything else was booked. Would not recommend this particular room (double rooms are very spacious and comfortable) solely because it is just way too hot as it has no AC.

The place is very centrally located in Galle, I could walk right there from the bus stop. Fort within walking distance as well, good cheap local restaurant just in the side street. Staff very friendly, safely guarded my luggage after checking out until I got on the bus in the afternoon. Rooms clean and spacious, air-conditioning and fan worked very well. Mattress a bit thin, but I slept okay. Good value for the money, good local recommendations by the staff.

Clarita's rest is a charitable organisation set up to support survivors of the typhoon, located on church grounds, it is simple accommodation managed by kind staff. They let me check in early and everything was smooth and relaxed. Only 10mins walk to the fort, and 5mins to the train station. Perfect location.

Be prepared to battle with a couple of mosquitos 😂 but for this price, I have no complaints!

This place is a gem Super location just next to the train station Very clean Very private. Good price The best Internet, so far in Sri Lanka I recommend

Good location, lovely staff

Very spacious room. Clean room and bathroom. AC worked well. All the money from the stay goes to help the community!

You will likely hear the train that passes by

Really nice staff, affordable, the money goes to help disadvantaged people in Sri Lanka, nice location near the train station

clean and simple room with working air conditioning. Very close to the bus/train station and galle fort. a perfect stay for 1-2 nights stay which is all needed to visit Galle.

the wifi was sometimes not stable. some mosquitoes in the room which could be prevented by closing the gaps between the door and the frame (both the entrance and bathroom doors). a blanket or a softer bed sheet would make the sleep very comfy.

Very clean hotel, big room, good price, friendly and helpful staff Close to the centre and old port and from the train and bus station

Excellent

Lovely property with big spacious rooms. Aircon, fan, comfortable beds, very welcoming and accommodating hosts, very reasonable prices and they also help the local community. Property is near a beautiful old church and walking distance to the Dutch Fort. No hot water in the shower but I didn’t mind that

Affordable Hotel in Galle City close to Railway Station I want to share my experience of staying in a hotel that offered great value for money compared to rates in similar hotels. I had the opportunity to stay at one of the rooms at Caritas Rest very recently with my wife (Rosy Ranasinghe. The rates are very fair and just compared to other hotels in Galle. We travelled from Colombo to Galle by train and it is only 3-4 minute walk from Galle Railway Station to Caritas Rest. That is why I chose to stay in Caritas Rest. It was very comfortable room with two beds and good linen. The location is very nice. It is in close proximity to Maritime Museum, Galle Light House and Dutch Fort. As we are Catholics, we also had a chance to attend the Mass at Queen of the Holy Rosary (That is St Mary’s Cathedral) which is also very close. It is one of the landmark of Galle. I recommend that if anyone is looking for a place to stay in and around Galle city, this is the most convenient and affordable place to stay and it will be a worthwhile choice for your entire family.

Wonderful Stay at Caritas Rest - Highly Recommend! I had the pleasure of staying at Caritas Rest, and it was an exceptional experience! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcome with their warm hospitality and attentiveness. The rooms were clean, spacious, and equipped with all the necessary amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay. The location is fantastic, offering a peaceful and quiet environment, yet still close to local attractions and conveniences. Overall, Caritas Rest exceeded my expectations in every way. Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure, I highly recommend this place for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. I look forward to visiting again!

It was a pleasant stay....Room facility was satisfactory....Hope to visit again.