Villa Bird Gate

A lovely laid back place to stay just outside Galle, with the owner always available to Tuk Tuk you in and out to town. Excellent breakfasts overlooking the river, so relaxing. Make sure you organise the river trip to see the amazing birds

The hot water shower was a bit tricky to use

It's an amazing setting right on the river where you can watch birds to your hearts content. The room is lovely and so is the host.

Everything was fantastic. I really don't have a negative word to say.

Amazingly beautiful, quiet location right on the river, but only a short tuk tuk ride to the Fort. The place is so peaceful with a beautiful shady garden and terrace with lots of lovely decorative touches - the owner is a very talented man. So many different birds, monkeys, water monitors passing by - could hardly tear myself away from the lovely terrace. Our host was amazing - he was welcoming and extremely helpful in every way. He sorted out a fantastic boat ride the day we got there (Thank you Mahamodara River Safari) and helped with transfers to another property and the Fort. Our bedroom was spotless, great aircon and a fridge! Breakfast on the covered terrace was also lovely and plentiful. We would have loved to stay longer but the property is popular so could only get 1 night.

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Excellent value for money! The spot is right by a peaceful river, surrounded by nature, in an authentic neighborhood. The room is spacious and clean. This is the perfect location if you want to visit Galle (just a short tuktuk drive away) while enjoying a quiet environment, away from the touristic, yet beautiful, city center. The owner also took us to their family-run beach restaurant where we had a delicious dinner.

Fantastic location for birdwatching. I spent a lot of time just sitting in the garden by the river watching birds. The host Rukma was exceptional, providing rides into Galle and back again in his tuk tuk as well as organising day trips. The breakfast was very nice and the room exceptionally clean. The guesthouse is a few km outside of the centre of town so you are away from the noise and crowd. It's right in the middle of nature on a river with birds, monkeys, peacocks, monitor lizards. Great spot!

Very tranquil and clean location

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Fantastic location by the Mahamodara River which allowed us to be picked up by a river boat for a two-hour private safari tour of the river and the surrounding wildlife. There were so many exotic birds, monkeys, giant bats and water monitors to see (smaller version of the crocodile family). It was really worth it as we were alone with no other boats competing to take us to the next sighting! Our host and his family were delightful and his wife prepared us a gourmet meal in the evening which included a prawn curry. Breakfast was also very good with lots of fruit, good coffee, omelettes, etc. You won't starve. What we also liked about the location is that even though the main road was only 500m away, we could not hear the din of the traffic noise--only birds such as peacocks. We also walked from the old fort to the property as we are walkers. However, it can be hot and humid and the sidewalks are uneven. However, you can see all of the stalls and shops along the way, including many jewelry shops.

Everything was perfect. The only thing that would be helpful is for the owner to show his tourists how to use the hot water heater! We figured it out on our own but it is not that intuitive. Hint: the water will be hotter if you have it flow more slowly.

Its my third time in Sri Lanka and this place is one of my favorite. Ruka, the owner is like your best friend you always wanted to have🤗 His welcome was so beautiful. Breakfast was delicious and served at terrace with a view to the river. This place is a hidden gem from overcrowded Galle. Its easy to take Tuk Tuk or find yourself in the city. Its a beautiful combination to sightseeing Galle, but coming back to nurturing retreat in nature. Here you will see all sorts of birds, peacocks, just by sitting at the river bank on the terrace. If you are tired of a city life, from fast paced life, this is a place. I practiced yoga and Ruka would bring sandal incense sticks to make it more special. Thank you🤗 I definitely try to book this place in advance when i come back to Galle. Thank you for your all help, suggestions, talks and driving ! I enjoyed the stay a lot!

family run stay on the river who were kind & helpful

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