Tamarind Hill Galle

Location: No.288 , Dadella, Galle, lk

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Soundproof rooms
• Ironing service
• Packed lunches
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Kid meals
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Cooking class
• Television in common areas
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Reception hall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Swimming nearby
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Double Room

  The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Classic Suite

  The spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • CD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Imperial Suite

  This suite has a balcony, a seating area with sofa and cable TV.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Video
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Family Room

  The family room provides air conditioning. The unit offers 6 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

• Deluxe King Suite

  The suite features air conditioning. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner

• Deluxe Queen Suite

  The suite provides air conditioning. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap

Guest Reviews

• Rene (8/5): -
• Jan Ragnar Thomas (10/5): Good food, nice location and facilities and wonderful staff. - Nice and peaceful hotel location close to the beach, with a fantastic staff and delicious restaurant. Air conditioning worked excellent all time. Pool area clean and relaxing. Everything was perfect.
• Jason (9/5): Lovely stay, friendly staff great pool. - Lovely big pool and as limited number of guests feels like you have it to yourself. Needs a little bit of maintenance to get it looking back to its old self.
• Swati (4/5): -
• Kamei (3/5): - 調度品は良かった、お庭の手入は行き届いていた。 スタッフは何も説明しない。カードで支払いだけさせられただけ。披露宴パーティー用の施設に過ぎない。
• Howard (7/5): Amazing house in tranquil setting needs tweaks - The first impression as we went through the gates to the house was .... wow. The colonial feel of the place has been retained well. We were upgraded for free which was a lovely touch. Our room (suite!) was large with a huge bathroom and 2 balconies to sit on. Staff were friendly and courteous. Not sure whether this can truly be classed as 5 star. Maybe in the past but there were too many elements which sadly let it down. Breakfast buffet options weren't warm, maybe with fewer guests, hot food could have been provided to order? There were plenty of staff, but finding one to get a pool towel off took time. We'd chosen this hotel as it was a little away from Galle, and therefore peaceful, but with so few guests there was no atmosphere. All minor gripes but they did detract from our overall experience and saw us leave a day early which we didn't get a refund for as we'd booked with a commitment to pay.
• Kathleen (8/5): - Beautiful colonial building with verandahs and central grassed courtyard. Big pool on lower terrace. Staff kindly provided lunch to our driver. Breakfast was advance order of 'western' or 'Sri Lankan'. The Sri Lankan breakfast was fabulous assortment and delicious. Large elegant room. Slight musty smell in the room and some mould on wall. Needs attention. Not walking distance to anything but short car trip to Galle Fort.
• Nithila (8/5): -
• Geraldine (10/5): Beautiful property in an ideal location. - We have stayed here before and love the property - very spacious and comfortable. The swimming pool area felt a bit unloved. Some nice umbrellas and lounger would make a big difference.
• Mahesh (8/5): -
• Harvin (1/5): -
• David (8/5): Beautiful and peaceful location, if a little tired - This is a beautiful and historic building and we really enjoyed our stay. In places it is looking a little tired and we got the impression that the owners are in an interim period while they decide whether to invest what is needed to turn it back into the stunning luxury hotel that it could be, but in fact we very much enjoyed the slightly faded elegance. The pool was great and the birds and other wildlife in the grounds were impressive. Peacocks preparing to roost on the roof with a stunning sunset as a backdrop was a highlight. Food was good and although the place seemed a little understaffed, the staff were very helpful and pleasant. For us it was not an issue being a little out of town and we enjoyed the relative peace and quiet. It waqs a shamne that for some reason the bar has been closed down, but there was no problem with us bringing in our own drinks.
• Claes (8/5): - Virkelig hyggeligt ophold - god service og flinke ansatte. Lidt slidt - men charmen overskyggede dette.
• brian (9/5): Very enjoyable, but could have been excellent - The staff are excellent in a very nice setting. Breakfast was enormous and tasty. The room was perfect, with a lovely bathroom. All we needed for comfort There is no bar, but plenty of ice to cool your own drinks. The pool area needs some work as only 4 sunbeds which isn’t enough and surrounding area is a bit shabby
• Tracey (9/5): Fabulous hotel with great staff - The hotel is an old colonial building and it is proud of its heritage. The staff take great pride in the building. We’ve just had a 6 day stay and couldn’t fault the hotel. Beds are comfortable and the rooms and bathroom are a generous size and of a good quality. At the moment they don’t have a drinks license but they encourage guests to buy and drink they’re own alcohol anywhere in the hotel and provide glasses , ice, ice buckets and else you need to drink comfortably during your stay. The staff are wonderful especially Ramindu, Keshawa, Rohitha and Ranjith. The breakfast was great, although the choice was a little limited but the evening meals were excellent and very large portions. We particularly liked the peace and variety of birds and wildlife walking round the traditional gardens. A great place to relax and recharge after a busy tour of Sri Lanka within a easy Tuk Tuk ride to Galle port and the nearby beach. Nothing, would love to visit again
• Anna (3/5): Don’t stay here - It is a beautiful colonial building with a lovely pool There is no way this is a 5 star property, it would struggle to get 2 stars. There was a complete lack of staff present so we resorted to finding the managers office to ask for towels for our room and then pool towels. The pool area is completely neglected with only 3 working sun loungers with no pads, tables or parasols When we went to eat there was food available but from a scruffy menu, the outside tables were not laid so we ate in the empty soulless restaurant. The hotel does not have a drinks licence so we were offered juice or water. We opted for water which came in tepid bottles with no ice. There were frequent power cuts during the night. The outside bar was completely neglected and firmly closed with used glasses left on the tables throughout our stay and the chairs in a horrible state
• Angela (8/5): Memorable stay in historic house Galle - Tamarind Hill is a heritage property set in lush tropical landscape, evoking echoes of the past. Many of the original features of this impressive Dutch manor house, are still intact and there to admire. Their suites are absolutely vast and sensational in proportion, whilst the other rooms have been created in keeping with the architectural style. The staff were extremely friendly and the pool was an absolute asset to the property. We had one very pleasant dinner on the first night and enjoyed the Sri Lankan curries....We found going in and out of Galle very easy as it only took around 5 to 8 mins by car. It was a memorable experience to stay at Tamarind Hill.
• Dr. Georg (7/5): -
• Thomas (4/5): Knüselig - Woher die guten Bewertungen kommen ist mir ein Rätsel. Der Aufenthalt war leider enttäuschend. Es ist kein 5 Sterne Haus, sondern bestenfalls ein 3 Sterne Hotel. Es ist alles ziemlich “ knüselig” wie der Rheinländer sagt. Unappetitliche Flecken an der Wand im Frühstücksraum , Fensterscheiben verschmiert, im Zimmer Flecken, Flecken in den Gardinen und Handtüchern. Schimmel Flecken im Bad. Das Personal war nett , aber auch etwas überfordert. Leider nicht zu empfehlen.
• edyta (8/5): -
• Bijaya Kumar (3/5): Beautiful ambience but disappointing facilities. - The location and the characteristic of the property was quite good. It doesn’t have a fully functional kitchen, breakfast and meal were very ordinary, rather sub par, considering the price charged per room. The rooms are very old, even mobile phone charging was a struggle.
• PALLAB (5/5): -
• Kai Henry (10/5): We stayed for one week and if we go back we will definitely stay there again. - We arrived at 05:30 in the morning without advance notice and were received with a service that exceeded every expectations. They prepared our room right away so we could get a few hours of sleep before check in time . A great service that continued for the rest of the week. Nothing really.
• Aditi (9/5): - Great breakfast
• Anne-Claude (8/5): A highly recommended place - Nice place, very cosy, spacious room No pedestrian access to the city center
• Federica (10/5): Un soggiorno meraviglioso! - La struttura è molto prestigiosa e storica. È collocata in un contesto verde, bellissimo e molto tranquillo. Le camere sono raffinate ed eleganti, arredate con stile e dotate di ogni confort. Il bagno è molto ampio. Il personale è molto cordiale e disponibile. Abbiamo avuto problemi con il volo di ritorno e abbiamo trovato massima disponibilità per fornirci supporto per una notte aggiuntiva e ogni servizio che agevolasse la nostra partenza. Abbiamo apprezzato tantissimo l’aiuto dello staff. Abbiamo avuto l’opportunità di dormire nella stanza più bella e grande della struttura. Consiglio il posto per soggiorni brevi e lunghi. Noi abbiamo dormito lì 5 notti e goduto ogni giorno della buonissima colazione personalizzata e della piscina. Nulla
• Sandrine (9/5): -
• Justine (9/5): Tranquil, intimate, and truly memorable stay - This serene and tucked-away property strikes the perfect balance—ideally located for exploring the charm of Galle in the afternoons and evenings, yet nestled in a peaceful setting that feels wonderfully removed from the bustle. Our room was tastefully furnished and exceptionally comfortable, while the communal areas were beautifully maintained, evoking the warmth and intimacy of a private home rather than a typical hotel. A small note for future guests: the property doesn’t hold an alcohol license, so you may wish to bring your own if desired. All in all, it was a tranquil, intimate, and truly memorable stay—one that exceeded all our expectations.
• Yash (10/5): -
• Marta (9/5): - Struttura storica ben ristrutturata in un contesto naturale di pregio con pavoni e scimmie. Giardino e piscina molto belli. Personale cordiale. Consigliata la cena, ristorante davvero buono, piatti ricercati. Camere spaziose e belle. Profumo di cannella ottimo. Prodotti da bagno eccellenti. Presenza di insetti in camera, purtroppo in mezzo alla natura può capitare. Peccato la mancanza di reception h24. Avevamo bisogno di “supporto” per un ragno gigante all’una di notte, siamo andati in cerca di qualcuno ma non c’era nessuno a cui chiedere una mano.
• Iselin Røsjø (10/5): Nydelig, ærverdig og historisk hotell og god service. - Strålende sted og svært god service fra personalet. 250 år gammelt hus med historie i veggene, stort fint rom med flott bad og god seng. Påfugler og aper på taket. Veldig god mat, både singalesisk og vestlig. Veldig hyggelige folk som ordnet opp for oss og gjerne slo av en prat. Fint basseng.
• Sunita (10/5): Beautiful colonial old world charm with the warmth of a family member welcome you home - Stunning space. Nature at its best. Excellent orientation to care and comfort. Some of the spaces need renovation
• Piyumitha (7/5): Good -
• Nikhila (8/5): Very good -
• Shahlaa (10/5): Exceptional -
• Famia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kumarasinghe (9/5): Superb -
• Pieris (8/5): Great ambience and friendly staff. - We had a good spread for Breakfast. Sri Lankan food was tasty and flavorful.
• Marlon (7/5): Good - I had a lovely stay here! The breakfast was very nice — fresh, tasty, and a great way to start the day. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing, perfect for unwinding. One of the standout features of this property is definitely the staff — extremely friendly and welcoming, they truly made the experience more enjoyable. If there’s one area for improvement, it would be the room amenities, which could use a little upgrade. Overall, a pleasant and peaceful stay!
• Jon (9/5): We had a great time here, hotel is wonderful and staff made our stay here really special……Thank you! - This is a wonder place to stay, full of history and lovely large comfortable rooms. The staff attended to our every need, nothing was too much trouble and the food was excellent. The Wi-Fi was pretty poor and needs to be looked at.
• Mark (7/5): Good -
• Jagjit (4/5): I was asked not to leave my room as a crew was filming and could I ring reception if I want to leave my room as they did - It’s a building that seems to have a rich history It’s tired it needs an uplift the dining room charges have dust that’s looks like grime as a result of not being clean regularly
• Susan (10/5): Another enjoyable stay at Tamarind Hill - a hidden gem just outside of Galle - Having previously stayed at Tamarind Hill I knew we would be happy with our stay. However we were delighted to be upgraded to The Admirals Suite which was a wonderfully comfortable historic space with antique furniture. Nothing
• Narasimhan (9/5): Superb -
• Denis (10/5): Beautiful stay in Galle - Lovely place in a old colonial house Nicely decorated Beautiful garden where we had dinner underneath the stars The pool The staff is kind and hospitable To stay only one night before the end of our holiday
• Robert (8/5): Very friendly and helpful staff, beautiful, traditional hotel. We loved every minute! -
• Maurice (9/5): Lovely couple of days in a historic interesting heritage property. Only 10min by tuktuk to galle fort. Breakfast and din - Heritage property with beautiful gardens and interiors Nothing
• Nicolaas (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tomas (9/5): Superb - Nice and quiet hotel with colonial architecture. View from the room directly to garden and pool area. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Just powder coffee available, I would expect good espresso. Dinner menu should be improved.
• Robert (10/5): This is an outstanding hotel with excellent and professional staff. - The rooms were beautifully furnished, clean and very comfortable. The lounge and restaurant areas were very inviting.
• Williamson (9/5): Great stay, sad not to be able to stay longer - Stunning property. Big spacious rooms, very tidy and well looked after. Staff were fantastic Showers were a little tricky. Either very hot or very cold
• John (9/5): A positive criticism. - Beautiful location, very friendly staff who go out of their way to help the guests needs. Could be maintained much better as it is a very beautiful location and structure which needs much more maintenence.
• Kavindu (7/5): Good - pool
• Adrian (8/5): Great place to explore Galle. Historic buildings give a truly colonial feeling. - Historic buildings. Good service. Lacking mosquito mesh in the bathroom.
• Julien (1/5): horrible stay - horrible expérience in this hotel. the building is a wonder though it is not maintained well. very dark and dirty room with the ceiling totally eaten by wood termites that are flushing a lot of dust on the floor. there was also a big party in the villa nearby so we did not sleep for a minute until 4am. this was by far the worst experience we’ve had in Sri Lanka. an absolute disgrace miles away from 5*. staff were very nice despite the situation and they found another hotel for us but still charged us the full price fro one of the worst night of our lives. we did not like the experience as a whole. total disgrace.
• Marko (10/5): Exceptional - Excellent resort. Nothing.
• Matthew (10/5): Private, tranquil hideaway with old-world charm and very personal service. - A very private and tranquil property - perfectly located to enjoy Galle in the afternoons/evenings, but with all the delights of a more secluded setting. The room was delightful, and communal facilities superb. It felt more like a private home than a hotel. We have already visited twice, and will certainly return again!
• Matthew (10/5): Exceptional -
• Marshal (4/5): Disappointing -
• Patricia (10/5): An truly exceptional location, very beautiful hotel with very friendly people. - All went well
• Janeen (8/5): Very good -
• Kanwardeep (9/5): Superb - Beautiful property - Colonial styled old building, well maintained and kept. Must if you want to enjoy the feel of an colonial style stay but the food options were limited and taste could have been better considering the hospitallity of team and beautiful property
• Alphonsus (6/5): comfy room, not the best food, nice staff. - The location was nice, Hospitable staff, comfortable and spacious rooms. The food quality, The room patio had grass that was overgrown, the staff aren’t trained well but they are kind, helpful and welcoming.
• Githara (10/5): Exceptional -
• Moein (10/5): Exceptional - beautiful building, an amazing service and kindest staff ever! I will be back!
• Naomi (10/5): Best night in Sri Lanka - The service was amazing, the pool was great and the rooms were very clean with lots of spaces nothing
• Ashan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kisali (10/5): Exceptional -
• Prabhakara (9/5): An excellent stay in this hotel. Peaceful and serene atmosphere - Breakfast was sumptuous. The way dining area arrangements made were superb. The staff attitude and services are excellent. Totally fulfilled our aspirations
• Mitchell (10/5): Exceptional -
• Romeshanantha (9/5): Superb - Entire experience is really good, staffs were friendly and always helpful
• Krishan (9/5): Superb -
• Leroy (9/5): Superb -
• Priyank (9/5): Superb -
• Jack (7/5): Good - Swimming Pool Food was not that great.
• Ashwani (10/5): Heritage with modern facilities. - The hotel is in a well maintained Dutch bungalow with excellent breakfast, hospitality and warmth. This hotel has amazing vibes, the swimming pool is amidst green garden. This is best propoerty to enjoy heritage with modern amenities. Highly recommended for couples looking for solace, peace and tranqulity. The english breakfast is amazing with good fruits, juices, bakery basket, hash brownies, and pan cakes.
• Melanie (8/5): Lovely location and staff but a bit out of the way from/to fort. - The property was beautiful. Check-in was effortless and seamless. The staff was amiable throughout. The room was spacious. The AC worked fine, the bed was big enough for two people. The bathroom was one of the biggest I've seen. They had rainfall shower-type thing. Heck, the bathroom even had a fan in it. There's a small open area behind the room so you can smoke out there if that's your thing. WIFI and cable TV were free. It was a bit out of the way. They offered to call you a taxi to the fort which was convenient but very expensive.
• Niveditha (8/5): Very good -
• Nisal (9/5): Superb -
• Raymond (10/5): fantastic and classy place. - everything except a short ride out of town a short ride out of town
• Anonymous (8/5): excellent and homely service. - It’s a heritage property that they have restored and maintained. They have sustainability values and one of the best team of staff on ground. Add peacocks, monkeys and other birds to this mix, it’s a lush green tropical mini-haven.
• Islam (10/5): Great !! - Everything is great , its 5 star hotel with 5 stars serivces Room is very big , you may feel that you are in old dutch palace . Food was great and they serve as if you are a king Highly recommended Nth
• Anonymous (9/5): awesome place to enjoy vacation ..!! - The cultural taste in the surrounding was delightful .And the calm environment. Its nice to be away from the city. there was nothing that I didn’t like.
• Nisal (10/5): Fabulous Property, lovely getaway - Great service, comfortable and spacious rooms Nothing
• Dean (8/5): Very good -
• Yasintha (6/5): Pleasant -
• Oshadhi (9/5): Superb -

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