Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure
Location: No. 288, Dadella, Galle, 80000, Galle, LK
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Luxurious Amenities - Experience a blend of elegance and comfort in our Colonial hotel with an outdoor pool, terrace, and garden. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and babysitting.
Gastronomic Delights - Indulge in world-class cuisine at The Hallway Restaurant, offering a scenic garden view. Sip drinks at the bar/lounge or dine alfresco. Opt for room service or savor a cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
Convenient Location - Immerse yourself in the local culture with nearby attractions like Dutch Reformed Church, Galle Fort, and National Maritime Museum. Benefit from our express check-in/out and other top-notch services during your stay.
Book now and elevate your Galle experience at Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure!
Important Information
- A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
- A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Contactless check-out is available.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-out
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Express check-in
- Pool umbrellas
- Snack bar/deli
- Pool sun loungers
- Banquet hall
Rooms Available
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Family Room
2 King Beds
3143-sq-foot soundproofed room, furnished balcony with courtyard views
Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
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Standard Room
1 King Bed
646-sq-foot soundproofed room with garden and courtyard views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
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Executive Suite
1 King Bed
2110-sq-foot soundproofed room, furnished balcony with courtyard views
Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV, cable channels, and iPod dock
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
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Suite
1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds
1033-sq-foot soundproofed room, furnished balcony with courtyard views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
Guest Reviews
- Stephanie (10/5): Stunning P - Such an incredibly beautiful property, the rooms had such beautiful Dutch old world charm. If you have the budget spurge and get the Admiral Suite. It’s huge!!!!!! I felt like a true queen with it all to myself. I also opted for the full board. As with many other I can confirm the food is outstanding. The staff went above and beyond to make sure I had a delightful stay. If you’re thinking booking just go ahead and book it.
- Aaron (10/5): Amazing experience, I will be back! - I loved this hotel so much. The hotel itself was beautiful, clean and historic. The pool was amazing and the grounds were great. Above all of it was that the staff was so incredible. They were helpful and kind. I was traveling alone and the restaurant manager was completely helpful to me, giving me tips and also prepared a special seafood meal for me that was one of the best i have ever had. I will definitely come back here next time im in Sri Lanka!
- Devin (10/5): Great place! - Great hotel and service. Only 12 rooms so a very personalized experience and fantastic staff. Only a 5 minute walk to amazing sunset views near jetwig lighthouse
- Al (10/5): - A beautiful property, the highlight was dinner in the garden, and the monkeys jumping from tree to tree around the pool, the children loved it, we wished we had stayed for longer than 1 night. This is the second time we have tried Asia Leisure properties and they always meet all our expectations.
- Julia (10/5): Beautiful, tranquil hotel with lush gardens - This is a superb hotel in every way. The plantation home is full of charm, interesting architecture and furnishings. The gardens, pool and courtyards are beautiful, tranquil, and full of wildlife and flowers. While we had a cocktail overlooking the pool, we saw a parade of monkeys, wild peacocks, and many other birds. The rooms are spacious and gorgeous, as are the bathrooms, and everything is in impeccable condition. Finally, the restaurant food (we had 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts at the hotel) was excellent.
- Peter (10/5): - A beautiful old hotel. The architecture is stunning. The pool area is especially lovely. The staff are the best I have experienced in a long time; very accommodating... always there with a smiling face ready to help you. The bar men serve the best Dry Martini's in Sri Lanka! I highly recommend staying here if you want to be out of Galle Fort for a change.
- JOHN BRUCE (6/5): WORK TO DO - Overall an ok visit. Staff were good. Very quiet with only 1 other couple there for 1 of the 2 nights. Plenty of staff there and I wonder why the pool could not have been cleaner. It was a poor look!!!. The top edges of the pool were too dirty all around and surely with no guests it should have been pristine. As for the room... my door had a very low height which is bizarre. I whacked my head twice before i could see the prolem !!! Please warn your tall guests. Also, the bathroom was like a sauna and very uncomfortable. Once again..why ??? You rate yourself 5 star..Mmm. Big room could have had a desk, no wine glasses there, old small fridge, bathroom has a crazy big shower area so water went everywhere. Be ok if u have a cricket team staying in the room. They could have a shower and sauna at the same time. Aircon unit in room very noisy too. Upside was the bar and the food I had was excellent.
- David (10/5): Absolutely fabulous! - Fantastic service. Absolutely recommend this hotel. A five star experience.
- Natasha (10/5): A Galle Gem - An amazing stay at a beautiful boutique hotel with incredible staff and service! Loved it. Thanks to the team at Tamarind Hill. We will be back!
- Anne Valerie (10/5): A Haven of peace - This former British officer's mansion is an amazing place to stay near Galle's...less than 5 minutes by tuk tuk...I love the high ceilings in the lobby and the rooms.. Everything was super clean and the service wonderful. We even had a peacock in the garder entertaining us during breakfast. I really enjoyed the long swimming pool. It was nice to relax there😀
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Staff and property excellent. Great pool. Spacious rooms
- Verified traveler (10/5): Fantastic setting - The hotel was absolutely excellent, very comfortable, lovely staff, amazing breakfast and a beautiful pool area. It’s slightly out of town but a short tuk tuk ride away from the main sights and worth it for the historic building and setting.
- Verified traveler (10/5): ❤️ from 🇨🇦 - We had a three night stay at Tamarind Hill. We enjoyed every minute of it. The staff were kind & efficient & very accommodating. Service was top notch! The food was superb, location great & a lovely pool. The room was immaculate. The monkeys & resident peacock were fun to see. We liked the history of the property & we hope to come again. Highly recommend 💐
- Hongbin (10/5): 我斯里兰卡之行的最大亮点 - 殖民地大宅，孔雀从空中飞过…… 200平米的Admiral房一定要尝试。
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Mooi hotel, ligt tegen Galle aan. Schitterende locatie, rustig zwembad. Personeel blijft erg 'in de buurt', sommigen spreken niet goed Engels. Restaurant niet goed.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Amazing hotel! Staff was very helpful, they went above and beyond to make our stay great.
- Charles (10/5): Old School Charm - Hotel was set on beautiful grounds. The pool, outside bar and courtyard were amazing. Rooms were spacious and the private back gardens were a nice touch. Breakfast was wonderful and would recommend pre-ordering the Sri Lankan breakfast and eating outside in the morning! You might even see a peacock if you get lucky!
- George (8/5): Tranquil, high quality hotel - lovely setting with beautiful grounds, nice pool and very spacious, clean rooms. Staff all very friendly and attentive. Quite a lot of mosquitos in the gardens so take some spray.
- Verified traveler (10/5): 天国！ - galle旧市街から少し離れているので、自然に囲まれて、素敵な雰囲気でした。スタッフも優しくて笑顔で気持ちよく過ごしました。
- Travis (10/5): Historic Gem - Really amazing colonial hotel set on the hill just outside Galle. The hotel only has 10 rooms, all of significant portions, and each room is wonderfully decorated. Nothing much surrounding the area, so prepare to Tuk Tuk to Galle for any activities/supplies you may need. Hotel staff were very friendly.
- andrea (10/5): Oasis in hectic Galle - We stayed just one night on our journey from the south back to Galle. Great hotel where it was easy to imagine you were back in colonial Ceylon. Rooms very comfortable, huge bed with great pillows (not always the case in Sri Lanka). Stunning pool. Great food served in the restaurant at sensible prices. Quiet place to stay so if there for more than one night you may choose to eat somewhere else. Just 10 mins by tuc tuc to the fort
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Very nice hotel. Large room and large bath. Hotel staff very nice. After a heavy rain there were many leaks everywhere that needed addressing!
- jeremy (10/5): Exquisite pampering experience in old colonial hou - My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here and were treated to a special dinner by the hotel staff. The hotel is full of charm and ambience. The staff are always trying to find ways to make you happy. It was my return to Ceylon after 60 years after leaving as a 4 year old boy. We enjoyed a jungle tour by boat behind the hotel and saw many monkeys birds and beautiful plants. The pool was excellent. One of the highlights for my wife was feeding the wild peacock.
- Juliana (10/5): Spacious. - The room was spacious and quiet with a little courtyard but there were alot of mosquitos and the toiletries and towels were not replenished. Staff went above and beyond. Breakfast was great.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - poor staff experience! #balancedtonporc #metoo solo travelers take note. though the hotel tried to address this by "taking the necessary actions" it was a huge blow to the start of my trip!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Small hotel (I think 12 rooms). It is a terrific room (ask just to see the Captain's Room). Really big and comfortable. Food is outstanding. Service is too good. Internet works well. Not a problem, but nothing is walking distance. You need a tuk-tuk to go anywhere. It is usually just a few dollars. They have some reliable drivers. For $10-$12 they take you to dinner, wait, and deliver you home. I think this is true for almost anywhere that you would want to stay in Galle.
- Ross (10/5): wonderful - Great place to stay. Quiet, clean, relaxing, and staff very helpful. Excellent pool. Great food, especially breakfast.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - ser guter service und freundliche Mitarbeiter Top Anlage
- Nathan (10/5): - Charming little place on the outskirts of Galle. To be clear, if you want to walk around colonial Fort and look at the cute buildings, you'll need to take a $4/ten min tuk tuk ride. Not a huge deal, just something to be aware of. Gorgeous building and they did a great job. I stayed in the Capitan's Suite, and had a bathroom the size of a Manhattan apartment. Decent food. Good Sri Lankan breakfast with hoppers, etc if you are into that. Not much going on in the immediate around the hotel, so expect to go into Galle Fort to eat/hangout/sight see or take a trip down the coast to some of the numerous beaches. Charming staff. Note: if you have children, they'll love seeing the rabbits, turtles, peacocks, mongeese (is that the plural?) and monkeys that run wild over the property, so that was a nice added bonus.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Excellent Colonial home just 2km from Galle Fort - We celebrated a perfect 16th wedding anniversary in The Admiral suite at Tamarind Hill and absolutely loved it. Many hours were spent on the wide colonial verandah, reading and relaxing. The days were beautiful, sunny and warm 30ish. The verandah had a constant but gentle cooling breeze making it ideal for whiling away an afternoon. The colonial home (hotel) is a little out town surrounded by natural bushland. The only sounds were the local wildlife, monkeys and peacocks, both of which wander the property. It was extremely peaceful and relaxing, sitting and reading on the verandah or beside the pool. If you want a quiet spot near Galle Fort and the experience of on old colonial mansion, you can't beat Tamarind Hill, The Admiral' room. You can really get a sense of the luxury they enjoyed. The master bedroom was enormous with a traditional four poster bed, mozzy netting and antique ceiling fans. The bedroom included sitting and dressing areas. The ensuite is bigger than most hotel rooms. There was a further sitting room / launch with matching size to the bedroom. This was all topped off with two of our own private balconies. It was all very indulgent. The alcohol was about half the price of anywhere in Galle with a G&T for about $4 US. Meals where good, but Galle Fort is also a 5 minute slow Tuk Tuk ride away if you wanted a broader selection.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Colonial hideaway just 2km from Galle Fort - We celebrated a perfect 16th wedding anniversary in The Admiral suite at Tamarind Hill and absolutely loved it. Many hours were spent on the wide colonial verandah, reading and relaxing. The days were beautiful, sunny and warm 30ish. The verandah had a constant but gentle cooling breeze making it ideal for whiling away an afternoon. The colonial home (hotel) is a little out town surrounded by natural bushland. The only sounds were the local wildlife, monkeys and peacocks, both of which wander around the property. it was extremely peaceful. If you want a quiet spot near Galle Fort and the experience of on old colonial mansion, you can't beat Tamarind Hill, The Admiral' room. You can really get a sense of the luxury they enjoyed. The master bedroom was enormous with a traditional four poster bed, with mozzy netting and antique ceiling fans. It included sitting and dressing areas. The ensuite is bigger than most hotel rooms. There was a further sitting room with matching size of bedroom. This was all topped off with two of you're own private balconies. It was all very indulgent. The alcohol was about half the price of anywhere with a G&T for about $4 US. meals where good, but Galle Fort is also a 5 minute slow Tuk Tuk ride away.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great rooms, staff, and food. The pool guy especially wanted me to mention him as being great.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Lovely little hotel minutes from Galle Fort - We stayed four nights at the Tamarind Hill and the room, restaurant and gardens were fantastic. They have a lovely swimming pool in the garden but could do with getting rid of the cumbersome daybeds and replacing them with a few more sun longers plus parasols that can be moved more easily as there is very little shade while at the pool. Otherwise, the staff were lovely, the food excellent(breakfast and dinner - try the curry!), rooms nicely appointed and the hotel positioned just five minutes by tuk tuk from Galle Fort. Breakfast on the terrace (a la carte which was a lovely change from the usual buffets) with the local peacock displaying his feathers is a setting that would be hard to match anywhere!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Superb old colonial style hotel - Our greeting by Sameera and "Bonny" when we arrived was warm and friendly. Suresh and the restaurant team where excellent. The whole experience was the best throughout our trip in Sri Lanka.
- Wei Jun (10/5): Tamarind Hill Ooz with Class - One word to describe this hotel- Class. We miss the lovely rabbits in the garden, they are so adorable.
- Verified traveler (10/5): A true Sri Lankan gem. - The rooms are both beautiful and tranquil (and the a/c created perfect air both in temperature and quality - it actually inhales like fresh air: a unique and very appreciated outcome when it's very hot and extremely humid outside the door!). Each of our rooms had their own mini (fully private) courtyards and, as for the ensuites, the almost 'outdoor' shower set-up was fabulous! Note: Our party travelled as 3 colleagues with 3 rooms which caused the only hiccup: Hotels.com couldn't make the booking on-line however the Call Centre assisted quickly and cleanly.
- Mike and Audrey (10/5): A beautiful hotel. - The photograph did not do it justice but I had getting a good shot myself. We enjoyed the animals and birds around the place and the food was excellent. Two days was not long enough so we will have to come back.
- Lisa (10/5): Lovely stay! - Lovely place and a very beautiful room, villa and pool area. Really enjoyed the breakfast with a big selection of eggs, juice and so on. The sri lankan omelette was really good, and the service at the restaurant was eccelent! I would definitely stay at Tamarind again. On the minus side, the nearest beach was pretty ruff, but a 15 min tuk-tuk ride takes you to the lovely Unawatuna beach.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great secluded getaway, convenient to attractions - Selected Tamarind Hills based on positive Trip Advisor reviews and it did not disappoint. Fast efficient check in, clean spacious room, chef's preparations were creative and delicious. I will definitely check into Tamarind Hills again on my next visit to the Galle area.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Beautiful colonial style hotel - Tamarind Hill is a stunning boutique hotel in a quiet surrounding. It's very close to the Galle Fort, but provides a very private, secluded and enjoyable stay away from the city buzz. The staff was friendly and courteous. Only downer was that their spa was closed during our stay there, since the only staff allocated to it was on leave. But Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel was within walking distance with spa treatments at a lower rate. All in all, it was a lovely place to stay to unwind.
- Grace (8/5): Comfortable stay in an old Dutch House. - The room and bathroom is comfortable. However the aircon has no power and the room is very warm unless the fan is switched on simultaneously. Breakfast is excellent and the staff are very helpful.
- rebecca (8/5): Few improvements needed to make it a 5/5 - Good things Lovely welcome, beautiful house and gorgeous big bedrooms. Great facilities in the rooms Lovely areas to relax, both in and out of the sunshine Things to improve Don't say in room 7 if you want a relaxing wake up. Dance music both mornings. Despite telling hotel manager after the first night, nothing was done abt it for the 2nd night. Food was nothing special and overpriced Service not very attentive
- Verified traveler (10/5): A journey through the past - Unfortunaly we spent only one night at this amazing beautiful colonial structure.it looks like finding yourself in the past or on a movie set. Service is impeccable . People are all kind with the exception of the reception who seams to be snobbish and look down at clients. Exelent coucine. We had the best tuna in years. Highly recommended.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Nice boutique hotel - We had a wonderful and relaxing time at Tamarind Hill. Food and service was outstanding
- eric (8/5): Relaxing in Sri Lanka - Wonderful relaxing stay with great service. Rooms were spacious. Top quality hotel providing a serene atmosphere in a busy town. Location is a few kilometers from town so if you can cope with the crazy local drivers then a car is useful.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Wonderful place to escape the hustle and bustle - We loved our stay at Tamarind Hill. We spent a full five nights there and really got to enjoy the hotel and the surrounding areas near Galle. It was a lovely end to two months of volunteering in Asia and we really enjoyed ourselves. The swimming pool was virtually ours during the stay - hardly anyone used it. The two bunnies that live at the hotel were so beautiful, too.
- Manali (10/5): wonderful experience at Tamarind Hill - it was an amazing experience. the hotel property is absolutely beautiful. the rooms are big and clean. the staff is ever smiling and helpful. and all of them speak good english so its very easy and comfortable to ask for any help. the hotel property is over 200 years old so has a lot of history but stunningly maintained. the rooms are equipped with all modern amenities and maintained very neatly. had a superb experience!!!
- Bec (8/5): Quiet colonial charm - This is an extremely charming and quiet boutique hotel and the staff are very friendly and attentive. The room was spacious and well equipped and perfect for our needs during our week-long visit.
- John Birchall (10/5): A colonial experience - Beautiful, old colonial building with very good service. Nice swimming pool.
- Emily c (10/5): Wonderful stay - Beautiful building, gorgeous rooms. Attentive staff. A perfect stay
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great hotel for couples - If you like peace and tranquillity then this is the hotel for you. Only a small number of rooms which means not inundated with other people. We stayed 6 nights and never more than 3 couples there at any time, some nights only us but it was end of April which was just out of season. Hotel is an enlarged and modernised old colonial property but keeping the decor in the colonial style set in peaceful surroundings and if you want a change of scenery then Galle is only 10 minutes away by tuc-tuc. Staff couldn't do enough for us and always on hand if you needed anything . Particularly good was Rohan who catered for our needs along with his team including Rayan who smoothed our way. The manager was a great help and a friendly, chatty guy who spared his time daily to check we were ok.
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