Fort Thari Inn
Location: 10/2, Wikramasinghe Mw, Fort Galle , Galle, lk
Star Rating: 8.8 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Prime Location near Beach
Experience classic accommodation at Fort Thari Inn, situated a mere 100 metres from the beach within the UNESCO Heritage Site of Galle Fort. Enjoy the convenience of free public parking and explore the nearby Galle Marine Museum just 500 metres away.
Modern Amenities
Relax in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and a private balcony. The ensuite bathroom features a refreshing shower and complimentary toiletries for your comfort.
Convenient Access
Located only 1.5 km from Galle Train Station, Fort Thari Inn offers easy access to transportation hubs for seamless travel experiences.
Book your stay at Fort Thari Inn now for a memorable getaway by the beach!
Important Information
Managed by a private host
Policies
Check-in: 01:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Luggage storage
- Car hire
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Invoice provided
- Free wired internet
- Internet access
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Superior Room
1 Double Bed
20 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
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Deluxe Double Room
With free Wi-Fi, this air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV and a balcony.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
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Double Room with Balcony
This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
Guest Reviews
- Antoinette (8/5): - Aardig personeel, kregen een welkomstdrankje. Wat er fijn was, gezien de warmte buiten. De airco op de kamer was dus erg lekker. Het was er erg rustig. Fijne locatie in het fort, net buiten de drukste straatjes.
- Sasindu (9/5): -
- Luka (9/5): -
- Rishitha (10/5): - Excellent place and friendly staff
- Umeshi (10/5): - Location was super convenient.Room was spacious and clean.AC and TV was working.Bathroom was all good.
- Matthew (9/5): Incredible value for money, very clean and comfortable room and incredibly welcoming host! - The owner was so welcoming. The place had a very friendly vibe. The location is perfect - right in the heart of the fort but also down a quiet street. The bed was so comfortable and the A/C in the room was very good. The room was also very clean. We also had a cute small outside space from the room. The bathroom gets quite hot but that wasn’t really an issue for us
- Cristina (9/5): Great affordable place to stay in Galle - We loved our stay at Fort Thari Inn! The room and bathroom were spotless - super clean, spacious, and with a big, comfortable bed. There were also lovely scents everywhere, which made the whole place feel extra welcoming. As a bonus, we had a small terrace connected to the room, which was such a nice touch.
The location is honestly incredible: tucked away on a quiet alley inside the fort, but still close to amazing sunset spots, great restaurants, shops, and historical buildings.
Special thanks to our host, Ranjith, for making our stay so great and for helping us feel comfortable throughout. He even helped us arrange laundry service at a great price when everything else was closed - such a lifesaver.
- Bo (7/5): Good value inside fort - Good location inside the fort. Comfortable bed, good AC. Friendly and helpful host. No outside view
- Maike (7/5): -
- Dhanniya (7/5): -
- Simon (9/5): Value for money in the centre of Galle Fort - Location and owner, always laughing! Able to check in early and greeted with a great iced tea. Nothing all good for the money
- Chaxu Lad (9/5): - Location was brilliant, right in the heart of the fort, 10 to 15 mins walk to the station and in to Galle Town. No negative points really
- Sarah (10/5): -
- Alan (10/5): - The room was clean, the location is amazing and the owner is very kind!
- Belinda (8/5): -
- Dimple (8/5): Good vibe and comfortable stay - Host was very friendly. Iced tea served upon entry was extremely refreshing, also there is a facility to fill water and use the fridge No option of breakfast(chargeable or otherwise). Also, TV wasn't working.
- Karen (10/5): So comfortable and quiet - The most comfortable bed, not just the best in Sri Lanka but better than mine at home.
Location was excellent and so quiet to have a good nights sleep after a busy day exploring.
- Chantal (10/5): - La gentillesse du personnel
- Daniela (9/5): Comfortable, clean and great location - Really spacious and comfortable room
Private balcony area
Excellent location
Clean
AC No breakfast option available
- Adrian (9/5): A good value comfortable place to stay in Galle - Great location in the fort. Comfortable rooms with good ac and a really helpful owner. Great value and highly recommended Limited views
- Loes (9/5): Super locatie in het hart van het fort! - Qua locatie supergoed! Ook aardige host. -
- Judit (10/5): -
- Daniella (8/5): Ringrazio il proprietario della struttura che si e reso molto disponibile in ogni mia richiesta, - La colazione non c'era
La posizione ottima Non saprei
- odile (9/5): - Très propre,très courtois, nous avons été accueilli par une boisson fraîche.la situation géographique en plein cœur de la vieille ville.
- AKIRA (6/5): 食事のない民宿 - トイレとシャワーの間に仕切りがあり、床が水浸しにならなくて良かった 部屋に冷蔵庫が欲しかった
- Ting Wei (9/5): -
- Hamzah (10/5): - Amazing room and staff
- Anja (10/5): -
- Deepak Kumar (10/5): Best for the Price - Host is very friendly and caring. Stay is in the heart of Galle Fort.
- Hanne (7/5): -
- Viola (9/5): -
- Olivier Christian (7/5): - However everything was fine, good price and location, friendly staff. There is no balcony in the room so description id not correct
- Sylvia (8/5): -
- Anna (10/5): - Great location inside the fort down a side street. Room was comfy and well decorated. It was quiet and the owner was really nice and helpful.
- Christopher (5/5): Its location is fantastic but then again any accommodation within the fort is good as all the attractions are merely a s - Its location. The room is advertised with balcony. There isn’t a balcony but a bay window that faces a wall 2-3 feet away from the window. Hence advertising that it offers a balcony, one would expect a view & would not mind paying the extra. Only to discover that it’s a bay window facing a wall! Very misleading. Also the bathroom shower door could not lock hence making it difficult to shower with the shower door in the way.
- Stine (10/5): Good location and spacious rooms:) - Calm hidden street, nice room and just around the corner u have the best eating spot! Lucky Fort restaurant.
- Joanne (9/5): Good for a one or two night stay. - Location was very good That you could not pay with card
- Ranasinghe (9/5): -
- Gesche (10/5): -
- Eva (10/5): - Amazing location right in the fort but in a quiet alley. The room is spacious and very clean and the owner is very kind.
- Floriane (10/5): - L’emplacement est idéal dans le fort de Galle.
Le personnel est très agréable.
Le lieu est propre et chaleureux.
- Aiste (10/5): -
- JLM25 (9/5): - La ubicación es muy buena. La amabilidad y disposición del dueño y personal fue muy buena
- Dhritiman (9/5): - Adsthically eyepleasing room! The owner has a good choice of room decoration and you feel like every penny is worthy.
There is a cozy corner mainly a balcony area which mimics rainforest vibe you will love it.
- Celia (8/5): -
- Artsiom (8/5): - Добрая лакацыя: у самым цэнтры форту.
Чысты нумар. Ветлівы мэнэджэр, які шчыра клапаціўся аб нас: пачаставаў халодным чаем па прыездзе, даў бясплатна бутэльку вады, пазычыў парасон, калі пайшоў дождж. У нумары ёсць чайнік і гарбата/кава. Гасцініца знаходзіцца ў цёмным куце. Вокны пакою выходзяць у цёмны двор-калодзеж. Была слабая гукаізаляцыя (ноччу чулася як працуе вадзяная помпа). Тэлевізар не працаваў (не было сігналу, але для нас не было праблемай). WiFi працаваў вельмі марудна (а мабільны інтэрнэт у межах пакою таксама не лавіў сігнал).
- Minogue (8/5): - Perfect location for one or two night stay in Galle. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The host was very polite, friendly and helpful. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience
- Jannik (10/5): - We stopped by the Fort Thari Inn briefly to relax a bit before our return flight. The room was very clean and exactly what we expected—simple, quiet, and great value for money. I’d especially like to highlight the personal touch and service: we were greeted very warmly, and the airport transfer was perfectly organized and arrived right on time to the minute. The location is also excellent: on a quiet side street right in the heart of the old town. Thank you so much for such a relaxing end to our vacation!
- PERERA (8/5): Comfy & Clean - The room was very neat and clean. its also very near to Galle light house. we had good time and the staff was very friendly. highly recommended !!
- Federico Maria (8/5): -
- Alice (8/5): -
- Sofia (6/5): -
- Andrea (8/5): -
- Giorgia (7/5): -
- Karthik (10/5): - I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was convenient. Overall, I enjoyed my time here and would recommend it to others
- Donny (8/5): . - De kamers waren ruim en de ligging in het Fort fantastisch.
De host heeft mooie batiks aan de muur hangen en we waren daar erg in geïnteresseerd. In Galle konden we die nergens vinden, maar onze host is ze persoonlijk gaan halen bij de neef die ze maakte.
Geen aankoopverplichting, maar wij hebben er twee als souvenir meegenomen. Blij mee! In een van de kamers (we huurden er drie) was er wat geuroverlast wanneer er water gebruikt werd. In de andere kamers hadden we daar geen last van dus misschien even pech gehad.
- Ritika (9/5): Great location - Room was good and inside the fort area.
- Paul (10/5): Exceptional - I had such a wonderful stay at Fort Thari Inn. The hotel is located in a great spot and very close to shops, cafes and most importantly the beach. The owner is such a lovely man and he always greets you with a big smile. He even helped me to plan my journey to Negombo. The room was beautiful with a big comfortable bed. Fort Thari Inn is one of the best places I've stayed in. The Fort area is stunning with beautiful laneways and amazing architecture. Thankyou so much for such an amazing stay and for the welcoming drink when I arrived. My stay was perfect. I highly recommend staying here. Nothing.
- Viktoria (6/5): Pleasant -
- Sameera (10/5): Exceptional -
- Beatrice (5/5): Many things to improve, no WiFi and internet connection - The room and the bathroom were clean. The owner was very kind. For a couple of days is fine. Air conditioning, hot water and WiFi weren’t working. I couldn’t even use data internet connection inside the room. The room looks old and it’s not nice. Not worth the price.
- Dilixon (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mallika (10/5): Exceptional - Really clean and comfortable bed. The host was very friendly and helped us with anything we needed. Nice big bathroom. Right in the central of the fort so it was easy to get to any shops or restaurants.
- Regina (10/5): Kind owner, beautiful place - Very kind owner and beautiful house. Welcomes everyone with a smile. After check in, he surprised us with iced tea and cold water. It was lifesaving. He was helpful all the time. The room is big, well equipped, bed is comfortable. Good location inside Galle fort.
- Ravindu (10/5): Exceptional - Had a excellent stay at Thari Inn , it is within the Galle fort so very easily accessible to all the attractions, and the place is in a very quite neighborhood. The room was very cozy and clean, and excellent for a good nights rest. And Mr Ranjith was an excellent host, had a great stay here , would visit again.
- Catherine (7/5): Great location and friendly host. - Room clean and comfortable. Host very helpful and friendly. Great location, close to Pedlar Street for restaurants. Inside the fort. Kitchen is well equipped and is available for guest use.
- Sood (9/5): Superb - Owner was great and really good location
- Harish (10/5): Exceptional - Great place, great owner - will help you with everything.
- Tiplud (9/5): Superb - Nice clean room, very close to everything in the Galle Fort area. The owner is very helpful, it was raining in the evening and he lent us umbrellas for going out to dinner.
- Elizabeth (8/5): Very good -
- Abigail (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely clean rooms with aircon. Great location and staff.
- Szuyu (9/5): Superb -
- Simon (9/5): Superb - Really good location. I travelled down from Colombo & had two lazy days in Galle
- Imtiaz (10/5): Best Location at Galle Fort - Very good location if you want to stay at Galle Fort. The owner is very friendly and allowed us early check in too.
Highly recommended.
- Marc (10/5): Cosy stay - Super cosy rooms, AC was working, nice host and smooth check-in, reasonable price! Would come back!
- David (9/5): Superb - Quiet location but right in the heart of Galle Fort. Friendly owner and liked having both fan and AC in the room.
- Sinjan (10/5): Very cosy stay inside the historical Galle Fort - The owner was very welcoming and friendly. The location is probably the best, near the Pedlar's Street in Galle fort. Nothing at all.
- Aliraza (8/5): Comfortable and good value for money - Everything was quite good and comfortable. Good value for money. Room was comfortable. Not much
- Ian (10/5): Very clean place minutes from everything you need. Nice, welcoming and helpful host - .
- Hey (8/5): Nice experience staying at Fort Thari Inn. - Location was excellent, and Ranjith the manager was friendly and always smiling. Only one staff member, no additional staff. The breakfast option was not available.
- Sanka (9/5): Superb -
- Patricia (8/5): Very good - My room was clean and comfortable. Location was great very close to everything in the fort Nothing everything was great
- Beattie (10/5): Pleasant short stay - Short 1 night stay but the room was clean and comfy. The gentleman who works there is really friendly and helpful. Good value for money Nothing
- Dome (10/5): Exceptional -
- Niamh (10/5): Exceptional - Really good location in Galle Fort. The room is very spacious and comfortable and the host was very friendly.
- Prakasit (10/5): Exceptional - The owner
- Ruth (7/5): Very cosy, comfortable stay in a great location - Initially disappointed with exterior, down a small but convenient alley, but the interior was very cozy. Very small balcony looking onto a derelict building but it was sunny and doable
- Sahlan (10/5): Exceptional - Nice place
Cleanly
Owner is kindly person 🤍
- Caspersz (8/5): Very good - The room was fine. It and the ensuite bathroom was clean and had all the facilities that I expected.
The bed was very comfortable. There was plenty of space for storing clothes and other personal items.
The Inn was central to Galle. More information that the Inn was down an alleyway. Maybe a map from the owner would have helped.
The room was dark. There was no natural light.
There was no food at the Inn so maybe some information about nearby places to eat.
- Wanda (10/5): Great stay! - The location is perfect and easy to find (down a quiet street) with local homes. Thari Inn is very nice, clean with a wonderful, attentive host. Since the Inn is located in Galle Fort, you are in walking distance of many shops, restaurants and beautiful ocean views. The internet was on and off. Usually off in the morning and mid-day.
- Tanmay (10/5): Exceptional -
- E (9/5): Superb - Clean. Comfortable bed. Good shower and ac. Kettle in the room Helpful owner Useful kitchen if you wanted to make your own breakfast. In fort and down a very quiet street. Parking was close by
- David (9/5): Very satisfactory - Good kitchen facilities available. Good location. Quiet environment.
- Zainab (9/5): Superb - Staff were kind and accommodating, even of our late checkin and the facilities were good
- Mattia (8/5): Galle Fort - Gentle host offered fresh watermelon juice at my arrival. Spacious, clean and well designed room. Quiet location right in the middle of Galle Fort.
- Simon (7/5): Good - Friendly host, room was clean. Location excellent. Welcome drinks. The room did not have a window and had no natural light.
For this reason we did not stay and found somewhere else, sorry.
- Jonathan (9/5): Superb -
- Charlotte (8/5): Very good -
- Olivia (10/5): Fabulous stay! - Great location in the heart of the fort.
A beautiful traditional family home, really friendly owner and all round great value for money.
We had a lovely welcome drink on arrival and given some tea/coffee in the morning.
Really quiet, comfortable and clean.
Would recommend and would stay again! Thank you!
- David (10/5): Great location, great host - Centrally located with walking distance to anything in the fort and also to the markets and bus station and railway.
Short bus ride/tuktuk away to many lovely beaches.
Host was extremely nice, very helpful and gave great recommendations.
This was our first stay in Sri Lanka, and a great way to start our trip.
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