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New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Galle Fort
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Superior Double Room | Garden view
Deluxe Double Room
Front of property
Hallway
Premium Twin Room | View from room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
21, Middle Street, Fort, Galle, Galle, 80000
  • Dutch Reformed Church
    3 min walk
  • Elite Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Midigama Railway Station
    24 min drive
  • Bentota (BJT-Bentota River)
    72 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Twin Room

Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Junior Double Room

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Front of property

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About the area

Galle

New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort places you steps from Galle Fort and within a short 5-minute stroll of National Maritime Museum. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .Enjoy access to scooter/moped rentals and bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and free babysitting. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Fort Galle guest house include Galle International Cricket Stadium and Galle Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 3 min walk
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 5 min walk
  • Galle Lighthouse - 9 min walk
  • Jungle Beach - 15 min drive
  • Unawatuna Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 24 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barista Lavazza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort

Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Galle Fort
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort. Self parking is free.
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Childcare (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Locker space
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include slippers and hairdryers.

This Galle guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Microwave on request
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

New Old Dutch House Galle
New Old Dutch House
New Old Dutch Galle
New Old Dutch
New Old Dutch House Guesthouse Galle
New Old Dutch House Guesthouse
New Old Dutch House Galle Fort
New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort Galle
New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort Guesthouse
New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort Guesthouse Galle

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort?

Yep, New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort?

The closest beach to New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort is Mirissa Beach (28.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort?

No, there is no spa at this property. Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa is a short 3-minute walk away.

What makes New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort.

Is New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free babysitting and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort is a hit with families.

Does New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

New Old Dutch House - Galle Fort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Valued place to stay
In the old Galle. Very good location for strolling around the old Galle. Hotel is clean and comfort. Staff are friendly. I can recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern hotel and helpful staff
Modern hotel, my room had a nice big bathroom and a tv. I had issues with the WiFi so connected in the lobby (on large comfy sofas!) while they sorted it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicklas Møller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a small boutique style hotel in Galle fort. Staff is very friendly and helpful with your needs. Breakfast both local and continental is OK. There is a great restaurant in front of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was really good!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Crewe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cracking guest house with unbelievably friendly staff. Undoubtedly you will pay a lot more more and receive an inferior service for higher star rated accommodation in Sri Lanka . Rooms clean and tidied every day . The breakfast was not extravagant but more than adequate , fruit , toast , tea and eggs although the Sri Lankan breakfast was ace , but you do have to ask. As for the staff they can get you anything you need , from Tuk Tuks to the best exchange rate .
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and Relaxed
Great little hotel within the walls of Galle Fort. Close enough to walk to all the main sites, but a block or so away from the busier streets, which is good because it is a little quieter. Very clean, with very friendly and helpful staff. Only stayed one night, but would have stayed longer had my itinerary permitted. Cozy and relaxed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shady and dishonest Behaviour
This guesthouse was nice, well located. However, upon arrival (at 6pm) the hotel offered us an upgrade on our room for USD10 - we had booked a standard room with a shared bathroom and they offered us a room with a private bathroom for this amount. We are backpackers and only staying one night so we declined and were told to wait then another man came out and offered the upgrade again to which we declined again. They told us to sit and wait for 10minutes, the same man thrn came back and acted like they were doing us a massive favour by upgrading us for free to a room with a private bathroom. He then explained the room we had booked was unavailable due to construction, so it was actually their fault that they couldn't put us in the original room. Basically, they had no choice but to put us in the better room and tried to take advantage by trying to see would we pay for it first. Really really bad form, it was their fault they did not have the lower room available and it should have just been given to us at their own cost. So dishonest!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

annoyed, uk

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only wifi in hotel reception to harass
I was harassed from the moment I arrive by hotel staff also tuc tuc 500-1000 more from hotel avoid
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Rhonda, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quality small place inside fort
It is a great place to explore the fort and township. Comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky and good value.
A quirky little guest house which we chose for its position in Galle Fort and its price. It was very simple but good value for money, spotlessly clean and staffed by very helpful and charming young men. We paid more to have an en suite bathroom which was a bit dated, loo and shower within a plastic compartment and basin in the room. I peeked into the shared bathroom which looked to have been updated more recently. The room had old wooden floors and furniture and the beds were very comfortable. The first night we couldn’t find the switch to turn off the light in the bathroom but were shown the next day - just us being dozy! Breakfast was served in a long courtyard, stirred up fried eggs which they called omelets, loads of toast, butter and jam, tea or coffee and fruit. And a big bottle of water which we were told to take with us. Not a luxury hotel but well positioned and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific place inside the fort. Not to be missed!
This place is fabulous- right in the heart of the old town, impeccably clean and service was amazing. My flight got changed last minute and the gentlemen there did everything possible to try and help us out. Breakfast is terrific as well. We had a room with a shared bathroom, which was sort of new for me. I did see that when I booked it however, so was aware ahead of time. It was so spotless it didn't bother me in the least. I had read some so-so reviews and wasn't sure about this place, but I tell you- this was probably one of my nicest stays in Sri Lanka. The people working here were very kind to us- let us use their phone, check out a bit late etc.. Above all, you are INSIDE the fort. Total value for the money you pay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect base for the fort
The staff at the hotel are great and helped massively in checking in and after checking out. Our room was well presented and clean though does have s shared bathroom which suited us fine but some travelers may not enjoy. Would use again and feel in love with the Fort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Vidura, Colombo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Decent hotel in a beautiful area
Hotel is located in a one of the most scenic areas in the down south Sri Lanka. Hotel itself is decent enough with clean and comfortable rooms. They only provide breakfast so you have to outside for Other meals and snacks, plus there is noone at the reception after 10pm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel in old town with terrible service
We do not recommend the hotel for the following reasons: 1. reservation was not respected. staff and manager did not want to male up for the mistake, saying that we had to pay more to have exactly what we booked for. 2. the available wifi did not provide internet access. he had to go to a cafe. 3. staff was not helpful and severely lacked curtesy. for instance, upon arrival said they did not have change, but a few minutes proposed to give us back change if we would upgrade 4. there was no daily room service 5. there was no welcoming beverage
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff try and charge you more on arrival
Once arriving the staff memmber said i have to pay more and they go around and turn your ac off in the middle of the nite to save power so got aterrible nite sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Owainati, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great guys at reception. Will return
In the quieter side of the fort, but we're talking about a 2/3 min walk across. Clean

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You deserve this magical city!!
An incredible get-away 2.5 hr train ride from Colombo. The train station is a short walk into the fort; many posted signs for direction; walking the walk around the city; small beach by the lighthouse; friendly shopkeepers and locals

8/10 Good

kyle, London uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very historic and neat hotel! Recommend!
Thoroughly enjoyed staying at this hotel as it right in the middle of the old fort in galle and near everything you need to see. Elita next to the hotel is a great restaurant! Staff were friendly, the rooms were very neat and historic! Only thing to watch out for is price quoted on Expedia - prices were quoted in INDIAN rupees (very misleading) instead of Sri Lankan rupees which ended up being more than what we paid for however was still a good place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Galle
I loved staying at this hotel/guesthouse. From the moment you enter and leave your shoes at the front door it feels like walking into a house. The place is spotless, the rooms are bursting with facilities (hair dyer, iron, TV, free water, fridge, wifi) and the staff are super friendly and helpful, especially Noshi. The location is perfect for walking around and exploring the UNESCO fort town of Galle and you can even borrow a bicycle from the hotel if you wish. There are restaurants right outside and the old streets around are so atmospheric.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Quebec. Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbe en tout point
J'ai eu un séjour merveilleux Très très propre Le personnel est au petit soin avec la clientèle Déjeuner volumineux et frais Situé dans le fort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Prisvärt
Internet fungerade inte på rummet och vi kunde inte byta temperatur i duschen. Frukosten var god och läget bra.

6/10 Okay

Hongquan

Disliked: Staff & service
到了前台，服务人员以各种理由和借口不给预订的豪华房（酒店最好的房型），而是给了一个比一个差的酒店。耽误了很多时间和精力。 后来发现另外一个后来的中国客人也是遇到同样的问题。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018