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Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort is located in Galle within the ancient Galle Fort. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room is cooled with either air conditioning or a fan. A writing table and a wardrobe are included. Bathroom facilities are en suite and equipped with a toilet and shower. At Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort, you will find a shared lounge area. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Galle’s Dutch Church and Galle Lighthouse, both located 300 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 extra-large double beds
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
2 large double beds
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
3 single beds
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1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
7.7
High score for Galle

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly, helpful staff. Loved the shared balcony for reading and chilling. Great breakfast - you definitely don’t go short!
  • Natalia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well located in the centre, plentiful breakfast, use of common space and helpful friendly staff
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was lovely and very comfortable room. Staff were lovely and welcoming and really accommodating when wanting to add on an extra person last minute. Perfect location and would definitely recommend.
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    This Galle hotel is amazing value for money. While not 'fancy' the room was spotlessly clean and everything worked - A/C, ceiling fan, locks power points. The staff are super welcoming and nice, special thanks to the manager, Fauzan, for...
  • Ruban
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Great location in middle of the fort. you can visit all places by walk.
  • Nicole
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    We loved this place! It was clean, comfortable and good location. The hosts were very friendly, sadly we stayed only for one night :))
  • Davide
    Australia Australia
    Good accommodation in the heart of Galle fort run by friendly people. The owner provided me with useful tips and information. Breakfast is excellent
  • Annabel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My husband broke his foot so sadly our time in Galle was spent in the hospital, but the host was very accommodating, and was able to get us a second night without charging as we had spent the first night in the hospital. They also provided me with...
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room and facilities were good Staff were lovely and really helpful Great location within Galle Fort
  • Anat
    Australia Australia
    This guest house is located at the best place, very convenient to every thing. The service is FANTASTIC… from the moment we arrived, a crew of girls attended to us to help carry the baggage, offering a welcome drinks and helping with everything...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 716 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Opened in 1968 by the former deputy mayor of Galle, Mrs N.D. Wijenayake, also known to her friends as Sita, we are still a family-run business.

Property information

Beach Haven Guest House (Mrs Wijenayake's Guest House) is located in Galle just 400 metres from the ancient Galle Fort. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room is cooled with either air conditioning or a fan. A writing table and a wardrobe are included. Bathroom facilities are en suite and equipped with a toilet and shower. Most rooms offer a private balcony. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Galle’s Dutch Church and Galle Lighthouse, both located 300 metres away. At Beach Haven Guest House, you will find a shared lounge area and free parking facilities. Laundry/ironing services are offered to all guests at an additional charge. Located in Galle, 300 metres from Dutch Church Galle, Beach Haven Guest House boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Every room includes a private bathroom. There is a shared lounge at the property. You can play darts at the guest house. Galle Light house is 300 metres from Beach Haven Guest House, while Galle Fort is 400 metres from the property.

Neighbourhood information

Basking on the southern coast of Sri Lanka in the bay of Galle, the Fort was first built by the Portuguese in 1588 before being extensively fortified by the Dutch in the mid 1600s. Recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage value, the Fort was declared a World Heritage Site in 1988 as a unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries."

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Darts

Living Area

  • Desk

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort

  • Check-in at Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort is 1,000 yards from the centre of Galle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Asian
  • The prices at Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort include:

    • Quadruple
    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Double
  • Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Darts