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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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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
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
or
1 double bed
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
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
7.3
High score for Galle
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alan
    Thailand Thailand
    Great place, great host and staff, clean, great location. Kitchen facilities and drinking water available. I have no hesitation in recommending this guest house.
  • Aisha
    Australia Australia
    Great location, walked everywhere in and outside the fort. Great breakfast and more than enough for two. Staff very helpful and room was simple but comfortable and functional.
  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    Great location within the Fort. Convenient to everything-restaurants / shops/ sunsets. Rooms very comfortable. Communal "Kitchen Area" to boil water and make a pot of tea. Communal outside balcony.
  • Scott
    Australia Australia
    Booked based on Lonely Planet recommendation, and the inaccurate ratings on booking.com of some places we stayed at. Fantastic location inside Galle Fort; breakfast was great, and more than we could eat; good to have access to a kitchen to make...
  • Xizhang
    China China
    The location is very good, the room is very cold with air conditioning, generally good
  • Manfred
    Australia Australia
    The location. The breakfast. The staff. The aircon worked very well and the bathroom was very sufficient. The manager organised a scooter for me.
  • Thalie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Such a lovely place to stay, a balcony to chill on and everything is close by. The kindness of the staff is wonderful and I would definitely stay here again
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Great location, room had everything it said it would and comfortable beds
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good location, large rooms and felt very safe. Staff are friendly and facilities were all good.
  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    Staff welcoming helpful and professional Room small but very nicely presented Water hot Breakfast AMAZING Location great access to the whole fort.

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.

Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have a driver accommodation? If yes, is there an additional cost?

    Thank you for your enquiry. We do not have driver's accommodation.
    Answered on 19 June 2024
  • Hi there, could you let me know which room type I should book for an upstairs room with fan, and a balcony or large window? Many thanks, Jane

    Hi, If you would like to book a fan room, please send us an e mail . Thank you
    Answered on 17 December 2021
  • can we pay the room tariff by international visa credit card please ? air condition is available in the room ? , please give me a reply.

    Hello, We only accept cash. All our rooms are ensuite and air conditioned.
    Answered on 8 December 2019
  • Is there a fridge in the room

    A fridge is not available in the room. A fridge is available in the common area.
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • Do you have ground floor rooms?

    All our rooms listed on this site are upper floor rooms
    Answered on 14 January 2020

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 645 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
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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

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

    • Darts
  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.