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Villa Bird Gate

No:288/24/Q/1, Siyabalagahawattha Mahamodara, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka
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Villa Bird Gate

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Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
78 reviews

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Villa Bird Gate features accommodation situated 300 metres from the centre of Galle and provides a garden and a terrace. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Walawwatta Beach. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. At the bed and breakfast, the units have a desk. Each unit is fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms have a balcony and some have lake views. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. A bar can be found on-site. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Galle, like cycling. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at Villa Bird Gate. Mahamodara Beach is 700 metres from the accommodation, while Dadalla West Beach is 1.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 16 km from Villa Bird Gate.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Galle

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sharron
    Australia Australia
    “family run stay on the river who were kind & helpful”
  • Jenil
    India India
    “The host is a very very nice person. He goes out of his way to make his guests feel comfortable. Value for money. I highly recommend this stay. I can't wait back to stay here. Also they serve amazing srilankan breakfast”
  • Nida
    Pakistan Pakistan
    “Villa Bird Gate is located just 8 minutes (walk) from the beach. It is tucked away in a neighbourhood and was a little challenging to find when we first arrived, but Google Maps and asking along the way got us there. The room was very large and...”
  • Magdalena
    Poland Poland
    “We had a truly exceptional stay at this villa. It wasn’t just about being in a peaceful and beautiful place — we genuinely felt taken care of, almost like part of the family. This place offers more than just accommodation; it’s an experience of...”
  • Dávid
    Hungary Hungary
    “beautiful garden, very nice owner, great and clean rooms”
  • Michael
    Germany Germany
    “Villa Bird Gate is a very special place. Located Directly next to the river we have been able to see a great amount of birds and even some bats, monkeys and lizards. The host is very helpful and offered us multiple rides with his tuk tuk to the...”
  • Martine
    Belgium Belgium
    “The room was superclean, authentic and lovely. Comfortable matras, nice balcony, It's a beautiful place to have breakfast at the river. The hot water wasn't working, so I got a watercooker and bucket to make my own Srilankan...”
  • Priya
    India India
    “The host goes above & beyond to ensure guests are comfortable , genuine hospitality that’s not typical of standard hotels”
  • Gina
    Germany Germany
    “The Bird gate villa is a little oasis of peace. The owner was the best. Very kind and helpful. He even chauffeured us to and from the fort multiple times (about an 8 minute tuk-tuk ride each way). Would definitely recommend this if you want to...”
  • Debanjali
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “The location of the property is perfect if you want to stay close to the nature and still reach the centre in 10mins with tuktuk. Ruka and his family is extremely caring and great hospitality. The breakfast and dinner was the best in Srilanka. We...”

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.

Hosted by Rukmal

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Rukmal
Dear Guest, Welcome to the Bird Gate Villa located at the riverfront in Galle. The property is only 10min away by tuk tuk from Galle bus station, yet it is situated in a local quiet area surrounded by wild nature, peace and bird sounds. The property is a private villa with a big private garden and river flowing by. The room consists of one king size bed with mosquito net, air-conditioning, a flat-screen sattelite TV, a wardrobe, a kitchenette and a large bathroom. Additionally, there is enough space to add one extra single bed. Upon request there is a possibility to use the kitchen in the additional building within the territory. The outside area accommodates a big terrace with dining table, and a hammock to relax in. There is free parking available inside for your car / scooter / tuk tuk, protected with a big gate. My wife is a wonderful cook, and we will welcome you with a home made breakfast every morning. In the evenings the barbecue can be used for a nice grilled fish or veggies.
The property is situated in a local nature area with family houses and quiet local life. The river behind the house is especially perfect for a bird watching safari that we arrange for our lovely guests. To the south the river meets the ocean and there are several beaches for swimming, surfing and even turtle watching about 600 meters from the house. For surfing spots like Rivermouth and Galle are within easy reach from the housing. The city center and old Dutch Fort are 10 minutes away by tuk tuk ride that I can provide for your comfort.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Villa Bird Gate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
No parking available.

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

Safety & security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Villa Bird Gate takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 22:30
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$5 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
US$5 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$7.50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Villa Bird Gate

  • Check-in at Villa Bird Gate is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Villa Bird Gate 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 Villa Bird Gate include:

    • Double

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Villa Bird Gate. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Villa Bird Gate offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sport facilities on site

  • Villa Bird Gate is 1.4 miles from the centre of Galle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.