The Best Beach Hotels in Galle

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Galle

Trying to decide where to stay near the beach in Galle, Sri Lanka? The area is a fun, active, and exciting beach destination. When researching the best beach hotel in Galle for your next trip, you'll probably want to look for a variety of amenities such as a nice pool, oceanfront location near the water, free parking, fitness center, and access to water sports. For families traveling with children, a kid-friendly environment is also a must. And for couples seeking a romantic getaway, perhaps a spa, hot tub, and ocean views might be essential. Safety is also a top priority, as is the price, nearby activities, and guest ratings. With so many hotels near the water to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. That's why this guide will highlight the top hotel stays on the beach in Galle based on traveler ratings and these criteria. From the soft sand to the luxurious amenities, Galle's beach resorts and hotels offer the best of everything for vacationers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beach trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Jetwing Lighthouse

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $194 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Dadella, Jetwing Lighthouse has great rooms from $194 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.3 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, outdoor tennis, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub at this beach hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Galle
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure which has nice rooms starting at $84. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at No 288 Dadella. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, and laundry facilities which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 km from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Jetwing Kurulubedda

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Galle
  • Outdoor pool

We found Jetwing Kurulubedda to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $123. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Dadella. You'll also find a spa and wellness center, an indoor pool, free parking, a pool table, and car rentals which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.8 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


The Galle Fort Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $292 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Galle
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $292, The Galle Fort Hotel, at No 28 Church Street Fort provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers laundry services, cooking classes, kids meals, car rentals, and laundry facilities. It's located just 3.1 km from the city center, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Niyagama House

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Galle
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Niyagama House has a great guest rating of 9.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, breakfast, and child care. The great rooms here start at $51 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Niyagama House,Niyagama,Akmeemana. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, which is nice for visitors. Just 6.4 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned


The Fort Printers

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $96 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of The Fort Printers is 9.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $96, and it's located at 39 Pedlar Street. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, kids meals, and car rentals which are great for travelers. And since it's just 3.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Closenberg Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Galle
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Closenberg Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $72. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 11 Closenberg Road Magalle. Only 3.6 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love child care, laundry services, a child pool, kids meals, and car rentals at this fun hotel.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Anne's Maisonnette

Guest House with prices starting at $17 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Galle
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Anne's Maisonnette offers room service, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $17 (before taxes). It's located at 29A/19, Maitipe 1st Lane, Karapitiya , Galle. And has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, a child pool, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Lahiru Villa

Guest House with prices starting at $9 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at No3, Mahamudali Mawatha, Dadalla, Lahiru Villa has great rooms from $9 (before taxes). It offers room service, scuba diving, cooking classes, free parking, and car rentals. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry facilities, bicycle rental, fishing, family rooms, and a tour desk which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 2.2 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Mango House

Hostel with prices starting at $47 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Galle
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Mango House which has nice rooms starting at $47. Offering room service, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and cooking classes, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at No. 03, Leyn Baan Cross Street. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a game room, free parking, kids meals, car rentals, and laundry facilities. It's located just 3.1 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Bentota, and Tangalla.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Galle, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Galle, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Galle, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Galle, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Galle, Best Hotels for One Week in Galle, Best Hotels for One Night in Galle, or Best Business Hotels in Galle.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Galle?

Galle Average Beach Hotel Price
$61

Travelers to Galle, Sri Lanka will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 21 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $61. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Galle.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $292
  • 4-star hotels: $110
  • 3-star hotels: $30
  • 2-star hotels: $29


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