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The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Galle

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Galle

If you're looking for the perfect place to stay during your scuba diving vacation in Galle, look no further! We've analyzed all the dive resorts and dive hotels in Galle to find the best options for you. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, we've got you covered with top-rated luxury hotels, affordable options, 4-star and 5-star resorts, and everything in between. You can choose from a range of dive hotels in Galle that are tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring that you have the best dive experience possible. With the most popular resorts and scuba diving hotels below, you'll be sure to find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. Snorkeling enthusiasts will also find plenty to love here, too. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers and snorkelers in Galle? Keep reading to discover our top picks for the best scuba diving hotels and resorts in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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

The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle

5-star Resort with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Matara Road, PO Box 126, Habaraduwa, The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle has great rooms from $116 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 14.7 km from the city center, scuba divers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and laundry services at this terrific hotel. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Deltora Villa - free drop off to Galle Fort by TukTuk

Guest house with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Deltora Villa - free drop off to Galle Fort by TukTuk which has nice rooms starting at $55. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at No :26A,Bope Crose Road Mahamodara. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.6 km from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Kahanda Kanda

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Galle
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Kahanda Kanda to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $175. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Angulugaha. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, a game room, and a spa which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 14.7 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Adults only
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Amaranthe Beach Cabanas

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $18 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Galle
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $18, Amaranthe Beach Cabanas, at NO 99, pitiwella, boossa provides room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and evening entertainment. It's located just 4.8 km from the city center, too. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Villa Bird Gate

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $45 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Villa Bird Gate has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10, and offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, evening entertainment, and bicycle rental. The great rooms here start at $45 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at No:288/24/Q/1, Siyabalagahawattha Mahamodara. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, a tour desk, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and an airport shuttle, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 1.8 km from the city center, this comfortable 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 scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Villa Peacock

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Villa Peacock is 9.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $28, and it's located at Ketakalagaha Watta. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Cocobay Unawatuna

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Galle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Cocobay Unawatuna because it has great rooms that start at $89. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at No:10/4,Roomassala Road, Roomassala. Only 4.5 km from the city center, divers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and a hot tub at this fun hotel. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Postcard Galle

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $206 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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The Postcard Galle offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $206 (before taxes). It's located at 607, 10 Colombo Rd and has earned a guest rating of 9.20/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.6 km from the city center. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room
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Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 25 Rampart Street, Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort has great rooms from $168 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, laundry services, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a private pool which scuba divers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 2.9 km from the center of town.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room
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Agnus Unawatuna

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Galle
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Agnus Unawatuna which has nice rooms starting at $75. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Bonavista Road Rumassala. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, a spa, and free parking. It's located just 4.8 km from the city center, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Also, take a look at the scuba diving hotels in nearby destinations: Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Weligama, and Unawatuna.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Galle, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Galle, 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, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Galle, Best Adults Only Hotels in Galle, Best Party Hotels in Galle, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Galle, or Best Business Hotels in Galle.


How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Galle?

Galle Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$61

Travelers to Galle, Sri Lanka will have a large number of terrific scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of scuba diving hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 39 scuba diving 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 scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $123
  • 4-star hotels: $64
  • 3-star hotels: $42


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