The best available Villas to stay near Galle District

June 15, 2023 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best Villas in Galle District, Southern Province including Villa White Queen, Tri, Sergeant House, Fort Edge Retreat, Good Vibes Villas retreat, Why House, Villa White Queen, Sri Villas, Apa Villa Thalpe, The Residence Bentota.
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1. Villa White Queen

No 27 Steel Road Dangedara, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka 011 94 71 112 7587
Excellent
81%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 59 reviews

Villa White Queen

Villa White Queen by Ceylon Itinerary proudly stands in a large private landscape just 5 minutes away from colonial Galle city. Famed provincial capital – Galle a world-famous heritage city filled with fascinating stories from the ancient spice trade, colonial invasions, and several other historic legacies that have been well preserved throughout the region. Villa White Queen is a private luxury villa to pamper your vacation stays with heartfelt Sri Lankan hospitality in most sought after southern city. A famous Unesco World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. Wandering its rambling lanes you'll pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and impeccably restored hotels surrounded by the beautiful sandy beaches of Indian ocean.

Perfect family stay with a relaxing pool and welcoming staff

Reviewed By C4210QKamyj

What an hidden gem! This is a fantastic place which is perfectly located near by many attractions. The staff go above and beyond to ensure everything is of the highest quality. I will be recommending this hotel to my friends and family. The chef onsite is amazing and, in our opinion, the meals were much better than what we have had in the Galle Fort. The waiter was very knowledgeable with the local area and attentive. The swimming pool was the prefect temperature and the extensive grounds were keep immaculate and clean throughout our stay. Our deluxe family room was perfect for three night with 2 children. Plenty of space within the 2 story room- very impressive! Well done team but especially to The ek Shana shan, priyantha suminda and werasekara. We will come back again on our next trip.

2. Tri

Koggala Lake, Aladuwa Watte Pelessa, Thiththagalle, Ahangama 80630 Sri Lanka
Excellent
81%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 242 reviews

Tri

Tri is a whorl of geometric ingenuity and awe-inspiring beauty - Sri Lanka's first truly contemporary, sustainable luxury design hotel. Mirroring nature's ubiquitous Golden Ratio, Tri spirals ten unique suites around an island promontory flanking Sri Lanka's finest lake. Creative experiences stimulate the spirit and intellect. We proudly showcase Sri Lankan culture and its wealth of natural beauty.

Blue River resort and hot springs

Reviewed By najanja

The hotel itself is tired and can do with a lot of updating. The food is incredibly expensive and really not worth the money whatsoever. The prices are comparable to large cities in the UK. The rooms were also very dated e..g there was a holed in the toilet wall and definitely needed a re paint. The sunbeds were broken and the pools needed some maintenance. However in saying this, the staff were very friendly and could not fault them in any way. However, there is a lovely Rustic restaurant about 15 minutes walk from the Blue River resort and hot springs which does wonderful breakfast, lunch and dinner at a really good price - Rústico Rincón Viejo - definitely worth checking out!

3. Sergeant House

381 Matara Road, Unawatuna 80600 Sri Lanka
Excellent
92%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 134 reviews

Sergeant House

Sergeant House is a three minute stroll from the glistening waters and palm fringed beach of Unawatauna. It is a unique villa complex composed of individual pavilions and the historic, Sergeant House Bungalow. Sergeant House, with its tranquil gardens, ponds and swimming pool offers an ideal oasis to enjoy the richness of the south west coast of Sri Lanka and surrounding countryside.

Definitely worth booking

Reviewed By Lisa M

Myself and a friend recently stayed here at the start of our trip for two nights. The hotel was lovely, Staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was lovely. Private beach just a 2 minute walk from the main entrance of the hotel. The pool area was lovely to chill at after a long flight

4. Fort Edge Retreat

Sri Gunarathana Road Kalahe Kalahe, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
72%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 115 reviews

Fort Edge Retreat

Fort Edge Retreat formally The Fort Edge - Unawatuna is proud to have been serving guests internationally for over 2 years. Our boutique hotel set in the tropical jungle and paddy fields of Southern Sri Lanka. We are a small team of Western and Sri Lankan hospitality professionals whose aim is to make your holiday or break as as enjoyable and memorable as possible. We strive to offer a magical experience and aim to exceed the official 3 star rating we have been awarded with 5 star service.

Peaceful place and extremely nice people who run the place

Reviewed By nicolajr2015

Great place to relax. Beautiful sorroundings. Very kind and nice people who work there, making it a great stay. Also good sri lankan food. The resort is located a bit outside of galle, between beautiful ride fields, forrest/jungle, and was very beautiful

5. Good Vibes Villas retreat

Ginigala - Pilana Road Near Meepe junction & Ginigala junction, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
88%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 96 reviews

Good Vibes Villas retreat

This delightful, fully-staffed guesthouse with its 6 spacious Suites and 2 stunning Garden Villas, is hidden away in a coconut grove, only few minutes from the beaches of Unawatuna (Sri Lanka’s southwest coast). The Villas have been tastefully decorated by their European owners, to blend in with their natural surroundings. The restaurant ‘Jack & Coco’ is perched on stilts level with the canopy of the royal coconut trees and beside the plantations. Our chef will help you discover the best flavors from our own garden. Our menu is designed to make you travel using both local ingredients and Mediterranean flavors. Stay in a beautiful and quiet ​luxury villa, set in one of the most scenic areas of Sri Lanka. Enjoy the stunning garden, infinity pool and gorgeous views. You can either choose to stay in a large Suite of the main villa (Double rooms or Junior suites), or you can enjoy one of the private villas., ideal for groups of 4-5.

The best place to stay in southern Sri Lanka

Reviewed By sarah_bailey_ferrer

Wow, I can honestly say this is one of the BEST places I have ever stayed. Anton was amazing, great communication before and during the trip, so helpful, The room is huge, the decor is modern and the outdoor shower is such a little haven! The pool is pure bliss!!!! Bella the dog was adorable. The chef made the best breakfast every morning and helped us organise our trips, the TukTuk driver was so lovely and took us around and showed us beaches we didn’t know. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough! I will definitely be back. There are so many nice restaurants and beaches close by. Thank you Anton and to the good vibes villa family ❤️❤️

6. Why House

Mihiripenna Talpe, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
95%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 441 reviews

Why House

Why House is located within a three acre private walled garden of peace and tranquility only a ten minute walk from the beautiful beach of Dalawella and a fifteen minute drive to the world heritage site Galle Fort. Our aim is to give you a fun and relaxed holiday experiencing within the luxury of a boutique hotel with the informality of a private home. Children are welcome and supervision by the staff is available. A manager’s house and 24 hour security is on-site. This picturesque property can sleep up to 24 guests, with 10 double en-suite rooms with private terraces. We have 3 Main House Suites, 3 Garden Villa rooms, 2 Garden Bungalow rooms and 2 Cabanas available. Each individually designed room has satellite TV and DVD player (with film library), free Wi-Fi, mini fridge and luxuriously built en-suite bathrooms. An entertainment and outside dining pavilion that surrounds the large swimming pool are available to all guests. Outside guests can also enjoy lunch or dinner with us.

Truly outstanding hotel for our honeymoon

Reviewed By KJ1711

We were made to feel completely at home at The Why House. Its gorgeous, has beautifully kept grounds, is well run, spacious, never overcrowded and the food and drinks are absolutely outstanding. You can see why people loyally return again and again. The staff are all lovely and kind, will do anything to make your stay more comfortable. This is the sort of place where little details are really important and dont go unnoticed. For example, I noticed our fridge didnt work our first day - I didnt even get round to mentioning it to any of the staff and by the time we came back to our room it had already been replaced - like they had read my mind! The pool is beautiful and the surroundings are so private and picturesque. Henrietta, the owner, takes time to get to know her guests and was an absolute scream to hang out with and have a drink with. Love you Hen! Yes there are power cuts occasionally which is par for the course in Sri Lanka no matter where you stay and made for an exciting adventure - but are just worth mentioning in case you are unfamiliar with a sudden blackout. They don't usually last long. THE FOOD - was of an incredible standard - the modern take on traditional Sri Lankan one night was phenomenal and I think about that food all the time! The fruit plates for breakfast I still think about how good they were and all the other options - the chefs were genuises. We would 1000% return to Why House in the future. Thank you Hen and the Why House team - we felt so at home. Kristina & Shanta x

7. Villa White Queen

No 27 Steel Road Dangedara, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka 011 94 71 112 7587
Excellent
81%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 59 reviews

Villa White Queen

Villa White Queen by Ceylon Itinerary proudly stands in a large private landscape just 5 minutes away from colonial Galle city. Famed provincial capital – Galle a world-famous heritage city filled with fascinating stories from the ancient spice trade, colonial invasions, and several other historic legacies that have been well preserved throughout the region. Villa White Queen is a private luxury villa to pamper your vacation stays with heartfelt Sri Lankan hospitality in most sought after southern city. A famous Unesco World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. Wandering its rambling lanes you'll pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and impeccably restored hotels surrounded by the beautiful sandy beaches of Indian ocean.

Perfect family stay with a relaxing pool and welcoming staff

Reviewed By C4210QKamyj

What an hidden gem! This is a fantastic place which is perfectly located near by many attractions. The staff go above and beyond to ensure everything is of the highest quality. I will be recommending this hotel to my friends and family. The chef onsite is amazing and, in our opinion, the meals were much better than what we have had in the Galle Fort. The waiter was very knowledgeable with the local area and attentive. The swimming pool was the prefect temperature and the extensive grounds were keep immaculate and clean throughout our stay. Our deluxe family room was perfect for three night with 2 children. Plenty of space within the 2 story room- very impressive! Well done team but especially to The ek Shana shan, priyantha suminda and werasekara. We will come back again on our next trip.

8. Sri Villas

Colombo - Galle Main Road, 69km Post, Induruwa 80510 Sri Lanka
Excellent
91%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 164 reviews

Sri Villas

Perched on a secluded beach just south of Bentota and only 70 kilometres south of Colombo, Sri Villas is proud of our reputation of going above and beyond when it comes to looking after our guests. The Sri Villas team are known for their discretion and warmth of service. Our stunning location directly on a wide beach frontage facing due West means 'picture perfect sunsets' and exceptional privacy ensures a well deserved rest for our discerning guests. Each of our individually designed suites within the three independent villas relays a certain tranquility with wide verandahs all with views onto our spectacular beach. And each of the villas have generous living and dining areas, not to forget our outside deck area directly positioned next to the beach for ideal 'al fresco' gatherings. Our efforts into creating and curating special menus to suit the tastes and expectations of our guests, specialising in local, fresh and seasonal produce, has reaped praise. Our philosophy is "Modern Island Cuisine' - we take the best of the local, exotic and tropical ingredients and ensure it is healthy, fresh and indulgent. From our renowned island curries, seasonal salads and fresh seafood we strive to accommodate and spoil you. Located in Geoffrey Bawa country there are plenty of excursions to do locally; culturally or sporty, such as water sports on the Bentota River, or further afield, such as a visit the historic UNESCO site of Galle.

Paradise

Reviewed By MrsBDH

Return trip of a week to Sri Villas, where I would happily live forever. The service and ambience is incredible. We had such fun playing cricket with the houseboys , exploring the beach and doing local trips up and down the coast by train and tuktuk . Another wonderful holiday. Thank you and our thoughts are with Sri Lanka during these times.

9. Apa Villa Thalpe

78 Mile Post Matara Road Mihiripenna, Unawatuna 80600 Sri Lanka
Excellent
65%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 361 reviews

Apa Villa Thalpe

Please note that Apa Villa Thalpe has ceased to operate under this name as there has been a change in ownership. The new owners Joe's Resort will announce its own listing herewith.

The best place I have ever stayed

Reviewed By 328ellad

We stayed at Apa for 4 nights and from start to finish everything was outstanding. We were offered a free room upgrade so had a huge beach front room overlooking the beautiful pool area and beach. You have your own buzzer to press and a butler appears instantly to attend to any needs you may have and to take any food/drink orders. You eat your food on your own private terrace outside your room overlooking the pool and beach. Food here was amazing. Breakfast was included and we also had a floating breakfast in the pool one day. We also had dinner here twice which was some of the best food we’ve ever tasted, we completely felt like we were fine dining and not just eating ‘standard hotel food’. The service here was impeccable. From start to finish we felt like royalty. Nothing we asked was too much. Everyone here made our stay the most amazing stay I have ever experienced. I usually would never revisit a hotel no matter how good as I like the idea of experiencing different places but this is the only resort I have ever stayed in that I would 1000% come back in a heartbeat. I have travelled and stayed in many resorts and I must say this is the best place I have ever stayed in.

10. The Residence Bentota

106 Pitaramba, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
Excellent
56%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 16 reviews

The Residence Bentota

Featuring a garden, The residence Bentota is located in Bentota, 2 minutes walk to the best Beach in Sri Lanka. Bentota Railway station is 150 m away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. And free private parking is available on site. Some units are air conditioned and including a sitting and/or dining area. Every unit has fully furnished kitchen. Linen is provided. The Residence Bentota also includes an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy various activities in the area, including water sports such as windsurfing, diving etc. Lunuganga is 3.4 km from from The Residence Bentota. Bandaranayake International Airport is 85.3 km from the property. This is our guests' favourite part of Bentota, according to independent reviews. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Nice stay

Reviewed By Nesrine C

We stayed in there for almost two nights and it was amazing, the whole staff were helpful and friendly specially Iran, he arranged for us the driver to the airport and the snorkeling. The place is true to pictures published. Just make sure you take the mosquito repellent and all will be amazing!

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