The Charleston Hotel - Galle

$$$$||View on mapGalle, Sri Lanka78 Lighthouse Street Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka, 80000|
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The Charleston Hotel - Galle
78 Lighthouse Street Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka, 80000·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Staff9.9
Comfort9.8
Location9.8
Cleanliness9.6
Facilities9.3
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families24%
Groups14%
Solo10%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Staff9.9
Comfort9.8
Location9.8
Cleanliness9.6
Facilities9.3
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families24%
Groups14%
Solo10%

Rooftop pool & sunset bar in a restored 1924 Art Deco residence inside Galle Fort

Hotel Amenities

The Charleston Galle offers a rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas. The hotel provides bike tours, walking tours, and tour or class about local culture. Guests have access to free WiFi, room service, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and car hire.

Rooms

Rooms at the Charleston Hotel Galle include private bathrooms with walk-in showers and air conditioning. The hotel has non-smoking rooms and offers safety deposit boxes, key access, and 24-hour security. A coffee house is located on site, and daily housekeeping includes turn-down service.

Dining & Bar

The on-site restaurant at The Charleston Galle Fort serves Mediterranean, seafood, local, and international cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Guests can order special diet menus, wine and champagne, and cocktails at the bar. Breakfast includes local specialities and is served on the terrace.

Location & Parking

The Charleston is located 2 minutes from Lighthouse Beach and 300 metres from Galle Light House inside Galle Fort. The hotel offers private check-in and check-out, and has parking available. Koggala Airport is 9 miles away.

Services

The hotel provides laundry service and packed lunches for guests exploring the area. Car hire can be arranged through the front desk. Fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and CCTV in common areas and outside property ensure security.

  • Location: 300 metres from Galle Light House inside Galle Fort
  • Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms
  • Dining: Mediterranean, seafood, local, and international cuisines with gluten-free options
  • Pool: Rooftop swimming pool with sun loungers
  • Service: Daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and car hire
  • Security: 24-hour security, CCTV, and safety deposit boxes
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 20.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:9
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Rooms and availability

Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Swimming pool

Rooftop pool

Laundry
Check-in/ Check-out

VIP check-in/ -out

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Courtyard view
  • Street view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
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Essential information about The Charleston Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 97 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 9.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Koggala, KCT

Location

78 Lighthouse Street Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka, 80000
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78 Lighthouse Street Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka, 80000
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78 Lighthouse Street Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka, 80000
  • City landmarks
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Lighthouse
Galle Lighthouse
100 yd
Museums
Fort
100 yd
Church St
Galle Dutch Fort
100 yd
Queens Street Galle Fort
Maritime Archeology Museum
100 yd
Church
Dutch Reformed Church
100 yd
Mall
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
100 yd
Rampart Street Galle Fort
Clock Tower
100 yd
cnr Leyn Baan & Rampart Sts
Meeran Mosque
100 yd
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Historical Mansion Museum
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Dutch Government House
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50A Lighthouse Street Galle Fort
Exotic Roots Art Gallery Cafe
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Pilgrims Lounge Chrishtopher Handicraft and Paint Gallery
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Church
All Saints Anglican Church
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Baladaksha Mawatha
Old gate
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Rampart Street
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