Fort Dew Guest House is a colonial-style guest house on Sri Sudharmalaya Road inside the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, surrounded by centuries-old architecture, boutique shops and coastal views. Galle Railway Station is 0.8 km away, and Unawatuna is about 3 km along the coast.
Bandaranaike International Airport is 133 km away as the crow flies, and the drive south from Colombo (CMB) Airport covers about 152 km, usually taking 2 to 2.5 hours depending on traffic and the weather. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to Fort Dew Guest House.
The rooms have colonial-style furnishings and a homely feel. Each has air-conditioning, an en-suite bathroom and a private balcony or terrace overlooking the fort or the ocean.
There is a rooftop restaurant serving Sri Lankan and international dishes with views over the fort, and an outdoor lounge for a quiet sit. Bicycles and scooters can be rented for getting around Galle, parking on site is free, and Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout.
The museums and old streets of Galle Fort are on the doorstep. Along the coast are Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach and the Japanese Peace Pagoda, with Koggala Lake and the stilt fishermen of Ahangama to the east, and the coral reef at Hikkaduwa, the Madu River and the Kosgoda turtle hatchery to the north. Further inland lies Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO-listed reserve.
Excellent location close in the Fort close to the ramparts. Easy to walk and explore. Swimming by the Lighthouse about 5 minutes' walk away. Bed clean and comfortable. Hosts kind and accommodating. Food available but we were out a…
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