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Galle Fort HotelvsJetwing Lighthouse
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Jetwing Lighthouse is the choice of most reviewers compared to Galle Fort Hotel. Jetwing Lighthouse ranks #16 in Sri Lanka with praise from 3 reviews including Oyster, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Galle Fort Hotel
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
28 Church Street, Galle, Sri Lanka
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler "This 12-room hotel is in a seventeenth-century Dutch merchant’s house in the heart of Sri Lanka’s historic, now-hip Galle Fort." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"In the centre of Galle Old Town the hotel is ringed by colonial buildings, restaurants, well-preserved ramparts and a crescent of coastline, combining the sophistication of a boutique hotel with the easygoing atmosphere of a private retreat." Full review
Independent "The historic Galle Fort Hotel, set in a 300-year-old Dutch mansion"
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Lonely Planet "The rooms are all different: some have two levels and others stretch across entire floors. Linens are exquisite...you can enjoy the courtyard pool and serenity." Full review
Jetwing Lighthouse
Oyster The Telegraph Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Dadella, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
From $337/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpscale
"It's filled with Indo-Asian arty decor, spacious contemporary colonial rooms, and grassy courtyards, and maintains a keep-to-yourself atmosphere." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This historic Galle hotel has a spectacular location on a headland just west of Galle, and is a reliable choice for families and couples looking for a comfortable southern seaside escape." Full review
Lonely Planet "Parts of this large resort hotel, located 3km up the coast from the Fort, were designed by legendary Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, though other sections are more mundane." Full review
Lonely Planet "Rooms and restaurants won't disappoint, but this Jetwing's trump card is its magnificent ocean-side location, private beach and two gorgeous pools (one 40m)." Full review
Michelin Guide "High-ceilinged guest rooms are simply and fashionably furnished with wooden frame beds and pristine white sheets...the spicy, innovative dishes at the Cinnamon Room restaurant sustain guests" Full review
