The Dutch HousevsThe Havelock Place Bungalow
Both The Dutch House and The Havelock Place Bungalow are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, The Dutch House is preferred by most writers compared to The Havelock Place Bungalow. The Dutch House ranks #8 in Sri Lanka with endorsements from 2 reviewers like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet.
The Dutch House
18 Upper Dickson Rd, Galle, Sri Lanka
From $450/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"After a game of croquet on the lawn and a swim in the dreamy pool, retire to one of only four rooms high in the hills above Galle to write a novel or sketch a masterpiece." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Dutch House is a timeless boutique hotel, and one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most charming Dutch abodes; its location is convenient for visiting the town’s vibrant produce markets, historic 16th-century fort and Galle’s test cricket ground." Full review
The Havelock Place Bungalow
6, Havelock Place, Colombo 5, Colombo, Sri Lanka
From $57/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Pool
The Telegraph
8.0
"This affordable boutique guesthouse is like an inner-city oasis, hidden away from the bustle and energy of Colombo." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Modern luxury is matched with antiques that feel authentic to the period...it’s on a quiet lane and has lush gardens and a small lap pool. The outdoor cafe is a good place to while away the hours." Full review