Why HousevsThe Dutch House
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, The Dutch House is preferred by most writers compared to Why House. The Dutch House scores 81 with accolades from 2 publications like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph.
Why House
Mihiripenna, Talpe, Galle, Sri Lanka
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
The Telegraph
9.0
"Set in spacious gardens, just inland from Galle’s palm-studded coastline, Why House is one of those rare hotels that suits couples and families alike." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Honey, you’re home: Why House, a friendly, relaxed Sri Lankan villa set in lush tropical gardens, is all yours to play with (and little ones will love it, too)." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This feels more like a private estate than a small hotel, with its expansive grounds and rooms in a colonial house (or cottages)." Full review
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