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Small House Boutique Guest House

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at Small House Boutique Guest House in Fort Galle, where English breakfast fuels days of local exploration and garden relaxation

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Small House Boutique Guest House in Fort Galle offers a peaceful escape. Enjoy a proper English breakfast before relaxing on the quiet terrace surrounded by gardens. Amenities include dry cleaning, luggage storage, and a library for quiet moments between sightseeing adventures.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Elite Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Elite Double Room

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Small House Boutique Guest House is in Fort Galle, a neighborhood in Galle. National Maritime Museum and Galle National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hikkaduwa National Park and Handunugoda Tea Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galle Tennis Club or Galle International Cricket Stadium. With scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Galle travel guide
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Map
2, Parawa Street, Galle, 80000

What's nearby

  • The lighthouse at Galle Fort
    Galle Fort
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The clock tower in Galle Fort
    Galle Clock Tower
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galle Lighthouse
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • All Saints Anglican Church
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station
    25 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    123 min drive

Restaurants

  • Elita Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • The Bungalow - Galle Fort
    3 min walk
  • Coconut Sambol
    4 min walk
  • VOC Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Fort Heritage Food Cabin
    4 min walk

About this property

Small House Boutique Guest House

Guesthouse near Unawatuna Beach
Free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Small House Boutique Guest House. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this guesthouse. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Small House Boutique Guest House Galle
Small Boutique Galle
Small House Boutique Guest House Guesthouse Galle
Small House Boutique Guest House Guesthouse
Small House House Galle
Small House Boutique Galle
Small House Boutique Guest House Galle
Small House Boutique Guest House Guesthouse
Small House Boutique Guest House Guesthouse Galle

Frequently asked questions

Is Small House Boutique Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Small House Boutique Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Small House Boutique Guest House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Small House Boutique Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 65 per vehicle applies.

Where is Small House Boutique Guest House located?

Located in Fort Galle, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Galle Fort, Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa, and Historical Mansion. National Maritime Museum and Dutch Reformed Church are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Small House Boutique Guest House Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

VIVEK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in the centre of galle old town, well located well furnished no complaints would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

ok
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Needs improvement

It’s odd that the main concern here is asking travellers to pay for their stay the moment they arrive/walk back in to the property/constantly. Payment on check-put is the norm and it’s strange to continually stay in places like this in Sri Lanka where they’re just obsessed with money. We’re all going to pay you for our stays - that’s normal. Please just let us be here and enjoy and pay on departure - which is standard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Needs vast improvement

Weird stafff who seem confused by basic requests. Aggressive manager who appeared at my door shortly after check-in to discuss ‘things’ and proceeded to engage me in a strange and circular conversation which included questioning my English language skills (?). WiFi, needed for an urgent and specific request, not working, with no attempts to address or fix this. Rooms have no glass windows so it’s very dark unless you open the door to everyone - makes the AC redundant as a result. Not good value for money, annoyed once again by Hotels.com’s dreadful Sri Lankan property selection.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war sehr geräumig und super sauber. Netter Balkon, geräumiges Bad. Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen und während des ganzen Aufenthalts immer freundlich behandelt
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hans F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay, but room for improvement

We had a nice stay at the Small House. The owner and staff were very helpful. The owner lent us his phone so we could book a taxi service we found online, which we think was really great. The breakfast was very tasty, with a mix of western and local foods. The room shows some age though, and is in need of minor repairs. The hotel was also hard to find, with no name on the door! The room is also not completely sealed from the outside,and had no mosquito net, so there is a risk of bugs getting in during the night! We also needed to ask them specifically to provide WiFi and toiletries. After we asked, they provided without issues. All in all a great stay, but with room for improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Scott-Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bumped to another place in Galle

I was actually bumped on arrival and I never like when that happens, but the place that I booked had been bought out by a group. So at that point, even when you express your displeasure there’s not much you can do. They insisted that the room in the hotel they moved me to was an upgrade but aside from the balcony with a view of the ocean, I disagree. Anyway, breakfast was good and everyone was as friendly as all Sri Lankan’s are. Too bad I didn’t get to stay in the place I booked for the reasons I booked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Li Qi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy guesthouse in the best neighbourhood.

Super convenient location and rustic surroundings. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel ! Don't hesitate to book it

Great small hotel that I strongly recommend. Very friendly staff , warm welcome ! Very good breakfast and the room was nicely decorated. This is a very good value for money. We really liked staying at this Small House Boutique Guest House. It is very well located. The streets nearby are so cute and there are many restaurants around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful guest house in the heart of the vibrant historical walled old town of Galle. Friendly staff and excellent, bountiful, delicious breakfasts. Hard to find as the guest house has no sign or street number. Very hot and the air conditioner struggled to keep the room cool so hard to sleep at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small quiet hotel right in the Galle Fort

We enjoyed our stay in this small and comfortable hotel, were we felt very welcome by the staff. The hotel is right in the fort, in a small and quiet street, surrounded by restaurants and shops. Each room had an outdoor patio with table and chairs where we enjoyed a delicious breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Great service, wonderful place and service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonny Chatfield, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Full of Dutch colonial charm

We pulled into Galle station after a beautiful coastal train ride from Colombo, and quickly found a Tuk Tuk driver who drove us into the Galle Fort area and down the narrow streets to Small House. Our host greeted us with a warm smile and took us up the stairs in the quaint colonial house to our room. It was spacious and clean, with big shuttered windows to let in light from the courtyard area. The host was happy to give us tips on what to do in the city, suggesting we start by exploring the fort and rampart, which did not disappoint. Just a one minute walk from our room and we were stood on the edge of the Dutch fortress' rampart looking out over the sea. We strolled around the perimeter taking in the sights such as the lighthouse, mosque, clock tower and cathedral, finally watching the sun set, before heading to the Dutch Hospital later that evening for food. On our first morning we woke to a pleasant but basic breakfast of eggs, toast, fruit and coffee, before going to Unawatuna beach for the day, something I would highly recommend doing. The bed was comfortable and our room was very clean and well air conditioned. In terms of location you are right where you need to be. Overall it proved reasonable value and I would certainly suggest staying here to my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019