Experience a blend of elegance and comfort in our Colonial hotel with an outdoor pool, terrace, and garden. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and babysitting.
Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in world-class cuisine at The Hallway Restaurant, offering a scenic garden view. Sip drinks at the bar/lounge or dine alfresco. Opt for room service or savor a cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
Convenient Location
Immerse yourself in the local culture with nearby attractions like Dutch Reformed Church, Galle Fort, and National Maritime Museum. Benefit from our express check-in/out and other top-notch services during your stay.
Book now and elevate your Galle experience at Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure!
✦HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS
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Clean rooms
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Friendly staff
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Great location
At the hotel
Popular amenities
21 listed
Banquet hall
Bicycle rentals nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Concierge service
Express check-in
Express check-in/check-out
Express check-out
Free newspapers in lobby
Free WiFi
Front desk (limited hours)
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Pools & wellness
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Dining & drinks
Snack bar/deli
Fitness & outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Safety & cleanliness
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Getting around & access
Wheelchair accessible
Guest services
Luggage storage
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Services & essentials
Wedding services
Review in focus
51 reviews
10/ 10
Such an incredibly beautiful property, the rooms had such beautiful Dutch old world charm. If you have the budget spurge and get the Admiral Suite. It’s huge!!!!!! I felt like a true queen with it all to myself. I also opted for the full board. As with many other I can confirm the food is outstanding. The staff went above and beyond to make sure I had a delightful stay. If you’re thinking booking just go ahead and book it.
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location8.1
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Overall Experience8.0
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
Room Quality7.8
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Cleanliness7.5
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Food and Beverage7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Amenities7.2
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
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Guest reviews
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95% of 20 recent stays rated 8+
9.251 reviews
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10/10
Stephanie · 2025-05-17
“Such an incredibly beautiful property, the rooms had such beautiful Dutch old world charm. If you have the budget spurge and get the Admiral Suite. It’s huge!!!!!! I felt like a true queen with it all to myself. I also opted for the full board. As with many other I can confirm the food is outstanding. The staff went above and beyond to make sure I had a delightful stay. If you’re thinking booking just go ahead and book it. ”
Amazing experience, I will be back!
10/10
Aaron · 2020-03-06
“I loved this hotel so much. The hotel itself was beautiful, clean and historic. The pool was amazing and the grounds were great. Above all of it was that the staff was so incredible. They were helpful and kind. I was traveling alone and the restaurant manager was completely helpful to me, giving me tips and also prepared a special seafood meal for me that was one of the best i have ever had. I will definitely come back here next time im in Sri Lanka! ”
Great place!
10/10
Devin · 2020-02-13
“Great hotel and service. Only 12 rooms so a very personalized experience and fantastic staff. Only a 5 minute walk to amazing sunset views near jetwig lighthouse ”
Guest review
10/10
Al · family with children · 2020-01-13
“A beautiful property, the highlight was dinner in the garden, and the monkeys jumping from tree to tree around the pool, the children loved it, we wished we had stayed for longer than 1 night. This is the second time we have tried Asia Leisure properties and they always meet all our expectations. ”
Beautiful, tranquil hotel with lush gardens
10/10
Julia · 2019-12-01
“This is a superb hotel in every way. The plantation home is full of charm, interesting architecture and furnishings. The gardens, pool and courtyards are beautiful, tranquil, and full of wildlife and flowers. While we had a cocktail overlooking the pool, we saw a parade of monkeys, wild peacocks, and many other birds. The rooms are spacious and gorgeous, as are the bathrooms, and everything is in impeccable condition. Finally, the restaurant food (we had 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts at the hotel) was excellent.”
Guest review
10/10
Peter · partner · 2019-11-07
“A beautiful old hotel. The architecture is stunning. The pool area is especially lovely. The staff are the best I have experienced in a long time; very accommodating... always there with a smiling face ready to help you. The bar men serve the best Dry Martini's in Sri Lanka! I highly recommend staying here if you want to be out of Galle Fort for a change.”
WORK TO DO
6/10
JOHN BRUCE · 2019-09-11
“Overall an ok visit. Staff were good. Very quiet with only 1 other couple there for 1 of the 2 nights. Plenty of staff there and I wonder why the pool could not have been cleaner. It was a poor look!!!. The top edges of the pool were too dirty all around and surely with no guests it should have been pristine. As for the room... my door had a very low height which is bizarre. I whacked my head twice before i could see the prolem !!! Please warn your tall guests.
Also, the bathroom was like a sauna and very uncomfortable. Once again..why ??? You rate yourself 5 star..Mmm. Big room could have had a desk, no wine glasses there, old small fridge, bathroom has a crazy big shower area so water went everywhere. Be ok if u have a cricket team staying in the room. They could have a shower and sauna at the same time. Aircon unit in room very noisy too.
Upside was the bar and the food I had was excellent. ”
Absolutely fabulous!
10/10
David · 2019-07-20
“Fantastic service. Absolutely recommend this hotel. A five star experience.”
A Galle Gem
10/10
Natasha · 2019-07-20
“An amazing stay at a beautiful boutique hotel with incredible staff and service! Loved it. Thanks to the team at Tamarind Hill. We will be back! ”
A Haven of peace
10/10
Anne Valerie · 2019-07-13
“This former British officer's mansion is an amazing place to stay near Galle's...less than 5 minutes by tuk tuk...I love the high ceilings in the lobby and the rooms..
Everything was super clean and the service wonderful. We even had a peacock in the garder entertaining us during breakfast. I really enjoyed the long swimming pool. It was nice to relax there😀”
Guest review
10/10
Verified traveler · partner · 2019-04-12
“Staff and property excellent. Great pool. Spacious rooms”
Fantastic setting
10/10
Verified traveler · 2019-03-18
“The hotel was absolutely excellent, very comfortable, lovely staff, amazing breakfast and a beautiful pool area. It’s slightly out of town but a short tuk tuk ride away from the main sights and worth it for the historic building and setting.”
❤️ from 🇨🇦
10/10
Verified traveler · 2019-02-28
“We had a three night stay at Tamarind Hill. We enjoyed every minute of it. The staff were kind & efficient & very accommodating. Service was top notch! The food was superb, location great & a lovely pool. The room was immaculate. The monkeys & resident peacock were fun to see. We liked the history of the property & we hope to come again. Highly recommend 💐”
我斯里兰卡之行的最大亮点
10/10
Hongbin · 2019-02-18
“殖民地大宅，孔雀从空中飞过……
200平米的Admiral房一定要尝试。”
Guest review
8/10
Verified traveler · 2019-01-28
“Mooi hotel, ligt tegen Galle aan. Schitterende locatie, rustig zwembad. Personeel blijft erg 'in de buurt', sommigen spreken niet goed Engels. Restaurant niet goed.”
Guest review
10/10
Verified traveler · 2019-01-21
“Amazing hotel! Staff was very helpful, they went above and beyond to make our stay great.”
Old School Charm
10/10
Charles · 2018-12-23
“Hotel was set on beautiful grounds. The pool, outside bar and courtyard were amazing. Rooms were spacious and the private back gardens were a nice touch. Breakfast was wonderful and would recommend pre-ordering the Sri Lankan breakfast and eating outside in the morning! You might even see a peacock if you get lucky!”
Tranquil, high quality hotel
8/10
George · 2018-11-16
“lovely setting with beautiful grounds, nice pool and very spacious, clean rooms. Staff all very friendly and attentive. Quite a lot of mosquitos in the gardens so take some spray. ”
“Really amazing colonial hotel set on the hill just outside Galle. The hotel only has 10 rooms, all of significant portions, and each room is wonderfully decorated. Nothing much surrounding the area, so prepare to Tuk Tuk to Galle for any activities/supplies you may need.
Hotel staff were very friendly. ”
