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Ocean View Guest House

80, Light House Street | Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka
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Ocean View Guest House
Ranked #15 of 22 Galle B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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We booked this place because it was the only place we could find inside the actual fort and the minimum booking was for 5 nights which in hindsight was a bit long for us, 3 days would have been plenty to explore the old town - which is absolutely gorgeous and full of fabulous shops! But the most disappointing part... More

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Stroud, United Kingdom
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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Really great location with views over the ocean as the name would suggest. The family are really nice! Unfortunately the room looks like it hasn't been cleaned in a while. There are ants everywhere and the bathroom is quite grotty. The toilet is loose so wobbles when sat on. The bed is really comfy and has a mosquito net and... More

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Lyon, France
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

We really appreciate this guesthouse in Galle: ideally located to visit the old fort, very nice hosts, very clean place with A/C and mosquito curtain. We opt for the room without view but it was perfect: calm, clean and very comfy. There is a lovely roof terrace where you have breakfast with ocean view. We would strongly recommend this place More

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Edam
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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We stayed 3 nights in this guesthouse. The room is clean and the bed is good. The staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast on the terrace was very good. Sitting on the terracce we had a perfect view over the ocean and the sunsets were amazing. It' a perfect place for a couple of days, exploring the old city... More

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Ahmedabad, India
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Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
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Have seldom seen such a view of the ocean from the dining table. The Sunset in the west coast of Galle where the property is located is simple breathtaking. Hues of pink and amber will sketch the sky in a typical never seen before composure. The open rooftop has a splendid view of the ocean and a walking path on... More

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melbourne
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011
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After enduring the night from hell at another place, we came across The Ocean View House.As it was a quiet time in Galle we were offered the 2 front double rooms with aircon & hot water for $35.00 each, alternatively we could have paid $45.00 for a twin room but that had no view.The rooms were very clean, aircon worked... More

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London, United Kingdom
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011
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We stayed here initially for 2 nights and the stay was pleasant. Albeit the room was small, it made for a comfortable stay. There's a rooftop terrace which offers extraordinary views. The family who owned it were very sweet and even reserved a room for us (without payment) during their busiest period - Galle Lit Fest. We paid far less... More

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Paris, France
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2011

overpriced place ( 45$ a night) without breakfast , durty and small room , dark and smelly , no hot shower ,huge cockroaches in the room , the guests are muslims , no alcohol in the whole area , the transfert to Colombo cost 8500 rupies . A place to avoid !! the only good thing is free wifi in... More

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Revisited (last stay 2005) for three nights. Nothing changed, still made by the wonderful view of the ramparts and sea from the upstairs front rooms. Rooms small with just adequate bathroom. Good service with excellent breakfast and tea/soft drinks on order. Advertised Wifi only works at one desk in the corridor. Mosquito nets need repairing (or replacing) No alcohol permitted,... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2011
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80, Light House Street | Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka
Price range (per night):* S$38 - 51

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