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Taavetti

Property class: 4.5
4.5-star beach hotel near Galle Fort

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A dining area with a view of the beach and ocean. Tables are set with chairs, and hanging pendant lights are visible.
A covered courtyard with a central palm tree, surrounded by white columns and potted plants.
A table set with a teapot, cups, and a tiered dessert stand with pastries and sandwiches on a beach at sunset.
A hotel entrance with arched wooden doors leading to a beach view.
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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sea breeze garden mahamodara, 266/10, Galle, SP, 80000
  • Place, St. Aloysius College
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle International Cricket Stadium
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Fort
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden bench, and a window with a view of greenery.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a large mirror, and a glass-enclosed shower area.

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Galle

Walk to the beach.Stay at this Galle hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of St. Aloysius College and 2 miles (3 km) of Galle International Cricket Stadium. Galle National Museum and All Saints Anglican Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sea Turtle Hatchery Mahamodara - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Aloysius College - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mahamodara Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Galle Fort - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Resik Chinese Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Anods Chocolate Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elita Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bupathi Vilas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Lanka Milk Processing Co Ltd - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Taavetti

4.5-star beach hotel near Galle Fort
Feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the private white sand beach, located just 50 meters away. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and free beach club on site.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Galle hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Taavetti offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desk chairs. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, designer toiletries, and bidets. This Galle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 15 for adults and USD 10 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Free beach club
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Taavetti

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 300.0 per day.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 15 for adults, and USD 10 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (from 2 to 6 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 300.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Taavetti Hotel
Taavetti Galle
Villa Taavetti
Taavetti Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

How close is Taavetti to the airport?

Taavetti is 94.9 mi (123-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Taavetti?

As of Oct 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taavetti on Oct 14, 2026 start from CA $257, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Taavetti have an airport shuttle?

Taavetti offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 80 per vehicle.

How close is Taavetti to the beach?

This hotel is 4.5 mi (17-min drive) from Unawatuna Beach and 0.7 mi (1-min drive) from Mahamodara Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Taavetti offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Taavetti, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 15 for adults, USD 10 and 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Taavetti?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Taavetti?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Taavetti?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Taavetti have a pool?

Taavetti features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Taavetti have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Taavetti have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body treatments, facials, and massages.

How close is Taavetti to downtown Galle?

Taavetti is 1.5 mi away from Galle.

Taavetti Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great boutique hotel in colonial style, extremely relaxing atmosphere with wonderful staff, super helpful in all matters.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice beach club
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gave us the wrong room initially but corrected. Large room & bathroom, nice pool to cool off in. Great staff. Nearby Beach Club is right on the beach & excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute hotel rite on the beach. Staff was superb . Breakfast was good and rooms Comfortable . Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, lovely and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming boutique hotel. Although the surrounding area (3 km west of Galle Fort) is unassuming, the hotel itself is in a beautiful colonial style with every detail and unique decoration carefully thought through. The restaurant, just across the street and on the beach is also beautiful with excellent food. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Such a beautiful hotel and friendly staff. Easy access to the beach ( once you make it across the street), and a lovely hotel kitty!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and genuinely helpful, they also have the most adorable cat that you may spot around the lobby area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Authentic, exotic Sri Lankan experience

Extraordinary, Quiet and a place out of the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent and the manager Mr Sumudu goes above and beyond
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hip hideout

Beautiful, stylishly decorated boutique hotel. Friendly and personable staff. Very comfortable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Priced too high for the value provided
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was lovely and all of the staff were courteous, kind and absolutely could not do enough to help. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The description on Hotels.com however is a little misleading. Whilst the associated Taavetti Beach Club which serves great food is situated right on the Beach, the hotel building itself is actually accross the road and not next to the beach. Also, the hotel is not an 18 min walk into the Galle Fort area - in fact it is about 48 minutes. However, it's easy to get a Tuk Tuk into town so that's not a huge problem & overall, we enjoyed our stay. Thank you again to the lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk lady gave different information regarding check out time and the free breakfast. Her approach was not hospitalable to say the least.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
The room was smaller than advertised. Didn’t have a much space. The bathroom was stylish but the shower drain didn't work and flooded the bathroom. Also no hot water from the shower. What saved it a bit was the friendly hotel manager and the nice beach lounge across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Normally I’m not the person who writes reviews. But this hotel really deserves a good review. Its was great staying for me. Great interior design, cozy, clean. Its so close to Galle fort by tuktuk it takes only 230 rupees. Also staff were really really helpful, kind and caring. I had injury on my foot. They were really careful about this. Thank you Roshan and Banuka!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxury in Galle with beach

The place was beautiful design. Thats what I want in hotels. The staff were lovely. Amaan, Viraj and Nethmi were wonderful. This place is an oasis off the busy city street down to the Fort. If you want to stay away from the touristy Fort area on the coast, with a private beach, this place is for you. The only feedback I have for them is be clear about restaurant times. It said on menu in room 6p. I went down 6.15 and was told my meal would take 1 to 1.5 hours. This won't work for families with children. It is a beautiful new hotel but if they want to be one of the best, this is important to be organised & have good communication.
My room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We began our trip to Sri Lanka at Taavetti, and it was the perfect choice. The hotel arranged an airport pickup for us, making the two-hour drive smooth and scenic. Galle was an excellent starting point, and Taavetti proved to be the ideal place to stay. Getting to the fort was easy with a quick Tuk Tuk ride, and the beach across the street was simply spectacular. The hotel itself was fabulous, with an incredible staff who made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. A huge thank you to Ambiga, Gayantha, Raja, Nethmi, Roshan, Banuka, Hasitha, and Waruni—you all made our stay truly special! I wish we had stayed an extra night. The room was beautiful, the breakfast was fantastic, and the hotel even helped us arrange transportation to Mirissa the next day. A wonderful start to our Sri Lankan adventure!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Taavetti positions itself as a five-star property. In its current form, I would rate it a strong four — and with a few thoughtful refinements, it could comfortably reach true five-star boutique level. I originally booked three nights and extended for six more, which already says a lot about the overall value and comfort. Highlights: • Excellent value for what you receive. • Peaceful, largely empty stretch of beach — a real luxury. • Relaxed beach club with direct ocean access. • Breakfast is good; lunch and dinner are very good (the barramundi was excellent). • Kind, attentive staff. Romaya, the owner (based in Canada), clearly has a vision and strong foundations are in place. Things to note: The hotel and beach club (also the main restaurant) are separated by the main road. It’s manageable, but you do need to cross to reach the beach. The beach club extension is still being completed. From the front it looks polished; from the sea you can see unfinished concrete upper levels. For me, pricing reflects this. WiFi at the beach club needs strengthening — especially for guests working remotely. To move from 4 to 5 stars: • Replace plastic water bottles with glass mineral bottles. • Swap plastic straws for paper or metal. • Upgrade toiletries to refillable ceramic or glass containers, ideally partnering with a local Ayurvedic brand. As someone who works with hospitality properties worldwide, I share these as constructive suggestions. Overall: would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even before we left home, the staff at taavetti was responsive and kind and helped us organise a driver who picked us up (and waited for us to sort out an issue with our bags!) at colombo airport with a sign. Upon arrival they were welcoming and smiling and provided us with cold towels and a refreshing mango juice. The property is spectacular with great antique furniture, lush vegetation and a very pretty pool. The arches throughout the property really add to the charm too. They took care of our bags and we even got upgraded to a massive room with a huge open bathroom and bathtub and a balcony with a partial sea view (room 8). The property was spotless and the bed huge and very comfortable. The wifi worked well too. The property is only a very short tuktuk ride away from galle fort with all restaurants and cultural activities. I also managed to book a massage on my first evening on arrival which was wonderful after a long flight. The therapist was attentive, thorough and applied the pressure that I wanted leaving me relaxed and happy. The massage room was beautiful and has a glass ceiling and I could hear the rain patting on it as I was getting massaged. Pure bliss. Throughout our stay the staff was attentive and regularly checked on us and had open line on communication through WhatsApp making it easy to chat and get everything we needed. This was the perfect experience and we would highly recommend taavetti and would love to come back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hotel ist nicht am Meer! Manager zu autoritär
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastisk service

Fantastisk sted med fantastisk service. Ligger mellom Galle og Unawatuna. Lett. Ordne seg med Tuktuk. Ca 35 kroner til begge steder. Servicen var så gjennomført at jeg som nordmann nesten ble flau. Men stas var det. Anbefales på det sterkeste
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastisk

Fantastisk hotel, kjempefine rom og helt utrolig bra service. Behandlet som kongelige fra vi kom til vi dro. Vil anbefale til alla
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très bel hotel

Magnifique hôtel récent à 5 minutes de fort galle en tuk tuk Petit déjeuner moyen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025