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The Galle Heritage Villa

4.0 of 5
71 Lighthouse Street, Galle Fort, Galle 8000, Sri Lanka
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The Galle Heritage Villa
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

I was in two minds about this villa at first since not every heritage home in the Galle Fort works well for hospitality. However my perception slowly changed from first seeing the villa and then expeirncing it's hospitality. Althought recently acquired by Jetwing they have done a good job to preserve the authenticity of the house without overdoing it. The... More

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Jetwing Hotels Limited, General Manager at The Galle Heritage Villa, responded to this review
28 May 2012

Dear Guest, The Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing was taken over by the group recently, and lets guests come and enjoy a completely different atmosphere to the usual properties on the South Coast. This property is located within the Galle Fort, which is an icon in itself and is one of the most famous structures in Sri Lanka. Galle Heritage... More

London
Senior Contributor
49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I am sure this is a lovely place to stay - but we never got the chance. Despite making an online booking and paying a deposit 9 months earlier, we were shocked to receive an e-mail 2 days before our departure telling us they had "discovered" they were overbooked and that we would be transferred to a lower grade property... More

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Jetwing Hotels Limited, General Manager at The Galle Heritage Villa, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Dear Guest, We are very sorry about the unfortunate incident that took place just days before your arrival to Galle, Sri Lanka. We at Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing like all our guests to leave with positive memories of staying at the property and not the situation you faced. However I am glad you were pleased with the alternate accommodation... More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Despite booking through a reputable Dubai based travel agent, My wife and I found ourselves, in Galle without a hotel room. However, help was at hand, through the first class customer service and professionalism of Manoj and Mark at the Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel, Galle. Although their hotel was full, they found a solution and accomodated us at the Heritage Villa,... More

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Jetwing Hotels Limited, General Manager at The Galle Heritage Villa, responded to this review
16 April 2012

Dear Guest, The Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing is a truly unique place to base yourself while in Galle, or even exploring the Southern region of Sri Lanka. It is a peaceful and relaxed environment, and has a very homely feel to it. We are sorry to hear about the unfortunate experiences you had to face before contacting us, but... More

Wilts UK
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Enormous rooms (I've lived in houses smaller than the bathroom), charming approach, quiet, comfortable, central, excellent breakfast - what more can one want? WE did wonder though if the absolutely charming young Mr Pereira could not have been offered a little more help, as he seemed to be doing absolutely everything on his own. However, we would unhesitatinglly go back!

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Jetwing Hotels Limited, General Manager at The Galle Heritage Villa, responded to this review
21 March 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for the review on Trip Advisor. The Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing is one of the newest properties to enter the Jetwing family, and a completely different experience. We are constantly looking for improvements we can do and guest feedback is vital. The location within the Galle Fort is ideal to get away from everything and... More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Really enjoyed our stay and felt obliged to spread the news. The place is comfortable and clean, with a large bedroom / bathroom, incl. a divine bed. The breakfast is delicious, but above all, the two guys running the place are just great. They are intelligent, friendly and super hospitable. It's a quiet, yet centrally located place to stay, with... More

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Jetwing Hotels Limited, General Manager at The Galle Heritage Villa, responded to this review
21 March 2012

Dear Guest, We are glad you enjoyed the facilities and service at the Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing. It is great to hear from guests as to how their stay went at the villa, because that helps us in improving things or simply helps us identify what we are doing right. The team at the villa have been specially trained... More

Dublin
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

It was our second visit to Galle in 5 months, the young gentleman who runs the villa for Jetwings is a real Galle Gem. The villa is a wonderfully restored Fort Villa, one of the best I think in the Fort & I have had a look in many of them. It is clean, tidy, with big bedrooms & bathrooms... More

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Jetwing Hotels Limited, General Manager at The Galle Heritage Villa, responded to this review
21 March 2012

Dear Guest, Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing offers a truly unique experience to anyone who chooses to stay at the property. It is located within the fort, lots of shops and sights just only a walk away. The villa itself is spacious, clean, and relaxing. The fort also provides a guest with a variety of options with food and drinks... More

York, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

We arrived to discover the room we had booked had been given away to other guests so not a great start. The management of the villa has recently been taken over by the JetWing Lighthouse and our specific room booking had been lost in this cross over. As there are only 4 rooms in the villa we accepted the last... More

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Jetwing Hotels Limited, General Manager at The Galle Heritage Villa, responded to this review
26 March 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for your in depth feedback on Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing on Trip Advisor. I am pleased that you have taken the time to give us detailed feedback on your stay as guest feedback is the most important source of input to help us gauge the level of satisfaction amongst guests. I apologize on behalf of... More

perth
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

We absolutely loved Galle Fort - it reallly is a living 17th century fort with a great sense of community and religious mix. Our stay at The Galle Heritage Villa contributed immensely to the enjoyment of our stay. The villa has retained its 17th century feel with great rooms and massive bathrooms. We negotiated our room rate and thought it... More

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Jetwing Hotels Limited, General Manager at The Galle Heritage Villa, responded to this review
26 March 2012

Dear Guest, We are extremely pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing. It is a laid back getaway, and is located in one of the most unique living spaces, the UNESCO World Heritage site Galle Fort. The Galle Fort has kept its historical feel and it is a completely different experience to any guest who... More

Colombo
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Being frequent travelers to Galle, was recommended that we try this hotel from a friend in the industry. After an email confirmation of our reservation, we also followed up with a phone conversation with the Lighthouse Hotel in Galle by Jetwing, who also manage bookings for this property. At this stage, not only did the Lighthouse confirm our booking for... More

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Jetwing Hotels Limited, General Manager at The Galle Heritage Villa, responded to this review
30 March 2012

Dear Guest, Firstly I would like to apologize for the inconveniences that took place at arrival at Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing, Galle. I would firstly like to say it was a mistake on our part and we accept full responsibility for what occurred. There was an issue with our reservation system and the mail was not received by the... More

fremantle Australia
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Not top end luxury, but great Manager/staff who bend over backwards to make you comfortable. Not sure the new rates are value for money, but we booked well in advance, and felt it was a fair price. If you do stay here, have your breakfast at the sister hotel, as its a marvelous spread. Highly recomended!

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Jetwing Hotels Limited, General Manager at The Galle Heritage Villa, responded to this review
26 March 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing to stay during your stay in Galle. We are extremely happy that you have taken the time to send us a review on Trip Advisor. As this is a property that came in to the Jetwing family fairly recently, we are looking to up the service and the facility... More

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71 Lighthouse Street, Galle Fort, Galle 8000, Sri Lanka
Price range (per night):* 81 AUD - 444 AUD

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