Arches Fort - Galle

3-star hotel inside Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Accommodations at Arches Fort Galle

Arches Fort Galle offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee makers. Guests can choose between Standard, Deluxe, and Budget Double rooms, each with different layouts and balcony access in some categories. The Deluxe Double Room includes an enclosed shower, while the Budget Double Room has a wall-mounted shower head.

Breakfast and Dining

The hotel serves a free breakfast with continental, vegetarian, halal, and Asian options, including local specialties, warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Guests can also order omelettes and eggs prepared to order, and watch the kitchen staff making traditional hoppers. The breakfast spread is served in a garden-view terrace and has received high praise from visitors.

Location in Galle Fort

Arches Fort is located on Lighthouse Street, a 4-minute walk from Galle Fort Beach and 200 meters from the Dutch Church Galle. The hotel sits within a renovated Dutch bungalow in the center of the fort, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and historic sites like the Galle Fort National Museum (300 meters). Koggala Airport is 14 km away, and guests can easily explore the fort walls and lighthouse on foot.

Services and Amenities

The hotel provides 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas and outside the property, and daily housekeeping for all rooms. Guests have access to a shared lounge/TV area, outdoor furniture, and a terrace with garden views. Private check-in/check-out, fax/photocopying, and invoice provision are available on request.

Guest Services and Special Touches

Staff at Arches Fort offer personalized services such as storing and reheating leftover food, waking up early to prepare breakfast packs for early departures, and arranging taxis or bus tickets. Guests are invited to watch the cook making hoppers and can request gluten-free versions using a different flour mix. The hotel also provides an umbrella for guests heading out for dinner and helps with parking on the street.

• Location: Inside UNESCO Galle Fort, 4 min from beach
• Rooms: 5 room types - Standard, Deluxe, Budget Double, Budget Single
• Breakfast: Free local and continental options with hoppers
• Service: Personalized check-in, taxi booking, food storage
• Security: 24-hour security with CCTV inside and outside
• Nearby: Galle Light House, Dutch Church, National Maritime Museum