Small House Boutique Guest House

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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Living area
Deluxe Double Room | Living area
Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Private kitchen
Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
2, Parawa Street, Galle, 80000
  • Galle Fort
    1 min walk
  • Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa
    4 min walk
  • Historical Mansion
    4 min walk
  • Bentota (BJT-Bentota River)
    74 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

  • 148 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Small House Boutique Guest House

Galle guesthouse in Fort Galle with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
This guesthouse features 24-hour room service, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a library, and tour/ticket assistance.
Small House Boutique Guest House offers 4 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. This Galle guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Small House Boutique Guest House, you're just a quick walk from Galle Fort. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Steps from Galle Fort and 4 minutes by foot from Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Small House Boutique Guest House. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Galle guesthouse.

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Small House Boutique Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle (one way)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Small House Boutique Guest House Galle
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Small House Boutique Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Needs improvement
It’s odd that the main concern here is asking travellers to pay for their stay the moment they arrive/walk back in to the property/constantly. Payment on check-put is the norm and it’s strange to continually stay in places like this in Sri Lanka where they’re just obsessed with money. We’re all going to pay you for our stays - that’s normal. Please just let us be here and enjoy and pay on departure - which is standard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Needs vast improvement
Weird stafff who seem confused by basic requests. Aggressive manager who appeared at my door shortly after check-in to discuss ‘things’ and proceeded to engage me in a strange and circular conversation which included questioning my English language skills (?). WiFi, needed for an urgent and specific request, not working, with no attempts to address or fix this. Rooms have no glass windows so it’s very dark unless you open the door to everyone - makes the AC redundant as a result. Not good value for money, annoyed once again by Hotels.com’s dreadful Sri Lankan property selection.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Scott-Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bumped to another place in Galle
I was actually bumped on arrival and I never like when that happens, but the place that I booked had been bought out by a group. So at that point, even when you express your displeasure there’s not much you can do. They insisted that the room in the hotel they moved me to was an upgrade but aside from the balcony with a view of the ocean, I disagree. Anyway, breakfast was good and everyone was as friendly as all Sri Lankan’s are. Too bad I didn’t get to stay in the place I booked for the reasons I booked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Li Qi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy guesthouse in the best neighbourhood.
Super convenient location and rustic surroundings. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful guest house in the heart of the vibrant historical walled old town of Galle. Friendly staff and excellent, bountiful, delicious breakfasts. Hard to find as the guest house has no sign or street number. Very hot and the air conditioner struggled to keep the room cool so hard to sleep at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small quiet hotel right in the Galle Fort
We enjoyed our stay in this small and comfortable hotel, were we felt very welcome by the staff. The hotel is right in the fort, in a small and quiet street, surrounded by restaurants and shops. Each room had an outdoor patio with table and chairs where we enjoyed a delicious breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Great service, wonderful place and service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonny Chatfield, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Full of Dutch colonial charm
We pulled into Galle station after a beautiful coastal train ride from Colombo, and quickly found a Tuk Tuk driver who drove us into the Galle Fort area and down the narrow streets to Small House. Our host greeted us with a warm smile and took us up the stairs in the quaint colonial house to our room. It was spacious and clean, with big shuttered windows to let in light from the courtyard area. The host was happy to give us tips on what to do in the city, suggesting we start by exploring the fort and rampart, which did not disappoint. Just a one minute walk from our room and we were stood on the edge of the Dutch fortress' rampart looking out over the sea. We strolled around the perimeter taking in the sights such as the lighthouse, mosque, clock tower and cathedral, finally watching the sun set, before heading to the Dutch Hospital later that evening for food. On our first morning we woke to a pleasant but basic breakfast of eggs, toast, fruit and coffee, before going to Unawatuna beach for the day, something I would highly recommend doing. The bed was comfortable and our room was very clean and well air conditioned. In terms of location you are right where you need to be. Overall it proved reasonable value and I would certainly suggest staying here to my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Hans F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, but room for improvement
We had a nice stay at the Small House. The owner and staff were very helpful. The owner lent us his phone so we could book a taxi service we found online, which we think was really great. The breakfast was very tasty, with a mix of western and local foods. The room shows some age though, and is in need of minor repairs. The hotel was also hard to find, with no name on the door! The room is also not completely sealed from the outside,and had no mosquito net, so there is a risk of bugs getting in during the night! We also needed to ask them specifically to provide WiFi and toiletries. After we asked, they provided without issues. All in all a great stay, but with room for improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel ! Don't hesitate to book it
Great small hotel that I strongly recommend. Very friendly staff , warm welcome ! Very good breakfast and the room was nicely decorated. This is a very good value for money. We really liked staying at this Small House Boutique Guest House. It is very well located. The streets nearby are so cute and there are many restaurants around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019