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Thambili House By Edwards Collection

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Nestled in Fort Galle, Thambili House By Edwards Collection offers a serene getaway with a picturesque garden and soothing spa treatments. Relax by the outdoor pool or indulge in fine dining at the on-site restaurant. With helpful staff, free self parking, and luggage storage available.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Bathrobes
The current price is CNY2,001
CNY2,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

Why we love this property

Spa services and serenity
Massages await at this hotel's rejuvenating spa services. Guests can find peaceful moments in the garden, a calm oasis for relaxation.
Robes of luxury
Slip into plush, complimentary bathrobes in every guestroom of this luxury hotel. The perfect touch for an indulgent stay.

Room options

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite Sea View | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
70, Light House Street, Galle Fort, Galle, 00100

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Historical Mansion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Maritime Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Airport pick-up service

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bungalow - Galle Fort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪VOC Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pedlars Inn Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Sambol - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thambili House By Edwards Collection

Enjoy your visit to Galle with a stay at Thambili House By Edwards Collection. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100 (from 1 to 6 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 125
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 125 (up to 6 years old)
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 125
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: USD 125 (up to 6 years old)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 180 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 5

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Thambili House Villa Galle

Thambili House Villa

Thambili House Galle

Thambili House By Edwards Collection Hotel

Thambili House By Edwards Collection Galle

Thambili House By Edwards Collection Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 180 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Thambili House By Edwards Collection and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, scuba diving, and windsurfing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Thambili House By Edwards Collection?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Thambili House By Edwards Collection like?

Thambili House By Edwards Collection is in Fort Galle, a short 3-minute walk from Galle Fort and 4 minutes' walk from Galle Lighthouse.

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Reviews

Thambili House By Edwards Collection Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The property is very nicely renovated - but the staff really make the experience, Supun and his crew are some of the best hosts I have come across. Strongly recommend.
Fergus, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Thambilli House was just terrific, rooms, staff, open areas, pool and location ideal for a Galle Fort visit. This was our 3rd stay at The Fort and by far the best accommodation so far. Only surprise was that the room did not have a bar fridge, quite unusual from our perspective.
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

a true example of dutch colonial house. beautifully restored with the right balance of number of rooms (we counted 3 only) and the shared spaces. A fantastic open space breakfast space under the arches. Small pool that nobody uses, friendly and efficient staff, eager to please and be of service. recommended if you want to have the best stay in Galle
Matteo, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

When we arrived, the top management has messed up our room. Instead of sea view room, we got another room. After spending more than 2 hours arguing with the management, the property Manager Malindu managed to get us our room. He was amazing. Making sure property is running smoothly with no hassle. And made sure guest were taken care of at any expense. Overall cleanliness and services were top notch! Hats off to Malindu and the in-house chef for making guests welcome, even though the top management is treating the guests like garbage!
Kate, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location. Front room had view of the sea through lovely frangipanis. Pool swims at night refreshing. Be sure to tell the staff the night before if you want a Sri Lankan style breakfast or you will be stuck with a continental breakfast. Helpful staff. Lovely old building tastefully decorated with great air conditioning.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Verborgener Schatz

Das Haus hat 3 Zimmer und uns wurde zuerst das Zimmer im Dachgeschoss zugeteilt: sehr eng mit sehr vielen Mücken. Spater erhielten wir ein Zimmer im Obergeschoss: großartig eingerichtet mit Terrasse und einem fantastischen Blick auf den Ozean. Das Personal ist sehr gastfreundlich. Das Frühstück mit sehr viel Liebe gemacht.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Miss

Great hospitality
LOK CHUNG, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staying in a 300 year old beautiful villa that once belonged to a spice trader. The courtyard swimming pool was lovely.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great little romantic get away

This is a beautiful very small boutique hotel. Perfect for a romantic get away. Excellent service and great breakfast as well. AC super cold for hot humid days. No bar, and it was a little weird having to have them open and close the main door each time you came and went. They were prompt in doing so, but still a little weird. The fort area of Galle is small but unique. You could walk all the streets and do all the shops in a couple of hours.
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Delightful Thambili House!

Had a wonderful stay at Thambili House. We stayed in The Ginger Room which was very spacious, spotlessly clean and had a nice balcony over looking the small pool. Ideal place to relax and cool off in after a morning exploring the Fort. Mr Lakmal was exceptionally accommodating and made our stay very comfortable. The house is a fine example of an old Spice Traders House. Our only slight disappointment was we couldn’t sit and see the sea from the house. I had mistakenly thought we could but this is just from the other room. However, the house is ideally located in the Fort and seconds away from all the restaurants and other amenities the Fort and surrounding area has to offer.
Jane, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The house is gorgeous, the service was excellent, the bed extra comfy, the terrace beautiful and the breakfast amazing. We were heartbroken to leave :( special mention for the excellent service, very attentive, kind and arranging
Stephanie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

If is a beautiful historic home in an immaculate location. To top it off, Steven and his team were spectacular with their service during our stay.
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hospitality at a historical gem

Fantastic hotel with very welcoming staff and an interesting history. The hospitality was beyond measure! The lovely staff looked after all of our needs.
Sebastian, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A EXQUISITE COLONIALS GEM

Everything from the welcoming to the rooms and all surroudings were way over expectations. Staying true to its colonial historiy updated to meet all modern Contemporary needs. The staff met all our need with a genuine and attentive smile Will come back
Tony, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Stay

We booked this as a bit of a treat during a 3 week stay in Sri Lanka, we were not disappointed. The staff and hotel were lovely! The service was personal and welcoming, and the unique small property left us feeling at home.
Jake, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful boutique hotel with excellent service and really friendly, helpful staff. They served a good breakfast, both Western and Sri Lankan. Perfect location in Galle fort.
BARTRAM, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Kjempefint, lite og koselig hotell midt i Galle. Servicen var super, vi fikk også en oppgradering av rom pga ledighet. Vi spiste god sri lankisk middag på hotellet og koste oss ved bassenget. Litt problemer med vanntilførsel og strøm, men det ble fikset så fort vi sa i fra.
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful building, poor service

Beautiful building. Catering not great. Stay spoilt by staff desperate to charge us 25 USD each for breakfast, when it was included in the room price - even to the point where the supervisor would not let us check out until he had confirmation from the manager that we did not have to pay for breakfast.Not 5 star service for a 5 star price.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home

It's like your own house! Private, bespoke and custom. Love it
Zaynab, 4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Short stay in Galle

The hotel itself is not bad for a boutique hote, pretty guest, only 3 rooms. We based our booking on the picture of the room. In real the room was very small with no windows! so we felt very oppressed. We asked to change room but the 3 others were already booked. We booked 3 nights but we left after 2. As a guest house not a lot or room to sunbathe. So should you want to book this hotel, get the room with windows at least
Julien, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Treat yourself

Stunning property, great location and a real retreat from the heat and bustle of Galle
Jane, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Huge disappointment, not worth the price

Arrived to be checked in by someone who did not speak English so was unable to answer any of our questions. Did not even have a city map. Then we went to the room for which we paid in excess of USD250 for 1 night: Basically a converted attic, only window facing internal hallway. Mosquitos everywhere. Room had no cupboard to hang clothes, nothing to place suitcase on so had to leave on the floor, no amenity kit in the bathroom, basically only soap and shampoo, no minibar. After single shower no hot water. Constant noises from the hot water boiler in the bathroom disturbing our sleep. A TOTAL DISASTER AND MISREPRESENTATION OF ROOM ON THE HOTEL WEBSITE. When complained to a senior person on the phone (as no one in the hotel spoke English or had any authority) was given 2 options: find another hotel at 7pm and get reimbursed or get transferred to a sister hotel 20 minutes out of town. Given that we were in Galle for 1 night only clearly both options were not viable.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

An oasis of tranquility

Beautiful house, wonderful staff, the Sri Lankan breakfast was incredible. Just an oasis away from the heat and bustle of Galle. Will be going again....
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful home in Galle

This is a beautifully decorated house with 3 bedrooms across a small street from the ocean. Positives included very nice bedrooms and bathrooms, a cold plunge pool (all other pools in SL were warm, which is not refreshing as it is hot, hot, hot there), and a great location, right in the middle of everything you would want to see. They upgraded me to the bedroom at the front, which has a porch with recliners where you can watch the waves roll in. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ADDRESS ON HOTELS.COM IS INCORRECT. The hotel is on Ramparts Street NOT at 70 Lighthouse Street (look for the house on Google maps).
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best kept secret in Galle Fort

The property is amazingly beautiful, was a little difficult to find as the address given is actually the back of the property. The sevice was amazing, tea & coffee on request, they helped us with aquiring wine for lounging by the pool & the breakfast was outstanding. I would bypass Colombo entirely next time to spend more time here :)
Shontelle, 1-night trip