GUEST REVIEWS
It was a very unique experience staying at No. 39 Galle Fort. Prior to our visit, the host could not have been more accommodating and helpful, making us feel at ease and taken care of. The villa itself is amazing and a true taste of old-world charm. The staff in the villa are friendly, kind, and very helpful, catering to every need and providing delicious meals every day. The Fort itself is a romantic backdrop and is a great location to be based for a true taste of authentic Sri Lankan history. Would highly recommend!! Thank you to everyone at No. 39 for an enjoyable stay! Emily and family Sydney, Australia
We are a group of friends who’ve traveled here for the Galle Lit Fest. This beautiful home was perfect for us. We’ve had such a lovely time here. Service and hospitality by Imalka and Anjali was perfect. They are the sweetest. The homeowner, Sharlini, was charming and stepped in with a personal touch. We would love to stay here again next year!
We had the most amazing experience in this beautiful home. The service offered to us by Anjali and Imalka was the icing on the cake! we would love to visit again when we next visit our motherland. Thank you for incomparable Sri Lankan hospitality and care. Manjewa, Johny, Tanya, Tony and David
We had an absolutely fantastic time in this villa. So clean and beautiful. Imalka and Anjali couldn’t have been more accommodating. Breakfasts were delicious, and the seafood BBQ was perfect! A very well-deserved 5-star rating, and we would definitely recommend it to friends and family!
My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at No. 39 Galle Fort over the New Year break. What a cozy place that makes you feel as though you’ve stepped back in time. Tastefully decorated, with good staff and a prime location for experiencing the Fort area. Thanks for an enjoyable stay!
From the moment that we walked into the villa we became excited at our choice of accommodation. The staff were incredibly attentive and still allowed privacy. The longer that we stayed the more we felt at home.The beauty of this villa and it’s design added to it’s family and majestic feel. Its location within the fort was perfect as well. We will definitely be returning with family members as this is the perfect clientele. Kind regards, Nathan
Thank you to Imalka and all the wonderful team at No.39 Galle Fort. We had a fantastic time! Beautiful country, kind people, delicious food, gorgeous beaches, we loved Sri Lanka and we will be back soon! The team at No.39 made us feel welcome and very special. Thank you and see you next time! Lots of love from Alan, Beck, Scott , Maya and Andrew
We were looking for a little oasis to celebrate our mum’s 70th birthday and it is safe to say that we indeed found it here! We wanted a place that was homely and provides us the comfort of being close to family. We were able to have a celebration with family that drove over from Colombo to the comfort of the villa. Our experience was augmented by the exceptional service provided by Imalka and Champa. Not a single detail was overlooked. The food was amazing. Imalka and Champa cooked for 6 of our guests and provided the best service we have come across just between the two of them. We are very grateful for all of their assistance and service. The villa although is in the middle of the busy Fort, is very calm and serene.It provided us with the atmosphere we were looking for when we looked for a villa to stay within the confines of the Fort. We will definitely come back and recommend this villa. We will sure come back for the exceptional service from the staff! Keep up the great work
We came for a two day stay at this villa.The cosiness and warmth of the place hit us very pleasantly the moment the door opened. Imalka and Champa served us with much commitment and care and the food was delicious.Their attentiveness was beyond compare! We noticed the attention to detail and the care in which the place has been equipped.All in all we had a wonderful experience – homey, warm and utterly comfortable. we hope others will have the privilege of coming ,seeing and enjoying this beautiful villa! With thanks, Pam and Dennis
Our 4 month stay at No.39 Galle Fort was a truly memorable experience. Nestled in the charming Lighthouse Street, the villa provided a secure retreat for our family, blending traditional Dutch architecture with modern comforts.Imalka and Anjali’s exceptional hospitality and warmth made us feel right at home, ensuring our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. Our children formed beautiful friendships and we immersed ourselves in the local culture, leaving with cherished memories that will last a lifetime! Magde, Marcin, Maye and Nina From Poland
This is our first trip to Sri Lanka and the first step on our 3 week tour and we are very sad to leave.We have had such a fabulous stay. Imalka and Anjali have been amazing, nothing has been too much trouble for them.The food was AMAZING and my daughter particularly loved the towel animals laid out on the beds everyday. The place is so clean and tidy, even the power cuts have not been an issue thanks to Imalka and Anjali’s care. We will definitely recommend No.39 to our friends and cannot wait to return . Thank you so much for such a fantastic time. Demelza,Dan,Stepper and Arife. Cornwall, England
August 16th, 2022 – August 22nd, 2022
Dear Imalka & Anjali and No.39 Galle Fort, Thank you for the most wonderful hospitality you have shown us here at No.39 during the past 5 weeks. Amazing service, delicious food, early mornings with not a complaint and spotless cleaning during the ENTIRE STAY. We will treasure these memories for the rest of our lives. We wish you lots of love and luck in the years ahead and we hope to return to see you next year. Sri Lanka is a special and very beautiful place and will always hold a small but unique place in our hearts. Thank you. Iain, Vicki,Stewart,Shauna and Alistair
Thank you so much for the wonderful hospitality over the last three days .You both went out of your way to ensure we have a pleasant stay, even with the power cuts and issues with the generator! You are fantastic cooks, we had the best breakfasts and a magical hopper night. We will definitely recommend this place and hope to be back soon! Sanath,Sita,Naren & Raura .
We have had such a lovely time in this villa it is so peaceful, clean and beautiful. Imalka and Anjali are so charming, nothing is too much nor trouble. Breakfast was delicious!! We hope to return!! Jennie,Paul,Hope,Courtney and Rob.
This is our first trip abroad after 2 years of Covid captivity, we could not have spent it in a more welcome place! No.39 Galle Fort stands out compared to other villas we have known including in Galle. The physical setting is a treat and Imalka and Anjali made it a home.They were gracious, warm helpful, kind and attentive in their way to make everyone feel at home.They have an aesthetic sensibility, paid close attention to details of the villa’s ambience and made sure it was always welcoming. The food deserves to be singled out. Imalka is a capable chef, and prepared excellent lunches including a memorable one of various Sri Lankan specialties.It was quite a treat to have Anjali’s father make hoppers and curry . We would have been happy dining in the villa every day! We look forward to a return visit. H&S and parents!!
The villa is beautiful and located centrally so it’s been very easy to get around. Imalka’s breakfast tasted amazing and in general he was so helpful! We are recommending No.39 Galle Fort to our friends who might come and stay next week! Overall we enjoyed the whole experience! Rhea,Akshay,Karty,Nikhil and Shantaru
What a little paradise in the middle of a bustling city!!! We loved our stay here. Wasn’t easy with two small kids making sure that they don’t damage all the precious property but with good help from Imalka and Anjali we managed it very well. We loved the garden space and the kids spotted little squirrels up on the wall and an iguana came for a visit one morning. Beautiful fresh flowers! We were amazed how quiet is this villa, what a good sleep we had. Breakfast was nice and the guys were so attentive to our needs and favours. We would love to come back one day! Thank you.
We stayed for 2 wonderful evenings. The villa manager and staff were so kind and helpful. The breakfast each day was delicious and beautifully served. The rooms are tasteful and clean. Anyway, such a fantastic experience.
Top 10 reasons we loved our stay at no.39 Galle Fort – 1. Candle-lit garden at night, 2. Attention to presentation at breakfast; 3. Nice A/C in the rooms and turn down service, 4. Imalka’s smile every time we came home, 5. Good coffee, 6. Nice decor-great birds of paradise feature, 7. Infused water in the bedrooms, 8. Anticipation of our needs (ice, fans, beach towels), 9. Sparkling clean 10. Wood apple juice introduction.
February 14th, 2020 – February 17th, 2020
Visiting Galle Fort for the first time was a great experience. We loved the villa No.39 Galle Fort. Thank you for great service! It was a perfect place to start our trip in Sr Lanka!
The villa is lovely and well maintained and was the perfect place for a family of 6 + baby. The location of No.39 is fantastic, with easy access to all the Fort restaurants and shops.
Truly memorable experience at No.39 Galle Fort, our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Many thanks to Nuwan for looking after us with his outstanding cooking and Gayan for maintaining the villa and teaching us local “shorties”. We look forward to visiting again!
This was our second time in Galle and we loved staying at No.39 – what a beautiful villa. My son and I had a wonderful time and look forward to coming back. Nuwan and Gayan took care of our delicious breakfasts and a nice first dinner as well as any other help we needed. Mark the property manager is amazing and always made sure that everything was just perfect. Thank you everyone.
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely villa – excellent property, great atmosphere, rooms were comfortable and we had great beds for a perfect sleep. Both Nuwan and Gayan were fantastic hosts, taking great care of us and serving us fantastic meals. A huge credit to them for this wonderful stay – they are truly the assets to this property.
Beautiful property. Nuwan and Gayan were excellent and the food also very good. We’ll definitely be back.
Thank you for having us. The house was lovely and the two boys were very helpful and they cooked us lovely meals. We hope to be back sometime.
The house is a nice surprise and the staff prepared breakfast, dinner and BBQ’s. The place is convenient, super clean and cozy. The location is central. We highly recommend for family travel.
39 Galle Fort you exceeded our expectations – we loved it. Mark and staff were so welcoming and service was fantastic. Thank you Nuwan for your excellent meals. We will definitely be recommending this beautiful villa as a perfect place to stay in Galle.
We had an amazing time. Really clean place with awesome staff. Lovely town.
No.39 has been an amazing way to feel part of Old Galle, it takes us back in time. Thank you.
We had a great time having you as our hosts. You made us feel like we are in a 7 star hotel (Dubai style). As we write these words, you are being missed, until our next visit.
Thank you for looking after us so well while we stayed in this beautiful home and explored Galle. We will miss your amazing cooking and kind hospitality.
You have a beautiful house we have appreciated and enjoyed our stay .
The villa brings you a feeling of home. We can chat and play cards in the yard. We also cook Chinese meals on the Lantern Festival. Really a different experience on my journey.
It has been a wonderful experience staying at No.39 Galle Fort. Our families loved the villa very much. Will recommend it to our friends.
No.39 is synonymous with our visit to the Galle Literary Festival. Nuwan and Isuru took great care of us and accommodated our eccentric requests. This house has become our temporary home. We just love it. Good luck for the New Year, may it flourish alway
Fantastic Stay at No.39 Galle Fort. Thank you for the wonderful service. A great atmosphere at the villa.
Thank you for a wonderful time and taking such good care of us. I couldn’t think of a better place to stay at New Years eve night in the heart of Galle Fort. The house is truly beautiful. Best wishes for 2019!
Had an amazing stay at number 39, beautiful villa. Nuwan is so helpful and makes some great curry. Thanks for everything.
Visiting Galle for the first time from New Zealand. This is a beautiful oasis of calm to come back to after the frenzy outside – loved it and would love to come back!
We Stayed at No.39 Galle Fort from 7-13th Dec 2018 – a family of 3. Our stay was made very pleasant by the wonderful service of the boys Wasantha and Nuwan. We enjoyed our stay a lot.
We all love this house. Calm and beautiful. Nuwan and Wasantha have looked after us so well – what an amazing meal. Seafood Kebabs, crab curry, fried rice. Best meal on our trip!! We have been so comfortable and loved every minute in Galle. Many thanks to you both from all of us.
Awesome time #39, such a beautiful villa and brilliantly hosted by Nuwan & Wasantha! Prawns, champagne, lobsters and of course the cricket made this trip extra special – good days everyday! Until next time Sri Lanka!
Wonderful stay, service is very good. Heart warming experience, thanks, good job!
A fantastic stay at this charming and beautiful villa. The staff were awesome and looked after us so very well. Highly recommended. Big thumbs up.
We had a wonderful here at the villa. The staff were so nice and attentive. The villa is gorgeous and the town of Galle Fort is totally charming. Thank you for everything!
Amazing! We had a fantastic stay and were so well looked after. We asked for traditional Sri Lankan food and had some delicious meals, the food was incredible and the service was great. We were so well looked after and we are sad to be leaving. Thank you Nuwan and Nishal.
What absolute luxury! We had a delightful time and were well cared/attended to. Thank you
What a beautiful, welcoming house. Garden is exquisite, beds are so comfortable, everything beautifully maintained, we enjoyed our stay.
We have spent the most magical two days at No.39 Galle Fort. Wonderful hospitality from the entire team and such a beautiful villa, an oasis tucked away! The food has been excellent, with great Sri Lankan specialties.The staff have been ever so attentive, kind and helpful. We would love to return one day, thank you.
We have come to consider No.39 as part of our Galle Literary Festival tradition. Thank you to Nishan and Nuwan for looking after us so well. I ‘m sure we’ll be back again next year as well.
Thank you very much for the wonderful stay at No.39. We had a great time.Thanks to your hospitality, the perfect service, delicious food and beautiful house. We hope to be back soon!
What a way to finish 2017! Nuwan and Wasantha provided wonderful service and the villa itself is a spectacular sight. Can’t imagine a more comfortable way to enjoy Galle, Thank you! Happy New Year!! We had a lovely experience and are looking forward to returning! Thank you!
We had a truly wonderful stay at No. 39 Lighthouse Street, Galle Fort and we are sad to leave. Nuwan and Vasantha were incredibly hospitable and kind and took very good care of us. The home was beautiful and very clean. It was also a fantastic location. Thank you for accommodating us, we home to be back again soon.
It was a great pleasure to stay in such a well preserved heritage home right in the center of Galle Fort. The beds were very comfortable and the decor and furniture matched perfectly. The home was spotlessly clean. Wasantha, the housekeeper, did a wonderful job. Our chef, Nuwan, cooked superb meals and presented them superbly. Both the staff cheerfully attended to our needs. The manager Mark was in contact to make sure all was going well. I would recommend No. 39 to anyone who is looking for luxurious accommodation in a fascinating world heritage renown site.
We had some difficulty locating the place but when Nuwan opened the door it was awe to find such a beautiful place complete with small garden and high ceilings. The decor takes us back to the colonial era – it is really a pleasure for the two days we stayed here. The service is also worth mentioning – the staff looked after us in every possible way. The ambience and hospitality – both were great. Many thanks.
No.39 Galle Fort is a beautiful villa to relax in and enjoy. The Fort itself is beautifully maintained and the restorations of the old buildings have been done so well. We enjoyed our stay and thank Nuwan for looking after us and preparing our meals. Thank you.
You have made our stay in No.39 Galle Fort an absolute dream! The location and the villa itself is right out of a James Bond novel! It is ravishing and decadent. We will recommend No.39 to all our friends and family who are considering an amazing holiday with lots of hospitality and culture. The food prepared by Dilshan was simply impeccable and he needs to be utilised to his full culinary skill! Nuwan has done a great job keeping the accommodation tidy and running smoothly. We hope to be back soon!
Unfortunately we have to leave today from a far too short stay at No.39. It has been fabulous – Galle is beautiful. But the best thing has been No.39. Spacious,relaxing, so lovely and the team looked after us so well. The food was spectacular – starting with curry for lunch on arrival. We had the crab (twice), hoppers for breakfast and the parrot fish last night. I am going to recommend No.39 to everyone and I’m hoping I can come back and enjoy it all again.
Thank you for a beautiful end to 2 weeks in Sri Lanka. We would love to take Lahiru and Nuwan back with us! The villa was a lovely oasis in Galle Fort. Thank you to Lahiru for our amazing cooking class and for caring for Debbie after her little misadventure.
Thanks to Lahiru and Nuwan for their perfect hospitality, fantastic food, attentive housekeeping, and charming care of guests. It was great to stay in such a historic house in the middle of Galle Fort, with the Indian Ocean breaking on the walls. We look forward to returning.
A wonderful house! So relaxing. Loved waking up with birds and fresh air. Our cook Dilshan is amazing. He does 5 star cooking and has a 5 star attitude. The house is beautifully decorated with furniture carefully picked. Loved it!
What a splendid house – so cool and welcoming – better than a hotel. The staff were wonderful providing delicious food – kind and thoughtful – we all enjoyed our stay here in Galle – and hope it stays the same charming town! Thank you – we hope to come again – just for more tips on improving our cooking skills!
With No.39 these streets are heaven, now home feels so foreign.
We LOVED the villa and Galle Fort. To have the place to return to after walking around town is a godsend.Thanks for allowing us to stay. Ajith cooked us a perfect seafood BBQ the first night and it was amazing, he is such a great chef and such a lovely guy. Thank you once again and hopefully, God willing, we will return to this beautiful place again!. Would certainly recommend to our friends.
What can I say? The Galle Literary Festival and No.39 and us – the perfect fit. It is the haven we escape to, the nest, the cocoon in the house we love.Thank you for an incredible 4 nights.The two Ajith’s held the fort remarkably well considering our hectic schedule. Lahiru who stepped in to relieve a sick Ajith who conjured culinary delights was marvelous.We will be back and wish No.39 all good things in the coming year. Thank you & thank you!
Ajith’s food was good, he was always pleasant and helpful! Loved the passion fruit juice in the morning. Galle Fort was a pleasant surprise. We all enjoyed the BBQ prepared by the chef! Ajith’s curries are better than in any restaurant in Galle. Highly recommend. His BBQ was wonderful. Happy New Year!
A lovely sanctuary in the midst of Galle Fort. Thanks to the Ajith’s (x2!) for their service during our stay. The garden was a lovely bit of green to relax and enjoy. A well appointed home away from home.
We stayed for 3 nights, and what an amazing place this is, so peaceful and quiet.We ate in two nights and the food that Ajith prepared was just fantastic. Both he and Kumara were very attentive but discrete. The Fort is a great place to shop or just soak up the atmosphere. We ate at Tuk Tuk and would recommend it to others. All in all just great.
Thank you for an enjoyable stay at the property. Ajith and Ajith were both courteous and helpful. Any problems were addressed by them. The property is clean, tidy and well maintained. Thanks again!
Had a great stay at the property.It would have been even better if we were more than three people. We will definitely be back in the future. Thanks to the team of Ajits for looking after us being our guide and answering our unending questions.
Such an amazing villa, such an amazing team! We are in love with the Fort,and we have been blown away by the quality of the villas here.The service has been great, good WIFI, attention to detail within the property is second to none, we will be seeing you again! Much thanks from all of the team to Mark & the Ajits.
We have loved our stay in Galle and Ajits x2 have looked after us very well. Our son has loved playing with them and they have been very helpful and courteous. They are a credit to the house.
Love the environment and the decoration of the villa. The manager and assistants are all nice and helpful. Everything is perfect. I will come back here again one day and may live here 🙂
It was really great and awesome experience staying at no.39 light house. This was home away from home. Everything was well attended and Ajith’s cooking was really good. Very hospitable staff and extremely neat. We would love to come here again.
Fantastic villa and fantastic two nights stay. Thank you to both Ajith’s for their service.
What a fabulous beginning to our Sri Lanka journey! Ajith is a fantastic cook who spoiled us with one delight after another.Together with the other Ajith they make an incredible team. The villa is beautiful and beautifully kept – credit to the owner, the wonderful caretaker Mark, and the villa team. A kind, gentle baby sitter, Pushpa, was the perfect addition to the team, who allowed us to have a truly relaxing experience. We will be back for longer!
Wonderful house, fabulous team. Both Ajith & Ajith were brilliant hosts. Food was great, we would highly recommend fish curry. Amazing service! Will definitely come back again!!
Thank you so much for a great relaxing stay! Everything about the villa is divine and we feel very at home. Ajith makes delicious food and has taken excellent care of all our needs, always with that gorgeous smile! Thank you again and we hope to see you again in the future!
We had a wonderful break in this house. It has a great serene vibe.Thank you for a terrific 3 days. The staff is extremely helpful and efficient.
Wonderful trip to Sri Lanka. The accommodations were very comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the curry and rice dinner and setting on the veranda in the evening. The staff were welcoming and very helpful.They were knowledgeable of where to go and what to do in Galle. A great way to end our trip to Sri Lanka! We will recommend to others the villa. Thanks for assisting with our trip to Galle.
We are back at No.39 after a hiatus of 3 years and it’s like coming home. We spent a wonderful 4 nights. Ajith’s cooking was excellent and exactly what we needed during the hectic schedule of the Galle Literary Festival! We hope to come back each year. Thank you for sharing this wonderful space. I’d recommend it to anyone visiting Galle!
A lovely stay at 39 Galle Fort Villa, which is located conveniently in the middle of the Galle Fort but still afford a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The rooms and other amenities were comfortable, the BBQ was super and the two ajith’s looked after us very well. Thank you for an enjoyable stay, we look forward to coming back and will recommended it to others.
From walking through the door on our first day we were taken aback by the welcoming atmosphere and the delightfull staff. Mark and the team attended to our every need and there was nothing left wanting. I would truly recommend staying at No.39 vs. any hotel chain in the Galle Fort area. Absolutely wonderful overall. And don’t worry about eating out, both the BBQ’s and the Sri Lankan cooking in the villa were outstanding. Truly exceptional.
What a fantastic villa! A beautiful villa in a beautiful location
We all love the beautiful house and appreciate smiles and services. Mark’s cooking is so impressive. Thanks to you and all the best. We’d like to recommended No.39 to our friends who’s going here.
Our stay at No. 39 was awesome, it was homely, our caretakers were very friendly. We had asked to serve us barbecue dinner upon arrival and the spread was wide and delicious. The main cook (Ajith Kumar) took care of us. His Sri Lankan curry was very authentic, He always has a smile on his face and was very accommodating. We were surely visit again.
The villa is just amazing!!! You are ‘right’ in the middle of Galle Fort!! We felt very special being able to call number 39 home for 5 days!!
this is my first time to say ‘Superb’ experience because of professional service with LOVE! Comfortable stay, old fashion deco, and know well of local culture.
The location is fabulous. You can walk to the bars, restaurants, beach and ramparts. The staff is obliging and un-intrusive. The place is tastefully put together to offer the visitor modern comforts with a touch of Sri Lankan charm.
Wonderful villa in Lighthouse street – beautifully appointed for relaxation with friends or family. Totally wonderful location to explore Galle’s restaurants and shops and opposite the best lounge bar in town. Loved it and will definitely go there again!
’39 Galle Fort’ is a fantastic place to stay. It has a central location in the Fort, all is in walkable distance. The villa is very well designed, with the old colonial features well preserved in a modern facility. Great place to relax after a daytrip to the countryside or beaches, great place to doze a day away while staying in the Fort. Good for kids. The service of the house staff was truly excellent, with good local dishes cooked from scratch (recommended the fresh tuna curry)and a very friendly attitude towards their guests. All was attended to in great care and detail. I fully recommend to stay in 39 Galle Fort – great family place! We will surely be back. Dr Thom KLEISS and family, Singapore
Villa 39 is a beautiful oasis in the Galle Fort. It is spacious, comfortable and very tasteful. The location could not be better as it is in close proximity to any place you might want to visit at the Galle Fort. There are so many spaces to relax and unwind within the villa and the rooms are well appointed with well designed bathrooms. The staff are attentive and accommodating…what more might one want from a holiday villa.
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