Rampart View Guest House

2.5 star property
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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior
Porch
View from property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
37, Rampart Street, Fort, Galle, 80000
  • Galle Fort
    1 min walk
  • Galle Lighthouse
    3 min walk
  • Historical Mansion
    5 min walk
  • Bentota (BJT-Bentota River)
    75 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Galle

With a stay at Rampart View Guest House in Galle (Fort Galle), you'll be steps from Galle Fort and 3 minutes by foot from Galle Lighthouse. .This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Historical Mansion and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Old Dutch Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jungle Beach - 18 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 19 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 39 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barista Lavazza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rampart View Guest House

Galle guesthouse in Fort Galle with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk
Rampart View Guest House offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Japanese

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)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 7.7 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 53 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 7.7 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have accommodations for guests' drivers.

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Rampart View Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Basic Guesthouse in ideal location
Basic guesthouse right by the fort wall and close to everything in Galle fort. The owners were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great. It could do with a lick of paint and refurbishment which were make it a much nicer place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked a room here and after paying for it they told us the property was full and we would need to stay somewhere else. It took them over 2 months to finally get me the refund
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, but that’s all for the price.
The best part about staying at this small in is it’s location, central and right on the fortress, however, dont expect a view from your window, just your front door. The room was tidy with very good air conditioning, however, the shower wasn’t exactly warm and a bit confusing to use. It’s 2 and 1/2 star accomodation, and what i paid i thought was quite expensive for this standard.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and great service!
Boutique guesthouse with rooftop terrace overlooking the sea, perfect for watching the sunset over Galle Fort. The rooms are basic but clean with everything you need and the service was excellent. The staff could not do enough for us, and I highly recommend asking for a Sri Lankan breakfast (beware, it’s spicy!). The hotel location right on the rampart of the fort is perfect, and the sound of the waves at night is all you will hear as it’s very quiet. Galle itself is a beautiful little town with lots of great eateries and shops. You can while away your days here, or head down the coast to some of the fantastic beaches that are only half an hour away. Loved our time at the Rampart and would definitely stay here again.

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Staff & service
Overpriced view
This guesthouse is very overpriced for what you get. It is only 4 rooms and looks over the Ramparts and I imagine the owners think they will charge what they think silly people will pay. The photos on the website are better than reality. We paid AUS $272 for 2 nights or around 16,300 rupiah per night. Having stayed in a number of guesthouses and hotels in Sri Lanka I would expect far better quality for the price. The bedroom was servicable with A/C and fan, reasonably bed, 2 side tables & lights and a tiny bathroom with a shower which had bad water pressure. There was a dirty sink in an alcove to the side of the bedroom. Upon arrival there was a young man who showed us to the room but did not provide any information. The sitting area is on the balcony and we found much later there is a fridge on the balcony which has cold bottles of water. Quite late on the first night we met a Japanese woman who introduced herself and explained about the water and also that we could get tea from the cafe next door, where you would also get breakfast (but not until 8:30am). The Sri Lankan breakfast was good. The continental one I'd skip. After the first night I had to ask for our room to be cleaned (which was done well). They would store luggage on the balcony although it was unclear if someone was there for the whole time. While the view was good for what you paid it was not worth it.There are many other residences in Galle old city and I'd suggest looking elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Ted, Boynton Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient Locations within Galle Fort
Rampart View Guest House is conveniently located at the southern end, near Flag Rock, of historical Galle Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka. Although the rooms are basic and a bit rustic, they are well maintained, clean, and comfortable, Hotel rates in Galle are comparatively high for Sri Lanka, and Rampart View Guises House is an economical alternative. The fort area is compact, so the hotel's location provides a good base for walking tours throughout the area. Many nice restaurants are nearby. And, there are many attractive galleries and shops showing off local crafts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Location & friendly service
Loved it here. Maybe a little busy with for some with the tourists on the ramparts across the road. Great location for exploring the fort town with it's many eating places & small stores & old architecture. The staff were keen to please & friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

David, Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent base for time in Galle
Booked for five nights during Literary Festival, then extended for four more when we realised how much we liked Galle as base for time on south coast.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely hosts. Very convenient location. Best breakfast view overlooking the ramparts!

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect located place
Location could not be better within this World Heritage site. Wonderful roof terrace and very good Sri Lankan breakfast.

8/10 Good

Labekoa, Donostia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Best view in Galle Fort
This hotel's terrace is the perfect spot to see sunset in Galle. The room is quite big but not very new.

8/10 Good

Angelo, London, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Fantastic location and staff.
The hotel has a truly fantastic view from its rooms as well as its rooftop terrace. The staff is super happy to help and they make great western & Sri Lankan breakfast. It is a bit on the pricey side for the size of the room and the amenities in my opinion, but the view makes it worth staying for at least 1 night!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
暖かいおもてなし
場所がわかりずらかったが、中心地なので 便利でした オーナーがとても親切で暖かいサービスでした。 朝の日の出もよく見えて快適でした 朝ごはんも美味しかった
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Jones, Bangkok

Liked: Staff & service
キレイな夕日を拝める南端のホテル。スタッフのホスピタリティーもgood
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

りんか, 愛知県名古屋市

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
古い住宅の2階部分を改装したゲストハウス。旧市街の城壁に面して建っているので、城壁越しにインド洋がよく見えました。屋上は宿泊客に開放されていて、チェアが並べてあってさらに眺望良好でした。旧市街内の宿は値段が高めですが、ここも場所代込みのお値段なのでやや高いです。それでも部屋は清潔で快適だし、スタッフも親切。旧市街のどこにも歩いて便利に行けるので、1泊だけの滞在としては値段も納得しました。朝ご飯は隣接する食堂で出されます。8時からと言われましたが、行ってみたら準備が整ってなくて30分待たされました。チェックアウトの朝に午後の列車で発つことをスタッフに話したら、若いお兄さんが切符を駅まで買いに走ってくれました。おおむね気持ちよく過ごすことができた宿でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
the first impression- appearance is not very nice after staying one night, i completely change my mind the location is good, free parking, very nice and helpful staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ゴール旧市街の突端、インド洋を望むゲストハウス
1泊しました。場所は最高です。ゴール旧市街の突端近くで、目の前に石垣があってインド洋が見えます。ただ普通のホテルというよりは、むしろゲストハウスに近い感覚です。建物は古い木造で、二階のテラスに面して数部屋あるようでした。行ってみたら受付に誰もおらず電話したら、ちょっと出かけていたようですぐに戻ってきましたが、とくに悪びれもせず。よくも悪くも緩い感じで、それを楽しめる方にはとても良いと思います。 部屋はエアコン付きで、シーリングファンもついています。それでも夏は暑いかもしれません。冷蔵庫はありませんでした。お湯は小さな給湯器で沸かすタイプでしたが、一人で浴びる分には問題ありませんでした。屋上は草屋根で眺めは最高です。隣のレストランは同じ経営で、朝食はそこで取りました。卵、トースト、果物と簡単なものでしたが、おいしかったです。

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
眺めは良い
ホテル並みの値段だが、設備はゲストハウス。ゴールの街は概して値段が高い。街の中心ではなく、夜中は真っ暗だが、眺めは非常に良い。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
View and location are excellent. It is in the tourist area. All shops and restaurants are for tourists. We could see see sunset next to the galle fort in the hotel. There was an elephant ice cream sellers nearby all the time. The breakfast is clean and rich. They provide options for traditional Sri Lanka breakfast and English breakfast. The furniture in the room is vintage (You can even tell from the smell). We didn't open the curtain at all because they are next to the corridors. Everyone can see our room is open the curtain. Staff are nice but no place for car parking. Hot water provided in bathroom and air con is sufficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

ai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
家族で経営されてるようで、奥さんはとても親切でごはんもおいしかったです。屋上からの景色は最高で、朝ごはんも海を見ながら食べれてとても気持ちよかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Johan, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness
Prisvärt hotell i fortet
Enkelt hotell som var mycelet prisvärt mitt i det historiska området

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay at Rampart View Guest House. Very friendly and helpful staff. And the best Sri Lankan breakfast!!

8/10 Good

みるこ, 日本

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
ゴール旧市街にある便利で景観の良いゲストハウス
立地の良さと景観の良さが抜群です。二階から眺める、インド洋に沈む夕焼けが本当に美しかった。 朝ごはんはスリランカ式と英国式が選べましたが、スリランカ式がとても美味しかったので、連日お願いしました。ゆっくりと落ち着いたアットホームな雰囲気が良かったです。