Niyagama House

4.0 star property
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Garden
Deluxe Double or Twin Suite
Aerial view
Outdoor pool
Yoga

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Puwakgashena Rd, Akmeemana, Galle, Southern Province
  • Galle Harbour
    14 min drive
  • Galle Fort
    14 min drive
  • Dutch Reformed Church
    15 min drive
  • Bentota (BJT-Bentota River)
    75 min drive

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Asia

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 14 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Jungle Beach - 24 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 26 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Mahamodara Beach - 28 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sahana Snack Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪SAHANA - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sea Line - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Madeena Hotel - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Niyagama House

Niyagama House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and minibars. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 40 km.
Grab a bite to eat at the Verandah, a restaurant where you can take in the pool view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, 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.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Verandah - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • 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) up to 40 km
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Verandah

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 125.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Niyagama House Hotel Galle
Niyagama House Hotel
Niyagama House Galle
Niyagama House
Niyagama House Hotel Akmeemana
Niyagama House Akmeemana
Niyagama House Hotel
Niyagama House Galle
Niyagama House Hotel Galle

Niyagama House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't imagine there being a better place in Galle. Peaceful. Quiet. Lovely owner. She was so nice to us, my wife was pregnant and even let us stay a bit longer whilst we waited for our taxi as she wasn't feeling well. What a lovely human being! We were welcomed with drinks and a hotel towel. Breakfast was amazing. Staff are really nice. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely boutique hotel
Perfect place to chill, excellent hosts and so relaxing, great pool. Shame no facility for making tea/coffee in room. Evening meal on first night a bit underwhelming, but excellent on second night- not sure which is norm. Very good breakfast. Wi-fi unreliable to non existent, even in public areas - but then that’s not why you stay here, although frustrating if you need to make forward plans. Would have stayed longer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darren, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and peaceful surroundings with plenty of birdlife. Excellent food and lovely staff too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lena, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here for 2 nights and enjoyed every minute of it. The place is wonderful, the hosts and staff are very kind and attentive and the food is delicious. In sum, a perfect start of our holidays! We therefore highly recommend the Niyagama House and will definitely come back when we are in Sri Lanka again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Samanali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful quiet boutique hotel
WE LOVED OUR STAY HERE! Such a beautiful boutique hotel located on such a quite premises. Everything about this place was amazing. The morning yoga class was the perfect start to our day. Will definitely stay here longer next time!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
service was good but prob won’t be back again
Looks nice and definitely out of the way which I already was aware of. However they did not have simple amenities like toothbrushes or bedroom slippers which you expect for paying so much. Even the fan was not working and they didn’t give us a duvet until we had to ask for it. Transport to the city area was not provided free which probably should have been. Appreciated the hospitality but won’t be back again..

10/10 Excellent

nyarai , london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most idealic setting for a holiday get away
I stayed at the Niyagama House for 5 nights. It was initially supposed to be 4 nights but I was having such a great time I extended an extra night. A friend of mine had recommended it as a great place to unwind, so I knew what to expect, but what I experienced was a lot more than I expected. What a place! The house is set in a beautiful tea plantation. the rooms are beautifully decorated. It has a beautiful pool and a lovely dining area with amazing views of the beautifully manicured garden and the tea plantation. The food served everyday was delicious. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating, always aiming to provide a 1st class service. I didn’t get to meet the owner Elke as she was away. Her replacement was a lovely lady called Ewa. Ewa took the Morning 1.5-2 hour yoga/ meditation classes and a few evening we go on to the roof and experiment with different medication methods at dusk. The classes were all provided to accommodate the people in the class, they were fun and I learnt a lot from Ewa. She also provided a great Thai massage which I had never had before. I have a stressful life in London, and this stay was exactly what I needed to help me unwind, restored and refreshed. I would highly recommend Niyagama for a relaxed yoga and meditation retreat get away destination. It is also a 20 minutes tuk tuk ride from historic town Galle and also easy access to beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Utterly beautiful and relaxing place, we had an unforgettable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

lindsay, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel
We spent 6 nights in a luxurious room( great bed) in a tranquil, beautiful location on a small tea plantation. The staff were wonderful, food very high standard including authentic local dishes. The location is amazing but close enough to the sea and beaches, 20 mins by Tuk Tuk taxi ( under £5 each way) to enjoy all the area has to offer. Highly recommend, it is a hidden gem !
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Willow, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb boutique hotel.
Niyagama House is a fantastic boutique hotel with excellent staff who offer a very personal touch. The food is great, the pool is amazing and the yoga lessons are top notch! If you are after a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of Galle then this place is for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful tranquil hotel
Beautiful tranquil hotel within within easy reach of Galle. Friendly staff, fabulous food (specially the 'Curries of the Day' - order 1 hour in advance), and a great massage. One of the best hotels anywhere in the world that we have ever stayed in... and a perfect start to our trip round Sri Lanka.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Peaceful Getaway Retreat
Amazing property and yoga experience. Excellent and friendly service. Delicious curries. Definitely a hidden gem - and the actual place is far more beautiful than the photos suggest!!!

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Niyagama House - A little piece of paradise
Niyagama House was absolutely amazing and I would thoroughly recommend to anyone who is looking for some much needed R&R. Elke and her team did everything to ensure everything we could possibly need was taken care of. The location, accommodation and food was superb. If you are into Yoga then the aerial class was brilliant and a lot of fun!

10/10 Excellent

Miles, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful gem of a boutique hotel
A fantastic boutique hotel with a wonderful host, great pool and sublime food. Great for escaping the world and doing some yoga surrounded by birds, monkeys and unspoilt views. There are many things to do in the area that the charming staff will help arrange for you. The food is seriously good and very reasonably priced. Rooms aren't huge but they are individually decorated with four posted beds. No TV in the rooms but you won't miss it. Massages can be arranged and they are very competently done and cheap when compared to other hotels in Sri Lanka.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing oasis in luxurious nature
Niyagama House is the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday. We enjoyed meditation as well as yoga sessions and the food was fantastic!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location
Fabulous!!! Beautiful!! Highly recommended! Great food, fabulous location and gorgeous accommodation

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traumhaft mitten in der Natur. Erholung pur.
Einfach nur traumhaft schön. Leider wurden wir nicht informiert, dass während unseres Aufenthalts kein Yoga angeboten wird.

10/10 Excellent

Lucie, Praha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxusní relaxační pobyt
Harmonie přírody, atmosféry a samotného hotelu jsou unikátní.