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The Bartizan

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Unawatuna Beach, connected to a shopping center

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Exclusive Double Room, Sea View, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
77 Pedlar Street, Galle Fort, Galle, 80000
  • Galle Fort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Galle Lighthouse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Partial Ocean View, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Partial Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • 430 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • 366 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • 592 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • 398 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, Sea View, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Double Room, Sea View, Oceanfront

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Single Room, Ocean View, Tower | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Design Single Room, Ocean View, Tower

  • 118 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Panoramic Double Room, Terrace, Ocean View | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Double Room, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 161 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Galle

Oceanside stay.At this Fort Galle hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Galle Fort and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa. Historical Mansion and National Maritime Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Bartizan

3-star Colonial hotel near Unawatuna Beach, connected to a shopping center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a train station drop-off service, and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at The Bartizan.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Galle hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1700
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Bartizan offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Galle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • 24-hour train station drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Games

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 80.00 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Bartizan Hotel Galle
Bartizan Hotel
Bartizan Galle
The Bartizan Hotel
The Bartizan Galle
The Bartizan Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bartizan to the airport?

The Bartizan is 94.6 mi (123-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bartizan?

As of Mar 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bartizan on Apr 6, 2025 start from $134.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Bartizan have an airport shuttle?

The Bartizan offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 80.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Bartizan to the beach?

This hotel is 4.2 mi (18-min drive) from Unawatuna Beach and 11.6 mi (31-min drive) from Hikkaduwa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bartizan offer free breakfast?

The Bartizan offers free English breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Bartizan?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Bartizan?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Bartizan?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Bartizan have a pool?

The Bartizan does not have a pool.

Does The Bartizan have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Bartizan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Bartizan to downtown Galle?

The Bartizan is 1.9 mi away from Galle.

The Bartizan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shelley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was wonderful so why only 4 stars? Although I think it should be 5 stars, one consistent item knocked it down a notch. For this calibre of hotel, daily room make up service is a must. The fact that I was asked each day if I wanted this, to which my response was yes, and then to return to the untouched room at the end of the afternoon isn’t 5 star service. Stayed 3 nights and each day this happened, so would have to request it again. With that said, I loved the room, property itself, and the cordial staff. Breakfast was exceptional, the place is spotless and location is excellent. Even with the room makeup misses, I would stay here again in a flash and recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to stay in the fort.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel the room was absolutely amazing! Can not say enough about the staff here especially the manager headed us feel like old friends! Food was excellent as well I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gyanendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful, especially Isharu and the door man.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and ideal for a walk around the fort area. Building and courtyard area was full of character. Breakfast was brilliant and the service was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonali

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place to stay in Galle
The Bartizan is a very lowly hotel and we enjoyed our stay. The view over the ocean from our private balcony was amazing. The room well appointed and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Solumtoochi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wish we could have stayed for longer
The hotel was absolutely beautiful! It managed to balance a classic traditional feel with a clean modern aesthetic. The staff were also fantastic! Every request we had, they went above and beyond. They really made our stay exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Toby John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location. Just many miscomms with the staff, asked for a late check out which they agreed then was asked to pay for it. But the staff do go above and beyond in every other way
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Soby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent over all .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible Experience with Staff and Owner
This hotel left a terrible taste in my partner and I’d mouths. My partner acquired covid and they refused to give us a refund which is extremely distasteful no matter which way you look at it. The staff lacked empathy for our situation and kept telling us “don’t worry” when we were scrambling trying to figure out what to do. From what I could see their staff had no experience dealing with someone who is ill, and could not provide straight answers to what we should do. The owner is apparently a doctor, therefore you’d expect an above and beyond understanding of our circumstance but sadly we got the complete opposite. I rarely review places negatively and choose to give them the benefit of the doubt, but this hotel is a sad disgrace for a ‘hospitable’ place. On another note they are currently doing renovations which were very loud, cleanliness was not up to par and the property has definitely dated from the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadia Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Bartizan was the most beautiful place to stay. The hotel is immaculately decorated, and fits right in with historical Galle. I was here for my last few days in Sri Lanka and the hotel kindly arranged my PCR test and were super helpful with the current covid situation. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Thank you for a wonderful stay and all the help.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
had good time at the hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bartizan boutique
Very friendly and helpful staff, large comfortable room, great location, excellent breakfasts..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view
Beautiful location with incredible views from the room balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Nadeesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well managed. Excellent breakfasts.great bed linen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant Stay
This boutique hotel is situated right in the centre of Galle- with the rooftop area overlooking the fort and walking distance to plenty of restaurants, gelato and massage places. The hotel is a short drive from Unawatuna- a beach town with a calm sea. We stayed here for two nights and had a packed breakfast (sandwich and fruit) one morning and the usual breakfast on our second day- not bad- the usual eggs, pancakes, tea/ coffee, fruit. The rooms are a reasonable size, but dark due to 'the bartizan' nature of the hotel - shutters. We found it perfect for what we needed and the wifi is fast. The roof area is really nice for afternoon tea/ reading (and they offer free tea and cake between 3-5pm). Overall we were really happy with our stay. Only small niggle was there are no shower facilities after check out (11am which they kindly extended until 12pm) which meant we couldn't do much on our last day and were just hanging about the area. Also we were told they were full so couldn't offer another room to shower (which we would have gladly paid to use), but I later found out there was actually a room available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel.
Lovely new hotel located within Galle Fort next to the walls that look out over the ocean. Room was very nice and quiet with a good shower and comfy bed. The staff were happy to help with anything the the breakfast was fantastic! Definitely recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
A small gem of tranquillity . Nicely designed comfortable small hotel. Very helpful staff and nice breakfast .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location & Staff
Sent 2 nights here with my family and had a fantastic time! The location is amazing inside the fort with everything within walking distance! The building is a 300 year old beautiful Dutch house! The staff are very accommodating too & got to have breakfast on our balcony each morning overlooking the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Tinman, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Difficult to review this really unusual hotel. Great location, lovely feel. Particularly liked the courtyard and roof terrace. Our room was small and without a window, which isn't great for me. Storage was poor,we were really living out of the suitcases. Bathroom privacy may be an issue - as only a partition glass screen between bedroom and bathroom (in our room, don't know about other rooms). We stayed for three nights which is probably the most one would wish to do. Breakfast good, but quantities for us too large. We scaled down for second morning, but witnessed a lot of wasted food on places which is a pity in this essential poor country. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

dhiren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superlative Fort boutique hotel
having stayed in the Fort before i knew what I wanted in my hotel and the Bartizan ticked all the boxes and more. Location was superb, right by the ramparts and directly off strategic pedlar st. Bartizan is a small boutique hotel with all the requisite facilities and amenities. rooms are well appointed and equipped, nice touches like designer toileteries. cosy and intimate rooftop lounge area for amazing sunsets over the indian ocean. Service was discreet and attentive. good bespoke breakfast served in the quaint and cool courtyard or outside your room. Special credit goes to Andrew, the GM, who is extremely personable, approachable, informative, warm and down to earth. overall one of the best price-value-quality boutique options in the Fort. would certainly return and make this my base
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018