25 Rampart St, Galle, Southern Province, 80000, Sri LankaSee Hotel Details
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Guest User
Room with Garden View
Stayed in Jun 2024
Family
23 review
7.5/10
Posted on Jul 12, 2024
It's not far from the shopping street, just a 5-minute walk. The surrounding temples may be a bit too quiet in the dark. The hotel is not big and only has 4 rooms. It is better to stay upstairs as there are many mosquitoes near the swimming pool. Very quiet stay
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kitty19791129
King Room with Pool
Stayed in Jan 2024
Couple
39 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 11, 2024
The service was really great. Although it was not easy to find the hotel for the first time and the door was still closed, the butler had a really good sense of service. He introduced us to the local features and answered our questions about the train seriously. It felt like we were on vacation.
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Anonymous User
King Room with Pool
Stayed in Oct 2023
Couple
6 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 27, 2023
It is very convenient to visit the ancient city. The room is very spacious and relatively secluded. The staff are very good and the breakfast is very rich. It is a great experience.
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Hupingyang
King Room with Pool
Stayed in Aug 2023
Other
4 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 3, 2023
The room is in typical colonial style with high ceilings. There are small animals around. I saw monkeys, squirrels, and lizards. Especially breakfast, it is rich and ritualistic.
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Guest User
King Room with Pool
Stayed in Jul 2023
Couple
8 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 26, 2023
This hotel is the most impressive and satisfying one in the entire Sri Lankan itinerary. It completely exceeded expectations and surpassed the other two heritage hotels in my heart. The hotel has only 4 rooms with English-style butler service. It is very quiet and can provide better services. You can choose the breakfast you want according to your own taste (there are local style, Western European style and various options). You can tell the housekeeper the meal time and food the day before, and the next morning will be specially made for you and delivered to the room or in the room. The open-air dining bar at the entrance, anyway, the overall service is butler-style, plus the overall decoration style, this kind of style has only been seen in British dramas before, I really love this kind of place, if it is not for the next day, I really want to If you stay for a few more days, Galle itself is a bit similar to Gulangyu Island in China. It is very suitable for a leisurely vacation, and this kind of butler service is really relaxing.
Just finished an amazing three night stay at Taru Villas. We had the most fantastic time, it was like having our own private villa! Brilliant location and even better staff. All of the food we had during our stay was fantastic, especially the curry (never seen so much food!). Amazing to see the family of monkeys that frequently visited the property - even gave one a banana! We would 100% return.
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Taru Villas Rampart Street. We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing three-night stay with us! We're delighted that you felt as though you had your own private villa. This intimate, exclusive feeling is exactly what we aim to create for our guests. Your appreciation of our location and staff is particularly gratifying. We're pleased that you enjoyed all the food during your stay, with special mention of our curry. The generous portions are indeed part of our authentic Sri Lankan hospitality! It's wonderful that you enjoyed the visits from our local monkey family - these natural encounters often become memorable highlights of our guests' stays. Your intention to return and 100% endorsement mean the world to us. Thank you once again for choosing Taru Villas Rampart Street. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay in the future. Warm regards, The Taru Villas Team
anthony561
Stayed in Jun 2025
Traveling with friends
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 6, 2025
We had an exceptional Stay at the Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort in June 2025. The hotel is very well located. You can walk to anywhere inside the Fort where all the restaurants and shops are. The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive and treated us with genuine kindness and professionalism to ensure our stay was comfortable. The room was clean, tastefully decorated, and best of all cold! This really was a vital after visiting the Fort in the heat! The pool and common areas were well maintained and added to the sense of relaxation and luxury. We left feeling refreshed, well cared for, and eager to return. This hotel is a true gem in Sri Lanka, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking an unforgettable getaway.
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your exceptional experience at Taru Villas Rampart Street Galle Fort. We're thrilled that you had such a wonderful stay with us. We're delighted that you found our location convenient for exploring the Fort, with easy walking access to all the restaurants and shops. Your appreciation of our staff's welcoming nature, attentiveness, and genuine kindness means a great deal to us. We strive to provide professional service while maintaining that personal touch. It's wonderful to hear that you found your room clean, tastefully decorated, and refreshingly cool - we understand how vital air conditioning is after exploring the Fort in Sri Lanka's heat! We're pleased that you enjoyed our well-maintained pool and common areas, and that they contributed to your sense of relaxation and luxury. Your description of leaving feeling "refreshed, well cared for, and eager to return" is exactly what we hope to achieve for every guest. Your characterization of our hotel as a "true gem in Sri Lanka" and your wholehearted recommendation mean the world to us. Thank you once again for choosing Taru Villas Rampart Street. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable getaway in the future. Warm regards, The Taru Villas Team
Paul C
Stayed in Nov 2024
Traveling with friends
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 11, 2024
The most splendid wonderful hotel experience that misses luxury with authenticity. In the perfect location to enjoy Galle in the middle of Galle fort is a quiet and delightful tranquil haven. Only 4 rooms and 7 adorable staff. Exquisitely furnished in Sri Lankan style with the pretence of western plastic luxury. Our room was massive (one of the two upstairs rooms). The Sri Lanka breakfast sustained us all day, the dinners were equally excellent. The staff were ever present, but attentive without pushiness. Adored every second
6/8
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your beautifully enthusiastic review of Taru Villas Rampart Street. Your repetition of "wonderful" truly makes our hearts sing! We're thrilled that you found our blend of luxury and authenticity so splendid. Our location in the heart of Galle Fort, offering a tranquil haven amid the bustle, is indeed something we take great pride in. Your appreciation of our intimate size with just four rooms and seven staff members is particularly gratifying. The connection our small team makes with guests is what makes our service truly special. We're delighted that you enjoyed your spacious upstairs room and our authentic Sri Lankan furnishings. Your comments about our staff being "ever present, but attentive without pushiness" perfectly captures the balance we strive to achieve. It's wonderful to hear that our Sri Lankan breakfast sustained you throughout the day and that you found our dinners equally excellent. Our culinary team will be pleased to know their efforts were so appreciated. That you "adored every second" is the highest compliment we could receive. Thank you for choosing Taru Villas Rampart Street. We hope to welcome you back for more wonderful moments in the future. Warm regards, The Taru Villas Team
Katie L
Stayed in May 2025
Traveling with friends
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 7, 2025
This was an incredibly beautiful historic house and one of the loveliest places I’ve ever stayed. The staff took such great care of us and the food was delicious. The location was great too, right on the ramparts and inside the fort. We loved every minute of our stay here.
Response from Property: Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review of Taru Villas - Rampart Street. We're absolutely delighted to hear that you found our historic house "incredibly beautiful" and that it ranks among "the loveliest places you've ever stayed" - what an incredible honor! Your appreciation of our property's historic character means so much to us. We take great pride in preserving the heritage and charm of this beautiful building while providing modern comfort and luxury for our guests. We're thrilled that our staff took such great care of you during your stay. Creating a warm, attentive atmosphere where guests feel truly looked after is at the heart of our service philosophy, and knowing that we succeeded with you brings us immense joy. It's wonderful to hear that you found our food delicious. Our culinary team works passionately to create memorable dining experiences using fresh, quality ingredients, and your compliments will certainly inspire them to maintain their high standards. Your praise for our prime location right on the ramparts and inside the fort perfectly captures one of our greatest assets. Being positioned in the heart of historic Galle Fort allows our guests to fully immerse themselves in this UNESCO World Heritage site while enjoying the tranquility of our property. Thank you for loving every minute of your stay with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Taru Villas - Rampart Street for another beautiful experience in the future. Warm Regards, The Taru Villas Team
benhG2828OP
Stayed in Apr 2025
Couple
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 20, 2025
This is unquestionably a beautiful and charming place to stay. There is ample space to relax in as well as a pool. The staff are simply wonderful; incredibly polite, friendly and always willing to help. The breakfasts are just great, we opted to what was referred to as the ‘Western breakfast’, which included fresh fruit, juice , tea and coffee and then a range of choices including: poached eggs, full English, & French toast. The location was excellent, minutes from the old fort and restaurants. A great place!
Response from Property: Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review of Taru Villas - Rampart Street. We're thrilled to hear that you found our property to be a "beautiful and charming place to stay" and that your experience with us was so positive. We're delighted that you appreciated the ample space throughout our property for relaxation, as well as our pool facilities. Creating comfortable areas where guests can unwind is central to our design philosophy, and we're pleased these spaces served you well. Your kind words about our staff being "simply wonderful" are particularly meaningful to us. Our team takes great pride in providing polite, friendly service and being readily available to assist our guests, so it's gratifying to know their efforts made such a positive impression on you. We're especially pleased that you enjoyed our Western breakfast offerings. Our culinary team works hard to provide a variety of fresh, quality options including the fresh fruit, beverages, and cooked selections like poached eggs, full English breakfast, and French toast that you mentioned. Your appreciation of our excellent location, with easy access to the old fort and local restaurants, is wonderful to hear. Being positioned to offer both tranquility within our property and convenient access to Galle's historic attractions is exactly what we aim to provide. Thank you for describing us as "a great place" – we couldn't ask for a better compliment! We hope to welcome you back to Taru Villas - Rampart Street for another memorable stay. Warm Regards, The Taru Villas Team
Tourist29619699637
Stayed in Oct 2024
Couple
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 15, 2024
Visiting Galle forte is a must, it’s completely different to the other areas of Sri Lanka that we visited. I’m surprised that Taru Villas isn’t number 1 on trip advisor. We were greeted by the manager Shanika with a warm towel and the best tasting ice lolly to refresh us after our journey. Shanika showed us around the boutique hotel , probably the most beautiful hotels of our Kiki tour of Sri Lanka as was our room - We stayed in the upstairs garden facing room, WOW .. The hotel 4 rooms and a small pool , partly in the sun through the day . Very peaceful and tranquil, and the monkeys visit to keep you entertained. Subject to the times that you choose to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner, you eat with the other guests and Shanika will offer you Sri Lankan or European options . The food and service served by Akalanka and Ravrinda was exceptional always with smile. Shame 5 is the maximum score possible! If you visit Galle you have to stay here! Thanks for a wonderful 2 night stay.
6/8
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your glowing review of Taru Villas Rampart Street. We're thrilled that you found your stay with us exceptional and worthy of more than five stars! We're delighted that Shanika's warm welcome, complete with refreshing towel and ice lolly, set the perfect tone for your stay. Your kind words about our property being one of the most beautiful hotels during your Sri Lanka tour are truly gratifying. We're particularly pleased that your room left such a strong impression, earning that enthusiastic "WOW." It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our intimate size with just four rooms and our tranquil pool area. The visiting monkeys do indeed add a unique touch of entertainment to our peaceful setting! Your praise for our dining experience and the exceptional service provided by Akalanka and Ravrinda is particularly heartwarming. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments about their friendly service and smiles to them personally, as well as to Shanika for her attentive hosting. Your comment about being surprised we're not number one on TripAdvisor and feeling that five stars isn't enough is the highest compliment we could receive. We're truly honored by your enthusiastic endorsement that visitors to Galle "have to stay here." Thank you once again for choosing Taru Villas Rampart Street for your Galle Fort experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another wonderful stay in the future. Warm regards, The Taru Villas Team