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About this property

Located in Galle Fort, a world heritage site, The Bartizan’s original structure was built in the early 17th century Dutch colonial period. The building has undergone careful renovations to restore the structure to its former glory. Situated alongside the fort’s perimeter, The Bartizan has a rooftop terrace and unique tower rooms that offer unsurpassable views of the ocean and Galle Fort. The Bartizan’s ambiance is a mix of old world charm and modern luxuries, offering guests a tranquil retreat in an already charming town. Spacious rooms come with private balconies. All rooms boast modern furniture and fixtures and luxurious bathrooms with complimentary bath amenities. Guests enjoy a cool welcome drink upon arrival and daily breakfast. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property and rooms come with complimentary water and daily housekeeping. Galle Fort light house is 400 metres and Dutch Church is 500 metres from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Asian, American


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mukul
    India India
    Amazing breakfast, lovely room and terrific location. Enjoyed the stay very much.
  • Jaco
    Mauritius Mauritius
    The hotel rooms were great, spacious clean and comfy beds. The shower was a bit slippery, so it could do with some non-slip, but other than that, the room was perfect. The location is fantastic - right inside the Fort and close to everything....
  • Deborah
    Australia Australia
    Location was excellent, room size quite small, smaller than we thought, but practical, breakfast good.
  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful. Tower room with patio terrace had fantastic sea, sunset and fort views. The room was small but worth it for the views. After 3nights we were very lucky to be upgraded to a new huge room with balcony that also had sea views. The staff...
  • Bonnie
    Australia Australia
    I had such a lovely stay at the Bartizan. The building is a beautiful heritage Colonia building that has been done up to really well. It is a fantastic location for exploring the old fort. The staff were really wonderful, the manager Andrew went...
  • Liz
    Singapore Singapore
    Great staff very accommodating. Breakfast on terrace was very special.
  • Alberto
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The building is very charming, the rooms are very nice and clean, and the staff is very friendly. Climb the stairs, and go to enjoy the terrace facing the ocean!
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location within the old town, views of the ramparts & ocean. Most comfortable bed of our 3 week holiday!
  • Mark
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautifully restored colonial property in an excellent location within Galle Fort. Very nice staff. Good breakfast.
  • Melissa
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Large, stylish room which comfortably accommodated myself and two teenagers. The room was very quiet with a large balcony, perfect for watching early morning joggers and listening to the waves. Staff were friendly and attentive.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Total payment of the reservation including taxes and service charge is required via credit card payment to complete reservation. The property will contact the guest and process the credit card information provided.

Please note that driver accommodation is not available.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Bartizan Galle Fort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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