Reviews of Ging View Villa 4 stars
No. 218/2 A, Colombo Road Mahamodara, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSwimming pool area
Like home stay, not feel comfortable
We are happy to share your experience with others. We sincerely thank you for your valuable comments. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.😊💐🙏
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely rooms with a small kitchenette.
Be aware - cash payments only for accommodation. .
We are happy to share your experience with others. We sincerely thank you for your valuable comments. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.😊💐🙏
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe pool!! Spotlessly clean!! The rooms are a really good size. The owner is fantastic, very helpful, organised our airport transfer as well as a ride in his tuk tuk to see the stilt fishermen and feed the turtles. Lovely breakfast provided and we had dinner aswell one night which was very tasty.
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were amazing, organised cooking class and washing. Breakfast excellent
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPersonal assistance and information on attractions and tuktuk servicing super helpful! Tastey breakfast and clean relaxing pool set in colourful garden. Private location, easy ride to Dutch Fort and shops. Thank you
All okay
Thank you so much .🙏💐😊
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe enjoyed our time at Ging View Villa. The room was spacious and comfortable with a nice shaded balcony The staff were friendly and very helpful. In particular our host arranged for our Tuktuks to be serviced at a very reasonable price and we really appreciated this. The property has a lovely swimming pool which we enjoyed. The breakfast were very good and overall we had a good time there.
The access way to the property which also serves other properties was a bit muddy but this was due to the seasonal monsoon rains.
Thank you so much .🙏💐😊
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewQuiet location , beautiful room , well equipped , nice swimming pool. We enjoyed a bird seeing boat trip on the advice of the manager.
Thank you so much .🙏💐😊
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewJust off the main road, so no vehicles noise, nice pool area
Reviewed: 20 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewClean and comfortable rooms with AC. Bathrooms were very clean, with soap, body gel, shampoo, towels provided. Newly built clean pool. Lots of greenery surrounding the property. Generous tasty breakfast. Friendly assisting staff - all family members.
Wish the municipality will put the access road in shape (this is no blame on the villa owners)
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWhat a great spot. Easy walk to Galle fort. Bed fit for a king with a net around to stop bite, very clean and tidy. The owner is a great man who is very accommodating, kind and good to talk to. Will cook upon request. Not a single bad thing to say. I'll definitely stay here again in the future
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAll good
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Reviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewHost was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a feast.
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery clean hotel with several nice sitting areas and a very nice pool. The staff and owners were super friendly and accomodating. We felt very welcome. Food was great. We enjoyed a river safari which the owner arranged for us with one of his neighbors. Another neighbor is a tuktuk driver so it was easy to get to Galle and other places.
You have to cross a busy road, walk over trash and climb over rocks to get to the beach. The beach itself was nice though.
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe had an exceptional stay at this lovely hotel. The owner was truly amazing—always ready with helpful advice and willing to assist with anything we needed. He even helped arrange transportation for us at a very reasonable price, which made getting around so much easier. The room was spotlessly clean, and we really enjoyed the decent Sri Lankan breakfast each morning. The only downside is that it's a bit far from Galle Fort if you're walking—especially under the hot sun on the main road—but this isn’t a problem if you’re using a tuk tuk. Overall, a wonderful experience and highly recommended for anyone visiting the area!
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Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe accommodation is fantastic Great AC good space in the room and fantastic breakfast. The host accommodated us for a late night arrival from Colombo airport. The taxi service they offered is great and we used them for future trips. The pool is like animal planet you can see lots of different birds even monkeys if you are lucky! I would book again without hesitation!
All was perfect.
Thank you very much fot your kind appreciation . wea are glad you are staying with us . 💐😊