519/2 Colombo Road, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka
#22 of 146 B&Bs and Inns in Galle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 88 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
5.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 August 2025
Fiona
United KingdomA curtain on the side window would help with the early morning sunshine
Lovely balcony with a great sea breeze. Amami welcomed us ( her mum currently unwell), served us drinks and breakfast, always happy and smiling and willing to help with transport queries or any questions. Quiet at night and slept with the windows open, no mosquito net over the bed but didn't get one bite. Cost 350-400 SLR for tuk tuk to Galle fort so really easy.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Jordan
United KingdomUncomfortable bed.
Moments from the beach. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Guidi
ItalyWe only stayed one night, but it was enough to see how truly kind and welcoming this family is – especially their lovely young daughter, Amami. For us Italians, her name was already a sweet surprise, but her perfect English, warmth, and engaging conversations made it even more special. They treated us to fresh juices and a delicious breakfast, and the highlight was the seaside terrace with loungers and a breathtaking view. Highly recommended to anyone visiting the area
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Simone
GermanyI enjoyed every minute with Chatu, Amami and the rest of the family. Everyone is very welcoming and helpful. The accommodation is very clean, the food is delicious and the view of the sea is breathtaking. It's great to be able to sit on the balcony in the evening and listen to the sound of the sea. The homestay also has direct access to the beach. As a woman travelling alone, I felt more than at home here and especially loved Chatu and her older daughter. I wish the family all the best and will certainly come back again one day.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Mohammad
FranceThe house owner was very friendly,and the location is very good.just front of the beach. overall perfect.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Michael
AustraliaWe are not used to water from the shower being also on the floor surrounding the toilet. This is a minor issue and would not stop us from recommending the place without hesitation.
Wonderful! So friendly and clean and well positioned.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Michael
AustraliaIt was our causing...but. Unfortunately we had to come to Sri Lanka at the start of the wet season, so it did rain sometimes and the ocean was very rough. We could clearly see the ocean from our balcony but it was not safe to swim. We are not used to having the toilet in the same room as the shower. When we showered the floor all around the toilet was wet and so we walked on wet floor to use the toilet later.
Wonderful hosts. Wonderful location. Chathu and her daughter Ama were so kind and welcoming. Chathu had us feel as if we were close cousins to her. When we left she hugged my wife with real affection. Ama and I had some interesting conversations about life in general. The location especially with our elevated balcony rooms was very good. It felt like home. The minor isuues were minor only.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 16 April 2025
Olivia
ItalyThe family hosting you here is a truly precious gem. You’ll find so much of what you’re looking for: traditional food, heartfelt hospitality, authentic local culture… A real Sri Lankan experience with so much care for detail and a genuine desire to make sure you have a wonderful time. They are always available to help, answer any questions, and warmly introduce you to the local language and customs. Staying here feels like being welcomed into a family.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Lax
Sri LankaHighly recommended to stay
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Susan
United KingdomThere was nothing at all to dislike about this place. I just wished that I could have stayed longer.
The family that owns this property were the nicest people I’ve met in Sri Lanka. The lady Chathu and her daughter Ama are exceptional, they went out of their way to make my stay welcoming and special . I arrived early at the property and they were happy for me to use their facilities and even bringing me breakfast on the beach. The food at this property is amazing, Chathu is a very experienced chef. The room was stunning extremely clean, it had a refrigerator and a huge ceiling fan, it was in a nice quiet area with beautiful sea views. Ama her daughter was a wonderful and kind person too, just like her mother. She even offered to take me into Galle city and showed me around the Fort, where to take the best sunset pictures on the Fort wall and showed me the best places to eat. Thank you, Ama I really appreciated everything, your kindness and support on my onward journey.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Jacqueline
United KingdomExceptionally good value very clean room lovely location fantastic food and a very welcoming family. They could not have been more helpful. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Razvan
United KingdomThere was an AC in the room but it had an extra charge to use it
Nice rooms, right on the beach next to some nice restaurants, good welcome drink and breakfast in the morning
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 5 March 2025
Denise
CanadaLucky me! I was their first guest from Canada. This is a lovely family! Chathu is so kind and gives great advice.The rooms are very clean and confortable. The breakfast is amazing . Chathu is a very good cook. It is very calm here and easy to get to Galle fort by tultuk.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Amitava
IndiaNothing as such
Extremely well
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 14 February 2025
Beata
PolandNothing to add
The host and the whole family are very welcoming,helpful and they make my stay relaxed and comfortable. I’ve got a welcome drink from fresh fruits and didn’t had to wait for my room to be ready for too long as I arrived before check in. From the terrace I had a beautiful sea view, and there was served my breakfast so could enjoy food and the view in the same time:) I’ve asked for Sri Lankan breakfast and it was delicious and large. The same as dinner I ordered with sea food.Chathu made it perfectly. Thank you Chathu for your hospitality I’ll return to Sri Lanka and spend more time in this beautiful place.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 6 February 2025
Gary
GreeceAlthough the room was very clean when we first arrived we stayed for 6 nights in total and our room and bathroom were not cleaned once. The towels and bed linen were not changed either. we had to ask to have the bin in our room emptied. Although it does not say there is air conditioning in the room it could really do with it. At night the temperature was still in the high to mid 20s. One of the windows did not have a curtain to keep out the light. So we had to put a sheet from the bed up to keep the light out and for privacy . This meant we could not open the window to let in fresh air.
The location is fabulous and the view from our balcony of the beach and sunset is great. The host and her family were all very friendly and chatty. The breakfast every morning was delivered to our balcony and was very tasty and lots of it. There are two very good restaurant/bars next door to the accommodation. the room was very spacious and comfortable.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 31 January 2025
Douglas
United KingdomNot a dislike but a comment that the beach is gravelly, so sand shoes are recommended
Lovely family, worth twice the price, ideally located next to the beach.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 20 January 2025
Vijay
Sri LankaN/A
Clean environment and friendly staff. They were very helpful during our stay. Facilities were exceptionally good. Had calm environment during our stay.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 20 January 2025
Md
BangladeshI would say NOTHING. However, if someone lives in a cold country then this place would be a little hot for them. But, that also becomes comfortable after the sunset.
You get a stunning Sea view and a wide open balcony that you could relax and enjoy some drinks. They share the same beach with Radisson Blue so, the security is great too. Fireworks at night by the Luuma beach restaurant is a bonus. The host is super welcoming and you will love her immediately. It feels like she wants to offer her best possible services. We had to catch a train at early 7 and she, even in the dazzling early hours, managed a TukTuk for us standing in the rain. Even a good friend wouldn’t do that for you at 6 in the morning.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 19 January 2025
Stuart
United KingdomNothing. It was perfect.
The Sunset Cabana is a wonderful place to stay. It's right on a really nice quiet beach that has about three nice looking restaurants. The room has a very large balcony. The family where very welcoming and made me feel at home straight away. The Breakfast and dinner were delicious. I only stayed one night as I was travelling through but I'll be back for a week next time. It's that special.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 27 December 2024
Antonina
BulgariaAmazingly nice host, great location and the best Sri Lankan breakfast we had during our 3 weeks trip! The room was nice and clean with an amazing balcony with a sea view! Fantastic!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 19 December 2024
Joe
AustraliaThe room was warm, but a giant ceiling fan was there to help. External gates were locked at night, so best to get their WhatsApp if you know you will be returning late.
Staying at Sunset Cabana was like staying with at home with family. Very friendly family business, right on the beach with a great balcony. Breakfast was enormous and the hosts were generous. They even organised transport back to Colombo at a reasonable rate as I needed to catch a flight on the day of check out.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 5 November 2024
Lotta
FinlandAC would be nice, but with the breeze coming from the sea and the ceiling fan, it actually was quite perfect.
The best part about Sunset Cabana are the hosts! Such a welcoming and beautiful family who are ready to help with anything. The breakfast was unbeliavable and obviously made by Mama herself. The room is big and has a stunning view to the ocean and the house is located right on the beach.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 4 October 2024
Sivakumar
IndiaLovely host, simple and clean room..sea view from the room and balcony was amazing..Direct access to beach from the property ..Srilankan breakfast was good..
Stayed in October 2024
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