Reviews of Tanty’s Hostel
384 Matara Road Magalle Galle, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewno breakfast
Thank you for time taken for a review. We have outsourced breakfast and the menus and price are displayed on the notice board.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBooked 2 nights in female dorm and ended up staying extra day. Location is 2km to Galle fort and 3km to Unawatuna. Right on main road (Matara Road), bus stop opposite in front. 3 supermarkets nearby, Dewata beach and Sahana beach within walking distance. Spacious dorms and clean toilets and showers. Big kitchen with gas stove for cooking, microwave, fridge, free water refill (hot and cold). There is washing machine (500 rupees for one wash). Excellent value for money.
Lots of mosquitos at night time but I have not been bitten as there is mosquito net on bed. Bring insect repellent.
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExtra wide and comfortable bed and pillow, with nice bed sheets. Very clean. Good showers. Lovely garden. Great common areas. Well equipped kitchen. Individual bed fans did the job in absence of A/C
Toilets and showers are down a steel staircase from the bedrooms. Should consider a little disinfestation of their grounds and use of anti-mosquito plugs: the amount of insects is way above the average of the area around the place.
Thank you for your review the large garden space is somewhat of a reason for mosquitoes in the garden. We light mosquito repellents
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI stayed in a dormitory room near Magalle Beach and my experience was absolutely perfect. The location is excellent—just a short walk to the beach. The room had everything I needed for a comfortable stay: a personal fan, personal plug points, and individual reading lights for each bed, which made it very convenient. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully arranged. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed, making it a great place to meet other travelers. I highly recommend this guesthouse and would definitely stay here again!
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Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewOne of the best hostels I've ever been to. I booked for 2 nights and stayed for a week. The kitchen has everything you need, the beds are big and comfortable, and everything is clean.
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Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe please is just in the main road but yet very secluded from the busy city. It’s very cozy and had a big recreation room and kitchen and dining area. I also love the garden
It’s hard to find the stuffs
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Reviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery clean. Love the common area. Superrrr comfortable for solo travellers!
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Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewSpacious kitchen and living room with all required amenities. Really good if you are traveling in a group.
Nothing notable
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Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewHaving kitcen was good.
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Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewIt was very easy to reach and on the main road, but we were not affected by the bustling city. Loved the shared kitchen, it was fully equipped and we had the luxury of using electric appliances which are not very common in hostels like a blender, rice cooker and fridges. Laundry is available with an additional charge. The hostel has shared restrooms that were cleaned every morning. The common area had a variety of games and a tv. The staff was helpful and checked up on us frequently, especially the manager, Hansi was very kind and helpful. I based myself here as all the southern coast beaches until matara was a quick bus ride away (30 mins to mirissa being the longest bus journey). It was affordable and had great value for the price.
The mosquitos were hard to deal with. The mosquito nets had holes in them, and they were not washed for quite some time. The hammock was dirty :( I wanted to lie on the hammock and read, but it looked very dirty with dead leaves and aged rain water.
Thank you for your review and for pointing out 2 areas that need our attention will be done. Please visit us again .
Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location with all amenities and all major locations are nearby. Dewata beach is nearby and great place to learn surfing
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Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI stayed there for 2 nights in April 2025 and had a lovely time there. The beds are comfortable in a big dorm with individual ventilators, mosquito nets, and cupboards. In addition, there are many common facilities including a very big and fully equipped kitchen. At walking distance, there are restaurants, a beach, and a supermarket to get some groceries. Galle's station is 10 minutes away with PickMe/Uber. Highly recommend it.
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