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Beach Haven Guest House

65, Light House Street | Fort, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
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Beach Haven Guest House
Ranked #7 of 42 Galle B&B and Inns
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Antwerp, Belgium
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

As I did a medical internship in the nearby hospitals I needed a place to stay. For a reasonable and fair price I could stay with Ms. Shiromi , her family and staff. It was very pleasant. Its definitely something else than the chaos outside Fort. The rooms are nice and all sorts are there. I was planning to only... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

I stayed here for 4 weeks for my medical elective in Galle and would highly recommend Beach Haven for both students on medical elective and tourists wanting a clean and friendly guesthouse. The location is fantastic, and everything is very clean. The big breakfast is fantastic and great value. The upstairs balcony/terrace makes this a very sociable place to stay... More

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Gottingen, Germany
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

I stayed at Beach Haven for nearly 6 weeks. I really liked it a lot. The family is very nice and offer help with everything. I also liked my room a lot. I felt very comfortable and at home. I can recommend this place for everyone who likes to stay in Galle Fort, which is quite touristic but also very... More

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Paris, France
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

What a nice place to stay more than one night ! So nice family, really helpful and smily, try to satisfy you for everything. It,s one of my favorite place in all my trip. If i,ve had known this place before I would have stayed here 3 days ! Room are IMMACULATE (white sheets more than white, nice pillows, perfect... More

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Berlin
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Because of an internship we stayed four weeks in Beach Heaven. It's a nice hostel but with many rules. After 9 pm they make trouble when you sit on the balcony together just talking because you will disturb the other tourists even when there are no others. Everywhere outside the rooms there are cameras which control everthing you do. One... More

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beachhavenowner65, Owner at Beach Haven Guest House, responded to this review
28 April 2013

The students who were staying with us in that particular period (April 2013) never had a this type of experience. In the month of April we had students from Germany and England . We hope these students will write reviews to this website regarding this bogus review. We couldn't find any identification of the person who has written this review.... More

Los Angeles, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We stayed one night in the Beach Haven. The family is nice and accommodating and the house does have a lot of character (as do all of the buildings in the fort), but our room/towels/sheets were not very clean. I was never able to connect to the WiFi. The location is great and it's cheap. Expect what you pay for.

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Windsor, ON
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We loved every minute of staying at the Beach Haven Guest House. The house is huge with so much character, it is cool to see. Everyone was very welcoming. The rooms are clean and the shower is nice and hot. You can easily meet new people and travelers who are sitting outside their room, enjoying the Galle breeze. It is... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We stayed 5 nights at Beach Haven and really enjoyed it! We had one of the ground floor room with basic fan which was largely enough to us. The owner is very welcoming and kind. She gave us good advise to visit the area and a good discount at the end! The rest of the staff is professional and efficient.... More

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nyc- usa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

great place to stay if your on a budget. Really nice family run home and guesthouse. Very central to all and great views from the roof! Great coffee shop on the corner with decent priced sandwiches.i had a room in house and was comfortable, it was just pretty hot. But thats the climate in sl. Maybe a room with ac... More

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Sevenoaks, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Professionally-run and very experienced - maybe the oldest guest house in the whole of Galle? Nice balcony, clean and functional rooms, wi-fi, good breakfasts. Very good base for Galle Fort and you might be able to get a discount for travelling alone. Owners speak excellent English.

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Additional Information about Beach Haven Guest House

Also Known As:
Beach Haven Guest House Hotel
Beach Haven Guest House Hotel Galle
Address: 65, Light House Street | Fort, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Southern Province > Galle District > Galle
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #7 of 42 B&Bs / Inns in Galle
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This guest house started in 1968. According to the Lonely Planet travel guide (1980 edition-page 82) there were only two guest houses in the Galle Fort. This is the only existing guest house. It was started by Mrs. N.D. Wijenayake, the Former Deputy Mayor of Galle. Guest house has 4 A/C rooms. Rooftop balcony overlooking the sea and pleasant verandah. It has no curfew time. ... more   less 

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