Have seldom seen such a view of the ocean from the dining table. The Sunset in the west coast of Galle where the property is located is simple breathtaking. Hues of pink and amber will sketch the sky in a typical never seen before composure. The open rooftop has a splendid view of the ocean and a walking path on... More

After enduring the night from hell at another place, we came across The Ocean View House.As it was a quiet time in Galle we were offered the 2 front double rooms with aircon & hot water for $35.00 each, alternatively we could have paid $45.00 for a twin room but that had no view.The rooms were very clean, aircon worked... More

We stayed here initially for 2 nights and the stay was pleasant. Albeit the room was small, it made for a comfortable stay. There's a rooftop terrace which offers extraordinary views. The family who owned it were very sweet and even reserved a room for us (without payment) during their busiest period - Galle Lit Fest. We paid far less... More

overpriced place ( 45$ a night) without breakfast , durty and small room , dark and smelly , no hot shower ,huge cockroaches in the room , the guests are muslims , no alcohol in the whole area , the transfert to Colombo cost 8500 rupies . A place to avoid !! the only good thing is free wifi in... More

Revisited (last stay 2005) for three nights. Nothing changed, still made by the wonderful view of the ramparts and sea from the upstairs front rooms. Rooms small with just adequate bathroom. Good service with excellent breakfast and tea/soft drinks on order. Advertised Wifi only works at one desk in the corridor. Mosquito nets need repairing (or replacing) No alcohol permitted,... More

We paid USD 45 per night for an a/c room without breakfast, expecting a basic but comfortable experience. We were initially given a tiny, claustrophobic, hell-hole of a room. The a/c only recirculated hot air with no cooling effect whatsoever. There was filth by the side of the bed. The curtains were filthy. The bathroom was old, grotty and completely... More

Now, I wouldn't suggest you go out of your way to stay here, but my experience was nothing like some of the nonsense written by other reviewers. Our room was pretty small, but the bathroom was smart and spotless and well equipped and we had a comfy four poster bed (with a mozzie net attached to the frame so it... More

This was the worst place I have ever stayed in. Don't be fooled by their website, this place is very rundown. The room had a double bed with really dirty mosquito netting round it. There was a funny smell (musty) in the room and there was a bidet in the bathroom with something in it. The shower curtain was thin... More

one of the best places to stay in Galle (saw everyone in this price), bit pricey but worths it, the owners are lovely, well educated and mannered, and the guest house has a beautiful terrace, with real grass as a carpet, -sthg i 've never seen before!- with a lovely view of the Indian Ocean. Breakfast was lovely, and homemade.... More