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Thambili House By Edwards Collection
Upscale beach villa with outdoor pool, near Galle Fort
- Free WiFi and free parking
- Price Guarantee
a true example of dutch colonial house. beautifully restored with the right balance of…
Mar 3, 2020
Ideal location. Front room had view of the sea through lovely frangipanis. Pool swims…
Jan 6, 2020
Official standards
This property advises that it adheres to Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) sanitization guidelines.
Enhanced health and safety measures
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.- Property is cleaned with disinfectant
- Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
- Property uses a professional cleaning service
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Pool
- Airport transfer
- Bathtub
- Air Conditioning
Property highlights
Main amenities
- 3 villas
- Daily housekeeping
- Near the beach
- Restaurant
- Outdoor pool
- Spa services
Feel at home
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
What’s around
- In Fort Galle
- Galle Fort - 6 min walk
- Historical Mansion - 4 min walk
- Galle Lighthouse - 4 min walk
- National Maritime Museum - 5 min walk
- Dutch Reformed Church - 5 min walk
Check availability
- Deluxe Room
- Deluxe Suite
- Deluxe Suite with Sea View
Location
- In Fort Galle
- Galle Fort - 6 min walk
- Historical Mansion - 4 min walk
What’s around
Landmarks
- In Fort Galle
- Galle Fort - 6 min walk
- Historical Mansion - 4 min walk
- Galle Lighthouse - 4 min walk
- National Maritime Museum - 5 min walk
- Dutch Reformed Church - 5 min walk
- Old Dutch Hospital - 5 min walk
- Galle National Museum - 7 min walk
- Galle Clock Tower - 8 min walk
- Galle International Cricket Stadium - 8 min walk
- St. Aloysius College - 18 min walk
Getting around
- Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
- Airport pick-up service
At a glance
Size
- 3 villas
Arriving/leaving
- Check-in time 2:00 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
- This destination may have COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Check any national, local and health advisories for this destination before you book.
Special check-in instructions
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 16
Children
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Free onsite self parking
The manager
At the property
Food and drink
- Restaurant
- Room service (during limited hours)
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
- Spa services on site
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Facilities
- Designated smoking areas
- Garden
- Terrace
Accessibility
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Languages Spoken
- English
In the villa
Home comforts
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Ceiling fan
- Bathrobes
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
- Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi
Food and drink
- Free bottled water
More
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Small print
Also known as
- Thambili House Villa Galle
- Thambili House Villa
- Thambili House Galle
- Thambili House By Edwards Collection Villa
- Thambili House By Edwards Collection Galle
- Thambili House By Edwards Collection Villa Galle
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 120 per vehicle
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
The property is professionally cleaned; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Contactless check-out is available.
The property affirms that it adheres to the Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) sanitization guidelines.
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Mandatory fees
- Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
- Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (up to 6 years old)
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (up to 6 years old)
- New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
- New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (up to 6 years old)
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
FAQs
- Yes, Thambili House By Edwards Collection does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
- This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
- Yes, there's free self parking.
- Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
- Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
- You can check in from 2:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
- Yes, there's an onsite restaurant. Nearby restaurants include Punto Cafe (3-min walk), Royal Dutch Cafe (3-min walk), and Church Street Social (3-min walk).
- Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 120 per vehicle.
- 6.0Good
When we arrived, the top management has messed up our room. Instead of sea view room, we got another room. After spending more than 2 hours arguing with the management, the property Manager Malindu managed to get us our room. He was amazing. Making sure property is running smoothly with no hassle. And made sure guest were taken care of at any expense. Overall cleanliness and services were top notch! Hats off to Malindu and the in-house chef for making guests welcome, even though the top management is treating the guests like garbage!
Kate, 3 night romance trip, Dec 24, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0Exceptional
Staying in a 300 year old beautiful villa that once belonged to a spice trader. The courtyard swimming pool was lovely.
1 night romance trip, Oct 12, 2019
Verified Wotif guest review
- 8.0Very good
Great little romantic get away
This is a beautiful very small boutique hotel. Perfect for a romantic get away. Excellent service and great breakfast as well. AC super cold for hot humid days. No bar, and it was a little weird having to have them open and close the main door each time you came and went. They were prompt in doing so, but still a little weird. The fort area of Galle is small but unique. You could walk all the streets and do all the shops in a couple of hours.
Daniel, 2 night family trip, Sep 20, 2019
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 10.0Exceptional
Delightful Thambili House!
Had a wonderful stay at Thambili House. We stayed in The Ginger Room which was very spacious, spotlessly clean and had a nice balcony over looking the small pool. Ideal place to relax and cool off in after a morning exploring the Fort. Mr Lakmal was exceptionally accommodating and made our stay very comfortable. The house is a fine example of an old Spice Traders House. Our only slight disappointment was we couldn’t sit and see the sea from the house. I had mistakenly thought we could but this is just from the other room. However, the house is ideally located in the Fort and seconds away from all the restaurants and other amenities the Fort and surrounding area has to offer.
Jane, 4 night romance trip, Sep 17, 2019
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 10.0Exceptional
The house is gorgeous, the service was excellent, the bed extra comfy, the terrace beautiful and the breakfast amazing. We were heartbroken to leave :( special mention for the excellent service, very attentive, kind and arranging
Stephanie, 2 night romance trip, Sep 12, 2019
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- 10.0Exceptional
If is a beautiful historic home in an immaculate location. To top it off, Steven and his team were spectacular with their service during our stay.
4 night romance trip, Aug 26, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0Exceptional
Fantastic Stay
We booked this as a bit of a treat during a 3 week stay in Sri Lanka, we were not disappointed. The staff and hotel were lovely! The service was personal and welcoming, and the unique small property left us feeling at home.
Jake, 1 night romance trip, Jul 7, 2018
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- 10.0Exceptional
Beautiful boutique hotel with excellent service and really friendly, helpful staff. They served a good breakfast, both Western and Sri Lankan. Perfect location in Galle fort.
BARTRAM, 3 night romance trip, Jun 8, 2018
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- 10.0Exceptional
Treat yourself
Stunning property, great location and a real retreat from the heat and bustle of Galle
Jane, 2 night romance trip, Feb 3, 2018
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 6.0Good
Short stay in Galle
The hotel itself is not bad for a boutique hote, pretty guest, only 3 rooms. We based our booking on the picture of the room. In real the room was very small with no windows! so we felt very oppressed. We asked to change room but the 3 others were already booked. We booked 3 nights but we left after 2. As a guest house not a lot or room to sunbathe. So should you want to book this hotel, get the room with windows at least
Julien, 3 night trip, Feb 3, 2018
Verified Expedia guest review