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Taavetti

4.5 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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sea breeze garden mahamodara, 266/10, Galle, SP, 80000
  • Place, St. Aloysius College
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mahamodara Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Fort
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Corner

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, City View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Junior Double Room, Bathtub, City View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Taavetti

When you stay at this beach hotel, you can enjoy complimentary cabanas, umbrellas and sunloungers.
Taavetti offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Galle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
During your stay at Taavetti, you'll be within walking distance of St. Aloysius College. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a beach bar and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 11 minutes on foot from St. Aloysius College and a 1-minute drive from Mahamodara Beach
  • Airport pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
Feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the private white sand beach, located just 50 metres away. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and free beach club on site.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Galle hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Taavetti has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 15 for adults and USD 10 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Free beach club
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Taavetti

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 300.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 15 for adults and USD 10 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (from 2 to 6 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 300.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Taavetti offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Taavetti Hotel
Taavetti Galle
Villa Taavetti
Taavetti Hotel Galle

Taavetti Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cyrille

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming boutique hotel. Although the surrounding area (3 km west of Galle Fort) is unassuming, the hotel itself is in a beautiful colonial style with every detail and unique decoration carefully thought through. The restaurant, just across the street and on the beach is also beautiful with excellent food. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury in Galle with beach

The place was beautiful design. Thats what I want in hotels. The staff were lovely. Amaan, Viraj and Nethmi were wonderful. This place is an oasis off the busy city street down to the Fort. If you want to stay away from the touristy Fort area on the coast, with a private beach, this place is for you. The only feedback I have for them is be clear about restaurant times. It said on menu in room 6p. I went down 6.15 and was told my meal would take 1 to 1.5 hours. This won't work for families with children. It is a beautiful new hotel but if they want to be one of the best, this is important to be organised & have good communication.
My room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indiana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even before we left home, the staff at taavetti was responsive and kind and helped us organise a driver who picked us up (and waited for us to sort out an issue with our bags!) at colombo airport with a sign. Upon arrival they were welcoming and smiling and provided us with cold towels and a refreshing mango juice. The property is spectacular with great antique furniture, lush vegetation and a very pretty pool. The arches throughout the property really add to the charm too. They took care of our bags and we even got upgraded to a massive room with a huge open bathroom and bathtub and a balcony with a partial sea view (room 8). The property was spotless and the bed huge and very comfortable. The wifi worked well too. The property is only a very short tuktuk ride away from galle fort with all restaurants and cultural activities. I also managed to book a massage on my first evening on arrival which was wonderful after a long flight. The therapist was attentive, thorough and applied the pressure that I wanted leaving me relaxed and happy. The massage room was beautiful and has a glass ceiling and I could hear the rain patting on it as I was getting massaged. Pure bliss. Throughout our stay the staff was attentive and regularly checked on us and had open line on communication through WhatsApp making it easy to chat and get everything we needed. This was the perfect experience and we would highly recommend taavetti and would love to come back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

Such a beautiful hotel and friendly staff. Easy access to the beach ( once you make it across the street), and a lovely hotel kitty!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic, exotic Sri Lankan experience

Extraordinary, Quiet and a place out of the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We began our trip to Sri Lanka at Taavetti, and it was the perfect choice. The hotel arranged an airport pickup for us, making the two-hour drive smooth and scenic. Galle was an excellent starting point, and Taavetti proved to be the ideal place to stay. Getting to the fort was easy with a quick Tuk Tuk ride, and the beach across the street was simply spectacular. The hotel itself was fabulous, with an incredible staff who made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. A huge thank you to Ambiga, Gayantha, Raja, Nethmi, Roshan, Banuka, Hasitha, and Waruni—you all made our stay truly special! I wish we had stayed an extra night. The room was beautiful, the breakfast was fantastic, and the hotel even helped us arrange transportation to Mirissa the next day. A wonderful start to our Sri Lankan adventure!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute hotel rite on the beach. Staff was superb . Breakfast was good and rooms Comfortable . Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and genuinely helpful, they also have the most adorable cat that you may spot around the lobby area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent and the manager Mr Sumudu goes above and beyond
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hip hideout

Beautiful, stylishly decorated boutique hotel. Friendly and personable staff. Very comfortable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, lovely and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Irina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The room was smaller than advertised. Didn’t have a much space. The bathroom was stylish but the shower drain didn't work and flooded the bathroom. Also no hot water from the shower. What saved it a bit was the friendly hotel manager and the nice beach lounge across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk service

Fantastisk sted med fantastisk service. Ligger mellom Galle og Unawatuna. Lett. Ordne seg med Tuktuk. Ca 35 kroner til begge steder. Servicen var så gjennomført at jeg som nordmann nesten ble flau. Men stas var det. Anbefales på det sterkeste
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vibeke

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk

Fantastisk hotel, kjempefine rom og helt utrolig bra service. Behandlet som kongelige fra vi kom til vi dro. Vil anbefale til alla
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halil Kerem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Normally I’m not the person who writes reviews. But this hotel really deserves a good review. Its was great staying for me. Great interior design, cozy, clean. Its so close to Galle fort by tuktuk it takes only 230 rupees. Also staff were really really helpful, kind and caring. I had injury on my foot. They were really careful about this. Thank you Roshan and Banuka!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bel hotel

Magnifique hôtel récent à 5 minutes de fort galle en tuk tuk Petit déjeuner moyen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025