Boat Show Srilanka

Galle, the main town in the most southerly part of Sri Lanka, is a walled city that dates back to the 1500s. Its fortress is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site.

Galle is also home to Unawatuna Beach, which is protected by a surrounding coral reef, resulting in calm waters that are perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving and windsurfing. Several hotels dot the Galle coast, should your travels take you to the South Asian island nation.

Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel

Overlooking the indigo waters of the Indian Ocean, the beachfront Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel offers 60 non-smoking guestrooms and three suites in a three-story building.

Accommodations feature a balcony or terrace, air conditioning, minibar, coffeemaker, satellite television, work desk, direct-dial telephone, wireless Internet access, full bath, slippers and hairdryer.

Amenities at the Lighthouse include a private beach, two outdoor swimming pools, children’s pool, hot tub, fitness center, tennis courts, game room, full-service spa, business center and on-site shopping.

The Lighthouse also offers three dining venues, poolside bar, indoor lounge and 24-hour room service. On-site activities include tea tasting, wine tasting, beach volleyball and aerobics.

Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel
A2 Dadella
Galle, Sri Lanka
+94-91-222-3744
jetwing.com

Galle Fort Hotel

Set on a picturesque narrow street overlooking the ocean, the intimate 17th century Gall Fort Hotel offers three garden guestrooms, four split-level loft suites and five themed suites.

Accommodations include French doors leading to a furnished terrace and private garden with a water feature, air conditioning, ceiling fan, king-sized bed with canopied mosquito netting and full private bathroom.

Amenities at the Galle Fort Hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, massage services, landscaped garden, café and bar, and a main restaurant.

The hotel also arranges tours of Galle Fort. Several restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance. Other area attractions include Wijeya Beach, the Dutch Reformed Church, the Galle Lighthouse and St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Galle Fort Hotel
No. 28 Church St.
Galle, Sri Lanka
+94-91-223-2939
galleforthotel.com

Lady Hill Hotel

Perched on a hill at the highest point in Galle, the Lady Hill Hotel offers 20 guestrooms in a five-story building. Each room features a private balcony, air conditioning, minibar, refrigerator, plasma television with satellite service, piped-in music and full private bathroom.

The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, massage and spa services, business center, banquet facilities and 24-hour front desk service. The Lady Hill also offers an on-site restaurant and roof-top bar.

Nearby attractions include a shopping promenade, the Martin Wickremasinghe Museum of Folk Culture, Ginganga River cruises and the Koggala Lagoon.

Lady Hill Hotel
29 Upper Dickson Road
Galle, Sri Lanka
+94-91-224-4322
ladyhillsl.com

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