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Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure

4.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior detail
Suite
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Interior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
No. 288, Dadella, Galle, 80000
  • Mahamodara Beach
    5 min walk
  • Sea Turtle Hatchery Mahamodara
    8 min walk
  • St. Aloysius College
    3 min drive
  • Bentota (BJT-Bentota River)
    77 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 60.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 196 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 292 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Galle

A luxury stay in Galle awaits you at Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure. You'll be 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from Dutch Reformed Church and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from National Maritime Museum. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Hallway Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The Colonial Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Galle hotel, you'll be 3.6 km (2.3 mi) from Galle Fort and 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Historical Mansion.

What's nearby

  • Mahamodara Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sea Turtle Hatchery Mahamodara - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galle Fort - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 21 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 27 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SAHANA - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kixi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elite Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure

Lakefront hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 4.5-star Galle hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1764
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure offers 10 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 15 to 35 for adults and LKR 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Colonial Bar
  • The Hallway Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1764
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: LKR 4000 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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 LKR 15 to 35 for adults and LKR 10 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: LKR 4000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Tamarind Hill Galle
Tamarind Hill Hotel
Tamarind Hill Hotel Galle
Tamarind Hill
Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure Hotel
Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure Galle
Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure?

Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure?

Yep, Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure is a short 5-minute walk from Mahamodara Beach.

Does Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure have a pool?

Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure is a hit with families.

Does Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure?

No, Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Chika

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience, I will be back!
I loved this hotel so much. The hotel itself was beautiful, clean and historic. The pool was amazing and the grounds were great. Above all of it was that the staff was so incredible. They were helpful and kind. I was traveling alone and the restaurant manager was completely helpful to me, giving me tips and also prepared a special seafood meal for me that was one of the best i have ever had. I will definitely come back here next time im in Sri Lanka!
Amazing seafood platter.
Breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
Great hotel and service. Only 12 rooms so a very personalized experience and fantastic staff. Only a 5 minute walk to amazing sunset views near jetwig lighthouse
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Al, Jeddah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property, the highlight was dinner in the garden, and the monkeys jumping from tree to tree around the pool, the children loved it, we wished we had stayed for longer than 1 night. This is the second time we have tried Asia Leisure properties and they always meet all our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, tranquil hotel with lush gardens
This is a superb hotel in every way. The plantation home is full of charm, interesting architecture and furnishings. The gardens, pool and courtyards are beautiful, tranquil, and full of wildlife and flowers. While we had a cocktail overlooking the pool, we saw a parade of monkeys, wild peacocks, and many other birds. The rooms are spacious and gorgeous, as are the bathrooms, and everything is in impeccable condition. Finally, the restaurant food (we had 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts at the hotel) was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old hotel. The architecture is stunning. The pool area is especially lovely. The staff are the best I have experienced in a long time; very accommodating... always there with a smiling face ready to help you. The bar men serve the best Dry Martini's in Sri Lanka! I highly recommend staying here if you want to be out of Galle Fort for a change.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

JOHN BRUCE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
WORK TO DO
Overall an ok visit. Staff were good. Very quiet with only 1 other couple there for 1 of the 2 nights. Plenty of staff there and I wonder why the pool could not have been cleaner. It was a poor look!!!. The top edges of the pool were too dirty all around and surely with no guests it should have been pristine. As for the room... my door had a very low height which is bizarre. I whacked my head twice before i could see the prolem !!! Please warn your tall guests. Also, the bathroom was like a sauna and very uncomfortable. Once again..why ??? You rate yourself 5 star..Mmm. Big room could have had a desk, no wine glasses there, old small fridge, bathroom has a crazy big shower area so water went everywhere. Be ok if u have a cricket team staying in the room. They could have a shower and sauna at the same time. Aircon unit in room very noisy too. Upside was the bar and the food I had was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

JUNGHO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fabulous!
Fantastic service. Absolutely recommend this hotel. A five star experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Galle Gem
An amazing stay at a beautiful boutique hotel with incredible staff and service! Loved it. Thanks to the team at Tamarind Hill. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Haven of peace
This former British officer's mansion is an amazing place to stay near Galle's...less than 5 minutes by tuk tuk...I love the high ceilings in the lobby and the rooms.. Everything was super clean and the service wonderful. We even had a peacock in the garder entertaining us during breakfast. I really enjoyed the long swimming pool. It was nice to relax there😀
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and property excellent. Great pool. Spacious rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic setting
The hotel was absolutely excellent, very comfortable, lovely staff, amazing breakfast and a beautiful pool area. It’s slightly out of town but a short tuk tuk ride away from the main sights and worth it for the historic building and setting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
❤️ from 🇨🇦
We had a three night stay at Tamarind Hill. We enjoyed every minute of it. The staff were kind & efficient & very accommodating. Service was top notch! The food was superb, location great & a lovely pool. The room was immaculate. The monkeys & resident peacock were fun to see. We liked the history of the property & we hope to come again. Highly recommend 💐
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel! Staff was very helpful, they went above and beyond to make our stay great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old School Charm
Hotel was set on beautiful grounds. The pool, outside bar and courtyard were amazing. Rooms were spacious and the private back gardens were a nice touch. Breakfast was wonderful and would recommend pre-ordering the Sri Lankan breakfast and eating outside in the morning! You might even see a peacock if you get lucky!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil, high quality hotel
lovely setting with beautiful grounds, nice pool and very spacious, clean rooms. Staff all very friendly and attentive. Quite a lot of mosquitos in the gardens so take some spray.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic Gem
Really amazing colonial hotel set on the hill just outside Galle. The hotel only has 10 rooms, all of significant portions, and each room is wonderfully decorated. Nothing much surrounding the area, so prepare to Tuk Tuk to Galle for any activities/supplies you may need. Hotel staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

andrea, Bristol, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oasis in hectic Galle
We stayed just one night on our journey from the south back to Galle. Great hotel where it was easy to imagine you were back in colonial Ceylon. Rooms very comfortable, huge bed with great pillows (not always the case in Sri Lanka). Stunning pool. Great food served in the restaurant at sensible prices. Quiet place to stay so if there for more than one night you may choose to eat somewhere else. Just 10 mins by tuc tuc to the fort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Large room and large bath. Hotel staff very nice. After a heavy rain there were many leaks everywhere that needed addressing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

jeremy, vancouver,canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exquisite pampering experience in old colonial hou
My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here and were treated to a special dinner by the hotel staff. The hotel is full of charm and ambience. The staff are always trying to find ways to make you happy. It was my return to Ceylon after 60 years after leaving as a 4 year old boy. We enjoyed a jungle tour by boat behind the hotel and saw many monkeys birds and beautiful plants. The pool was excellent. One of the highlights for my wife was feeding the wild peacock.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious.
The room was spacious and quiet with a little courtyard but there were alot of mosquitos and the toiletries and towels were not replenished. Staff went above and beyond. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
poor staff experience! #balancedtonporc #metoo solo travelers take note. though the hotel tried to address this by "taking the necessary actions" it was a huge blow to the start of my trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017