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Galle Fort Hotel vs Jetwing Lighthouse

Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Jetwing Lighthouse is the choice of most reviewers compared to Galle Fort Hotel. Jetwing Lighthouse ranks #16 in Sri Lanka with praise from 3 reviews including Oyster, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.

Galle Fort Hotel
Galle Fort Hotel
8 / 10
28 Church Street, Galle, Sri Lanka
From $145 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This 12-room hotel is in a seventeenth-century Dutch merchant’s house in the heart of Sri Lanka’s historic, now-hip Galle Fort." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"In the centre of Galle Old Town the hotel is ringed by colonial buildings, restaurants, well-preserved ramparts and a crescent of coastline, combining the sophistication of a boutique hotel with the easygoing atmosphere of a private retreat." Full review
Independent Independent
"The historic Galle Fort Hotel, set in a 300-year-old Dutch mansion"
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Following a Unesco-commended renovation, this former 17th-century Dutch merchant’s house is now a breathtaking boutique hotel. The rooms are all different: some have two levels and others..." Full review
Jetwing Lighthouse
Jetwing Lighthouse
8 / 10
Dadella, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
From $337 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"It's filled with Indo-Asian arty decor, spacious contemporary colonial rooms, and grassy courtyards, and maintains a keep-to-yourself atmosphere." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This historic Galle hotel has a spectacular location on a headland just west of Galle, and is a reliable choice for families and couples looking for a comfortable southern seaside escape." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Parts of this large resort hotel, located 3km up the coast from the Fort, were designed by legendary Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, though other sections are more mundane." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Rooms and restaurants won't disappoint, but this Jetwing's trump card is its magnificent ocean-side location, private beach and two gorgeous pools (one 40m)." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Built hundreds of years ago by the Portuguese and Dutch, the fortified city of Galle marries European architectural tastes with the humid climate and colorful culture of southern Sri..." Full review