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The Dutch House vs Taru Villas - Lake Lodge

Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, The Dutch House scores marginally better than Taru Villas - Lake Lodge. The Dutch House is ranked #18 in Sri Lanka with approval from 2 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph.

The Dutch House
The Dutch House
8 / 10
18 Upper Dickson Rd, Galle, Sri Lanka
From $450 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"After a game of croquet on the lawn and a swim in the dreamy pool, retire to one of only four rooms high in the hills above Galle to write a novel or sketch a masterpiece." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"The Dutch House is a timeless boutique hotel, and one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most charming Dutch abodes; its location is convenient for visiting the town’s vibrant produce markets, historic 16th-century fort and Galle’s test cricket ground." Full review
Taru Villas - Lake Lodge
Taru Villas - Lake Lodge
7 / 10
20 Alvis Terrace, Colombo 03000, Sri Lanka
From $120 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"It's a tranquil city retreat for quiet, low-key holiday-makers -- wild partiers steer clear." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A hard-to-beat central Colombo location close to shops, sights and restaurants – yet tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac – makes this chic and affordable hotel a winning place to stay in the capital." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This hotel gets everything just right...Service is excellent and the hotel is well managed. You can easily walk to much of what’s interesting in Colombo." Full review