Taru Villas On Lighthouse Street

One of the top properties in Galle act as a passage to another era. In its location, design and demeanor, this wonderfully elegant hotel in Galle Fort will let you live and experience the rich history and undeniable charm of this island’s most celebrated “living fort”.

Built in the 1800s for a Dutch merchant and his wife, this classically restored boutique hotel is sure to get under your skin and crawl into your heart. Its eclectic mix of traditional features, antique furnishings, and a clean modern aesthetic does everything to surround you with the best of today, all the while doing nothing to take away from a space that is steeped in rich history and quaint charm.

With the best location in the heart of Galle’s Fort, ‘Taru Villas – Lighthouse Street’ is a respectful celebration of this UNESCO Heritage Site, providing convenient access (never more than a 10-minute walk) to the full panoply of surrounding sights and sounds this town has to offer.

Whether you choose to take in the multi-sensory experience that is a walk around the Fort and the greater township, or decide to spend a day paddling in the shallows around the ramparts, ‘Taru Villas – Lighthouse Street’ is the perfect place to relax and restore your energies without ever losing touch with the heart of this very special place. Enjoy the comforts of its classy interior and appreciate the original artworks by some of Sri Lanka’s best artists, or climb up to the bijou roof terrace, effortlessly serving up sunsets of blue and orange against the Fort Skyline, and the endless Indian Ocean backdrop.

This 4-bedroom boutique hotel in the Galle Fort offers a range of services and amenities including free wifi, an in-house laundry service, daily housekeeping, left luggage and a dining room and bar.