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Hotel The Bartizan Galle Fort (formerly The Bartizan)

77 Pedlar Street, Galle, 80000 (show map)

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Hotel Overview

Located in Galle Fort, a world heritage site, The Bartizan’s original structure was built in the early 17th century Dutch colonial period. The building has undergone careful renovations to restore the structure to its former glory. Situated alongside the fort’s perimeter, The Bartizan has a rooftop terrace and unique tower rooms that offer unsurpassable views of the ocean and Galle Fort.
The Bartizan’s ambiance is a mix of old world charm and modern luxuries, offering guests a tranquil retreat in an already charming town.
Spacious rooms come with private balconies. All rooms boast modern furniture and fixtures and luxurious bathrooms with complimentary bath amenities.
Guests enjoy a cool welcome drink upon arrival and daily breakfast. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property and rooms come with complimentary water and daily housekeeping.
Galle Fort light house is 400 metres and Dutch Church is 500 metres from the property.

Formerly The Bartizan

Before January 2019 The Bartizan Galle Fort was known as The Bartizan

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The Courtyard Room - enter dates to see room photos

These rooms are on the ground floor of The Bartizan. They have a set of double doors which open up to the Dutch style cobblestoned courtyard. Inside of the first set of doors is a second set of doors with glass windows which provide natural light while affording you privacy within your room. It has a wood platform bed and built-in sitting bench, and a closet which complements the colonial fort inspired architecture of the room. These are not sea view rooms. The modern bathroom includes a rain-shower and a handheld shower. The bathroom vanity is located in the room. The comfortable queen size bed sleeps up to two adults. Enjoy convenient access to the courtyard, the lobby and The Bartizan’s outdoor rooftop lounge with sea view, which is only two flights of stairs away.

Deluxe Balcony Room with Courtyard View. - enter dates to see room photos

This room is located on the first floor of The Bartizan. The room opens up to a large private balcony. The room is very spacious, with minimalist modern furniture and a built-in sitting area which accentuates the colonial fort inspired architecture of the room. The modern en suite bathroom features a large walk-in rain shower and spacious vanity. Two adults can enjoy a comfortable nights sleep atop a super king size mattress. Additionally, the sitting area can be converted into a twin size bed, large enough for an additional adult or a child.

Deluxe Balcony Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

This room is located on the first floor of The Bartizan. The room opens up to a large private balcony. The room is very spacious, with minimalist modern furniture and a built-in sitting area which accentuates the colonial fort inspired architecture of the room. The modern en suite bathroom features a large walk-in rain shower and spacious vanity. Two adults can enjoy a comfortable nights sleep atop a super king size mattress. Additionally, the sitting area can be converted into a small twin size bed, large enough for one child.

Family Suite with Sea View Balcony - enter dates to see room photos

This room is located on the first floor of The Bartizan. The room has a private balcony with an amazing view of the ocean and of Galle Fort. The room is very spacious, with minimalist modern furniture, a sitting area, a work space and a separate living area with two built-in sitting areas which accentuate the colonial fort inspired architecture of the room. The modern en suite bathroom features a large walk-in rain shower and spacious vanity. Two adults can enjoy a comfortable nights sleep atop a super king size mattress. Additionally, the living area can be converted into a separate sleeping area for two children or two adults by turning the built in sitting areas into two extra long twin size beds. Combining luxury and comfort, this room is ideal for a family or a couple looking for room to spread out.

Superior Balcony Room with Partial Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

This room is located on the second floor of The Bartizan. The room opens up to a large private balcony. The room is very spacious, with vaulted ceilings, minimalist modern furniture, a separate sitting area which accentuates the colonial fort inspired architecture of the room. The modern en suite bathroom features a large walk-in rain shower and spacious vanity. Two adults can enjoy a comfortable nights sleep atop a super king size mattress. Additionally, the built-in sitting area can be converted into a double size bed, large enough for one adult or two children.

Superior Balcony Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

This room is located on the second floor of The Bartizan. The room opens up to a large private balcony. The room is very spacious, with vaulted ceilings, minimalist modern furniture and a built-in sitting area which accentuates the colonial fort inspired architecture of the room. The modern en suite bathroom features a large walk-in rain shower and spacious vanity. Two adults can enjoy a comfortable nights sleep atop a super king size mattress. Additionally, the sitting area can be converted into an twin size bed, large enough for one additional adult or a child.

North Tower Room with Terrace and Seaview - enter dates to see room photos

This charming room is located on the top floor of The Bartizan’s North Tower. It is a small room with a private roof top terrace, affording breathtaking views. Gaze upon beautiful sunsets over the ocean, views of the ramparts and the heritage city of Galle Fort from the privacy of your own room. The room has a minimalist modern built-in bed which accentuates the colonial fort inspired architecture of the room. The modern bathroom includes a rain-shower, modern fixtures and a large window overlooking the city. The bathroom vanity is located in the room. Enjoy a comfortable nights sleep upon a double size mattress. The intimate quarters are perfect for a solo traveler or a couple on a romantic getaway.

South Tower Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

This charming room is located on the top most floor of The Bartizan’s South Tower. This is a small room with two windows over looking the streets, Galle Fort and the ocean beyond. Enjoy beautiful sunsets over the ocean. The room has a minimalist modern built-in bed which accentuates the colonial fort inspired architecture of the room. The small modern bathroom includes a rainshower, in-shower bench and a window overlooking the rooftops of Galle Fort. The bathroom vanity is located in the room. Enjoy a comfortable nights sleep upon a double size mattress. The intimate quarters are perfect for a solo traveler or a couple on a romantic getaway.

Superior King Room - enter dates to see room photos

This unique room is a large room and has a private balcony over looking the streets, Galle Fort and the ocean beyond. Enjoy beautiful sunsets over the ocean and feel as though you are part of the hustle and bustle of the city from the privacy of your own room. This room is located on the second floor of The Bartizan. The room is very spacious, with vaulted ceilings, minimalist modern furniture. There is a sitting area with a sofa and separate dining area in the room. The modern en suite bathroom features a large walk-in rain shower and spacious vanity. Two adults can enjoy a comfortable nights sleep atop a king size mattress. Combining luxury and comfort, this room is a vacationers dream come true. Kids 5 years and under stay free, using the existing bed. Please note there are no rollaway beds available for extra adults or kids.

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Facilities of The Bartizan Galle Fort

General
Parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Diving, Snorkelling, Windsurfing

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Room service, Special diet menus (on request)

Pools and wellness
Beachfront

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Express check-in/check-out, Lockers, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Safety deposit box

Common areas
Garden, Sun terrace, Terrace

Cleaning services
Daily maid service

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Balcony, Bath or Shower, Bathrobe, Bathroom, Bidet, City view, Desk, Dining area, Dining table, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres), Fan, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Ironing Facilities, Landmark view, Linen, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Refrigerator, Safety Deposit Box, Sea view, Seating Area, Shower, Sofa, Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone, Terrace, Tile/Marble floor, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Tumble dryer , Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Wake-up service, Wardrobe/Closet

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Hotel Policies

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From 14:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 11:30:00 hours

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Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Total payment of the reservation including taxes and service charge is required via credit card payment to complete reservation. The property will contact the guest and process the credit card information provided.
Please note that driver accommodation is not available.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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Alberto

“Superb”

10.0

01 Aug 2025

The building is very charming, the rooms are very nice and clean, and the staff is very friendly. Climb the stairs, and go to enjoy the terrace facing the ocean!

Michael

“Superb”

10.0

23 Jul 2025

Great location within the old town, views of the ramparts & ocean. Most comfortable bed of our 3 week holiday!

Mark

“Beautifully restored colonial property with courtyard. Really lovely stay”

9.0

18 Jul 2025

Beautifully restored colonial property in an excellent location within Galle Fort. Very nice staff. Good breakfast.

Melissa

“Stylish accommodation in great location.”

9.0

11 Jul 2025

Large, stylish room which comfortably accommodated myself and two teenagers. The room was very quiet with a large balcony, perfect for watching early morning joggers and listening to the waves. Staff were friendly and attentive.

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Hotel The Bartizan Galle Fort (formerly The Bartizan)

77 Pedlar Street, Galle, 80000 (show map)

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Formerly The Bartizan

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The Courtyard Room - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Balcony Room with Courtyard View. - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Balcony Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Family Suite with Sea View Balcony - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Balcony Room with Partial Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Balcony Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

North Tower Room with Terrace and Seaview - enter dates to see room photos

South Tower Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Superior King Room - enter dates to see room photos

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77 Pedlar Street, Galle, 80000 (show map)

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Formerly The Bartizan

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Rooms List

The Courtyard Room - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Balcony Room with Courtyard View. - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Balcony Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Family Suite with Sea View Balcony - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Balcony Room with Partial Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Balcony Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

North Tower Room with Terrace and Seaview - enter dates to see room photos

South Tower Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Superior King Room - enter dates to see room photos

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“Stylish accommodation in great location.”

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