The Merchant

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Two-Bedroom Villa
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Entire villa
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Total cost to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$211 per night
Original price
US$1,069.20
Last-minute Deal
- US$374.22
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$694.98
US$211 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Merchant

Elegant Accommodation: The Merchant in Galle offers a 5-star hotel experience with a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, balconies with garden views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as minibars and flat-screen TVs. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, and daily housekeeping. Dining Options: The restaurant serves local, Asian, and international cuisines for lunch and dinner. Breakfast options include full English, Irish, and vegetarian, with outdoor seating available. Live music enhances the dining experience. Prime Location: Located 14 km from Koggala Airport, The Merchant is a short walk from Galle Fort Beach and close to attractions like Dutch Church Galle and Galle Fort National Museum. Cycling activities are available for guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian, Breakfast to go

Rooms with:

  • Garden view

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Two-Bedroom Villa
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Entire villa
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Total cost to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$211 per night
Original price
US$1,069.20
Last-minute Deal
- US$374.22
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$694.98
US$211 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Two-Bedroom Villa
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 1 left
  • Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request

The unit offers 2 beds.

Entire villa
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$211 per night
Original price
US$1,069.20
Last-minute Deal
- US$374.22
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$694.98
US$211 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
35% off
35% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$187 per night
Original price
US$950.40
Last-minute Deal
- US$332.64
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$617.76
US$187 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
35% off
35% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Deluxe Double Room
We have 3 left
  • 1 double bed

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Room
221 feet²
Garden view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$111 per night
Original price
US$564.30
Last-minute Deal
- US$197.50
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$366.80
US$111 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
35% off
35% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$106 per night
Original price
US$536.09
Last-minute Deal
- US$187.63
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$348.46
US$106 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
35% off
35% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Superior Twin Room
We have 2 left
  • 2 single beds
Free cot available on request

This air-conditioned twin room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Room
277 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$129 per night
Original price
US$653.40
Last-minute Deal
- US$228.69
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$424.71
US$129 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
35% off
35% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$122 per night
Original price
US$620.73
Last-minute Deal
- US$217.25
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$403.48
US$122 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
35% off
35% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Superior King Room
We have 3 left
High floor
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Room
277 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$129 per night
Original price
US$653.40
Last-minute Deal
- US$228.69
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$424.71
US$129 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
35% off
35% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$122 per night
Original price
US$620.73
Last-minute Deal
- US$217.25
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$403.48
US$122 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
35% off
35% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
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Guests who stayed here loved

Rajeev
India India
“Set menu breakfast, plenty of choice, large portions, excellent presentation and service.”
Hassan
Maldives Maldives
“Ideal location, beautiful property, amazing food and wonderful staff”
Harshana
Australia Australia
“The staff are incredibly helpful and pleasant. The room was larger than expected - which was a good surprise, and was very clean. The daily cleaning was done really well, and the bathrooms are also in a good state with decent hot water. The...”
Vaishali
India India
“The property is beautiful, and the Staff was courteous The breakfast was very good on the porch We stayed in the two bedroom Villa(it is 200m away from the main hotel area), which was quite spacious, and the Buttler was friendly and helpful The...”
Monica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Villa was huge, clean, comfortable. Staff went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. Especially the butler. Breakfast and welcome drink amazing!”
Polona
Belgium Belgium
“Everything. Central location, beautiful hotel and well thought out rooms. But most of all excellent service and staff.. I got a very friendly welcome at check-in by three ladies (unfortunately didn't get their names) and help at early morning...”
Etsushi
Japan Japan
“Comfortable rooms. Attentive service. Beautiful decoration, design and layout.”
Sharon
Australia Australia
“I loved this hotel, the welcome drinks were amazing. The size of the room, the aspect, the bed and the bathroom were really lovely. It was a comfortable stay all round. Breakfast was great, plentiful and fresh, made to order. The location was so...”
Abhishek
India India
“Breakfast was very good . Major plus point is the location . If one wants to soak in the culture n stay inside the galle fort , this is a great choice”
Rosemary
Canada Canada
“We stayed here for six nights. Breakfast was delicious and healthy... loved the juices. We had dinner here once and it was good. We appreciated restaurant recommendations in the area made by Ameen. He was gracious and always ready to answer...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
1710
  • Cuisine
    Local • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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