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: Rooms feature private bathrooms, air-conditioning, balconies with garden views, and modern amenities such as minibars and flat-screen TVs. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, and live music. 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. Prime Location: Located in Galle Fort, the hotel is a 3-minute walk from Galle Fort Beach and close to attractions like Galle Light House (400 metres) and Dutch Church (4-minute walk). Koggala Airport is 14 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Harshana
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...” - Jamie Australia“the breakfast was very good - loved the restaurant made jam and bread. beautiful architecture. Friendly and helpful staff Availability to refill water constantly with staff”
- Vaishali
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“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“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“Comfortable rooms. Attentive service. Beautiful decoration, design and layout.” - Sharon 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...”
- Grishma
United Arab Emirates“The hospitality, the staff, the FOOD, omg! so good!” - Abhishek 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“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
- 1710
- CuisineLocal • Asian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
House rules
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
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.
