THE HERITAGE - GALLE

Mansion in the Dutch Fort

Situated in the church street of the Galle Fort, The Heritage – Gall Fort owns some of the generously spaced rooms with a Dutch architectural value giving a panoramic sea view. Guests can watch the sunset and have breakfast and dinner in a spacious open restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean.

With the conceptual idea of a well-known Sri Lankan architect Vidyajothy Ashley De Vos, a shop named Kotuw kade at the Galle Fort for more than 300 years transformed to The Heritage – Gall Fort, today which turns to be one of the luxurious hotels inside the Galle Fort, offering comfort at best prices. This picturesque inn is famous among the majority of locals and foreigners for its classic Ceylon style which adds a Dutch world charm.

Suite Room

The suites are decorated in tasteful colonial style with classic and modern furnishings to give more homely feeling to our guests. We have two types of room naming Agasthi and Serenade. Each room has a flat screen TV, free WiFi facility, wardrobe, a minibar is some of the few facilities. A/C or Non-A/C rooms are available as per request. Every room has a private sitting area which overlooks the ramparts and the Indian Ocean. Hot or cold-water bathroom with a bathtub is available. Bedding can be arranged up to 4 people on request. As a new facility, a Jacuzzi is about to introduce to the room to let our guest enjoy a quality time.

Deluxe Room

Spend your time in our deluxe room where you get all the luxurious amenities that is essential to spend a comfortable and hassle-free holiday. Deluxe room includes flat screen TV, free WiFi facility, and a wardrobe. We offer clean comfortable A/C & non-AC rooms with an attached bathroom with hot and cold water. A minibar is there for you to enjoy a quality time alone or with friends while engrossing the beautiful sunset from your private balcony. Bedding can be arranged up to 3 on request.

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"Thank you so much Cyril for guiding us around your beautiful country. We thoroughly enjoyed our time which was made particularly special by your professionalism, enthusiasm and friendliness. We wish you all the best in the future. Warm regards from, Aonghus O'Keefee and Sheela Hendricks- Ireland " Aonghus and Sheela Hendricks- Ireland

"Dear Cyril, Yes that's the one that we were calling all the time. Her name is Celia and by now she has a little sister. My dear Cyril, of course we can't forget your companion and we are always telling about you when we are talking about our trip to Sri Lanka. I wish you good luck with your company and I hope that you will have whatever you want. I want to tell also that I was very happy when I learned that you are a grandfather now. Best regards, Chris Greece 26/07/2011" Cristos Pravitas - Greece

" Dear Cyril, We are fortunate to have you as a friend here in Sri Lanka. You are extremly Knowledgeable and more than ever - having an attitude of helpful nature and the willingness to solve issues on hand whilst on our tour around Sri Lanka. As I have said to you we will reccommend you to all our friends who wish to tour in Sri Lanka. My family Karen, Kalvin and Andre also liked your company and wish you and your family well. God bless you all and we will keep in touch, for sur..." Alwyn Santhumayor & family

"Dear Cyril, Sincerest apologies for this delayed email --- reason being that I had been extremely busy with work & travel, since returning from Sri Lanka and just got a breather now, to download our photos and catch up with private matters. Hope this email finds you & family, in the best of health & spirits. Your granddaughter must be keeping you busy and giving you & Mrs. Baddegama immense joy. At this end, we are doing fine. Nikhita is back at school, now in Grade 7 and havi..." Pradeep Kumar Menon - Singapore

"We came for a wedding and then embarked on an amazing holiday. Cyril show us magnificent sights and scenery of Sri Lanka. To do the country just we need to return with more time. Many of the sites we visited just made us want to know more about them, even though Cyril was a fountain of knowledge. We have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Cyril and his excellent company, and it was so nice to go home a guardian angel looking after us. He is consistently courteous & good humored and now fe..." Andy Powell UK

"Thank you so much for wonderful Sri Lanka trip.We had a great time. The trip was very relaxing as well as fun. My daughter MAHI who lovingly started calling you "Cyril Dada"(grand farther) Had a memorable trip. She cannot stop talking about elephants. Our trip to Sri Lanka will be full of great memories, its because of you. Thank you for showing us your beautiful country the way we wanted, eating local food, lots of King coconut and Corn stops. We will be surely coming back to see rest o..." Mithil Patel

"11th April 2014 01 week tour around Sri Lanka A fantastic week was had by all with Cyril, exploring Kandy, Nuwaraeliya and Bentota. Your meaningful insights & excellent explanations of the Sri Lanka’s culture, nature and traditions were invaluable. Your smile and charm helped is feel related and comfortable. Not getting stressed once. With your guidance & tips, the holiday flew by with only one problem: it was very short! Your comprehensive list of talents ranges from findin..." Ian Price and family from UK

" Our Tour in Sri Lanka Traveling through the beautiful Sri Lanka has been great. Cyril warmly welcomed us at the airport and drove us with his always clean car in every part of the country. He provided daily information about the history and the different sites of Sri Lanka. Also, he taught us a lot about Sri Lankan culture, starting from food, traditions, animals and nature, and suggested authentic and less known places we c..." FILIPPO MASI FROM ITALY

"Dear Cyril, Here are some photos for you as we promised, and also little gift to you. Here is some photos of elephant boy which we were took on elephant ride. Please give to them when you go to Habarana again. We are very grateful to you for your services that you have done to make our holiday in this beautiful country. Still we are thinking over our nice trip with you. It was fantastic, really! Here in Holland, life is normal again. Greeting for your wife and daughter too. George and Cala ..." George and Cala