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56 by Deco

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Galle Fort

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Library
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Standard Loft, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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56 Lighthouse Street, Fort, Galle, Southern Province, 80000
  • Place, Galle Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dutch Reformed Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Lighthouse
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Loft, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Loft, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Galle

Fort Galle stay.With a stay at this Fort Galle guesthouse, you'll be steps from Galle Fort and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa. National Maritime Museum and Dutch Reformed Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Historical Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galle Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bungalow - Galle Fort - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aqua Forte - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pedlars Inn Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

56 by Deco

3-star guest house near Galle Fort
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and laundry facilities are also featured at 56 by Deco.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Galle guesthouse.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
56 by Deco offers 5 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Galle guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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The Fort House
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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 33 reviews
$69 nightly
The price is $82
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at 56 by Deco

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 31.28
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 31.28 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

56 Deco Managed Deco 44 House Galle
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56 Deco Managed Deco 44 Guesthouse
56 by Deco
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56 by Deco (Managed by Deco on 44)

Frequently asked questions

How close is 56 by Deco to the airport?

56 by Deco is 94.5 mi (124-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 56 by Deco have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at 56 by Deco.

How close is 56 by Deco to the beach?

This guesthouse is 4.1 mi (23-min drive) from Unawatuna Beach and 11.5 mi (32-min drive) from Hikkaduwa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 56 by Deco offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at 56 by Deco, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at 56 by Deco?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at 56 by Deco?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 56 by Deco?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does 56 by Deco have a pool?

56 by Deco does not have a pool.

Does 56 by Deco have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does 56 by Deco have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is 56 by Deco to downtown Galle?

56 by Deco is 1.9 mi away from Galle.

56 by Deco Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RYOSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located around the center of the Galle fort, which allow me enjoy spending a whole day inside fort. The staff is kind and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kevin shaun

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and management. Room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place centrally located to all things in Galle Fort! Friendly and accommodating staff. Would recommend to anyone for a good stay. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hasareli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the buck.

Excellent location, friendly staff good food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is lovely. The staff are fabulous, the rooms gorgeous and the area it is in is the perfect place to explore Galle Fort. It is also absolute value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price and location this is a great find, room was clean and served a nice breakfast. The only down side for me was the room smelt a bit musty. That was the only negative for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria Nour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Calm stay in unawatuna not in the popular street. The hotel is renovated, small boutique hotel, breakfast tasty we had avocado and poached eggs you can choose what you want. There's AC which is good in srilanka but unfortunately no fridge in the room
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Over priced

Over priced. Sure, room was clean and location great (but then again any place inside the fort is equally convenient) but the shower only had cold water, there were no windows (so room was dark) and the internet was so slow in the room it was completely unusable. For 150 USD per night I expect a bit more.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing, right in the middle of Galle Fort which is ideal - quiet too for a central place. Staff really friendly and always greeted with a smile. Our room was ok - comfy bed, however there were a few things to note; no kettle/water/teas & coffees etc., the room had a musty/stagnant smell, and quite dark & dingy. It did the job for a couple of nights, but wouldn’t want to be in there much longer. There were also mental bars on the windows rather than glass, felt a little odd!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made a mistake with my booking and tried to reverse it an hour later and no one was interested. Shameful....won't go near Wotif or this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Anne-Sofie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not more than 2 stars but fantastic staff

You should not expect more than a simple but clean small room. The toilet did not flush but that they fixed right away. There was wifi only in the lobby (that was shared with the bakery). I wonder about the history of the building because it should not have been made into a hotel. The rooms have no daylight but a very small window opens to the courtyard of the bakery. It was a big disappointment for the money spent but I want to compliment the staff for working hard to help customers that get upset when they see where they have to stay. The refrigerator made so loud noice that it was difficult to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little hotel right in the heart of Galle Fort, with wonderfully attentive staff, particularly the gentleman who done the breakfast, he was so lovely, thank you for chatting with us and a wonderful breakfast! The room we had was big with the bed being upstairs and had it not had a few issues I'd have rated it a 5, but we had a leak in the ceiling, too much furniture in the downstairs section, the shower ran between scalding and freezing no matter what you did and the water doesn't drain properly so it travels out towards the room, also our fridge did not work, however in the grand scheme of things this wasn't a huge problem. It's a lovely place to stay, rooms have aircon (most likely to be the cause of the leak), fridges, they are good sized and the bed (double) was comfortable, all in all we had a lovely stay here! Also, there is no lift and many stairs up to the first floor where the rooms are, also some rooms have stairs in them, not ideal for anyone with mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ellis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Great location but average/poor stay

What we liked: - cleanliness - the bathroom - perfect location in the fort What we didn't like: - there was no laundry service (it states there is) - we had a bad experience of service at the cake shop which is linked to the hotel. They messed up our order and it took a while to sort out the bill. We then had to pay the bill in two payments of which we were shortchanged because they didn't have the correct money. Finally we were charged a 10% dine in fee despite already staying that the hotel. - Layout of the room, single bed in the middle of the whole living space. - They didn't replace our toilet roll and bedding was not refreshed - Woken up at very early every morning due to loud noise, furniture moving and chairs scraping on the floor
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Veera

Siisti huone, hyvä ilmasrointi, mutta Wi-Fi toimi huonosti, siitä miinusta.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dilara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freundliche Begrüßung, unkompliziertes ein und auschecken, Klima funktioniert top, wifi eher nicht. Zentral gelegen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien que les chambres soit propres et agréables, la boisson d'accueil stipulée dans la réservation n'était pas là. Situation centrale dans le Fort non brillante, malheureusement le personnel lui était brouillant dès 6h du matin...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Location and Excellent Hotel

The hotel was excellent! The staff was incredibly friendly, and the hotel was very clean. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend!

The location was excellent, the hotel was very clean, the room was very comfortable, and the staff was incredibly friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nazneen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was one of the best properties during our Sri Lanka visit. The room was small but had everything needed like fan, AC, wardrobe, minibar, phone, work desks. Good Wifi. The washroom was spacious and clean. The best part was the location which is right in middle of Galle fort area surrounded by restaurants and shops. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Locked Out!

Despite being told that there is a security guard to allow for entry 24hours, I was twice locked out of the hotel. On my last night, I waited for 90 minutes before having to find somewhere else to stay. When I arrived the following morning, they did apologise but offered nothing more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
到着がフロントのあいているギリギリの時間でしたが、親切に対応していただけました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was fantastic, right in the centre of Galle fort. Rooms were very nice and we got a fab rate!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima posizione centrale e comoda ,pulizia, gentilezza
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the older style building with the high ceilings, big open areas and the cozy room complete with desk, refrigerator, blow dryer and cleanliness. The staff were very helpful and you have the use of the sister property's pool just a short walk up the Road which was fantastic! We really enjoyed our stay in Galle and at 56 by Deco.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019