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Ceylon Olive

4.0 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Point of interest
Terrace/patio
Interior detail
Ceylon Olive, near historic Galle Fort, offers an upscale escape with access to Sahana Beach and Galle Harbour. Guests enjoy a full breakfast before lounging by the pool. The hotel caters to families with in-room WiFi and a playground for younger travelers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family Quadruple Room

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Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 107 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Balcony

Honeymoon Double Room

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Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 81 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double Room

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Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 107 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Romantic Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 81 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Romantic Room

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room With Jungle View

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room With Balcony

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe King Room

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family Room With Pool View

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Honeymoon Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
Udugama Road, Galle, Southern, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Jungle Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Galle Fort - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 38 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sahana Snack Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪SAHANA - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Milkyway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sea Line - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ceylon Olive

Upscale hotel near Galle Fort
Located close to Sahana Beach and Galle Harbour, Ceylon Olive provides free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers, and a nature reserve
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2016
  • Colonial architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Ceylon Olive Villa Akmeemana
Ceylon Olive Akmeemana
Ceylon Olive Hotel
Ceylon Olive Galle
Ceylon Olive Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Does Ceylon Olive have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ceylon Olive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ceylon Olive?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ceylon Olive?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ceylon Olive?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Ceylon Olive provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ceylon Olive located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Galle Harbour and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sahana Beach and Galle Fort. Jungle Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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