Ceylon Olive Galle

Beautiful rooms

The Sri lankan hospitality from Kumudu is a 10/10. He is attentive, highly responsive and you know you are in good hands. All of our queries and requests were met with the utmost care and warmth. When we arrived at 8 pm in a very rainy Galle, he promptly offered to take us to Galle fort to pick up dinner. The tuk tuk service offered by Era is quite helpful and you are spared the hassle of travelling around the town with the probabilities of public transport. The property itself is set in a lush green environment and the outdoor showers are a nice touch. The breakfast on the balcony was amazing. The spread was simple, delicious and very fresh - we loved this part. The property is more of a high quality homestay rather than a five star hotel. I had picked a five star to have the convenience of a restaurant, in room dining and some of the standard facilities that are common in a 5 star, and especially appreciated by families with young children. Getting to our rooms involved a climb on steep stairs that were slippery due to the rain- receiving a word of caution on some of these things would have been helpful. With my 3 year old daughter and my 80 year old mom it was a bit uncomfortable. However given the amazing warmth of the host and the efforts he made to make us comfortable, we stayed on and enjoyed the beauty of rainy Galle. The property has tremendous potential and I hope the host will transform it over time.

The lack of an onsite restaurant and flexibility of food and drinks on the property. Going out daily for meals shouldn't be a compulsion but a choice. Having a spa would be nice too. For a five star property the upkeep of the rooms should be way better - curtain not opening, broken arm rest at the seating area, no slippers or bathrobes, no tissue box in the rooms - some of these details could do with more attention. Same for the common areas.Housekeeping should not be on demand, it's a must. As the property was on renovation, some things were work in progress. While it gets the makeover it needs, keeping these elements away from sight would be more pleasant. The pool area also has a lot of potential.

There is absolutely nothing not to love about Ceylon Olive Galle. From the moment we booked, Kumudu was incredibly communicative, warm, and helpful, making us feel welcome before we had even arrived. His hospitality throughout our stay was exceptional. The property itself is stunning. Beautifully designed with thoughtful attention to every detail, it perfectly captures the charm and character of a traditional Sri Lankan guesthouse while offering every modern comfort. It was, without question, the most beautiful and immaculately clean accommodation we stayed in during our trip around Sri Lanka. The location is ideal—peacefully situated between Galle Fort and Unawatuna Beach, giving you the best of both worlds. It's wonderfully quiet, yet only a 10-minute tuk tuk ride to either destination. Breakfast was freshly prepared to order each morning and was absolutely delicious. Every aspect of our stay exceeded expectations, and we genuinely looked forward to returning to the guesthouse after each day of exploring. If you're looking for a place that combines authentic Sri Lankan hospitality, beautiful design, comfort, and an excellent location, Ceylon Olive Galle is an outstanding choice. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Nothing

It’s like an oasis in Galle. The host and staff were friendly and professional. The rooms were very clean and the pool area was perfect for a relax after a day exploring Galle.

The tranquil surrounds and the pool.