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ERA Beach

Blending traditional and modern Asian design, ERA Beach offers an exceptionally relaxing and comfortable beach-side retreat at Thalpe and is conveniently located only 20 minutes from Galle Fort.

The property has eight beautifully designed rooms which are en suite and very well appointed and most include a four-poster bed draped with linen. The ground floor rooms open onto the garden while the upper floor rooms have views of the sea.

There is a lovely swimming pool and a superb restaurant, serving Sri Lankan, Asian fusion, and continental meals, and an attractive bar area. Meals can also be taken on your balcony. The property also has a well-stocked library and there is Wi-Fi throughout.

OUR RATING: Medium

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Tour ideas in Galle

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at ERA Beach as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.

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    Alternative places to stay nearby

    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.

    • Bazaar Bedroom, Fort Bazaar, Galle
      Responsible Choice

      Fort Bazaar

      Galle
      Medium

    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.

    • Galle City Tour
      Gate into Galle Fort

      Galle City Tour

      Galle City Tour

      Your guide will take you into the walled area of the town which consists of narrow streets lined with European-style buildings, traditional churches and small shops selling lace and jewellery.

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    • Whale watching on the southern coast
      Young blue whale breaching not far from Sri Lanka's southern beaches

      Whale watching on the southern coast

      Whale watching on the southern coast

      Sri Lanka is becoming one of the most successful places to see both blue and sperm whales, which can be found off the island's southern coast.

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    Galle and nearby places