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Lighthouse Hotel & Spa

Located on the coast a few kilometres north of the historic town of Galle, the Lighthouse was designed by the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. A striking feature of this hotel is the spiral staircase between the entrance and main reception area — its sculpted metalwork balustrade depicts a battle between the invading Dutch colonisers and the Sinhalese. Situated on a rocky headland the hotel boasts wonderful views of the Indian Ocean, while grass terraces lead down to a small sandy beach (which itself is not very suitable for swimming).

A choice of dining experiences are available and the teak furnished Cinnamon Room, serving à la carte local and international dishes, and the informal Cardamom Café exude an atmosphere as evocative as their names. The 60 spacious bedrooms have wooden Dutch beds, teak writing desk and bathroom of wood and granite, and provide comforts such as minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and hair dryer. All rooms have a balcony overlooking the ocean, from where you can enjoy the sound of waves crashing on the shore. Additional hotel facilities include two large swimming pools with sun decks, fitness centre and Serena Spa which offers a range of pampering treatments.

OUR RATING: First Class

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Tour ideas in Galle

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Lighthouse Hotel & Spa 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