Galle International Cricket Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Galle Fort - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Galle Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Jungle Beach - 9 min drive - 2.9 km
Unawatuna Beach - 12 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 115 min drive
Midigama Railway Station - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Taphouse by RnR - Galle - 5 min drive
Sahana Snack Bar - 7 min walk
SAHANA - 3 min drive
Sea Line - 2 min drive
Madeena Hotel - 10 min walk
About this property
Closenberg Hotel
Closenberg Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Galle. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Fernery, one of 2 restaurants, which serves international cuisine. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a children's pool are other highlights. Fellow travellers like the overall property condition.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
16 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's pool
What to do
On the beach
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
An outdoor pool
Infinity pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Fridge (on request)
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Fernery – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Closenberg Hotel Galle
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Closenberg Galle
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Closenberg Hotel Galle
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Frequently asked questions
Does Closenberg Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Closenberg Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Closenberg Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Closenberg Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Closenberg Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Closenberg Hotel?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Closenberg Hotel and nearby?
Closenberg Hotel has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Closenberg Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
Does Closenberg Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Closenberg Hotel like?
Closenberg Hotel is located a short 8-minute walk from Galle Harbour.
Closenberg Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
2 Oct 2019
Xenia
Xenia, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Nov 2018
Good food nice staff in a excellent location. The hotel is a bit tired but don't let that put you off. The good things outnumber the bad.
Bruce
Bruce, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Oct 2018
This is an older hotel and with old world charm.. the room was very clean and the infinity pool tho older was still beautiful.. drinks by the pool were not overly priced . The view was fantastic and the staff were very helpful.
Di
Di, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Aug 2018
Amazing views and service
Whilst the hotel is a little tired and need of a makeover, it is great value for money. The included breakfast was excellent and we had dinner there 2 nights, it was good and not expensive. The staff are excellent and always ready to please. The rooms are fair, the beds are actually quite comfortable and mosquito nets and air con are provided. The balcony views are amazing and the pool is perfectly situated over the cliff. We could hang around here all day and not bother to leave. A great location for surfers and you can paddle straight into the ocean from the hotel. The surf was small and would suits beginners. There is a surf school on the beach nearby. It is just a quick tuktuk ride into Galle to explore the beautiful fort and historical sites. Highly recommend if your not too fussy.
Wendy
Wendy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Jul 2018
Lovely and welcoming staff, very friendly and caring towards my family and I. The Sri Lankan breakfasts were delicious and we always had more than enough food.
We loved the fact that the hotel had such history and had been in one family for so long.
The location was great and we were able to either walk down to the main road for transport or easily get a tuk tuk from the hotel. Their tour guide Dilip was absolutely fantastic in giving us information and helping us to get the most out of our stay.
Rachel
Rachel, 14-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
6/10 Good
20 Feb 2018
The location of the hotel is superb. It’s very close to the fort and the views from the room are absolutely incredible. But the rooms are very basic and need maintenance. Also, the pool has not been cleaned in months and could really use some up keep.
Aditi
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Jan 2018
Nice colonial style hotel
Great location close to Galle town. The hotel is at the tip of Galle bay with water all around.
The room was clean and comfortable with a great view of the bay.
No TV (no need really) and hair dryer (no need really)
Breakfast was included but nothing to speak of. A few pieces of toast and an omelette with nothing inside.
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Jan 2018
Wonderful old colonial place
Great location on a point with views of the surfing beach that you can walk to
Henry
Henry, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
14 Oct 2017
Not what I expected
The hotel is old which is fine and I actually appreciate that, but it’s not as clean as it should be and everything in my room doesn’t work. When I got to my room I automatically wanted to leave and go somewhere else. It didn’t feel comfortable. The fridge looks so dirty and the tub had a black ring at the bottom which made me very uncomfortable (I wore slippers to take a shower). Although there is a nice view by the beach and the staff was very kind I do think this hotel needs to step things up and do way better with cleaning the place. The bed was also super hard which made the stay uncomfortable. I only stayed at this hotel for one night and I wouldn’t recommend it.
Dubbz
Dubbz, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
10 Feb 2017
nice loc. Badly maintained
Beautiful colonial architecture and great location with excellent view. But lacks maintainence of the whole area, not clean and bad food. The place need to be renovated and cleaned. Too pricy for what you get.
nee
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb 2017
An absolutely outstanding hotel due to the historical atmosphere.
Jannik
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Dec 2016
Fantastic position and great views
This was an enchanting glimpse into a bygone era. The view from my window was sensational. The staff were excellent keen to help and quick to respond. Good restaurant with a varied menu. Reception staff quick to respond to requests.
Full of interesting corners to sit with a book. Would certainly go back.
Tessa
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Oct 2016
Wonderful location in need of respectful update
Excellent food.
Warm service from staff.
beautiful view.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2016
Quiet escape from the world.
Old world charm in a perfect location. Service and friendliness of staff unsurpassed. Great pool.
Karen F
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2016
Sri lanka trip
Good
Alexsandro
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
22 Feb 2020
Schade um die schöne Lage
Schade um die schöne Lage! Das Hotel ist „am zerfallen“!
Es funktioniert nur wenig (Safe lässt sich nicht öffnen, wifi funktioniert im Zimmer nicht, kein warmes Wasser usw.)
Für diese „Leistung“ ist der Zimmerpreis massiv überteuert und kann auch nicht mit der schönen Lage gerechtfertigt werden.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Mar 2019
Hotel fra forrige århunderede
Når man så tjenerstaben i restaurant var man i tvivl om man var tilbage i 1930'er eller måske 1950'erne - om indretningen var ligesådan.
Generelt er kunne hotellet god trænge til lidt finish.
De serverer udmærket frokost og faktisk også aftensmad. Men morgenmaden var noget sjusket og yoghurt og smørskåle så noget mistænkeligt nusset ud, som om de bare var skyllet i vand. (Vi er lidt i tvivl om det er årsag til diarre til mig efter 12 dage i Sri Lanka. Min hustru blev ikke ramt af dette men hun havde heller ikke fået yoghurt eller brugt smør)
Fint lille pool område, men ikke meget at servicere med - tilsyneladende havde de ikke længere lov til at servere alkohol i baren.
Alle var dog servicemindede.
Bryllupsreception/fotografi hver af de 4 dage vi var der - så det lever sikkert af dette - eller kunne man som hotel direktør godt stramme noget op)
Bjarne
Bjarne, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Jan 2019
Olit vieras, palveltiin, oltiin ystävällisiä.
Menneen ajan tunnelmaa johon samastui, sinut huomioitiin kaikin tavoin ystävällisyydellä.Alue kertoi omaaa historiaa.Uima-allas alue rauhaisa ja miellyttävä, ajan patinoimana.Hotelli omanlaisensa mutta viihtyisä. Oli hyvä nukkua puhtaissa liinavaatteissa ja hyvässä vuoteessa. Tämä hotelli todella erilainen poiketen tavanomaisesta ja sijainti ihan sopiva.
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2019
Sjarmerende hotell
Hotellet har sjarme og historisk sus men det er slitt og langt fra rent. Ligger nydelig til med kort avstand til stranden og til Galle fort/gamlebyen i Galle
Dine-May
Dine-May, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Aug 2018
Best place to stay in Galle! Amazing pool
A charming hotel with coloniel style. Buildt in the 1800s. The infinity pool is absolutely amazing! The view is breathtaking. Food and service was very Good!
Fredrik
Fredrik, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
18 May 2018
Charmantes, sehr altes Kolonialhotel
Wir waren zu Beginn der Regenzeit 2 Wochen in dem Hotel. Die Lage, das Haus und die koloniale Einrichtung ist ausgesprochen schön. Der Service ist liebevoll. Der Pool ist klein, aber wunderbar gelegen.
Das Haus ist insgesamt renovierungsbedürftig, bei nur 16 Zimmern aber auch kaum schaffbar.
Wer den kolonialen Charme mag, kann hier sehr schöne, ruhige Tage verbringen.
Jürgen
Jürgen, 13-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2018
personnel très agréable et une vue magnifique sur la baie.
Marie
Marie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2017
Ancienne demeure pleine de charme.
Un moment de détente après une visite chargée en plein soleil , dans la piscine de l'hotel.
JPJ
JPJ, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
21 Aug 2017
별로 였어요..전망빼곤
비품상태나, 욕실 청소상태가 불량했고,
특히 아침 조식은 바나나 말고는 먹을만한것 없었음.
수영장은 정말 목욕탕 만했고요, 대신 전망은 좋았어요
Kusu
Kusu, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
13 Feb 2017
Nice building in beautiful setting is partycenter
Booking Closenberg is booking a party-center annex hotel. We stayed for 3 days. On 2 days there was a wedding-function. This means electronic music from 10 am until 16 pm. The last 2 hours on a very loud volume. Wedding guests entering the poolside although this is forbidden by the hotel. They just don't listen and do what they want. It is as if they have rented the whole place. Of course you can avoid all this by just leaving for the day. But if you have planned to enjoy the beautiful garden and the pool that is just not possible. The third day there was a party at the poolside until 23 pm. Making complaints about it by many guests had no result. The music was so loud that is was hurting your head. The party-guests, drunk at the end were all over the garden. Next day after much effort we got a discount of 50 dollars for this day. Conclusion: the view and the building are beautiful but the noise spoils so much. The price you pay is far too high for what you get