Ginganga Lodge, Galle — Hotel in Galle

So far we had a tendancy to go for the larger hotels and never really considered boutique hotels. We were looking for a one night stay in Galle and this came up with one of the highest ratings on the booking engines! This tempted me to eventually book this place which is nowhere touristy and I am pretty glad I took that decision. From the arrival it was a wOw moment, starting from the scented towel (which you rarely get these days in big hotels now) and the endless artifcats you find everywhere. The room with its small garden was classy and so much attention to details. The flowers on the bed, the setup the colours, the books, so many things we found fascinating. The bed was really comfortable as well. The complimentary breakfast was another suprise starting off with fruits (good quality ones) nicely presented then so unusual .... cup of curd with garnishing then the main meal - eggs and bread, with fruit juice to finish off with a coffee. Had a long chat with Indika Manjula (owner) and Mahir Farook who has been there for over 7 years if I recall correct about the property, the guests and the positive future of Tourism in Sri Lanka!||Some advice to people who are interested in booking Gingaga Lodge. This is a quite place to relax so dont go there if you are looking for a place to have a drink with friends and play loud music or do things to disturb other guests. Go there to be inspired and be creative or unwind at the end of your vacation days or to detox. There are six villas in total so at any given time likely there are less than 15 guests in the propery.||You can get all your meals from the inhouse restaurant and there is a good selection. Hoping to visit their other newer location in...

We went to this place for lunch after seeing good reviews. Prior to visiting there we asked for the menu and they provided it. However they were flexible to do the reservation up on the arrival. It looks like they have taken a massive effort to design this property. So I believe this place would be attractive to someone who is fascinated by antique ornaments. Their restaurant area is next to the pool area. The premise was less crowded as it was a weekday. The premise has sufficient parking space. Prior to the lunch we walked around the place and saw that it has the potential of being a good location for photographers. However I saw there are many areas they should focus on. We ordered a seafood fried rice platter and chicken dish. As I assumed, the portions were quite enough. The fried rice comes with a chili paste and a sauce. As we felt the rice was a little bit over cooked and we smelled it. The chicken dish was not up to the standards. The quality was not worth the price at all !!! Also noticed that they took a considerable time to prepare the meal. However, I appreciate the food decos! We had to walk multiple times to the counter to place the order, ask for the bill etc. So I think they need to improve their attention to their clients. Didn’t see any issues with serving the food. Another suggestion I need to mention is to provide attire for the staff to make them identifiable from visitors. The communication at the restaurant is appreciated. Thank you for the kind words. I believe you would take this as constructive feedback and try to uplift...

I booked this hotel very last minute (basically as I was landing into Sri Lanka) and it was the perfect place to begin my travels! It is a bit off the beaten path near Galle but only about a 10-minute tuk-tuk ride from Galle Fort center. Indika the owner was incredibly kind and helpful. His positive energy and that of the entire staff made my time there extremely enjoyable. This hotel has given the best hospitality service out of all the hotels during my entire stay in Sri Lanka. They will cook you fresh Sri Lankan meals which were delicious and the included breakfast was great. The rooms are huge! Tropical and beautifully decorated. The A/C works great but because the rooms are so big and airy, you really only need the fan. I loved the partially open bathroom, everything about my stay was dreamy and relaxing. There is also a great swimming pool on site. Indika gave me a little tour of the city center and provided me with good recommendations of where to eat. Just be aware, sometimes the monkeys will jump on the roof of your villa during the night! And I was woken by a peacock at my terrace door but that is part of the charm of being out in nature. I even had a tortoise crawl over and eat breakfast next to me in the morning! I stayed here on my own and the staff made me feel welcome and cared for and assisted in arranging transport to my next location. However, the beauty and romantic vibe of this hotel would be great for a couple traveling. I definitely plan on coming back here on my next trip to Sri Lanka and highly recommend this...