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The Merchant
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64A Peddlers Street Galle Fort Galle 64A Peddlers Street, Galle Fort, Galle, Galle, Sri Lanka, 80000

Offering cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, The Merchant Galle hotel is just 550 metres from Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications. Situated in the vicinity of Galle Dutch Fort, the hotel features an Asian restaurant serving local cuisine.

Location

The historic Galle Lighthouse is located about a 5-minute walk from this 5-star hotel, and such natural sites as Jungle Beach are 2.5 km away. Dutch Reformed Church is in proximity to the Merchant and Koggala airport is 15 km away.

Japanese Peace Pagoda is 2.6 km from the property.

Galle Public bus station can be found within a few blocks of The Merchant hotel.

Rooms

Providing a bidet, the bathrooms also have toiletries. Guests can enjoy views of the garden from this Galle hotel.

Eat & Drink

Each morning, the accommodation serves a vegetarian breakfast. Amangalla with Sri Lankan cuisine is located a 7-minute stroll away.

Leisure & Business

If you like an active lifestyle, canoeing and cycling are available on site. Guests are welcome to participate in bike loans.

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26 m² 
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Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
21 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
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Superior King Room
Superior King Room
2 persons
26 m² 
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2 persons
29 m² 
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Getting around

All travel connections available

City Centre
Galle800 m
Airports
Koggala (KCT) 15.0 km
Bentota River Seaplane Base (BJT) 56.8 km
Train
Galle Railway Station900 m

Hotel amenities and facilities

Each 5 star hotel provides luxury amenities designed for comfort and memorable stays
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

64A Peddlers Street Galle Fort Galle 64A Peddlers Street, Galle Fort, Galle, Galle, Sri Lanka, 80000
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64A Peddlers Street Galle Fort Galle 64A Peddlers Street, Galle Fort, Galle, Galle, Sri Lanka, 80000
City landmarks
Landmark
Black Fort
920 m
Landmark
Kataluva Purvarama Maha Viharaya
920 m
Landmark
Bodhi Temple
1.0 km
Church
Saint Mary's Church
1.6 km
Landmark
Galle Harbour
3.5 km
Nearby
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
530 m
Lighthouse
Galle Lighthouse
410 m
90 Leyn Baan St
Galle Fort
530 m
Museum
Fort
530 m
Queens Street Galle Fort
Maritime Archeology Museum
530 m
Church St
Galle Dutch Fort
530 m
Colombo Road
Galle International Cricket Stadium
530 m
Church
Dutch Reformed Church
230 m
Galle Fort Clock Tower
Galle Fort Clock Tower
530 m
Mall
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
530 m
Park
Mahendra Amarasooriya Park
530 m
Museum
Historical Mansion Museum
160 m
Pedlar Street
Pilgrims Lounge Chrishtopher Handicraft and Paint Gallery
10 m
Rampart Street Galle Fort
Clock Tower
190 m
Church
All Saints Anglican Church
160 m
Church Street Galle Fort
Dutch Government House
50 m
50A Lighthouse Street Galle Fort
Exotic Roots Art Gallery Cafe
70 m
cnr Leyn Baan & Rampart Sts
Meeran Mosque
240 m
Baladaksha Mawatha
Old gate
260 m
Rampart Street
Fort Shri Sudarmalaya Buddhist Temple
190 m
Lighthouse Street
530 m
3
Antic Gem and Jewellery Store
150 m
Rampart Street
180 m
Spa Centre
The Fort Bazaar
80 m
Restaurants
The Heritage Cafe & Bistro
70 m
53 Lighthouse St Corner of Pedlar Street and Lighthouse Street
The Fort Printers
530 m
39 Pedlar Street
The Original Rocket Burger
110 m
32 Rampart Road Galle Fort
Galle Fort Hotel Restaurant
100 m
28 Church Street
Galley52
100 m
52 A Church Street
The Zaal
60 m
10 Church Street Amangalla
Galle Things Roti
70 m
38 Church Street
The Ivy by Frangipani
70 m
No 52 Pedlars Street
Tea de Forte
70 m
No 37 Pedler Street,Galle Fort
Pedlar's Inn Gelato
90 m
61 Pedlar St. Fort
The Pasta Factory
180 m
16/1 Leybann Cross Street near by Mango House Boutique Hotel
Poonie's Kitchen
100 m
63 On Pedlar Galle Fort
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