The Merchant
64A peddlers street Galle fort Galle 64A peddlers Street, Galle Fort, Galle, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka – Excellent location – show map
Everything. Location was just perfect. Staff super nice. Food great. Bed and pillow were simply epic. I love this place.
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The Merchant features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Galle. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Galle Light house, Dutch Church Galle, and Galle International Cricket Stadium. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot, while selected rooms have a balcony and others also provide guests with garden views. At The Merchant every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A Full English/Irish, Asian or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at this 5-star hotel. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Galle Fort Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Mahamodara Beach. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 8.7 miles from The Merchant.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Qatar“Everything. Location was just perfect. Staff super nice. Food great. Bed and pillow were simply epic. I love this place.”
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Belarus“Location is perfect, beautiful colonial building, nice restaurant on the property, good shower and wifi”- Stevens
China“Beautiful property right in the middle of Galle Fort. Excellent staff, great food, superb rooms. Everything was amazing. Our best stay in Sri Lanka so far!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- 1710
- CuisineLocal • Asian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Amenities of The MerchantGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Walk-in closet
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live music/Performance
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- Beach
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/Shrine
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Toilet with grab rails
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
The Merchant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about The Merchant
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Check-in at The Merchant is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.
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The Merchant is 2,600 feet from the center of Galle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at The Merchant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Asian
- Breakfast to go
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The Merchant offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Neck massage
- Bike tours
- Back massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Hand massage
- Temporary art galleries
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/Performance
- Couples' massage
- Themed dinners
- Full-body massage
- Cooking class
- Foot massage
- Walking tours
- Head massage
- Beach
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The nearest beach is 800 feet from The Merchant. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Merchant include:
- Double
- Twin
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The Merchant has 1 restaurant:
- 1710
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The prices at The Merchant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
