I was fortunate enough to stay at the Closenburg hotel for 2 nights and I encourage all those considering Sri Lanka for a vacation to check it out! It is a wonderful, colonial, villa style building with a historic charm that is rare and unique. The rooms overlook a gorgeous view of the ocean and you will wake to the... More

I've been coming to the Closenberg Hotel since I was a child. It brings back a lot of memories. I can't pin point any one good aspect of the place. For me, when I go back there time seems to have stood still. Along with great colonial building and it's awesome rooms comes an amazing view, even the staff have... More

Closenberg was an amazing experience. From the sunset at Lunar Terrace to a magnificent dinner buffet,I had a great time. The hospitality was fantastic. The colonial style is one of a kind. I have been there a few times over the last few months and the food has been exceptional each time. On Christmas eve the drinks with dinner was... More

The first thing that hits you on arriving at Closenberg is the breathtaking view, located in probably one of Galle's heavenliest locations, the hotel is perched on a hill at the edge of the bay and harbor providing an insane panoramic view of the ocean and surrounding bay, with magnificent views of sunrise and sunset. At the terrace you are... More

As many other reviewers already stated: The Closenberg's authentic colonial charm is breathtaking, the staff has great service ethic and is incredibly friendly and skilled, the food is delicious (particularly the panna cotta), the seaview up from the cliffs – especially for sunset – is overwhelming and the location next to the exit of the new built highway, right between... More

the hotel is in a great area, with wonderful views and only a 5 minute ride from Galle Fort. it IS rather old, and the rooms a bit dark - but the a/c worked, and the bathroom, though a bit dingy, was clean and had plenty of hot water. the breakfast was an experience in itself - all rather hastily... More

We spent two nights at the Closenberg, a former colonial home in Galle. We arrived on New Year's Eve and took part in the hotel's holiday dinner buffet, which was nice, the Sri Lankan food was much better than the Western food. The hotel also had a party that lasted all night, but we did not attend. Overall, the hotel... More

from when we first arrived and sat on the leafy vine covered terrace sipping fresh lime juice watching the sunset overlooking the local beach, where the children frolicked, i felt that this was a special place. the historic ambience and the sense of timelessness is acute, for those who like secluded hideaways lost in time .....this is the place, all... More

It was only one night at the Closenburg - but a horrendous night. Thank goodness it was the New Year and we were rather merry, or else we would have had a terrible night. The location of the hotel and the views it affords are wonderful. Absolutely gorgeous. As I mentioned before, we were staying there for the new year... More