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76 Leyn Baan Street, Galle, Sri Lanka
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Mama's Galle Fort
Ranked #13 of 23 Galle B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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london, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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“Homestay vibe with happy people”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

We spent a night at Mama's on a friend't recommendation and were blown away by the hospitality and friendliness of the staff.

The place has an old colonial feel to it, and the 2 guest rooms are simple, but nicely furnished and decored. The location is in the fort, with a super-quiet and relaxed vibe - like time is standing still.

The ground floor is an eclectic shop selling arty bits, and the top floor (a roof terrace) is a great place for views across the roofs, across the fort walls and out to see. A lovely relaxed place to while away a day or two.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Perfect”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2011
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I stayed at Mama's for one week, and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. There are only two guest "rooms"; each room actually being comprised of several spaces. The room facing the antique street (it is upper level- so private, and quiet enough- not much traffic in the fort), with foyer (including wardrobe and bench), bedroom with colonial furniture, mosquito netting and lots of light, lovely veranda/enclosed balcony with several teak chairs and a table, and bathroom -is perfect. The other room is also nice, but it just so happens that the one facing front is SUPER NICE. The food. Oh, boy! I think the food at Mama's is some of the best I have ever tasted- really interesting spices, very fresh, generous portions, and taste not "dumbed down" for Westerner's. Highly recommended restaurant, and yes...there is a lovely view of the ocean and other fort buildings. The family that owns the hotel is very friendly and very helpful; as a solo female traveller I felt very comfortable staying at Mama's.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Wonderful rooftop terrace and excellent curries!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2011

Great, caracterful place to stay in Galle.
Food one of the best we had in Sri Lanka, cannot recommend it enough, typical sri lankan breakfast with excellent fresh fruit, curries in the evening were wonderful, quite authentically spiced unlike many places on the coast where we had some really disappointing experiences trying to get some local food.
Rooms in the hotel are really spacious and clean, but lack a view. They arranged a pick-up-service from the airport, everything was well organised. Very friendly owner.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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UK
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“characterful guesthouse in excellent location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2011

room is spacious but reasonably basic, although good bathroom and rooftop cafe is lovely with views over the town. Food is good, espec the breakfast.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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“Nice place in the Fort”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2011

The double rooms here are suite size, the downside is the lack of a view of any sort unless you go and sit in the roof top resturant. Rooms are very clean and comfortable but the room I had was above the kitchen with consequent noise in the evening, as things close down early it doesn't really interfere with sleep.
Food was good but service could be slow when busy or during Friday Prayers

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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76 Leyn Baan Street, Galle, Sri Lanka
Price range (per night):* INR4,201 - 4,201

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