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Closenberg Hotel

3.0 star property
Galle beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, an infinity pool
Outdoor pool, an infinity pool
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior detail
Standard Double Room, Ocean View | Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
11, Closenberg Road, Magalle, Galle, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Galle Fort - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Jungle Beach - 8 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 10 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 115 min drive
  • Midigama Railway Station - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sahana Snack Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SAHANA - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sea Line - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Madeena Hotel - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Closenberg Hotel

Closenberg Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Galle. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Fernery, one of 2 restaurants, which serves international cuisine. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a children's pool are other highlights. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 16 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
  • Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On the beach

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Fernery - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Closenberg Hotel Galle
Closenberg Hotel
Closenberg Galle
Closenberg
Closenberg Hotel Hotel
Closenberg Hotel Galle
Closenberg Hotel Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Does Closenberg Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Closenberg Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Closenberg Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Closenberg Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Closenberg Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Closenberg Hotel?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Closenberg Hotel and nearby?
Closenberg Hotel has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Closenberg Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
Does Closenberg Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Closenberg Hotel like?
Closenberg Hotel is located a short 8-minute walk from Galle Harbour.

Closenberg Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Xenia, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good food nice staff in a excellent location. The hotel is a bit tired but don't let that put you off. The good things outnumber the bad.
Bruce, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This is an older hotel and with old world charm.. the room was very clean and the infinity pool tho older was still beautiful.. drinks by the pool were not overly priced . The view was fantastic and the staff were very helpful.
Di, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Amazing views and service
Whilst the hotel is a little tired and need of a makeover, it is great value for money. The included breakfast was excellent and we had dinner there 2 nights, it was good and not expensive. The staff are excellent and always ready to please. The rooms are fair, the beds are actually quite comfortable and mosquito nets and air con are provided. The balcony views are amazing and the pool is perfectly situated over the cliff. We could hang around here all day and not bother to leave. A great location for surfers and you can paddle straight into the ocean from the hotel. The surf was small and would suits beginners. There is a surf school on the beach nearby. It is just a quick tuktuk ride into Galle to explore the beautiful fort and historical sites. Highly recommend if your not too fussy.
Wendy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely and welcoming staff, very friendly and caring towards my family and I. The Sri Lankan breakfasts were delicious and we always had more than enough food. We loved the fact that the hotel had such history and had been in one family for so long. The location was great and we were able to either walk down to the main road for transport or easily get a tuk tuk from the hotel. Their tour guide Dilip was absolutely fantastic in giving us information and helping us to get the most out of our stay.
Rachel, 14-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

The location of the hotel is superb. It’s very close to the fort and the views from the room are absolutely incredible. But the rooms are very basic and need maintenance. Also, the pool has not been cleaned in months and could really use some up keep.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice colonial style hotel
Great location close to Galle town. The hotel is at the tip of Galle bay with water all around. The room was clean and comfortable with a great view of the bay. No TV (no need really) and hair dryer (no need really) Breakfast was included but nothing to speak of. A few pieces of toast and an omelette with nothing inside.
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Wonderful old colonial place
Great location on a point with views of the surfing beach that you can walk to
Henry, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Not what I expected
The hotel is old which is fine and I actually appreciate that, but it’s not as clean as it should be and everything in my room doesn’t work. When I got to my room I automatically wanted to leave and go somewhere else. It didn’t feel comfortable. The fridge looks so dirty and the tub had a black ring at the bottom which made me very uncomfortable (I wore slippers to take a shower). Although there is a nice view by the beach and the staff was very kind I do think this hotel needs to step things up and do way better with cleaning the place. The bed was also super hard which made the stay uncomfortable. I only stayed at this hotel for one night and I wouldn’t recommend it.
Dubbz, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

nice loc. Badly maintained
Beautiful colonial architecture and great location with excellent view. But lacks maintainence of the whole area, not clean and bad food. The place need to be renovated and cleaned. Too pricy for what you get.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An absolutely outstanding hotel due to the historical atmosphere.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Fantastic position and great views
This was an enchanting glimpse into a bygone era. The view from my window was sensational. The staff were excellent keen to help and quick to respond. Good restaurant with a varied menu. Reception staff quick to respond to requests. Full of interesting corners to sit with a book. Would certainly go back.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Wonderful location in need of respectful update
Excellent food. Warm service from staff. beautiful view.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet escape from the world.
Old world charm in a perfect location. Service and friendliness of staff unsurpassed. Great pool.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sri lanka trip
Good
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Schade um die schöne Lage
Schade um die schöne Lage! Das Hotel ist „am zerfallen“! Es funktioniert nur wenig (Safe lässt sich nicht öffnen, wifi funktioniert im Zimmer nicht, kein warmes Wasser usw.) Für diese „Leistung“ ist der Zimmerpreis massiv überteuert und kann auch nicht mit der schönen Lage gerechtfertigt werden.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Hotel fra forrige århunderede
Når man så tjenerstaben i restaurant var man i tvivl om man var tilbage i 1930'er eller måske 1950'erne - om indretningen var ligesådan. Generelt er kunne hotellet god trænge til lidt finish. De serverer udmærket frokost og faktisk også aftensmad. Men morgenmaden var noget sjusket og yoghurt og smørskåle så noget mistænkeligt nusset ud, som om de bare var skyllet i vand. (Vi er lidt i tvivl om det er årsag til diarre til mig efter 12 dage i Sri Lanka. Min hustru blev ikke ramt af dette men hun havde heller ikke fået yoghurt eller brugt smør) Fint lille pool område, men ikke meget at servicere med - tilsyneladende havde de ikke længere lov til at servere alkohol i baren. Alle var dog servicemindede. Bryllupsreception/fotografi hver af de 4 dage vi var der - så det lever sikkert af dette - eller kunne man som hotel direktør godt stramme noget op)
Bjarne, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Olit vieras, palveltiin, oltiin ystävällisiä.
Menneen ajan tunnelmaa johon samastui, sinut huomioitiin kaikin tavoin ystävällisyydellä.Alue kertoi omaaa historiaa.Uima-allas alue rauhaisa ja miellyttävä, ajan patinoimana.Hotelli omanlaisensa mutta viihtyisä. Oli hyvä nukkua puhtaissa liinavaatteissa ja hyvässä vuoteessa. Tämä hotelli todella erilainen poiketen tavanomaisesta ja sijainti ihan sopiva.
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sjarmerende hotell
Hotellet har sjarme og historisk sus men det er slitt og langt fra rent. Ligger nydelig til med kort avstand til stranden og til Galle fort/gamlebyen i Galle
Dine-May, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay in Galle! Amazing pool
A charming hotel with coloniel style. Buildt in the 1800s. The infinity pool is absolutely amazing! The view is breathtaking. Food and service was very Good!
Fredrik, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Charmantes, sehr altes Kolonialhotel
Wir waren zu Beginn der Regenzeit 2 Wochen in dem Hotel. Die Lage, das Haus und die koloniale Einrichtung ist ausgesprochen schön. Der Service ist liebevoll. Der Pool ist klein, aber wunderbar gelegen. Das Haus ist insgesamt renovierungsbedürftig, bei nur 16 Zimmern aber auch kaum schaffbar. Wer den kolonialen Charme mag, kann hier sehr schöne, ruhige Tage verbringen.
Jürgen, 13-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

personnel très agréable et une vue magnifique sur la baie.
Marie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ancienne demeure pleine de charme.
Un moment de détente après une visite chargée en plein soleil , dans la piscine de l'hotel.
JPJ, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

별로 였어요..전망빼곤
비품상태나, 욕실 청소상태가 불량했고, 특히 아침 조식은 바나나 말고는 먹을만한것 없었음. 수영장은 정말 목욕탕 만했고요, 대신 전망은 좋았어요
Kusu, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Nice building in beautiful setting is partycenter
Booking Closenberg is booking a party-center annex hotel. We stayed for 3 days. On 2 days there was a wedding-function. This means electronic music from 10 am until 16 pm. The last 2 hours on a very loud volume. Wedding guests entering the poolside although this is forbidden by the hotel. They just don't listen and do what they want. It is as if they have rented the whole place. Of course you can avoid all this by just leaving for the day. But if you have planned to enjoy the beautiful garden and the pool that is just not possible. The third day there was a party at the poolside until 23 pm. Making complaints about it by many guests had no result. The music was so loud that is was hurting your head. The party-guests, drunk at the end were all over the garden. Next day after much effort we got a discount of 50 dollars for this day. Conclusion: the view and the building are beautiful but the noise spoils so much. The price you pay is far too high for what you get
Verified Expedia guest review