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Ceylon Olive

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat near Galle Fort where travelers can relax in natural surroundings while children enjoy dedicated play spaces

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Ceylon Olive, near historic Galle Fort, offers an upscale escape with access to Sahana Beach and Galle Harbour. Guests enjoy a full breakfast before lounging by the pool. The hotel caters to families with in-room WiFi and a playground for younger travelers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Living area

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden view
  • 81 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Room

Romantic Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden view
  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 107 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Family Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden view
  • 107 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Double Room | Balcony

Honeymoon Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Family Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Family Room With Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room With Jungle View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Romantic Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Honeymoon Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Deluxe Room With Jungle View

  • Sleeps 2

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located in Galle, Ceylon Olive is in the business district and on the boardwalk. Galle Fort and Japanese Peace Pagoda are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sahana Beach and Jungle Beach. Galle Harbour and Unawatuna Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Galle travel guide
Map
Udugama Road, Galle, Southern, 80000

What's nearby

  • The lighthouse at Galle Fort
    Galle Fort
    5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Unawatuna, Sri Lanka has most gorgeous tropical beach you could wish for. Located in a small bay so the waves are low and the water nice and warm. There are nice little cafes and restaurants lining the beach and friendly locals who can take you on a boat ride. #beach
    Unawatuna Beach
    5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Dewata Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sahana Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galle Harbour
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station
    39 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    114 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sahana Snack Bar
    19 min walk
  • Indian Hut
    3 min drive
  • SAHANA
    4 min drive
  • Milkyway
    4 min drive
  • Indian Hut
    3 min drive

About this property

Ceylon Olive

Upscale hotel near Galle Fort
Located close to Sahana Beach and Galle Harbour, Ceylon Olive provides free full breakfast, an airport shuttle and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and free newspapers
  • A front desk safe, local meal delivery service and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways (97 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2016
  • Colonial architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Ceylon Olive Villa Akmeemana
Ceylon Olive Akmeemana
Ceylon Olive Hotel
Ceylon Olive Galle
Ceylon Olive Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Does Ceylon Olive have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ceylon Olive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ceylon Olive?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ceylon Olive?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ceylon Olive?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Ceylon Olive provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ceylon Olive located?

Situated on the boardwalk, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Galle Harbour, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sahana Beach and Galle Fort. Jungle Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Ceylon Olive Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place, very clean, very central, very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly host, excellent breakfast. Hotel is very new, some rooms not yet ready. Nature around. Quiet to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely family stay at the Ceylon Olive

We stayed at the beautiful Ceylon Olive villa with our family, 2 adults, 2 children (9 and 13) for a week during our recent trip and enjoyed it to the fullest. Kumudu and his team were amazing and always friendly, attentive and helpful. For example, our oldest turned 13 during our stay and they provided a lovely celebratory breakfast for her with balloons, decorations and cake. Eran, one of the staff members, also took on the role as our tuk tuk driver, taking us to beaches every day, and local guide and we had an amazing day with him, exploring local sights, which was appreciated by every family member. We highly recommend the Ceylon Olive as a choice for your south Sri Lanka visit - the location is also great for exploring the Galle area, with most sights never more than 15 minutes away.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and loved the room and staff. Would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Ceylon Olive. Kumudu & Era could not have done more for us during our stay, even when I had made a mistake about booking the wrong room; they quickly helped us move to another. They helped us book excursions and recommendations on where to eat or visit. We would love to come back and visit in the future! Thank you for making our first trip to Sri Lanka so special!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yingjiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent villa with great design and service!

excellent hotel villa, a surprise and highlight of our trip to sri lanka. it's located a distance from the city centre which but only gives a nice feeling rather than inconnvienence. only two villas in a lovely garden where you can find peace with trees, flowers, birds, monkeys and squirrels. the design of the house is one of its highlights, which mixes traditional factors and decors with simplicity and contemporary materials, such as cement. the bath room in the back of the room in half open air is a brilliant idea - imagine you bathe under the starry sky. it is run by the owner and his family, and service and breakfast are excellent, very friendly but also professional. it values more than its price!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Annukka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kauniit, siistit, uudet huoneet ja erittäin hyvä aamiainen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pernille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prøv et spændende og anderledes sted

Dette hotel er noget helt specielt. Vi havde et værelse på 3 sal med egen terrasse. Vi havde et alle tiders kæmpe tre lige uden foran og om morgenen, da vi skulle spise morgenmad, var aberne meget interesserede. Det var en morgenmad, som var inklusiv i opholdet, men det blev bragt til værelset til aftalt tid og man kunne komme med ønsker om preferencer. Tillige fik vi en mygge skåner. Vi havde brug for transport og stedet havde en mand ansat, der gerne kørte os til adskillige oplevelser og endda også til næste hotel. Om aftenen bestilet de på vores opfordring mad ude i byen efter deres anbefaling og det var lækkert, men hold jer fra Pizza Hut.Der blev taget vels imod os og da det regnede fik vi straks en paraply hver og en velkomstdring. Poolen var ret speciel pga fliserne og lå i en skøn have. Badeværelset var en oplevelse for sig. Delvist tag og ellers var haven og palmerne inddraget i badeværelset. Velfungerende
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolute Amazing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ceylon Olive, Galle was a secluded place and the room spacious and the shower area was very creative with a different experience. The garden had a lovely green foliage surrounded by trees and local flowers.The owner was very helpful and we stayed in the premises to have dinner there. We enjoyed the delicious food prepared and the following morning we had to leave early and the owner prepared us a local bread with coconut and onion chutney to takeaway for our sperm and dolphin trip.It was amazing the food and we felt it had a personal touch that made our stay a memorable one. Thank you again. The only thing we were concern we had a couple of mosquitoes in the room. Otherwise, we highly recommend this place to stay..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sundar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice tuck away villa in Galle

We had a fantastic stay at Ceylon Olive. Enjoyed the greenery, natural and relaxed setting with outdoor patio that is perfect place for breakfast and afternoon tea. What makes it special is the owner’s personal attention to make the stay comfortable for his guests. The guest room has all necessities and comes with delicious breakfast - we also liked authentic Sri Lankan dinner made to our dietary needs.

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019