48 Lighthouse Street, Galle Fort

Description: 48 Lighthouse Street

Enjoying a fine location in the heart of Galle Fort, 48 Lighthouse Street is situated in a beautiful historic mansion, standing before a shaded private garden. Painstakingly and lovingly restored by its present owners, this charming property offers delightful bed and breakfast accommodation and great facilities in a magnificent heritage setting.

With just four spacious bedrooms, 48 Lighthouse Street is perfect for relaxing stays in this fascinating town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby sights include the fort ramparts, the Dutch Reformed Church, or the lighthouse itself. Featuring grand sculpted wooden doors, spectacular interior spaces with arches, verandahs and towering ceilings, the house is an oasis of peace and comfort from the heat, hustle and bustle of Galle Fort.

48 Lighthouse Street boasts a number of unique public areas, including the magnificent living room with its twenty-five foot ceilings, a well stocked library, a covered rooftop terrace and a leafy garden with a fully furnished pavilion. The main dining room, where breakfast is served every morning, overlooks the garden, and light lunches and dinners are also available on request. For more substantial meals, 48 Lighthouse Street has special arrangements with the Fortaleza and Fort Printers restaurants, just footsteps from the house.

Type of rooms: 48 Lighthouse Street

There are four beautiful bedrooms in the house and all of them are en-suite and air-conditioned. The bedrooms have four-poster beds and are adorned with Indian fabrics.

Deluxe Queen Room:
Featuring a balcony with garden views, these air-conditioned queen rooms are furnished with a four-poster bed, and have wooden flooring, a seating area and wardrobe. The private bathroom comes with a shower, a hair-dryer and free toiletries. Room size 25 sq m.
Deluxe King Room:
Featuring a balcony, a four-poster bed, wooden flooring and a desk, these air-conditioned king rooms have a seating area and a wardrobe. The private bathroom comes with a shower, a hair-dryer and free toiletries.
Room size 35 sq m.

Additional information: 48 Lighthouse Street