From the very first moment we entered Taru Villas I knew it was going to be a special stay. The staff were so welcoming and helpful and the whole villa felt like a home and the decor and artwork were fantastic and on point. The location was great with easy access to all the shops and restaurants but away enough to create a calm oasis on the inside.

It would be good if they could put in air con in the bathrooms / toilets. The fan was on constantly but due to the weather being hot & humid it really did not make much of an impact in cooling the bathroom down. However, in the whole scheme of things this was not too unbearable, and it is only an observation, not a complaint. It would be great if they could provide a small fridge in each bedroom to keep the water/drinks chilled.

Absolutely beautiful property, wonderful room, gorgeous gardens - I never wanted to leave! Staff were very kind and hospital and food was delicious. I would absolutely stay here again.

There were three very small things: 1. I requested the Sri Lankan breakfast the night before, as instructed, but this wasn't passed on to the kitchen team, which meant it was not available. Communication between staff could improve in this respect. 2. I had a slight issue with payment after my bankcard was swallowed by an ATM machine. I think a business of this size should be set up to take American Express. 3. As a suggestion, it would be great if the hotel could work with a local provider to offer massages in rooms.

One of the most beautiful hotel rooms I’ve stayed in, spacious, beautifully decorated/furnished, super comfortable bed with buttery soft sheets and squishy pillows. We stayed in the sea view room with bath and It was such a treat to have a hot bath! Shower was also excellent. Breakfast was delicious and huge - little things like having proper strawberry jam and good bread made all the difference - pool small but beautiful, our trip was made even better by a group of monkeys playing in the tree by the pool! The staff at this place are impeccable, super friendly and helpful, little things like putting ceiling fans on by default if we sat down on the sofas made all the difference. If we could have stayed longer we absolutely would have.

Couple of minor things to feedback - The mosquito net was quite dusty where the aircon blows onto it - needs cleaning. Hairdryer missing in our room which was a shame. Aircon was good but it is stuck blowing directly onto the bed which isn’t ideal for us and in the night it started making a super loud high pitched noise which we eventually got to stop - would suggest that aircon unit might need replacing or servicing soon. But none of these things took away from the good stay we had.

Absolutely loved my stay. Staff were amazing, the room was lovely, food was good - for breakfast the food was never ending! I got room service quite late at night and it was never too much trouble for staff. I only stayed one night but could have stayed for another couple of nights. Location is amazing - right inside the Fort so I walked around lots & they gave me some nice recommendations for lunch and dinner. Overall, a great experience if you want somewhere clean, friendly and quiet.

Nothing - I liked everything

Splendid villa with spacious rooms, attentive staff and excellent food. Bed was very comfy and bathtub was a nice touch. lovely light. On arrival asked for jackfruit curry and they went 8 km outside town to find some and then prepared 6 different styles of jackfruit,..and served chilled fresh jackfruit next day. Also served tasty mangoes. 5 mn walk go to Lanka spa for fantastic massage. Masseur JM Eranga 51 PedlarSt..+94(0)714330663...TaxiGo Airport cabs very reliable and reasonable for trip to Galle...1 hr 45 mn drive ...24800 LKR including tolls...Francis the driver is great,,,fluent in English, knowledgeable and attentive. Fort Dew Inn next door has a nice rooftop restaurant/bar with excellent curries...made to order but worth the wait while gazing over seascape

Pool is tiny.

At 4 rooms, this is a tiny hotel that feels more like having your own private Villa and household staff. Shanikat and his team both provide excellent service and anticipate so many potential needs that it sometimes makes your trip planning feel obsolete (think candles, lunchboxes, and arranging travel). The interior spaces and courtyard are beautiful and invite you to spend your days lounging here. We enjoyed watching monkeys, lizards, and various birds in the garden. Chef Manjula and Sous Chef Lucky always impressed us with their cooking. Dining in was one of the best food experiences in town.

Excellent facilities, lovely small pool with only two poolside rooms. If you are lucky enough to be able to book them, do. A few other cheaper room options available if not. Food was delicious and more than plentiful, really good and only slightly more expensive than some in town but far better value.

Fairly expensive but worth it if you need to cool down in a hurry!

If I could give this place 12, I would. It was absolutely exceptional. From the large, tastefully decorated pool-side room to the tasty breakfast menu, it was a dream. The staff are attentive without being too present and it couldn't be in a better spot to explore Galle Fort. I highly recommend this place and will certainly stay the next time I find myself here.

Nothing

Lovely room, beautifully decorated. Friendly staff attentively attending to our every need. The food was good.

Toiletries were not available as we went in but the staff was so nice and efficient that they bought it for us within a few minutes. A carpet in the bathroom smelled a bit musky - went away after opening windows. Although we booked the sea view suite, the view was covered by trees.

The location was superb, we could walk across to the Neptune Bastion, and also to the streets filled with cafe's restaurants, and small boutiques. The staff and the chef were superb and quick to respond to our expectations. Both dinner and breakfast were delightful especially the Sri Lankan cuisine, which the chef explained in great detail. It was like staying in our own home, and a luxury to come home to, after a hot day out in the sun.