Moi Galle Fort by Dbi

We had high expectations of this small hotel located in the heart of Galle Fort, but were disappointed. We had booked two rooms. One on the upper floor was very poorly furnished, with nowhere to sit and no place to hang clothing, and the washbasin was in the room rather than in the washroom. The otther room was beyond tthe reception and cooking area and had no window, while being very small as well. The beds were reasonably comfortable. The breakfasts were strange: the first morning it was tasty and full and sufficient, the second morning it was very basic and uninteresting, completely different. This was such a basic hotel that charging $80 per room was somewhat outrageous. Half this amount would have been appropriate.

Just a basic room in a place with a fancy reception. No daily cleaning nor water in the room as described

We tried the popular shovel rice at a restaurant in Sri Lanka and it was absolutely delicious. 😍😍The portion size was perfect for four people and the interior of the restaurant was impressive. 🫶 The kitchen was spotless and we highly recommend this place for both food and drinks. The ambience was fantastic but the only downside was that there wasn't much space inside, which could sometimes be troublesome and affect the overall vibe of the restaurant. ✌️ However, the quality of the food and drinks was great and reasonably priced. 👍🍀

Clean bathroom and facilities. Beds were comfortable, linen was soft and clean, and location was great. Air con wasn’t the greatest provided a doona instead of a top sheet which was odd with the heat, and the bass from the stereo of the restaurant downstairs/attached to the property was quite loud making it hard to sleep between 8 and 10pm. Staff were very kind and helpful.

Absolutely wonderful stay at MOI Galle Fort! The food was simply delicious, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The fresh drinks added to the serene and calming vibe, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxation. Highly recommended for a delightful getaway!

very nice friendly guys work in this beautiful place. very stylish hotel. everywhere clean and nice. the hotel also has a restaurant where you can have a very tasty meal and large portions! Recommend for sure!

As it is trending the shovel meals these days we found out this place from a face book advertisement. This is an amazing experience with a delicious sea food shovel. We were really satisfied with their food taste and their hospitality. The staff was really friendly and we hope to come there to enjoy the kottu next time. We higly recommend this place for the local and foreign travelers if you are searching for a better Shovel meal arround Galle & Galle fort.

For 55USD which I paid on their official website, this is very poor value compared to what I have experienced elsewhere in Sri Lanka, even after factoring in that things in galle are more expensive and that I came during the tail end of tourist season. I think this place would have been more acceptable at 25-30 USD range. Individually, these were issues that I could deal with, but altogether, it made for a very poor experience. (1) Broken bed frame on one side (2) Stains on the bed sheets (3) Blinds that can’t be raised (4) No 24 hour front desk despite stating otherwise on the website (5) Water pressure of the shower is inconsistent, sometimes slows to a drip (6) Front doors are locked at night till morning and the staff did not inform us (isn’t that a fire hazard?) (7) Fumes from kitchen will go into your room if you keep the windows open (8) AC is weak and room is hot and stuffy if you don’t open the windows. AC stopped working on the 3rd night of my stay and remained at 29/30 degrees. (9) Music and the cooking noise from the restaurant on the ground floor would be an issue if you are a light and early sleeper. The room is next to the air well which connects directly to the kitchen. Also the window faces the AC engine of the opposite room so you’ll hear the vibrations throughout the whole night. (10) Really cramped washroom. The toilet will be completely drenched when you take a shower. (11) Sp**** room with just a backpack shelf and a bed. Would be nice to have a desk or chair or a rack to hang clothes. (The hotel‘s advertised photos shows many amenities like cups, kettle, tea bags, water flasks, laundry bag, tissue, toothbrush - but my shelf was completely bare) (12) No daily housekeeping (13) We were charged a higher price at check in than what was stated in the email booking. (14) Loose open wires hanging from the ceiling. Used to be a fan? Maybe they should have kept it or fix it. (15) No safe box to store valuables. (16) you’ll get much better rates getting a tuk tuck on your own thank asking the staff. There were definitely plus points too (1) Lots of charging points (2) Fancy art pieces (3) Trendy and convenient location (4) Firm, comfortable bed (5) Lots of eating and shopping options in the area (6) Sufficient free space in the room to lay down a yoga mat on the floor for a work out (7) easy walk to the lighthouse at night and to the sun bastion or around the fort to see the sunrise (8) restaurant on the ground floor has an attractive menu. (I did not try the food so will not be able to comment on the cooking) Tuk tuk from the hotel to Galle railway station is approximately 200-300 rupees. In essence this is more of a restaurant/bistro with rooms attached, and not a hotel with a restaurants as a feature.

FABULOUS! We have had a lovely time here, a warm welcome Mr Shantha Kumar and his team at this small city centre Hotel. Highly recommended good value for money at Moi Galle Fort. We are 4 ladies and stayed one night Bed and Breakfast. Thank you Mr Shantha!