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56 by Deco

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Galle Fort

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Unwind in the heart of Fort Galle at 56 by Deco, where colonial charm meets modern comfort. Take a moment to enjoy the sun-drenched terrace, catch up on some reading in the library, or dine at our restaurant while staying connected with WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Minibar
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a bedside lamp, and a dark wooden headboard with a decorative light panel.

Standard Loft, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a dresser, a mirror, and a minibar.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
56 Lighthouse Street, Fort, Galle, Southern Province, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • All Saints Anglican Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 124 min drive
  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Merchant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pedlars Inn Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aqua Forte - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bungalow - Galle Fort - ‬1 min walk

About this property

56 by Deco

  • 56 by Deco offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Galle Fort. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 31.28
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 31.28 (from 6 to 11 years old)

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

56 Deco Managed Deco 44 House Galle
56 Deco Managed Deco 44 House
56 Deco Managed Deco 44 Galle
56 Deco Managed Deco 44
56 Deco Managed Deco 44 Guesthouse Galle
56 Deco Managed Deco 44 Guesthouse
56 by Deco
56 by Deco Galle
56 by Deco Guesthouse
56 by Deco Guesthouse Galle
56 by Deco (Managed by Deco on 44)

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at 56 by Deco?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at 56 by Deco?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at 56 by Deco.

What are the check-in and check-out times at 56 by Deco?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near 56 by Deco?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around 56 by Deco like?

56 by Deco is a short 3-minute walk from Galle Fort and 6 minutes' walk from Galle Lighthouse.

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Reviews

56 by Deco Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Refrigerator
Breakfast
Bed
Air conditioning

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Nice staff and management. Room was clean and spacious.
kevin shaun, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place centrally located to all things in Galle Fort! Friendly and accommodating staff. Would recommend to anyone for a good stay. :)
Joel, 3-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

For the price and location this is a great find, room was clean and served a nice breakfast. The only down side for me was the room smelt a bit musty. That was the only negative for us.
Cindy, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Calm stay in unawatuna not in the popular street. The hotel is renovated, small boutique hotel, breakfast tasty we had avocado and poached eggs you can choose what you want. There's AC which is good in srilanka but unfortunately no fridge in the room
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Over priced

Over priced. Sure, room was clean and location great (but then again any place inside the fort is equally convenient) but the shower only had cold water, there were no windows (so room was dark) and the internet was so slow in the room it was completely unusable. For 150 USD per night I expect a bit more.
David, 3-night trip
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Not more than 2 stars but fantastic staff

You should not expect more than a simple but clean small room. The toilet did not flush but that they fixed right away. There was wifi only in the lobby (that was shared with the bakery). I wonder about the history of the building because it should not have been made into a hotel. The rooms have no daylight but a very small window opens to the courtyard of the bakery. It was a big disappointment for the money spent but I want to compliment the staff for working hard to help customers that get upset when they see where they have to stay. The refrigerator made so loud noice that it was difficult to sleep.
Anne-Sofie, 3-night trip
Verified review

6/10 Good

Great location but average/poor stay

What we liked: - cleanliness - the bathroom - perfect location in the fort What we didn't like: - there was no laundry service (it states there is) - we had a bad experience of service at the cake shop which is linked to the hotel. They messed up our order and it took a while to sort out the bill. We then had to pay the bill in two payments of which we were shortchanged because they didn't have the correct money. Finally we were charged a 10% dine in fee despite already staying that the hotel. - Layout of the room, single bed in the middle of the whole living space. - They didn't replace our toilet roll and bedding was not refreshed - Woken up at very early every morning due to loud noise, furniture moving and chairs scraping on the floor
Ellis, 3-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Thank you for a great stay.
Alyssa, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is located around the center of the Galle fort, which allow me enjoy spending a whole day inside fort. The staff is kind and friendly.
RYOSUKE, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Worth the buck.

Excellent location, friendly staff good food.
Hasareli, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This place is lovely. The staff are fabulous, the rooms gorgeous and the area it is in is the perfect place to explore Galle Fort. It is also absolute value for money
Andrea, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The location is amazing, right in the middle of Galle Fort which is ideal - quiet too for a central place. Staff really friendly and always greeted with a smile. Our room was ok - comfy bed, however there were a few things to note; no kettle/water/teas & coffees etc., the room had a musty/stagnant smell, and quite dark & dingy. It did the job for a couple of nights, but wouldn’t want to be in there much longer. There were also mental bars on the windows rather than glass, felt a little odd!
Oliver, 3-night trip
Verified review

2/10 Poor

I made a mistake with my booking and tried to reverse it an hour later and no one was interested. Shameful....won't go near Wotif or this hotel again.
Phillip, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

This is a great little hotel right in the heart of Galle Fort, with wonderfully attentive staff, particularly the gentleman who done the breakfast, he was so lovely, thank you for chatting with us and a wonderful breakfast! The room we had was big with the bed being upstairs and had it not had a few issues I'd have rated it a 5, but we had a leak in the ceiling, too much furniture in the downstairs section, the shower ran between scalding and freezing no matter what you did and the water doesn't drain properly so it travels out towards the room, also our fridge did not work, however in the grand scheme of things this wasn't a huge problem. It's a lovely place to stay, rooms have aircon (most likely to be the cause of the leak), fridges, they are good sized and the bed (double) was comfortable, all in all we had a lovely stay here! Also, there is no lift and many stairs up to the first floor where the rooms are, also some rooms have stairs in them, not ideal for anyone with mobility issues.
Lorraine, 3-night trip
Verified review

6/10 Good

Siisti huone, hyvä ilmasrointi, mutta Wi-Fi toimi huonosti, siitä miinusta.
Veera, 2-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Freundliche Begrüßung, unkompliziertes ein und auschecken, Klima funktioniert top, wifi eher nicht. Zentral gelegen.
Dilara, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Bien que les chambres soit propres et agréables, la boisson d'accueil stipulée dans la réservation n'était pas là. Situation centrale dans le Fort non brillante, malheureusement le personnel lui était brouillant dès 6h du matin...
vanessa, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Location and Excellent Hotel

The hotel was excellent! The staff was incredibly friendly, and the hotel was very clean. I highly recommend this hotel.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommend!

The location was excellent, the hotel was very clean, the room was very comfortable, and the staff was incredibly friendly.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

It was one of the best properties during our Sri Lanka visit. The room was small but had everything needed like fan, AC, wardrobe, minibar, phone, work desks. Good Wifi. The washroom was spacious and clean. The best part was the location which is right in middle of Galle fort area surrounded by restaurants and shops. Highly recommended.
Nazneen, 1-night trip
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Locked Out!

Despite being told that there is a security guard to allow for entry 24hours, I was twice locked out of the hotel. On my last night, I waited for 90 minutes before having to find somewhere else to stay. When I arrived the following morning, they did apologise but offered nothing more.
Nicholas, 3-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

到着がフロントのあいているギリギリの時間でしたが、親切に対応していただけました。
1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The location was fantastic, right in the centre of Galle fort. Rooms were very nice and we got a fab rate!
1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Ottima posizione centrale e comoda ,pulizia, gentilezza
2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the older style building with the high ceilings, big open areas and the cozy room complete with desk, refrigerator, blow dryer and cleanliness. The staff were very helpful and you have the use of the sister property's pool just a short walk up the Road which was fantastic! We really enjoyed our stay in Galle and at 56 by Deco.
1-night trip