Galle Travel Forum

I am a budget traveler, used to traveling in a group, but i will be travelin alone this time round and wanted to know bout cheap accomodation in Galle, something close to the beach for 2 to 3 days. Im willing to shell out 5 to 10 dollars for a day, and by cheap i dont mean a junkyard, like maybe Im looking for a good deal here. Or do any locals offer cheap and neat accomodation. Something i can book in advance before reaching Colombo and dont get looted by agents. I have an open ticket and might travel in August or december!!

I asked a Sri Lankan VT'er the same question but unfortunely he is too busy. All replies will be really appreciated thnx in advance.

Hi there,

If you say 'Galle' and 'beach' then Unawatuna comes much closer. Only 15 mins by taxi/bus from Galle. Plenty of reasonable and clean guesthouses there at the price levels that you want. Dunno of a personal recommendation, when there we stay at Unawatuna Beach Resort which is slightly more upmarket, but maybe others - or browse through the websites.

All the best,

<Erik> & [Sandya]

Hi Erik & Sandya

I was there in Galle in Dec '05, found gr8 accomodation at the Lighthouse Lodge, had gr8 fun.

Thnx