Lighthouse Hotel & Spa

after being in hotels throughout the world and now beautiful sri lanka you start to become jaded with the excellence of the hotels...and here in sri lanka the term 5 star does not do them justice! And the jewel is the Lighthouse Hotel in Galle!!!!...the buffet meals AND THE UNBELIEVABLE RANGE for every sitting from breakfast through the dinner is to die for...the staff are so incredibly friendly and the rooms are so big and luxurious and every room has an absolutely incredible view...if i was filthy rich i would be quite happy to spend the... more

We were married at the Lighthouse Hotel in February 1999 and could not have asked for a more idyllic setting. The staff were warm and friendly, the hotel excellent value for money and the location was breathtaking. We have travelled extensively but this spot will always remain very special and we hope to return.

Just stayed here whilst on a work eduactional visit (I'm a travel agent). Was immediately impressed by the grand wooden staircase with steel sculptures acting out a battle scene at the entrance. A very romantic hotel in a beautiful natural setting on a rock promotory-the waves crash around you all hours. There is a lovely open reception area with low tables and chairs which are romantically lit with candles in lightboxes each evening. Combined with the sound of the waves crashing on the rock it feels so romantic! The main restaurant is... more

We went to Sri Lanka on our honeymoon and stayed in 5 hotels whilst we were there (as we did a tour and a few days on the beach) and this hotel was the best of the lot and probably the best hotel we have ever stayed in. It is the most relaxing and romantic place we have ever been to, perfect for honeymoons! The rooms are divine, the food is fantastic and the staff cannot do enough for you. There is also a spa there, which offers all sorts of body treatments at very reasonable prices -heaven! Throughly recommended.

Fantastic place, spent 10 nights there after a week long tour of the Island. The food we found in both restaurants was fantastic and the wine list commendable. All be it a smallish hotel there is plenty of room for manouvre. Lovely pool setting close to the beach. A short tuk-tuk ride in to Galle for a true sri-lankan experience. If your any good at tennis then play the in-house fitness coach, he's not very good, and will probably lose the balls. Highly recommended for a relaxing holiday, with very friendly staff and... more