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Ceylon Olive

4.0 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Point of interest
Interior detail
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Luxury Double Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 1152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Double Room | Balcony

Honeymoon Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Living area

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 875 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 1152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room

Romantic Room

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 875 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Romantic Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room With Jungle View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family Room With Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located in Galle, Ceylon Olive is in the business district and on the boardwalk/promenade. Galle Fort and Japanese Peace Pagoda are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sahana Beach and Jungle Beach. Galle Harbour and Unawatuna Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property.
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Udugama Road, Galle, Southern, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Jungle Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Galle Fort - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 38 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sahana Snack Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪SAHANA - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ceylon Olive

Upscale hotel near Galle Fort
Located close to Sahana Beach and Galle Harbour, Ceylon Olive provides free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a nature reserve, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2016
  • Colonial architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Ceylon Olive Villa Akmeemana
Ceylon Olive Akmeemana
Ceylon Olive Hotel
Ceylon Olive Galle
Ceylon Olive Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Does Ceylon Olive have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ceylon Olive?

As of Aug 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ceylon Olive on Aug 15, 2025 start from CA $116.67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Ceylon Olive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ceylon Olive?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ceylon Olive?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ceylon Olive?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Ceylon Olive provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ceylon Olive located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Galle Harbour and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sahana Beach and Galle Fort. Jungle Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Ceylon Olive Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place, very clean, very central, very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and loved the room and staff. Would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Ceylon Olive. Kumudu & Era could not have done more for us during our stay, even when I had made a mistake about booking the wrong room; they quickly helped us move to another. They helped us book excursions and recommendations on where to eat or visit. We would love to come back and visit in the future! Thank you for making our first trip to Sri Lanka so special!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely family stay at the Ceylon Olive

We stayed at the beautiful Ceylon Olive villa with our family, 2 adults, 2 children (9 and 13) for a week during our recent trip and enjoyed it to the fullest. Kumudu and his team were amazing and always friendly, attentive and helpful. For example, our oldest turned 13 during our stay and they provided a lovely celebratory breakfast for her with balloons, decorations and cake. Eran, one of the staff members, also took on the role as our tuk tuk driver, taking us to beaches every day, and local guide and we had an amazing day with him, exploring local sights, which was appreciated by every family member. We highly recommend the Ceylon Olive as a choice for your south Sri Lanka visit - the location is also great for exploring the Galle area, with most sights never more than 15 minutes away.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yingjiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent villa with great design and service!

excellent hotel villa, a surprise and highlight of our trip to sri lanka. it's located a distance from the city centre which but only gives a nice feeling rather than inconnvienence. only two villas in a lovely garden where you can find peace with trees, flowers, birds, monkeys and squirrels. the design of the house is one of its highlights, which mixes traditional factors and decors with simplicity and contemporary materials, such as cement. the bath room in the back of the room in half open air is a brilliant idea - imagine you bathe under the starry sky. it is run by the owner and his family, and service and breakfast are excellent, very friendly but also professional. it values more than its price!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pernille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prøv et spændende og anderledes sted

Dette hotel er noget helt specielt. Vi havde et værelse på 3 sal med egen terrasse. Vi havde et alle tiders kæmpe tre lige uden foran og om morgenen, da vi skulle spise morgenmad, var aberne meget interesserede. Det var en morgenmad, som var inklusiv i opholdet, men det blev bragt til værelset til aftalt tid og man kunne komme med ønsker om preferencer. Tillige fik vi en mygge skåner. Vi havde brug for transport og stedet havde en mand ansat, der gerne kørte os til adskillige oplevelser og endda også til næste hotel. Om aftenen bestilet de på vores opfordring mad ude i byen efter deres anbefaling og det var lækkert, men hold jer fra Pizza Hut.Der blev taget vels imod os og da det regnede fik vi straks en paraply hver og en velkomstdring. Poolen var ret speciel pga fliserne og lå i en skøn have. Badeværelset var en oplevelse for sig. Delvist tag og ellers var haven og palmerne inddraget i badeværelset. Velfungerende
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolute Amazing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ceylon Olive, Galle was a secluded place and the room spacious and the shower area was very creative with a different experience. The garden had a lovely green foliage surrounded by trees and local flowers.The owner was very helpful and we stayed in the premises to have dinner there. We enjoyed the delicious food prepared and the following morning we had to leave early and the owner prepared us a local bread with coconut and onion chutney to takeaway for our sperm and dolphin trip.It was amazing the food and we felt it had a personal touch that made our stay a memorable one. Thank you again. The only thing we were concern we had a couple of mosquitoes in the room. Otherwise, we highly recommend this place to stay..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sundar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice tuck away villa in Galle

We had a fantastic stay at Ceylon Olive. Enjoyed the greenery, natural and relaxed setting with outdoor patio that is perfect place for breakfast and afternoon tea. What makes it special is the owner’s personal attention to make the stay comfortable for his guests. The guest room has all necessities and comes with delicious breakfast - we also liked authentic Sri Lankan dinner made to our dietary needs.