[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Writer's Lodge By Ishq Vacation home in Galle with memory foam bed ![Deluxe House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111914200/111914197/08b9b326.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111914200/111914197/56935c02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111914200/111914197/75445925.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111914200/111914197/a5c4524e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111914200/111914197/bd8ce6b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Writer's Lodge By Ishq provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bathroomsSleeps 41356.3 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Writer's Lodge By Ishq Vacation home in Galle with memory foam bed This vacation home features free WiFi in public areas. The vacation home features thoughtful touches like an espresso maker and bathrobes, plus 2 bathrooms and a washing machine. Comforts include a memory foam bed and premium bedding, and also available are free WiFi and an electric kettle. Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Espresso maker - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Down comforter - Memory foam mattress - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathrobes - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Ceiling fan ### Pets - No pets or service animals ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 steps to reach entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) ### Services and conveniences - Blackout drapes - Free bottled water - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Soundproofing ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19411200/19411136/bca5afe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bartizan Fort Galle - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 71 reviews CA $139 CA $186 total includes taxes & fees Oct 11 - Oct 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=19411136&PinnedHotelID=19411136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19790000/19780700/19780626/05bc728a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ceylon Olive Galle - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 12 reviews CA $132 CA $156 total includes taxes & fees Oct 10 - Oct 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=19780626&PinnedHotelID=19780626&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27520000/27512800/27512780/d662a027.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yara Galle Fort Fort Galle - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 66 reviews CA $145 CA $188 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=27512780&PinnedHotelID=27512780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11260000/11251400/11251319/5daf8d04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cocobay Unawatuna Unawatuna - On private beach - Pool - Spa - Kids pool 9.2 Wonderful 74 reviews CA $137 CA $178 total includes taxes & fees Oct 7 - Oct 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=11251319&PinnedHotelID=11251319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Classic Double Room | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105351600/105351588/ebb103e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Dutch Bungalow Fort Galle - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews CA $77 CA $92 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=105351588&PinnedHotelID=105351588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37760000/37757200/37757174/18cf3c26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tri by Amaya Ahangama - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 9 reviews CA $175 CA $228 total includes taxes & fees Oct 5 - Oct 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=37757174&PinnedHotelID=37757174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/903800/903719/54a23343.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jetwing Lighthouse, A Luxury Reserve Galle - On private beach - Pool - Hot tub - Spa 8.8 Excellent 156 reviews CA $258 CA $339 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=903719&PinnedHotelID=903719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75020000/75012300/75012280/3ce010ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront Galle by ICC Galle - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews CA $124 CA $169 total includes taxes & fees Oct 7 - Oct 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=75012280&PinnedHotelID=75012280&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9031800/9031788/839c0c20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Levels Unawatuna Unawatuna - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 85 reviews CA $70 CA $92 total includes taxes & fees Oct 5 - Oct 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=9031788&PinnedHotelID=9031788&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15680000/15679500/15679444/86bdfe9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa White Queen Resort & Spa Galle - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 40 reviews CA $88 CA $114 total includes taxes & fees Oct 6 - Oct 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=15679444&PinnedHotelID=15679444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property ### 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 Writer's Lodge By Ishq Galle Writer's Lodge By Ishq Private vacation home Writer's Lodge By Ishq Private vacation home Galle ## About the area Fort Galle, a neighborhood in Galle, is home to this vacation home. Galle National Museum and National Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Galle Fort and Galle Clock Tower. Hikkaduwa National Park and Handunugoda Tea Estate are also worth visiting. [Visit our Galle travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Galle.dx6025764) [View more Vacation homes in Galle](https://www.expedia.ca/Galle-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6025764-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.02916%2C80.21568&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dFuNRbtK_QK_ZtwHiqkf8-czLqg=) 4 Small Modara Bay St, Galle, SP, 80000 ### What's nearby - Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Galle Clock Tower - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Dutch Reformed Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Galle International Cricket Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Galle Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km ### Getting around - Midigama Railway Station - 24 min drive - Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 123 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Bungalow - Galle Fort - ‬4 min walk - ‪VOC Restaurant - ‬6 min walk - ‪Bastille - ‬6 min walk - ‪Barista - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Merchant - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Writer's Lodge By Ishq pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Writer's Lodge By Ishq? > As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Writer's Lodge By Ishq on Oct 5, 2025 start from CA $286.34, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Galle-Hotels-Writers-Lodge-By-Ishq.h111914197.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Writer's Lodge By Ishq? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Writer's Lodge By Ishq? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Writer's Lodge By Ishq? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Writer's Lodge By Ishq located? > Located in Fort Galle, this vacation home is steps from Mahendra Amarasooriya Park, Galle Tennis Club, and Galle National Museum. All Saints Anglican Church and Galle Clock Tower are just steps away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Writer's Lodge By Ishq Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Sheraton-Los-Angeles-San-Gabriel.h19835407.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Ottawa-East.h4683483.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in St. Barthelemy](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-St-Barthelemy-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d6069953-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Monterey-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-At-Monterey-Bay.h5214.Hotel-Information) > > [Cottages Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Cottages.d6023515-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in Wabamun](https://www.expedia.ca/Wabamun-Hotels.d6294056.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [WestJet Toronto (YYZ) to Mérida (MID) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/westjet-from-pearson-intl-to-manuel-crescencio-rejon-intl/ws/yyz/mid) > > [Flights from St. John's (YYT) to Gander (YQX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyt/yqx/st-johns-to-gander) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Tarawa (TRW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/trw/vancouver-to-tarawa) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Detroit (DTW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/dtw/calgary-to-detroit) > > [Flights from Bellingham (BLI) to Boise (BOI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bli/boi/bellingham-to-boise) > > [Flights from Barcelona (BCN) to Madrid (MAD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bcn/mad/barcelona-to-madrid) > > [Flights from Sudbury (YSB) to Las Vegas (LAS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ysb/las/sudbury-to-las-vegas) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/lhr/ottawa-to-london) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Goleta (SBA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/sba/toronto-to-santa-barbara) > > [flights from campbell river airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/ybl/flights-from-campbell-river-airport) > > [Flights from Bellingham (BLI) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bli/lhr/bellingham-to-london) > > [flights from tisdale airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/ytt/flights-from-tisdale-airport) ### Cars > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Intl](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Winnipeg-James-Armstrong-Richardson-Intl.d4675417-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [Budget Car Rentals In Nanaimo](https://www.expedia.ca/Budget-Car-Rentals-In-Nanaimo.d3908-c39.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [Car rentals in Las Vegas](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Harry-Reid-Intl.d5456204.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Byron Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Byron-Bay.d6138873.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Las Vegas Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas.d178276.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [World's Largest Fiddle](https://www.expedia.ca/Worlds-Largest-Fiddle-Sydney.d6297000.Vacation-Attraction) ### General > [Visit Red Deer](https://www.expedia.ca/Red-Deer.dx6139537) > > [Visit Noel Shore](https://www.expedia.ca/Noel-Shore.dx553248635975855411)