42 Lighthouse Street
Discover the elegant 4-room private villa at 42 Lighthouse Street in Galle Fort. Originally a Dutch merchant’s home, this luxurious retreat offers the perfect blend of a private holiday escape and boutique hotel amenities. Enjoy intimate gatherings in stylish living spaces, relax on the outdoor veranda, or soak in breathtaking sunset views from the secret sky terrace overlooking the fort’s ramparts and Indian Ocean.
Key feature and amenities
What’s included?
- Rates are inclusive of tax and service charge
- Exclusive use of the whole villa
- Dedicated team of staff
- Daily breakfast
At extra cost
- Airport transfer
- Chef service ($50 USD /service)
- Grocery bills plus 15%
- Laundry Services
Bedrooms
8 guests (4 ensuite bedrooms: all with king size beds). One extra rollaway single bed and one sofa bed are available on request at an additional cost.
Rates
| Season | Date range | Minimum stay | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season | 1 May 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 | 2 | $708.00 |
| Peak Season | 20 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 | 2 | $1,058.00 |
| High Season | 11 Jan 2027 - 30 Apr 2027 | 2 | $943.00 |
| Season | Date range | Minimum stay | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season | 1 May 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 | 2 | $708.00 |
| Peak Season | 20 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 | 2 | $1,058.00 |
| High Season | 11 Jan 2027 - 30 Apr 2027 | 2 | $943.00 |
| Season | Date range | Minimum stay | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season | 1 May 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 | 2 | $708.00 |
| Peak Season | 20 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 | 2 | $1,058.00 |
| High Season | 11 Jan 2027 - 30 Apr 2027 | 2 | $943.00 |
Rental conditions
- Check-in time: 2:00pm - Check-out time: 12:00pm (noon) - Depending on arrival and departure times, early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and may incur additional fees - A security deposit may be payable upon arrival at the property - Only the specified number of guests listed in the Booking Contract at the time of booking may reside on the premises - The main guest is responsible for the behavior of all guests and visitors at the property during the rental period - Children must be supervised by an adult at all times - Fireworks are prohibited in the property, its garden and the beach close by (if any) - No events are permitted on the premises without the property owner's prior approval
Reservation conditions
- A 50% non-refundable deposit is required within 5 working days after availability confirmation - The remaining 50% balance must be paid 90 days prior to arrival - Full payment required for the peak periods (Christmas and New Year) - If the arrival date is within 90 days of the date of the booking request, the total rental amount is payable as a deposit - All rates are quoted in US Dollars (USD) - Local currency payments are accepted in USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, and SGD - Payments in foreign currencies are subject to currency exchange rate fluctuations and may incur bank and other fees - Additional payment methods (subject to a 4% payment processing fee) include VISA, Mastercard, Union Pay, American Express, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and more
Cancellation policy
- Any booking modification or cancellation must be sent to [email protected] - Cancellation policy is applied according to property local time - 50% non-refundable deposit will be charged for cancelling the reservation - 100% of the total rental amount will be forfeited if the cancellation is made between 1 and 90 days before the start of the rental period - For no-show: 100% of the total rental amount will be forfeited - Any change of a confirmed booking is considered as a cancellation - Christmas and New Year Period: All payments will be forfeited
Reviews
Mut1ny - Feb 25,2026
Best place we stayed in all of Sri Lanka. Such a nice boutique villa great ambience super helpful and friendly staff amazing location right in the middle of Galle Fort. Amazing breakfast served at Fort Bazaar, free morning guided city tour offering highly recommend to take advantage.of it even when it means to get up early but Galle Fort in the morning is so quiet. Also can see the sunset from the roof top veranda
Peter Jones - Dec 4,2025
42 Lighthouse Street – A hidden gem in Galle FortWe spent one night at 42 Lighthouse Street during our stay in Galle Fort, having moved over from its sister property, Fort Bazaar, to save a little money. In the end, we wished we’d stayed here for at least two nights — perhaps even all four.It’s a gorgeous little boutique hotel: calm, elegant and far more comfortable than the courtyard rooms at Fort Bazaar. The whole place has a peaceful, homely atmosphere that felt like exactly the sanctuary we needed after a few busy days on the road. Considering it’s considerably cheaper, the rooms here genuinely feel like the better option.Breakfast is served at Lighthouse Street itself, brought over each morning from Fort Bazaar’s kitchen — a lovely touch that gives you the best of both worlds. You still have full access to the restaurant and bar at Fort Bazaar, but you get to return to a quieter, more relaxing base afterwards.If you’re heading to Galle Fort and want excellent value, comfort and a real sense of retreat, 42 Lighthouse Street is absolutely worth booking. We only wish we’d stayed longer.
Tony Ecuyer - Nov 18,2025
A lovely little hotel / villa with just 4 rooms. The staff are super helpful and the rooms and large and comfortable. You can have breakfast in 42 or at Fort Bazaar, just round the corner. Both breakfasts were lovely. Right in the centre of Galle Fort, this place has easy access to all the sights and restaurants and they do a free guided walk of the city (although it is at 7.00 am which was a bit early for us). Would definitely recommend.
Louisa Leung - Oct 18,2025
The best hotel (villa) I have ever stayed in. Prasad was a wonderful host and made sure our every need was attended to! The availability of facilities to use at the main hotel was wonderful too, including the guided tour and breakfast. The pool was also beautiful. We didn’t want to leave, but will definitely return again the next time we visit Sri Lanka. Thank you Prasad and Avi and team!
Chad Walter - Jul 31,2025
We loved it. Gorgeous property and room. Our favorite hotel during our two-week Sri Lanka holiday. Prasad was fantastic in figuring out solutions when the WiFi wasn’t working and having cold glasses of water waiting for us after our run.Breakfast can be had at the hotel or the sister hotel’s restaurant at Fort Bazaar. The pool at Fort Bazaar can also be used if you are staying at 42 Lighthouse.Great location.
Location
Located in the heart of Sri Lanka’s historic UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort along Lighthouse Street, the fort’smuseums, shops, cafés, and key landmarks can be reached within a few minutes from the villa. The town offers very easyaccess to stunning beaches for swimming, diving and surfing, and for embarking on coastal cruises to observe whales anddolphins in the deep sea.




















