Tamarind Hill

The hotel itself was nice, and although the pool felt a little dated, it was nice to be surrounded by nature overall. However, the hospitality spirit of the hotel staff is lacking.

We had made dinner reservations, so when we got back to the hotel in time, an engagement party was being held in the garden without even a table. We didn't inform the guests at all, and we ended up having to eat the buffet together, which was miserable.

We were charged 10,000 Rs for 2 people. I would like to apologize if I was not able to prepare it. Did you enjoy it until the end without apologizing? When I checked out, I was disappointed.

The property is amazing and its so beautiful but the service is bellow any expectations, for 170$ room, you have to get better service actually, but we came and there was water leak from aircon on the floor and bed, and water leak from the ceiling and they didnt come to clean in 4 hours and the remote control was not working and they didnt care, my gf booked herself but she asked them that im joining and they said ok, the other day they charged us 40$ more and even we didnt get our breakfast bcz it was after 10 am so i asked them is it fair that you say one or two is the same price and they said no its not fair but they still got the 40$ which is crazy service. Dont recommend

Don't recommend this place while the property is beautiful the rooms are poorly maintained with torn curtains and mold in bathrooms. The hot water didn't work which was very inconvenient. They should not call themselves a luxury hotel.

The road is so bad and the room is not renovated and leaking everywhere and the service was so bad and they charged us 40$ more for being two not one and even the room is for two and no breakfast, and the rate was 170$ then they took 210$, DONT GO THERE

Amazing place with a bunch of smiling faces. Such good comfort food and pin point friendly staff makes the stay a 10/10. Big shout to Sanajaya and Senerath for arranging a proper chilled out experience. Thank you Tamarind! ️

Excellent location. Very spacious, clean rooms. Excellent food and service. Overall, exceptional!

It's a great day hare at tamarind.nice staff and location is great, food was wonderful good experience love the place very much

Tamarind hill is a beautiful Victorian boutique place 5 mins from galle fort.

What works:
It’s a beautiful and calm place giving you the perfect idyllic holiday, rooms have their own courtyard and it’s green all the way. Their pool is spectacularly located, super clean, beds perfect and all that you would hope for. Food is very nice, so try their tamarind ice tea! Staff is super friendly and helped us rent a 2 wheeler, book our whale watching tour and much more. We really did feel at home with them.

What doesn’t work:
The biggest issue is that it is running on next to zero occupancy rates, and hence not doing well. All 3 nights, we were the only people in the property, while it was alright during the day, in the evenings and when we could come back from dinner it would make us feel uncomfortable, since most lights would not be on, or really dimmed. I do not blame the staff one bit for this, I don’t know how they could’ve done anything else especially with the inflation SL is facing. I wish the management takes it upon itself to revive this beautiful property. Since it’s not beach facing, it might be losing out on customers, probably lowering the prices initially might help. Owing to this few repairs are overdue, but again I wouldn’t complain on anything else. It’s great for folks seeking complete privacy.

I wish to return here again with a few more folks:)

The place was amazing! We conducted a video shoot and it proved to be a great location for it. The staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating, making the experience even better. The food was delicious with a wide variety to choose from.

Additionally, the hotel's proximity to the beach allowed us to capture some stunning beach footage for the video. The hotel had plenty of picturesque spots that worked perfectly for the video.

We also stayed overnight in the spacious rooms. My own room was so large it could have been mistaken for a small house.

5 stars for sure.

Thanks fromTeam WIS

Location is calm and well facilitated. Food is delicious. Staff is friendly and polite. Had a good memorable time there.

An absolute dump that takes no pride in their surroundings sadly. There is an actual dumpster right outside the hotel. Unfortunately we’ve tried to engage with the staff about resolving this together as a community. They’ve ignored us or insulted us when we’ve tried to speak to them. That dump has been there for 5+ years. The management are disrespectful, rude and aggressive. It surprises me no reviews mention this dump that have all types of animals wading through it literally on their doorstep. In the managers own words “I don’t care how they get rid of it” all we asked was to partner with us to manage it responsibly. The hotel is like a ghost town for obvious reasons but they have locals constantly adding reviews to boost their ratings which are not legitimate. If you want a disease ridden dump stay here - if not, stay well away.

Located less than a 10-minute drive from Galle fort, this hotel boasts tranquil and beautiful surroundings. The spacious and comfortable rooms provide a calming and relaxing atmosphere. For groups larger than 20 people, a buffet is available which is generally good but could benefit from more variety. The hotel also features a clean swimming pool and a beautiful courtyard. Guests may even catch a glimpse of peacocks wandering around the hotel. As a group, we received good service and the staff went out of their way to assist us and ensure our stay was pleasant and comfortable.

One of the most majestic hotel with a historical past and ambience. Must visit when in Srilanka. We'll managed property.

We enjoyed a weekend here and it was absolutely wonderful. The rooms were large, clean and the details were just right. But what really elevated our experience was the food and the staff. Every item of every meal was fantastic - from taste to texture to pairing. And the staff were extremely, polite, attentive yet non-intrusive. Truly a stay with zero complaints. Will be back.

This hotel falls under small boutique luxury hotels and this one is a 5 star. Loved the ambiance and the food. We stayed at the Admiral suite which was very spacious and had a great time staying there. We will definitely go back. Highly recommended.

We had such a great time here at Tamarind Hill. The staff here went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable.

The food was amazing, the set menu dinner and breakfast was very well curated.

We stayed at the Admiral Suite, their best room, and it was massive.the fact that a governor used to reside here was evident. Being a 250 year old villa, the rooms are pretty old, and rustic, as one would expect. But we loved the whole colonial architecture.

That being said, the property needs a little more up keep. They could also tweak the experience by giving a tour of the villa and sharing stories of the past.

The hotel, room, swimming pool, food every is excellent. An most important the personnel is very welcoming and nice. An excellent adress closed by Galle. Thanks you all Karine on behalf of the French team of 9 persons! Come to visit them!

We got the Admiral suite and that room is the largest we've ever been up to now! Staff is really friendly and the manager, tried to give the best experience for us!
Even arranged a small union for our friends Must visit place! The place is Wonder and no words to describe the greateness!

The staff was very friendly and attentive. Atmosphere was calming and relaxing. The food was generally good but can improve the variety. Overall good stay

4/5 Why not 5/5 I wish the service and cleanliness of the room could have been a little better apart from that it was an amazing experience I'd definitely recommend the food if you don't have your own vehicle they get Tuks for you to travel around as well