On Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast you’ll find The Postcard Galle. Located above the waters of a beautiful blue lagoon, the hotel offers incomparable views of the Indian Ocean and Gin River. It’s also a stone’s throw from Galle Fort, a neighbourhood filled with well-preserved architecture as well as local cafes and boutiques. With all of ten rooms, The Postcard Galle is just the place for cultural exploration as well as a bit of quiet by the sea.
On Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast you’ll find The Postcard Galle. Located above the waters of a beautiful blue lagoon, the hotel offers incomparable views of the Indian Ocean and Gin River. It’s also a stone’s throw from Galle Fort, a neighbourhood filled with well-preserved architecture as well as local cafes and boutiques. With all of ten rooms, The Postcard Galle is just the place for cultural exploration as well as a bit of quiet by the sea.
All ten rooms of the The Postcard Galle reflect Sri Lanka’s well established tropical modern aesthetic. High Burmese Teak ceilings, wooden beds, and titanium flooring are regular features across rooms, with of course, a number of unexpected flourishes. Not least, the sound of the crashing waves and the sight of the Indian Ocean from your private balcony.
All ten rooms of the The Postcard Galle reflect Sri Lanka’s well established tropical modern aesthetic. High Burmese Teak ceilings, wooden beds, and titanium flooring are regular features across rooms, with of course, a number of unexpected flourishes. Not least, the sound of the crashing waves and the sight of the Indian Ocean from your private balcony.
Sri Lanka’s colonial past and its own Sinhalese and Tamilian traditions make it rich for exploration. And there’s no better starting point than Galle. A UNESCO World Heritage Site no less, with its colonial architecture, spice markets and hip boutiques and restaurants, Galle is also home to the famous Galle Fort. Further afield, you can take in the stunning beaches or, if you like, meet the town’s most renowned visitor - The Blue Whale.
Sri Lanka’s colonial past and its own Sinhalese and Tamilian traditions make it rich for exploration. And there’s no better starting point than Galle. A UNESCO World Heritage Site no less, with its colonial architecture, spice markets and hip boutiques and restaurants, Galle is also home to the famous Galle Fort. Further afield, you can take in the stunning beaches or, if you like, meet the town’s most renowned visitor - The Blue Whale.
The best therapy at The Postcard Galle is, of course, the sun, sand, and sea. But if you’re looking for more, you’ll find everything you need in our selection of local and international treatments, including, of course, a range of ayurvedic treatments. Simply ask for the therapy suite and we’ll take care of the rest.
The best therapy at The Postcard Galle is, of course, the sun, sand, and sea. But if you’re looking for more, you’ll find everything you need in our selection of local and international treatments, including, of course, a range of ayurvedic treatments. Simply ask for the therapy suite and we’ll take care of the rest.
Like every one of our hotels, The Postcard Galle places special emphasis on local cuisine. Proof of which comes in the form of the Dutch-Ceylonese Lamprais, the Portuguese Bolo di Amor, and the Tamil Jaffna Curry, all of which you’ll find in our menu. The best part? You can enjoy your meal or indeed aperitifs, from anywhere - an open air patio, your private balcony or by the lagoon.
Like every one of our hotels, The Postcard Galle places special emphasis on local cuisine. Proof of which comes in the form of the Dutch-Ceylonese Lamprais, the Portuguese Bolo di Amor, and the Tamil Jaffna Curry, all of which you’ll find in our menu. The best part? You can enjoy your meal or indeed aperitifs, from anywhere - an open air patio, your private balcony or by the lagoon.
FROM Colombo International Airport
DISTANCE FROM Airport 105 kms
The Postcard in Galle is a lovely boutique property that charms its way into the guests staying there! The management took care to respond to all our queries and make arrangements which were well taken care of with no hitches. The property is a 10 minute tuk tuk ride away from the Galle Fort area and main town. The rooms are neat and clean... a couple of simple additions would make them even better... The food is simple and tasty...gives the feeling of being home cooked which appeals to the senses. The staff are well trained and manage the property well. The pool is nice and shady and the general vibe is one of serene and calm. A good option while considering a property to stay in Galle.
Little oasis 10 minutes tuk tuk ride from Galle fort. Beautifully designed small boutique hotel. Check in anytime from 6am and check out anytime (subject to availability), breakfast whenever you like. Delicious food, friendly staff, comfy bed with great attention to detail. Only thing bring ear plugs as traffic can be a little loud as is the call to prayer.
Fantastic Food, excellent service, and superb rooms and views. You catch a lovely sunset from certain points of the property, lovely pool that is shaded by the trees so its kept nice and cool. They have some amazing cocktails as well! Try the arrack cocktail!!The chefs are specialized in Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine. Overall fantastic getaway in a convenient location, only a few minutes drive from Galle fort. Bara beach is walking distance so you can grab a nice walk on the beach. Really want to come again! Also there is flexible check in and check out so its super relaxing all round!
Loved this very stylish boutique hotel, the rooms were large and very comfortable. Location is superb in a quiet area, but just a 10 minute Tuk Tuk ride from Galle Fort. The service was very personalised and we particularly liked the anytime breakfast. Both Sandaruwan and Randi looked after us faultlessly during our stay. Both team members were extremely personable and engaging, as were the management team. Would certainly recommend this property.
My wife and I stayed at the hotel in early February 2024 for a week. The service at Postcard is phenomenal: the staff is always very polite and friendly, and the management is very helpful. I would like to extend a special thanks to Bharatvi, Tuhin, and Ajith, who went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We received so many beaches, tourist spots, and restaurants recommendations. They also always offered to call a tuk-tuk or taxi to take us wherever we wanted. Since Uber works relatively well in Sri Lanka, we almost always opted to call a tuk-tuk or taxi ourselves. We only arranged airport transfers through the hotel upon arrival and departure, which went smoothly.
The hotel overlooks a lake and a beach. However, it is not advisable to swim in the lake, and unfortunately, the hotel does not offer any activities such as kayaking or stand-up paddle. Furthermore, the beach is too far from the hotel and not worth visiting, as it is dirty, small, and the rough sea keeps swimmers away. On the other hand, the hotel has a nice pool to lounge by, but does not have enough sun loungers: only 3, when there should be at least 4 given the hotel's capacity.
My suggestion to the hotel is to purchase (at least) two kayaks so that guests can better enjoy the lake, as well as an extra sun lounger for the pool area.
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