The Merchant - Galle
Travel like a storyteller gathering scenes: sunrise over Sigiriya rock, blue trains winding through tea country, waves curling onto golden bays, and lanterns glowing by temple lakes. Choose a cozy villa, a rainforest hideaway, or a sea-view suite and wake to birdsong and cinnamon air. Days fill with safaris, spice gardens, colonial streets, and cool hill walks, while evenings bring seafood, drums, and starlit shores. Your island escape begins with one easy reservation today. Friendly hosts and warm seas await.
The Merchant
No. of rooms
15
WiFi
Spa/wellness
Meals
facilities
We speak
9.2/10
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No. of rooms
15
WiFi
Spa/wellness
Meals
facilities
We speak
9.2/10
Process in place to check health of guests
Grocery deliveriesadditional charge
Neck massage
Tour or class about local cultureadditional charge
Designated smoking area
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Delivered food is securely covered
First aid kit available
Free WiFi
Lockers
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Safety deposit box
Mobile app for room service
Tennis courtoffsiteadditional charge
Private check-in/check-out
Key access
Chapel/shrine
Snorkellingoffsiteadditional charge
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Fire extinguishers
WiFi
Hand massage
Physical distancing in dining areas
Snack bar
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking throughout
Dry cleaningadditional charge
Head massage
Bike toursadditional charge
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Bar
CCTV outside property
24-hour security
Live music/performance
Coffee house on site
Themed dinner nightsadditional charge
Fruitsadditional charge
Outdoor furniture
Security alarm
Air conditioning
Foot massage
Canoeingadditional charge
Airport shuttle
Soundproof rooms
Cooking classoffsiteadditional charge
Family rooms
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Room service
Car hire
Access to health care professionals
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Restaurant
Packed lunches
Temporary art galleriesoffsite
Breakfast in the room
Divingoffsiteadditional charge
Laundryadditional charge
Massageadditional charge
Daily housekeeping
Ironing serviceadditional charge
Invoice provided
Public transport ticketsadditional charge
Fishingoffsiteadditional charge
Board games/puzzles
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Beach
Full body massage
Facilities for disabled guests
CCTV in common areas
Airport drop offadditional charge
Couples massage
Physical distancing rules followed
Garden
Airport pick upadditional charge
Cyclingoffsite
Back massage
Luggage storage
Toilet with grab rails
Kids' mealsadditional charge
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Walking toursadditional charge
WiFi available in all areas
Trouser pressadditional charge
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Face masks for guests available
Breakfast takeaway containers
Internet services
Express check-in/check-out
Allergy-free room
Concierge service
Currency exchange
Fax/photocopyingadditional charge
Windsurfingoffsiteadditional charge
Cashless payment available
The Merchant features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Galle. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle Fort, and Galle Fort National Museum. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.
A Full EnglishIrish, Asian or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Popular points of interest near The Merchant include Galle Fort Beach, Dutch Church Galle and Galle Light house. Koggala Airport is 14 km away.
The hotel day starts from hour 14:00 and ends at 11:30.
Deluxe Double Room. Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Superior Twin Room. This air-conditioned twin room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds. ;
Superior King Room. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Premium King Room. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Two-Bedroom Villa. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa comprises 2 living rooms, 2 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a shower and a bidet. Boasting a balcony with garden views, this villa also provides soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
