Hotel Closenberg Galle
11 Closenberg Rd, Galle
Sri Lanka
Star Rating: 3
Closenberg is a Colonial Hotel situated in Galle, with large spacious halls and long Verandahs adorned with antique furniture. High ceilings resting on tall round columns and large louvered Teak doors set in arched doorways permits the flow of cool air. Terraced gardens at different levels surround the hotel which is situated in the Galle harbour, one of the best locations in Sri Lanka. The architecture is in keeping with the Dutch heritage of Sri Lanka and the hotel is one of the select few hotels to successfully preserve the rich colonial past of Galle.
Location:
Closenberg is a Heritage Hotel which is located in the city of Galle and is situated on a promontory in the Galle Harbour. Its location is unique, tranquil and beautiful. Closenberg is 3 km from the Galle Fort, a World Heritage site and 4 km from Unawatuna, acclaimed to be one of the 10 best beaches in the World. To arrive at the hotel use the Galle - Matara Road and turn into Closenberg Road leading into the Galle Harbour.
Accommodation
Closenberg hotel has twenty rooms, sixteen of which have been refurbished in 2003 with air conditioning, mini bar, attached baths with hot & cold water and private balconies facing the sea where you can watch the surf breaking in the bay below. The four large colonial rooms are situated in the old mansion and transports one to an era of days gone by- an era during which Galle was the focal point of Dutch influence in Sri Lanka. 16 fully Refurbished / Air Condition Rooms with H/C Water - Mini Bar - Private Balcony - 4 Colonial Suites - Fax - IDD - Conf. - Bar - Dr. on Call - Laundry - Left Luggage - Safty Box - Sea Food - Restaurant - Floodlit Tennis - Boating - Sea Bathing - Surfing - F / C Encashment.
Restaurant
The ‘Fernery’ restaurant has “gracious ambience” and is a favourite stop for travelers to the south of Sri Lanka and boasts of a good selection of wines and an excellent kitchen. We have an international menu with Bouillabaisse our speciality in Sea Food, Italian Dishes and our own southern style country Rice and Curry. Our motto” Service to others comes first” is the code by which our staff work and you will experience it when we welcome you at Closenberg.