Name: SC Galle
Address: Kalegana, Richmond Hill Gardens 384/54, Wackwella Road, Galle, Galle, Galle, 80000, Sri Lanka
Rating: 8

Air conditioning

Smoking areas

Currency exchange

Smoke-free property

Garden

Terrace

Private check-in/check-out

General

Non-smoking rooms

Rooms

Breakfast

Breakfast in the room

Packed Lunches

Bottled water (at extra charge)

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Airport transportation

Transfer services

Transfer

German

English

Languages Spoken

Bike rental

Hiking

Sun Deck

Recreation

Free parking

Parking

Swimming pool

Outdoor pool

Pool and beach

Meeting and presentation facilities

Business

Cycling

Sports

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Location

At the hotel

Koggala Airport

Bentota River Airport

Mawella Lagoon Airport

SC Galle

Galle

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

private-bathroom

shared-bathroom

10-beds

11-beds

12-beds

13-beds

14-beds

15-beds

16-beds

17-beds

18-beds

19-beds

2-beds

20-beds

21-beds

22-beds

23-beds

24-beds

25-beds

26-beds

27-beds

28-beds

29-beds

3-beds

30-beds

31-beds

32-beds

33-beds

34-beds

35-beds

36-beds

37-beds

38-beds

39-beds

4-beds

40-beds

5-beds

6-beds

7-beds

8-beds

9-beds

king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

2-bedrooms

3-bedrooms

4-bedrooms

5-bedrooms

6-bedrooms

not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

We travelled around Sri Lanka for 3 weeks and ended with a week in The Maldives.  These reviews reflect the whole experience in terms of accommodation costs, VFM, facilities, hosting, location etc across our holiday but also with a nod to other accommodation worldwide.
We booked SC Galle via Booking.com and at that time, there were no reviews on TA, but the cost vs faciities advertised were just a no brainer.  We did receive emails from the accommodation who provided information regarding transfers and breakfasts.  They provided bank details and also said we could pay in advance, if we wished.  The tone and nature of the email was a little pushy to me, and got my 'back up a little', however, when we later met the couple, I think this is just their way.  Before arrival we were checking on details on booking.com and noted it said swimming lessons available, which I thought was a little odd, as we thought we were staying in a little B&B with pool.  
We arrived in Galle via a Tuk Tuk from Matare town - so we had to ask for directions to SC Galle.  No one could tell us where it was and we were driving around the neighbourhood for nearly an hour.  We tried to phone SC Galle but could not get through.  Eventually, I saw a sign which said SC Galle swimming pool up a hill, off the main road.  We went up the steep hill and found the pool and were welcomed by a couple, at the swimming pool complex.  (which explained the lessons).  We were shown to our room, which is on the ground floor and attached to the main building.  The room was very clean and as portrayed on B.com photos.  The shower and toilet were also very clean.  However, there is no fridge, no flat screen TV and no kettle - all advertised facilities on B.com.  There is however, a 25 metre, 6 lane open air swimming pool, to use, which is very good.  There may be others using it as well, as it is a pool open for public use.  
The couple who run this are German, and friendly but may need to reconsider their business priorities.  We were told a number of times that the swimming pool was their business and they may not be able to provide services to us.   They need to realise the accommodation is a business as well. 
The location is good - 10 min bus ride from Galle and the bus ride was an experience.  The hill is steep and some may find it difficult to climb - but Tuk Tuks will take you up there.  We asked for a kettle and were eventually given a scabby kettle with mugs.  At the end of our stay, we asked if we could get a transfer to the train station, we were told by Jacquie that if they weren't busy in the pool, her hubby would either take us to the station or drop us off in his Tuk Tuk at the bottom of the hill.  He did take us to the station for 400 Rs and then asked us about our stay.  We said that the facilities stated on B.com should reflect the actual facilities provided, and he said that he had been trying to get this amended.  We also feel that the cost could be increased for the quality of accommodation but provide email, get a local cook to provide dinner options etc.  He said they were trying to provide basic accommodation at cheap cost with additionals to be paid for if required.  Overall, we would return and would recommend, but marketing needs to be more accurate.

SC Galle

Main amenities of the hotel

Location

Available rooms

Location

Description of the hotel

What other amenities are there?

General

Rooms

Meals

Internet

Transfer

Languages Spoken

Recreation

Parking

Pool and beach

Business

Sports

Pets

Policies

Check-in terms and conditions

Payment