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The Merchant

Talbot Town, Galle, Sri Lanka

9.5 Exceptional31 reviews #9#9 of 108 in Galle 8.5Location score

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About The Merchant

The Merchant is a hotel in Talbot Town, Galle, Sri Lanka. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 31 reviews. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Galle. The nearest beach is 180 m away. The nearest airport, Koggala Airport (KCT), is 12 km away.

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    How The Merchant scores

    Better rated than 93% of hotels in Galle

    • Guest rating 9.5
    • Location 8.5
    • Beach access 9.7
    • Public transport 5.9

    Galle average

    Amenities

    In the rooms

    • Air conditioning

    Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

    Location

    Location score
    8.5/10
    Walk grade
    72/100 Good for walkers
    Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
    75
    Sights within 1 km
    3
    Nearest beach180 m3 min walk
    Nearest stationGalle Train Station910 m15 min walk
    Nearest airportKoggala Airport (KCT)12 km27 min drive
    Distance to the centreGalle1.6 km25 min walk

    Sights nearby

    • Historical Mansion Museum160 m
    • Maritime Museum220 m
    • National Museum Galle310 m
    OpenStreetMap

    The Merchant: in detail

    Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with air conditioning to improve your stay. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms.

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    Questions about The Merchant

    How do guests rate The Merchant?

    The Merchant has a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 31 reviews, which is better than 93% of rated hotels in Galle.

    How far is The Merchant from the airport?

    The nearest airport, Koggala Airport (KCT), is 12 km away in a straight line.

    Is The Merchant close to the beach?

    The nearest beach is 180 m from the hotel.

    Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score