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A Private Villa · Galle Fort

Seven chambers,
one quiet
masterpiece.

The Merenchi is a seven-room boutique villa within the walls of Galle Fort — a sanctuary of damask, brass and afternoon light, composed by the studio of Alexander-Kane. Each chamber is named, distinct, and never repeated.

Discover the Chambers Reserve a Stay
+2K
Beloved by discerning travellers
Galle · Sri Lanka · Since 1998
Galle Fort lighthouse at golden hour Galle Fort · Pedlar Street
Arrive 15 Jun
Depart 22 Jun
Guests 2 Adults
The House

A studio of architecture,
patrons of permanence.

For three decades the Alexander-Kane studio has practised a single discipline — to build rooms one would never wish to leave. The Merenchi is its smallest, most personal work.

28.
Years of Practice
07
Named Chambers
98%
Returning Guests

Site-led design

Every chamber is shaped by the bones of the fort — its light, its shade, the slow afternoon trade-wind.

  • Three orientations of natural light
  • Hand-drafted, never templated
  • Galle Heritage Trust approved

Honest materials

Travertine, brushed oak, brass and damask — chosen for the way they age, not the way they shine.

  • Locally quarried Galle stone
  • Reclaimed teak from old fort doors
  • Antique brass, hand-burnished

Private stewardship

A dedicated host for every guest — discreet service, curated rituals, an unhurried welcome.

  • One host per stay, no hand-offs
  • Private chef on request
  • 24-hour discreet concierge
The Seven Chambers

Each room a composition
of its own.

No two chambers are alike. Each takes its name from the colour, light or quality that defines it — and each is dressed with the quiet care of a private home.

The Indigo Chamber — navy and gold damask suite Signature Chamber
Chamber I The Indigo Suite

Our most beloved room. Walls of midnight velvet, a button-tufted headboard reaching nearly to the cornice, and damask coverlets stitched in antique gold. Twin brass sconces cast a low, ceremonial glow. Reserved for those who arrive in the evening and never quite wish to leave.

Suite Type
King Bedroom
Aspect
Fort Walls
Size
62 sqm
Reserve The Indigo From $680 / night
The Verdant Suite Most Loved
— Chamber II

The Verdant Suite en suite study

Forest-green panelled walls, a hand-loomed coverlet, and a private writing alcove for those who travel with manuscripts.

Queen Marble Bath 54 sqm
$520per night
New Arrival
— Chamber III

The Pearl Pavilion a sea-facing room

Ivory linens, lime-washed walls and a deep arched window opening directly onto the Indian Ocean.

King Soaking Tub 58 sqm
$610per night
Limited
— Chamber IV

The Onyx Chamber a quieter dark

Charcoal walls, low ambient lighting, and a private courtyard scented with frangipani after rain.

Queen Rain Shower 48 sqm
$480per night
New Arrival
— Chamber V

The Amber Salon a writer's room

Honey-toned walls, a generous chesterfield, and east-facing shutters that turn the floor to gold by 7am.

King Twin Vanity 60 sqm
$640per night
Just Refurbished
— Chamber VI

The Ivory Atelier a painter's quarters

Cream-washed brick, a vast north-light window, and a long oak table for sketching, reading or breakfast.

Queen Wet Room 56 sqm
$540per night
Crown Suite
— Chamber VII

The Lighthouse Garret our highest room

A private rooftop chamber in the eaves — vaulted ceilings, a copper tub, and a direct view of the Galle lighthouse.

King Copper Tub 72 sqm
$890per night
The Experience

An unhurried way
to arrive.

From your first letter of enquiry to the morning you depart, your stay is shaped by a single host — a person, not a system — quietly attentive to every detail.

01

Enquire

A short, confidential note to our concierge — your dates, occasion, and any quiet preferences.

02

Choose your Chamber

We propose two or three of the seven rooms suited to your visit — and walk you through each.

03

Arrive

Private transfer from Colombo airport, a cooled welcome on the verandah, and your chamber prepared exactly to your brief.

04

Linger

Slow breakfasts on the rooftop, curated walks of the fort, and rituals you didn't know you needed.

Reserve · Concierge

Begin a quiet
conversation.

Share a few details and your host will write to you within one business day — by the channel you prefer. There is no booking system. There is only us, and the room.

  • Pedlar Street, Galle Fort 80000
  • +94 (0) 91 222 4848
  • concierge@merenchi.alexanderkane.co
  • Replies within one business day

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