[3] The house is on the site of the military camp established by the Dutch in March 1640, which was used as a base from which they laid siege to the Portuguese fort of Galle.

The camp was selected due to its proximity to the initial landing site, a freshwater spring and for the protection offered by the overlooking mountain, Rumassala.

Two watchtowers, similar to those found at the Galle Fort, were located on the boundary of the hotel's land, but they have since collapsed as a result of the blasting at the nearby stone quarry.

[3] In 1942, during World War II, it was commandeered by the British Army and used as a logistics centre for the nearby Koggala Air Base.

In 2011 a modern two-storey extension to the hotel, with an additional swimming pool and bar was added for a cost of RS.