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Galle Face Hotel

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Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300
  • Place, Galle Face Green
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, High Commission of India
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Colombo City Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬
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  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City View Room

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  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sea View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony Sea View Room

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Junior Suite Sea View Balcony

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Suite

  • Sea view
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suites

  • Sea view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Galle Face Hotel

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Galle Face Hotel's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 7 restaurants.
Galle Face Hotel offers 156 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s).
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Galle Face Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Galle Face Green. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 7 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine at 1864 Restaurant, one of the property's 7 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself with a visit to the full-service spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Galle Face Green and 7 minutes on foot from Crescat Shopping Mall
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Galle Face Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There are 7 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Galle Face Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Colombo hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
1864 Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
In On the Green – This pub specialises in international cuisine. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
The Poolside Bar – This beach bar specialises in international cuisine and only serves light fare. Open daily.
King of the Mambo Cuban – This beachfront restaurant specialises in seafood and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Travellers' Bar – Overlooking the ocean and garden, this bar specialises in international cuisine and only serves light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1864 Restaurant
  • In On the Green
  • King of the Mambo Cuban
  • The Poolside Bar
  • Travellers' Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1864
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Galle Face Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 71 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 71 (one-way), (from 2 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Galle Face Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • For stays on 1 January, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Galle Face Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Babu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I recently stayed at this hotel and had a fantastic experience overall. The building is more than 150 years old and full of character, with a real sense of history and many renowned personalities having stayed here over the years. The age of the property does show through in places if you look closely, but this only adds to its charm rather than taking anything away from the stay. What truly makes this hotel special is the people. Every single member of staff I encountered was warm, welcoming, and genuinely eager to help, always with a smile. Their attitude and service turned a beautiful old hotel into a genuinely memorable experience. The only small criticism is that the menu could include more options for vegan guests. Expanding the vegan choices would make the dining experience even better and ensure that all dietary preferences are well catered for. Overall, this is a wonderful hotel that I would be very happy to return to and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raimar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place with history, nice architecture. Very nice room with direct ocean facing window. Can open windows and stay off-aircon with fan. Nice small private beach and seawater pool to swim. Unfortunately the LED lighting in the rooms has flicker/strobe effects (reason is the cheapo ac/dc converters built into asian consumer grade lights), this has a subtile stress effect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous hotel, lovely staff… definitely in need of a renovation but still a very charming property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really loved our time here. The service was perfect and we loved the old charm, spaciousness and views, and the number of options for eating and cocktails. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great buffet breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The high standards expected of an historic hotel with warm and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KESSEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view of the ocean from the bedroom window.Breakfast was too much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Perfect Welcome to Sri Lanka I stayed at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo as my first stop after arriving in Sri Lanka, and it was the perfect place to unwind for a couple of days. The location right on the beach is unbeatable — relaxing, scenic, and a great introduction to the country. The rooms were extremely comfortable and beautifully maintained, offering everything I needed for a restful stay. What really stood out, though, was the staff. Everyone I interacted with was warm, professional, and genuinely eager to help. Their exceptional service made the whole experience feel effortless. Overall, Galle Face Hotel was the ideal start to my journey. I’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Colombo.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is gorgeous and the staff both attentive and friendly. The only negative thing I have to say is soundproofing could be a little better. The floors are creaky.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shaila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No toiletries like tooth brushes. Room service is slow. Even for asking drinking waters. Shower water was not warm enough. The hotel rents taxis from outside for airport pickup and drop in. Qualities are not good always. Airport drop in taxi quality was terrible for the USD 115 I pad! Just a low cost van.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its never been a hotel for me...its my second home....
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACEK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is historic landmark-still you can be a part of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abira

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay at the property and appreciate the staff helping out with the transportation and early check in
Enjoying by the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A glorious stay at Galle Face Hotel

We stayed at Galle Face Hotel in a junior suite on a BB basis and enjoyed every minute of it. The hotel is child friendly, the staff helpful and efficient, the rooms spacious and well stocked with toiletries and tea/coffee, the breakfast buffet was delectable with a variety of Sri Lankan, continental and English breakfast options, the salt water pool was divine and the beach front views and the sound of the waves was calming to the senses. We felt like we were in paradise. The b’fast, lunch and dinner buffets were all excellent. Loved every minute of the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuthagaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m so happy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious hotel with charm & character & Amazing sea views. Staff went to enormous efforts to make our stay special & super comfortable. Sea views from our room spectacular We loved the dining & food quality was superb We would love to come back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Two night stay and we wish it was longer. Everything about this historic hotel was great. The food was amazing. Very nice and helpful staff. The pool was very clean with views of the ocean. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuthagaran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Ellenton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic historical hotel. Outstanding stuff. 3 daily buffets, with so many choices you cant sample 30 % Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Clean room, staff were lovely, buffet breakfast was yummy with an endless variety to choose from, wifi and AC worked well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Harshana

Service is deteriorating
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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