Galle Face Hotel

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November 2025

December 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Spa
Room service

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2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300

Place, Galle Face Green
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Colombo City Centre
‪18 min walk‬
Place, Sri Lanka National Museum
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
‪32 min drive‬

Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.

Expect exceptional service
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Room options

Garden View Room

Good

27 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

City View Room

Exceptional

30 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Sea View Room

Exceptional

40 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Balcony Sea View Room

40 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Junior Suite Sea View Balcony

60 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Royal Suite

80 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Signature Suites

100 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Junior Suite Sea View

60 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Family Room

Exceptional

59 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed

Classic Sea View Room

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

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Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

About this property

Galle Face Hotel

Beachfront hotel with 7 restaurants and full-service spa

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 location and the helpful staff
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 R – 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

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 R
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

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

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

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

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

John

3 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a 160 year old hotel, and has all the charm and weight of those years, but it also has a modern and up to date feel. I loved it! Breakfast was fantastic, pool was great, room was lovely, staff were friendly and helpful. One of the nicest hotels i hink ive stayed in. Highly recommend.

Prince Philip's Car in the hotel museum!

Breakfast has a lovely view out on the Indian Ocean. Lots of.choice for everyone's tastes.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruki, Beacon Hill

3 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Historic and timeless beauty. Service is shaky but can be forgiven because of how earnest everyone is. Service probably needs to be brought up to speed but other than that a lovely property!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonette

2 Aug 2025

Liked: Amenities

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food iwas very good. My family and I enjoyed the hotel very much. We will come again to this hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

31 Jul 2025

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

A grand hotel

For such a large hotel we were not given any information during checkin. The member of staff was too busy trying to persuade us to pay for an upgrade. As our stay was so brief it didn’t seem worth it so we politely declined which he seemed annoyed about. We were escorted to our room but still not given any logistical information - where is breakfast, how to get to the pool etc. The room was fine, we’d paid for sea view but it was more partial sea view. Despite its age the room and bathroom were immaculate. The shower was nice and big but the rainfall head didn’t seem big enough. The pressure was good though and it was not the. Ed was comfy and there were English speaking film channels on the TV. The pool was nice and the pool bar had a good range of food and drinks which were reasonably priced. The buffet breakfast was a good spread. Fruit toast and jam for vegans. A huge variety for others - English, American, continental and Sri Lankan. All staff were very friendly and courteous.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

20 Jul 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

18 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

First rate updated bathroom. Room was nicely renovated. Ocean view room worth extra. Breakfast on oceanfront veranda was bliss. Walking distance to mall convenient. Air conditioning great in room. Bar restaurant also had air con. Heat at outdoor veranda oppressively hot in evening—my opinion Recommend this place highly

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

17 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic hotel and grounds. Staff are so attentive. I love the history of the place and the magnificent scale! Right on the ocean too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter Speed

13 Jul 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALI

Travelled with family

12 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Always a pleasure to stay here or visit it

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

11 Jul 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

9 Jul 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis, Collex

Travelled with family

4 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful hotel! The hospitality is unrivaled and every guest experience memorable, from the Afternoon High Tea to the delicious buffet dinner which my well travelled son described as one of the best meals he has had. Emmanuel, the Head Concierge was extremely attentive to the needs of the guests, ensuring that their visit is both enjoyable and safe. Thank you Emmanuel!! My family and I look forward to a future return visit to the Galle Face Hotel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dharmakeerthi

26 Jun 2025

Liked: Amenities

Service was slow.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arjun

26 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arjun

23 Jun 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner

11 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful building in a fantastic location

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

10 Jun 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helarisi

Travelled with partner

25 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

See view rooms.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner

25 May 2025

Liked: Amenities

Beautiful well maintained heritage hotel. Staff were exemplary. Our room was a little on the small side.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

pooranakumar

Travelled with family, Business traveller

21 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

batepola

14 May 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lara Kim

Travelled with group

27 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful historic hotel, lovely service

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

26 Apr 2025

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

Great stay

Great place and location. Excellent food and lovely bar area.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

26 Apr 2025

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

Great place

Very pleasant stay, comfortable rooms, excellent food and good service.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

22 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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About this property

Galle Face Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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Reviews

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Wonderful

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9.4/10

9.0/10

8.6/10

8.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

John

John

8/10 Good

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