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Galle Face Hotel

5.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

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2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300
  • Galle Face Green
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Colombo City Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Sri Lanka National Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬
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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Sea View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Sea View Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Balcony Sea View Room

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

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Garden View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Garden View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite

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

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Signature Suites

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

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Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Junior Suite Sea View Balcony

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

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

Junior Suite Sea View

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

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About this property

Galle Face Hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

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

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

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. 681 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranil

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Highly recommend

Incredible stay. Great location and excellent value. The breakfast is outstanding too!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
amazing historical hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Issues with TV but staff dealt with it promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Extremely helpful. Hotel has character.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Other hotels might try to emulate the Galle Face with their modern colonial architecture but they do not have the same authenticity. With over 100 years experience in hospitality this hotel provides excellent service and superior accommodation. From the welcome given by the concierge service in their liveried cream jackets to the professional lifeguards at the 30m seawater pool, you are at once treated to an unforgettable stay here. Big thank you to Sujith for sorting out our upgrade and to Adja and his team for all their work at the pool. Already looking forward to our next stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing time. The hotel is beautiful, the room was clean with good facilities. There is a plentiful choice of food for breakfast and evening meals. The only thing I would complain about is that in my opinion the pool bar drinks and food are very overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Recommend staying here over the modern towerblocks

Really enjoyed our stay at Galle Face - excellent location and the staff and food were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

2 night stay

I love these old heritage hotels and this didnt disappoint - very atmospheric and a whos who of famous people have stayed - nice friendly staff, nice pool, had a big sea view balcony room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Marina del Rey

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
i was upgraded, thanks to Expedia, to a suite on the 4th (top) floor, which was amazing. When I arrived at the hotel at 1 a.m., the lobby and my suite initially felt a tad worn. Wow. i don't why I had that impression -- the hotel property and my suite were beautiful. And I loved all the history. Having a drink in the bar and looking at the pictures of illustrious former guests over the past 160 years is inspiring, if intimidating. I mean, Chekov stayed there! I had great ocean views (I would think most rooms do), tons of space, and lots of comfort. Breakfast was amazing, and well worth a nominal extra charge. I enjoyed the large salt water pool and just wandering around the hallways and grounds. There is no elevator to the 4th floor -- you need to walk up from the 3rd -- so maybe don't stay on that level if stairs are an issue. Hotel location is pretty good too. Near a number of shopping and eating options, and steps from Galle Green, which is fun to wander around. In sum, great stay at a historic hotel. .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Perfect stay.

Top shelf. Impeccable service. History with modern amenities. Extremely comfortable room. Pool with ocean view. The Veranda and Travelers Bar. Delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malka

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

Colonial Lanka at it's finest!

The best welcome to Sri Lanka is to walk through the doors of Galle Face hotel. To be greeting by the concierge who has been there for over 50 years. The rooms are charming and you feel like you are in bygone era. The breakfast buffet is simply divine - especially when you get to enjoy it on the greatest verandah in Colombo. We cannot wait to come back and enjoy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet, izmir

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed around the world. Staff are extremely helpful and always smiling. Reception has recognized my platinium member status and made upgrade at the highest possible level. When and if in Colombo again this is the hotel to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful colonial style hotel on the seafront with an abundance of character.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Hannington

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Zofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have always loved staying at Galle Face hotel but this time I was a little disappointed The standard seems to have slipped a bit The service was not as good as it was before and the room amenities were not so good. I was also quite disappointed with the breakfast which used to be one of the best. Though the variety was there but not the taste
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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