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Galle Face Hotel

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

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2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300
  • Galle Face Green
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Colombo City Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬
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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Balcony Sea View Room

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

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Garden View Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Garden View Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City View Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

City View Room

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

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Sea View Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sea View Room

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

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Royal Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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 Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Junior Suite Sea View Balcony

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 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 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 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

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
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.

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. 676 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic hotel in a great location. Rooms are nice but a bit dated and a little dusty. But overall it was a very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Faded but fun old grand dame. Worth a one-night st
It was fun to stay in this elegant grande dame once but I wouldn’t do it again. Our room was fine, but has definitely seen better days. The food was mediocre, and service at both the bar and dinner super slow. Staff all perfectly friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ranjana

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sink was blocked on arrival. Television did not work, engineers came several times but could not fix it. View very poor - outside wall and balconies need painting, broken pipes need replacing. Not a good look. Staff tried to be helpful but often did not know what to do. Breakfast and bar service good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Farmington

Wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay for Xmas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sharada, San Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. A hotel with a lot of history. Old world grandeur
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

subramaniam

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sègun

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lalantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and staff. Full of history.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

sheromie

Travelled with family
This is a very old historic property, and it has quite some charm because of that. However, the rooms have not been maintained. The windows are leaky and the wet sea air gets in making your clothes and the linens – and moist. There was just general lack of maintenance for the property. The staff are very nice, but they do not understand the meaning of service and many times you would be waiting For just a cup of tea at the buffet. Also, the locks for the rooms are just regular keys, not electronics so the security level is a bit lacking. They tried to be accommodating because the first two rooms I looked at were not OK for my mom who I was traveling with because they all had steps up into the bathroom. My brother decided not to stay there and went across the road to ITC, which is a new hotel and the price there was actually lower than the price that we were paying per night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classy old heritage hotel
Very classy old heritage hotel but well maintained awesome bar right at the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday
Extended trip at end of Sri Lanka tour. Hotel staff friendly and professional. Excellent buffet breakfast, high tea and dinner. Pool area is a bit public. Renovations happening at time of visit. Outside hotel Lots of Tuk Tuk drivers and men impersonating themselves to be locals giving advise dressed smartly, one man told us he was an engineer which we doubt very much trying to get us on a Gems Tuk Tuk tour. Need to walk near beach if don't want to be annoyed put us off spending more time walking around the city. Not the hotels fault they keep people off the premises. The hotel is located in the tourist area so off course you are targeted.Never felt in danger the touts and drivers were not aggressive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow .. just wow
We loved our time here. The staff are simply brilliant , nothing is too much trouble. The breakfast is superb too. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely old hotel located by the beach . Very charming hotel. Loved the hotel but the service ( bar and restaurant) was very poor. Was disappointed with the staff especially since all our others hotel stays in Sri Lanka were excellent with outstanding staff. Would stay there again because of the location and the unique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sapna Vishnu

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel- great location, convenient walking to shops, Fort, Pettah, train station, Hospital Street dining options. Staff outstanding. Room clean & very clean. We did ask for king bed yet for 2 king singles. Their pub (Inn on the Green) was great low-key. Pool excellent even whilst area under renovation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Annual visit to Colombo
Have stayed in hotel many times and it's always a pleasure to come back to. While it's an old hotel very classy the meals are good the grounds are superb and it's in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel.
Great stay, staff very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend. Good was delicious too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rahman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Initially disappointed but happy later on
The initial room we were given was terrible, you could hear the people next door breathing through the adjoining room, not great when you arrive at 5am and want to sleep. I asked to change room and was told none were available, so i contacted hotels.com customer service through the chat, and 10 mins later a room was available and the room was great. I think the hotel needs to be clearer in their type if rooms and could have sorted it out earlier. But from the everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gyanendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024