Title: Galle Face Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=11080678&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Galle Face Hotel Travelers find their own stretch of beach for sunshine and relaxation, plus a serene spa offering rejuvenating treatments for complete renewal ## Photo gallery for Galle Face Hotel ![View from property - Galle Face Hotel (Colombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/c77ceab7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Creator video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/DF98F75553398A89479D5530ECB05DB5/6374be35-29e9-44e0-bdaa-9f6614d171e2-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1080) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers - Galle Face Hotel (Colombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/dbaae932.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine - Galle Face Hotel (Colombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/370f763d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view - Galle Face Hotel (Colombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/57be7ea3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Galle Face Hotel, near Crescat Shopping Mall and Colombo City Centre, offers ocean views, a poolside bar, beachfront dining, and seven restaurants. Enjoy the outdoor pool with comfy sun loungers and attentive staff. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £98 includes taxes & fees 6 Feb - 7 Feb ### VIP AccessSee the benefits you'll enjoy with VIP Access > Get more when you're a member > > - Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or above > - Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service > - Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available > > [Learn more](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/vipaccess) ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 26 - Jan 27](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=11080678&PinnedHotelID=11080678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=11080678&PinnedHotelID=11080678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 27 - 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291 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed - Garden view ### View all photos for City View Room ![City View Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/f88e9023.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### City View Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Shower/bath combination Bathrobes Private bathroom - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed - City view ### View all photos for Sea View Room ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/74527209.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Sea View Room 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Shower/bath combination Bathrobes Private bathroom - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed - Sea view ### View all photos for Balcony Sea View Room ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/cfe8c5df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Balcony Sea View Room ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Shower/bath combination Bathrobes - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed - Sea view ### View all photos for Junior Suite Sea View Balcony ![Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/57be7ea3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite Sea View Balcony ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Shower/bath combination Bathrobes - 646 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed - Sea view ### View all photos for Royal Suite ![Royal Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/ace84772.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Royal Suite ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Shower/bath combination Bathrobes Private bathroom - 861 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed - Sea view ### View all photos for Signature Suites ![Signature Suites | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/374b3e0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Suites ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Shower/bath combination Bathrobes Private bathroom - 1076 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed - Sea view ### View all photos for Junior Suite Sea View ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/6d740cf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite Sea View ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Premium bedding Shower/bath combination Bathrobes Private bathroom Free bottled water - 646 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed - Sea view ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/1d8d1de6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Premium bedding Shower/bath combination Bathrobes Private bathroom Free bottled water - 635 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Classic Sea View Room ![Classic Sea View Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/675ff7cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Sea View Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Shower/bath combination Bathrobes Private bathroom - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FColombo-Hotels-Galle-Face-Hotel.h11080678.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FColombo-Hotels-Galle-Face-Hotel.h11080678.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located on the beach, Galle Face Hotel is in Kollupitiya, a neighbourhood in Colombo. Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Crescat Shopping Mall and Colombo City Centre. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Gangaramaya Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Colombo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colombo.dx869) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.92055%2C79.84604&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=r2aPYm_WbSqbwKAc3zqX53Lsylg=) 2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300 ### What's nearby - ![Head over to the Galle Face Green to catch these amazing sunsets. #Trover #Sunsets #Travel #Sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/622a9ab9-6835-4c82-848a-792b201663b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Galle Face Green 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Beautiful Colombo city buildings and skyline in Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974766275/8e75d0b8-8577-4835-b941-cbc96ebf193c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colombo City Centre 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - High Commission of India 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Crescat Shopping Mall 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - United States Embassy Colombo 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Colombo Fort Station 10 min drive - Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - Breeze By Barracuda 1 min walk - King Of The Mambo 1 min walk - Coffee Stop - Cinnamon Grand 8 min walk - Latitude - Taj Samudra 4 min walk - Firebeach 2 min walk ## About this property ### Galle Face Hotel Luxury hotel near Galle Face Green Located close to Crescat Shopping Mall and Colombo City Centre, Galle Face Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. With amenities such as a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy dinner, light fare, international cuisine and ocean views. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking and valet parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a computer station - A porter/bellboy, a ballroom and a lift - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location Room features All 156 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. 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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 No pets or service animals allowed ### 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 - 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 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 1 January Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Galle Face Hotel Colombo Galle Face Hotel Galle Face Colombo Galle Face Galle Face Hotel Hotel Galle Face Hotel Colombo Galle Face Hotel Hotel Colombo ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Galle Face Hotel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Galle Face Hotel? ### Is Galle Face Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Galle Face Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Galle Face Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Galle Face Hotel? ### Does Galle Face Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Galle Face Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Galle Face Hotel Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 703 8 - Good 205 6 - Okay 61 4 - Poor 22 2 - Terrible 16 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelvin 22 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic hotel full of character with wonderful staff. The veranda for dining and the chess board for a sundowner are magical ##### Kelvin Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ewan 29 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent staff, courteous, very helpful and lovely kind people. ##### Ewan Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew 10 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Enjoyed my stay at the Galle Face Hotel. Enjoyed the heritage aspect, the Christmas decorations, the location overlooking the beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful too. ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ewan 30 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Thankyou to the lovely staff at reception who asisted my wife and I with additional reservations and made sure everything was ready. Thankyou guys, absolutely excellent. ##### Ewan Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ewan 15 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff are absolutely amazing. Very special thanks to the reservations manager and the fron desk team. ##### Ewan Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Subhash Chandra 11 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location and next to Galle face green. Very quiet with a commanding view of the sea. Breakfast has an excellent spread and the area is just next to the seafront. Staff are very courteous and helpful. ##### Subhash Chandra Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### steve 17 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Bedroom was in poor condition, the air conditioning didn't work overnight, the windows were sealed, the mattress was not comfortable, being hard and feeling the metal springs. Hotel is a nostalgic look back in history and service levels are quite high. ##### steve Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JACQUELINE 11 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Clean room and courteous staff ##### JACQUELINE Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ewan 11 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was fabulous and the staff were outstanding. Please can you kindly pass on my compliments and best wishes to the team who looked after us. We are excited about our next visit. Many thanks Ewan McArthur ##### Ewan Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter 8 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A beautiful old hotel that I have stayed in since I first came to visit Sri Lanka in 2009\. It has remained one of my favourite hotels in the world. The service is always impeccable, the food delicious, and the views spectacular. It is very convenient and walkable to many different shopping centers, restaurants, and interesting sites. I highly recommend it. ![The bar](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5372fca5-7520-469f-ba9d-9028fbed7594-1765170091951.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Beautiful staircase](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/766441e1-903e-4540-b68c-6b463cc7dee4-1765170092695.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Fantastic corridors ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1d753b01-6e04-4ad3-80b4-5e13a53a55f3-1765170092717.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Salt water pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/15359b47-131f-49b5-917f-37743abd0b8e-1765170092837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Peter Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### M 20 Oct 2025 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 ##### M Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa 1 Oct 2025 Clean room, staff were lovely, buffet breakfast was yummy with an endless variety to choose from, wifi and AC worked well ##### Melissa Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph 17 Nov 2025 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. ##### Joseph Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Riley 19 Oct 2025 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 ##### Riley Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raimar 1 Dec 2025 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. ##### Raimar Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 3 Oct 2025 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 ##### Robert Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathrin Christiane von 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It is a wonderful Hotel with colonial charm. The staff is very kind and helpful. I had a perfect stay there! ##### Kathrin Christiane von Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nisha 27 Oct 2025 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. ##### Nisha Stayed 6 nights in Oct 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. ##### ROBERT 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. ##### ROBERT Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful building in a fantastic location ##### Nicholas Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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. ##### Laura Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lara Kim 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful historic hotel, lovely service ##### Lara Kim Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen 3 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities amazing historical hotel ##### Stephen Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Highly recommend Incredible stay. Great location and excellent value. 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