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Galle Face Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Beach/ocean view
Meeting facility
Property grounds
View from property
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is £83
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks
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Room options

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Sea View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Balcony Sea View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Garden View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

City View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sea View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Royal Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sea view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suites

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sea view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Junior Suite Sea View Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300

What's nearby

  • Galle Face Green - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Gangaramaya Temple - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 10 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Stop - Cinnamon Grand - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kaffi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪King Of The Mambo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yu Mi Japanese Restaurent - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roots - ‬8 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 with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a ballroom
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Languages

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

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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

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

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
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Frequently asked questions

Does Galle Face Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Galle Face Hotel?

As of 20 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galle Face Hotel on 19 Jun 2025 start from £83.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Galle Face Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galle Face Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Galle Face Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Galle Face Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Galle Face Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 71 per vehicle applies.

Where is Galle Face Hotel located?

Located in Kollupitiya, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Galle Face Green and Crescat Shopping Mall. Colombo City Centre and Gangaramaya Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Colombo Fort Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Galle Face Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 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

Lara Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel, lovely service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Jegath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old-style charm coupled with modern amenities, all underpinned by excellent service in a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

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

Isamu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and very historical hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

8/10 Good

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old style colonial hotel taking one back to another are
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

PLACIDE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the historic element of the hotel. We also enjoyed the restaurant and the service of the staff. I would recommend the hotel to anyone wanting a break from the busyness of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sivasambu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a historic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

THULITHA DESHAPRIYA DE SILVA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time at Galle Face Hotel in Colombo. The staff were incredibly welcoming, and the views of the ocean were just breathtaking. The room was comfortable and clean, and the food was delicious. It’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Sri Lanka. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic old school hotel. Very comfortable and with an epic breakfast! I highly recommended it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with amazing view and great staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

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

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such history at this hotel. The service is excellent, the food delicious and it could not be in a better location. The building has loads of character and great atmosphere. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sharada

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

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maarten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old colonial atmosphere, super location, friendly service, good food and drinks options. The place to stay if you value history and ambiance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is lovely staying in a place with such historical significance and class.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Galle Face Hotel retains its old charm in the face of soulless yet newer 5/7star hotels in the vicinity. Please retain that old charm GFH, that’s what sets you out as unique. All staff such great ambassadors, courteous and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025