Title: Galle Face Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Galle Face Hotel Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/dbaae932.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) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/c77ceab7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/370f763d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/c68a3fd9.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. VIP Access 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - - - - Bar - Spa - Room service £72 includes taxes & fees 4 Nov - 5 Nov 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 [Oct 27 - Oct 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=11080678&PinnedHotelID=11080678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=11080678&PinnedHotelID=11080678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 28 - Oct 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=11080678&PinnedHotelID=11080678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=11080678&PinnedHotelID=11080678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=11080678&PinnedHotelID=11080678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=11080678&PinnedHotelID=11080678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=11080678&PinnedHotelID=11080678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=11080678&PinnedHotelID=11080678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/4b18dea4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden View Room 7.2 Good 7 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Premium bedding Shower/bath combination Bathrobes - 291 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![City View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](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 Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Premium bedding Shower/bath combination Bathrobes - 323 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](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 Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Premium bedding Shower/bath combination Bathrobes - 431 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](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 Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Premium bedding Shower/bath combination - 431 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![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 Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Premium bedding Shower/bath combination - 646 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Royal Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](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 Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Premium bedding Shower/bath combination Bathrobes - 861 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![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 Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Premium bedding Shower/bath combination Bathrobes - 1076 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](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 Separate bedroom Premium bedding Ceiling fan Shower/bath combination Bathrobes Private bathroom - 646 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](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 Separate bedroom Premium bedding Ceiling fan Shower/bath combination Bathrobes Private bathroom - 635 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed ![Classic Sea View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](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 Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Premium bedding Shower/bath combination Bathrobes - 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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 - Galle Face Green - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Nawaloka Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Colombo City Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Sri Lanka National Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Colombo Fort Station - 10 min drive - Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 44 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪King Of The Mambo - ‬1 min walk - ‪Breeze By Barracuda - ‬1 min walk - ‪Bavarian German Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Coffee Stop - Cinnamon Grand - ‬8 min walk - ‪London Grill - ‬9 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 24-hour front desk - A computer station, a porter/bellboy and luggage storage - 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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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 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? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Galle Face Hotel? > As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galle Face Hotel on 4 Nov 2025 start from £71.75, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Galle-Face-Hotel.h11080678.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 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) 10 - Excellent 686 8 - Good 218 6 - Okay 60 4 - Poor 21 2 - Terrible 18 ### 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 4 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice hotel ##### JOHN Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Best hotel with historical beauty. ##### Robert Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### ALI 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Always a pleasure to stay here or visit it ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/83f985c9-5531-406b-a4f4-639549966a5e-1752284193077.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### ALI Stayed 1 night in Jul 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 #### Chuthagaran 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I’m so happy ##### Chuthagaran Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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. ##### Antonette Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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 #### YOICHIRO 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Galle Face Hotel is a very good memory for our family. The staff were all kind, friendly, and cool. Breakfast was delicious with a wide variety of food served on a lovely terrace. We look forward to staying again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/79efe7d2-10bf-4a31-9006-9a0ec21f5420-1754305625523.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/55a58d21-c0f6-4da4-a5da-05df97e26167-1754305643235.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### YOICHIRO Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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 #### Isamu 7 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location and very historical hotel. ##### Isamu Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 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. The breakfast is outstanding too!! ##### Richard Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 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!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/99fb0c59-4885-4af5-871c-fe3ca4d4902c-1754244566138.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Breakfast has a lovely view out on the Indian Ocean. Lots of.choice for everyone's tastes.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cd4709f3-e99a-43cb-adea-59fb55a3d2a0-1754244577652.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8c8ca366-8e12-48cc-81cc-675b2385878b-1754244578249.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The huge saltwater pool. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/90b3a2d9-cc12-433d-b4a1-22effe281da5-1754244577396.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### John Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul 17 Mar 2025 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. ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle 27 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was a lovely stay for Xmas ##### Danielle Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris 28 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful colonial style hotel on the seafront with an abundance of character. ##### Chris Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jegath 26 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Old-style charm coupled with modern amenities, all underpinned by excellent service in a fantastic location. ##### Jegath Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ruki 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! ##### Ruki Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hilton Colombo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Hilton-Colombo.h181855.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Brighton Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Beach-Hotels.0-l6081139-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Clava Cairns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clava-Cairns-Hotels.0-l6088765-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Dom Pedro Marina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vilamoura-Hotels-Dom-Pedro-Marina.h190387.Hotel-Information) > > [Shap Wells Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-Shap-Wells-Hotel.h1223025.Hotel-Information) > > [Jetwing Colombo Seven](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Jetwing-Colombo-Seven.h15812609.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kingsbury Colombo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-The-Kingsbury-Colombo.h19910.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Cardiff City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-City-Centre-Cardiff-Hotels.0-n6190554-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Mandarina Colombo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Mandarina-Colombo.h17399512.Hotel-Information) > > [Strawberry Fields](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Hotels-Strawberry-Fields.h8171777.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La Colombo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Shangri-La-Colombo.h19414242.Hotel-Information) > > [Galadari Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Galadari-Hotel.h1680445.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Preston-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel-At-Ribby-Hall-Village.h26674537.Hotel-Information) > > [Camden Arms Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-Camden-Arms-Hotel.h10966302.Hotel-Information) > > [Pet-Friendly Hotels in Aberystwyth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberystwyth-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d182842-tPetFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Colombo Court Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Colombo-Court-Hotel-Spa.h5535110.Hotel-Information) > > [Iberostar Selection Lanzarote Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yaiza-Hotels-Iberostar-Selection-Lanzarote-Park.h1932419.Hotel-Information) > > [The Waterfront Lodges](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bedworth-Hotels-The-Waterfront-Lodges.h27598651.Hotel-Information) > > [Marino Beach Colombo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Marino-Beach-Colombo.h29961010.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Cinnamon-Lakeside-Colombo.h2281.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunrise Attitude](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belle-Mare-Hotels-Sunrise-Attitude.h1170184.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard By Marriott Colombo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Colombo.h91017278.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LHR) to Cardiff (CWL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/cwl/london-to-cardiff) > > [Jet2 Birmingham (BHX) to Larnaca (LCA) flights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flight-routes/jet2-from-birmingham-to-larnaca-intl/ls/bhx/lca) ### Cars > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Derby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Derby.d7573-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [SUV Car Hire in Funchal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/SUV-Car-Rentals-In-Funchal.d1232-tSUV.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) ### Packages > [Monaco Harbour](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monaco-Harbour-La-Condamine.d6063899.Attraction) ### General > [Visit Downtown Boston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Boston-Downtown-Boston.dx6340396) > > [Visit Jamaica](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jamaica.dx88)