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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
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is €117
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr

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Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King 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
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden View Room

Garden View Room

Highlights

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

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City View Room

City View Room

Highlights

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

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Sea View Room

Sea View Room

Highlights

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

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Royal Suite

Royal Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 80 sq m
  • Sea view
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • 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 km
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Gangaramaya Temple - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

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 banquet hall
  • A ballroom, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
  • 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

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
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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

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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 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galle Face Hotel on 11 Apr 2025 start from €117.12, 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. 675 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1006 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

Chris

Wonderful colonial style hotel on the seafront with an abundance of character.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jegath

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

Nancy

Everything was perfect! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

It was a lovely stay for Xmas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isamu

Good location and very historical hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Old style colonial hotel taking one back to another are
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

PLACIDE

The service was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

THULITHA DESHAPRIYA DE SILVA

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

Laszlo

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

Angel

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

Camilla

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

10/10 Excellent

Rod

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

8/10 Good

Sharada

Amazing location. A hotel with a lot of history. Old world grandeur
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sivasambu

Excellent stay in a historic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meera

Amazing place with amazing view and great staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Convenient for Fort Railway Station less than 10 minutes by taxi. Dining options in the hotel weren’t great for us for lunch and dinner with limited vegetarian options but breakfast was outstanding. Lovely location close to the seafront and short tuk tuk to the temple. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

6/10 Okay

Roslyn

A good location within walking distance of town along parkland and sea front. Good breakfast buffet, great pool, outside bar and restaurant. The Regency sea view room was a little tired and hot water in shower not good. Old room key system, so had to leave and pick up from reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maarten

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

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

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

Sue

It is lovely staying in a place with such historical significance and class.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Very nice hotel and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Fabulous position, great views and lovely breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024