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Galle Face Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury beachfront hotel with spa, near Galle Face Green

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 7 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
Feel at home
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $127
includes taxes & fees
$104 per night
Feb 24 - Feb 25

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
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
  • 635 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub 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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Sea View Room

Highlights

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

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

Royal Suite

Highlights

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

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Signature Suites | View from room

Signature Suites

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 646 sq ft
  • 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
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
$178 per night
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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300

What's nearby

  • Galle Face Green - 1 min walk
  • Colombo City Centre - 19 min walk
  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 3 min drive
  • Gangaramaya Temple - 3 min drive
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 44 min drive
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 17 min drive
  • Colombo Fort Station - 29 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

At Galle Face Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Galle Face Green and Colombo City Centre. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at 1864 Restaurant, one of 7 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 156 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 7 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1864
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s).

Dining

1864 Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
In On the Green - This pub specializes in international cuisine. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
The Poolside Bar - This beach bar specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
King of the Mambo Cuban R - This beachfront restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Travellers' Bar - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this bar specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 71 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 18 costs USD 71 (one-way)

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
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.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1.

Also known as

Galle Face Hotel Colombo
Galle Face Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Galle Face Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Galle Face Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Galle Face Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Galle Face Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 71 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Galle Face Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Galle Face Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bellagio Casino (3-min drive) and Bally's Casino (3-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Galle Face Hotel and nearby?

Galle Face Hotel has 3 bars and a spa, as well as an outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Galle Face Hotel?

Yes, there are 7 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, international cuisine, and garden views.

What's the area around Galle Face Hotel like?

Galle Face Hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade in Kollupitiya, a short 1-minute walk from Galle Face Green and 19 minutes' walk from Colombo City Centre. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

6/10 Good

Traditional and colonial
Nice traditional hotel which is at a good location. However, the really small beach strip is not allowed to be used. The whole place is really old and needs lots of maintenance.
Hakan, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

christine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful traditional hotel in a prime situation
This is a beautiful traditional hotel with lots of memorabilia from famous people who have stayed there. It is spacious and comfortable with many choices of restaurants serving a variety of foods. The only downside is in wet weather many outdoor tables/seating aren’t usable. We particularly enjoyed the high tea and watching the criminal lowering of the flag at dusk. All staff members are courteous and friendly.
colin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Neil, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Miranda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Neil, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sadia, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location and staff. Full of history.
Lalantha, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Classy old heritage hotel
Very classy old heritage hotel but well maintained awesome bar right at the beach
Laszlo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Angela, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Philip, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sapna Vishnu, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Robert J., 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel.
Great stay, staff very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend. Good was delicious too.
STEVE, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Rahman, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Galle Face is the face of SL. What a great start!
Beautiful hotel, friendly accommodating staff, delicious affordable breakfast buffet and a stunning view.
Chalsea, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marlon, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Delicious buffet style dining spreads for breakfast, lunch, high tea, and dinner. Beautiful dining/ lawn area overlooking the water - booked the hotel to attend friend’s wedding at the hotel - event went smoothly, staff were really hospitable, top notch and speed laundry and dry cleaning service. Regal, historic property with its own unique charm.
Lindie, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marlon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great old colonial atmosphere, super location, friendly service, good food and drinks options. The place to stay if you value history and ambiance
Maarten, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chalsea, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

l staff and room. Such a happy stay. Many thanks!
Erin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a classic old world hotel with updated modern amenities. We always stay here. The location is excellent too, and it is the only hotel in Colombo right on the water.
Franceen, 10-night trip
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