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Galle Face Hotel

Property class: 5 and above

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A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.
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A beachside hotel with lounge chairs and a large planter.
A beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating, ocean views, and a large umbrella.
A long, well-lit hallway with ceiling fans, chandeliers, and wooden chairs lined up on one side.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $114
$94 nightly
$114 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14

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2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300
  • Place, Galle Face Green
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, High Commission of India
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Face Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Garden View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Sea View Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a small table with a wine glass, and a ceiling fan.

Balcony Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking the ocean with palm trees and a building in the background.

Junior Suite Sea View Balcony

  • Sea view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Royal Suite

  • Sea view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the sea through a window with curtains.

Signature Suites

  • Sea view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a sofa, and two windows with blinds.

Junior Suite Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Classic Sea View Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Colombo

With a stay at Galle Face Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Colombo, steps from Galle Face Green and within a 10-minute walk of Crescat Shopping Mall. .This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Colombo City Centre.

What's nearby

  • Galle Face Green - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • High Commission of India - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galle Face Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • One Galle Face - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Stop - Cinnamon Grand - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Indian Ocean Pavilion - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Navaratna Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Bistro & Wine Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Islander - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel offers 156 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s).
Make yourself at home in one of the 156 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy international cuisine at 1864 Restaurant, one of the hotel's 7 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
1864 Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
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 - 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.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 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
  • The Poolside Bar
  • Travellers' Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1864
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and 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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1
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

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Galle Face Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 706 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If there is one hotel you should be staying before you die … it’s Galle Face. I stay here everytime I visit Colombo.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast, location, views, and history incomparable , it really transports you back to the old times
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, accommodating and friendly staff, many food options. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great customer service
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coming to Galle Face hotel is like returning home. The staff is the best around and I am grateful for their kindness and hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the old colonial hotel with a history. Love that it was oceanfront so the outside areas always felt cool with a breeze as Colombo was HOT! Staff always excellent. Always easy to get a taxi or tuktuk to wherever you want.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying at Galle Face Hotel. Older property but unique and the staff service is amazing. I had just stayed overnight leaving back out early in the morning and I had breakfast in a box ready to take with me to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! This hotel is beautiful, classy and iconic . We will plan to stay here again before our Sri Lankan vacation is over . Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel with a rich history and a sunset that best in the world
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old colonial hotel with a past! Saltwater pool. Ocean breezes keep you cool in a hot Colombo. Room was very comfortable. Very easy to get a taxi or tuktuk anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much atmosphere, history reverberates through out the hotel. I loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff :
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at the Galle Face. The staff was amazing, and we really. loved our museum tour with Jaritha.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stay here if you cherish Traditions! Colonialism at its best. Staff is very proud of this regal establishment. Old world elegance and charm!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel which my family and I enjoyed very much. The room was great, the staff excellent and the food was superb. We would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and old world charm
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice old classic, charming, grand hotel by the see. Good sized pleasant room - we were upgraded to a suite on the water. Room in good condition. Included breakfast very good. Staff try hard to please.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok to stay for a few days as a stop off
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and historic charm are amazing! Having breakfast or dinner whilst right beside the ocean is a rare opportunity in the middle of a Capital city. The rooms are a little dated and hotel could do with a birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very classy hotel with a real colonial style and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best place to stay in Colombo. It is the oldest hotel, and retains its grandeur. Clean, spacious rooms, photos of all the luminaries who have stayed here. Wonderful attentive staff. Great good and drinks in multiple venues.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026