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Galle Face Hotel

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

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Junior Suite, (1 Queen Bed ) | Living area | Flat-screen TV
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff, property condition

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
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 centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
Feel at home
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Room options

Regency Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Heritage Junior Suite Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Balcony Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Regency Room

Highlights

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

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Heritage Room

Highlights

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

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Heritage Sea View

Highlights

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

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Flat-screen TV

Royal Suite

Highlights

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

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Presidential Suite | View from room

Presidential Suite

Highlights

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

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King Emperor Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

King Emperor Suite

Highlights

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

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Heritage Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Regency Sea View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Regency Junior Suite Balcony Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Regency Junior Suite Balcony Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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View from room

Heritage Suite Sea View

Highlights

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

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

Empress Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Regency Junior Suite Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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About the area

Map
2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300

What's nearby

  • Galle Face Green - 1 min walk
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 17 min walk
  • Colombo City Centre - 19 min walk
  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 3 min drive
  • Gangaramaya Temple - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 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

Situated by the ocean, Galle Face Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Colombo. 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 travellers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 156 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

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

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

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

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • 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

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (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 on-site spa has couples treatment room(s).

Dining

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 that 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 1 January.

Also known as

Galle Face Hotel Colombo
Galle Face Hotel
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Galle Face
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Galle Face Hotel Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Does Galle Face Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Galle Face Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Galle Face Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Galle Face Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Galle Face Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an 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 on-site 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 on-site 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 in Kollupitiya, a short 1-minute walk from Galle Face Green and 3 minutes' walk from High Commission of India. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

Galle Face Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was full of old world charm and we could feel the history all around us. Our room was quiet, spacious and very comfortable. The food both breakfast and dinner was delicious and included lots of choice. Staff were very attentive, friendly and keen to make sure our stay was as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Thank you
Rocco, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay, everyone is very welcoming and professional. Great location.Well done to all the staff at Galleface hotel for doing a great job.
Shobana, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Jeffrey, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Its a stunning sea view, excellent food and very good staff. Our room upgrade made all the difference. I wish there were more plug points to charge devices (there was just one in a junior suite) and a couple of other small things were missing, but overall it is a great place. I would go again.
Shefalee, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

It is lovely staying in a place with such historical significance and class.
Sue, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tip 1: ask for no-sea view if there's a wedding function on the sea terrace, if loud music might bother you. Tip2 : for 1 or 2 travellers going to the airport ask Reception to book you a 7,500 rupee 'kangaroo cab' *private. The hotel airport transport is good, but better & bigger for a group.
Timothy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely but needs better maintenance
I’m very fond of this historic hotel and lived here for 2 months many many years ago when I was a young child. Stayed here last about 10 years ago when they were doing major renovations. They need to do more. Some things are run down and neglected. The swimming pool decking was broken in multiple places and has not been repaired. The fridge in my room really did not work and the control button was broken. Lots of small maintenance issues that need to be addressed. It smacks of complacency at the top. Staff are good, breakfast was great and it’s a glorious setting. But it’s a very famous hotel resting on its laurels.
Simon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful old world charm with fabulous staff and the best buffet I have ever seen with four different cuisines
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous position, great views and lovely breakfast.
Eamonn, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent old property.
Tamara, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 3-night trip
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General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Free
Airport Transfer
Available
Reasons to Book
Great Location & Great Facilities