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848 reviews

Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

2, Galle Road, Colombo, 00100, Sri Lanka

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+1-833-728-2041

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Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Galle Face Hotel

Welcome to the Galle Face Hotel, a luxurious 5-star retreat located in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The hotel is ideally situated just 1mi from the city center, offering convenient access to all the attractions and cultural treasures this vibrant city has to offer. With 848 reviews, this hotel is a top choice for discerning travelers.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a host of first-class amenities. Relax and rejuvenate in the on-site spa, take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or unwind on the private beach area. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a shuttle service to ensure guests have a seamless stay. Dine at the hotel's restaurant or enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar while taking in stunning ocean views. The fitness center is perfect for those seeking to stay active, and the hotel also offers a kid-friendly buffet for families traveling with little ones.

Each room is elegantly appointed, featuring modern amenities such as air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. With a range of room types available, including suites with ocean views and balconies, guests can choose accommodations tailored to their preferences. The Galle Face Hotel ensures a comfortable and memorable stay for all guests, offering a perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and warm Sri Lankan hospitality.

Come and experience the enchanting Galle Face Hotel for yourself - your unforgettable Sri Lankan adventure awaits! Room prices start from as low as $117.

Continuing your stay at the Galle Face Hotel is an invitation to indulge in the delightful dining experiences available on-site. With a range of restaurants to choose from, you can satisfy your cravings for various cuisines. The Verandah Restaurant offers a family-friendly ambiance, where you can enjoy American, Chinese, Indian, and local dishes. For a romantic evening, head to the King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant, boasting a modern atmosphere and a selection of international dishes. The 1864 is another excellent option for a romantic meal with its intimate setting and international cuisine. No matter your taste or mood, the Galle Face Hotel has a restaurant to cater to your desires.

When it comes to payment options, the Galle Face Hotel ensures a hassle-free experience. Cash is accepted, and you can also conveniently pay with Visa, American Express, Mastercard, or UnionPay. With these flexible payment methods, you can focus on enjoying your stay and exploring all that Sri Lanka has to offer.

As you retire for the night, you'll find that the hotel's rooms offer the perfect blend of comfort and luxury. From the spacious Heritage Junior Suite to the grand Presidential Suite, each room is elegantly appointed and equipped with modern amenities. Take in the breathtaking views of the sea from the Heritage Balcony Sea View room or indulge in the spaciousness of the King Emperor Suite. Whichever room you choose, you can expect a relaxing ambiance and a restful night's sleep, ensuring that your stay at the Galle Face Hotel is nothing short of spectacular.

So, whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a fun-filled family vacation, the Galle Face Hotel is the perfect choice. With its convenient location, luxurious amenities, delicious dining options, and comfortable rooms, this 5-star retreat promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of Colombo. Book your stay today and embark on an enchanting Sri Lankan adventure.

Closest airports

Bandaranayake International Air Port

18.2mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Beach

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

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Royal Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

755 sqft

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This spacious suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Royal Suite - single occupancy in Galle Face Hotel

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Royal Suite, Single Use

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

755 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Experience pure luxury in our Royal Suite. With 753 sqft of space, a spacious balcony boasting stunning ocean views, a private bathroom with a bathtub, and a comfortable king size bed, this suite is the perfect retreat for a single traveler seeking indulgence.

King Emperor Suite in Galle Face Hotel

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Emperor Suite

1 King Size Bed

2155 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Experience true luxury in our King Emperor Suite, a spacious 2153 sqft suite that can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy a regal night's rest in the king size bed and indulge in the suite's featured amenities including a private bathroom, minibar, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.

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Empress Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

1725 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Boasting 3 bedrooms, this spacious suite has 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access as well as garden views. The unit offers 4 beds.

Empress Suite - single occupancy in Galle Face Hotel

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Empress Suite, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

1720 sqft

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Experience the luxury of the Empress Suite - a spacious 1722 sqft Suite with stunning garden and city views. Enjoy the comforts of a private bathroom, balcony, and terrace, along with the convenience of a minibar and flat-screen TV in this elegantly appointed room.

Presidential Suite in Galle Face Hotel

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Presidential Suite

1 King Size Bed

1075 sqft

Ocean view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Indulge in luxury in our Presidential Suite, a spacious 1076 sqft suite with stunning ocean and garden views. With a private bathroom, balcony, bathtub, and minibar, you'll have all the amenities you need for a comfortable and unforgettable stay. Wrap yourself in a bathrobe, relax in the sitting area, and enjoy the flat-screen TV before sinking into the plush king-size bed for a peaceful night's sleep.

Regency Room - single occupancy in Galle Face Hotel

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Regency, Double, Single Use

1 Double Bed

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Our elegant Regency Room offers a spacious 398 sqft of comfort with a double bed, private bathroom, minibar, and flat-screen TV. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like air conditioning, a tea/coffee maker, and free toiletries. Perfect for a relaxing stay for one person or a couple.

Heritage Junior Suite in Galle Face Hotel

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Heritage Junior Suite

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

1 Twin Bed

645 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Experience the luxury of our Heritage Junior Suite, a spacious haven featuring a private bathroom, minibar, and flat-screen TV. With comfortable beds and an array of amenities, this room is perfect for couples or small families.

Heritage Sea View in Galle Face Hotel

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Heritage, Double/Twin, Sea View

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

485 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Experience the picture-perfect Heritage Sea View room with an ocean view, private bathroom, and an array of modern amenities including a minibar, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Indulge in the comfort of a twin bed or double bed, making it the ideal choice for 2 adults and 1 child.

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Regency Junior Suite, Sea View

3 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

645 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 3 beds.

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Heritage, Queen, Sea View, Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

430 sqft

Balcony

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Heritage Balcony Sea View Double is 431 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

Regency Junior Suite Sea View - single occupancy in Galle Face Hotel

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Regency Junior Suite, Sea View, Single Use

3 Twin Beds

645 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Indulge in the spacious comfort and stunning sea views of the Regency Junior Suite, offering a generous 646 sqft of elegantly designed space. Featuring three Twin beds, a private bathroom, minibar and flat-screen TV, this suite is perfect for solo travelers seeking a luxurious retreat by the sea.

Guest reviews

8.5

848 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

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Anura

8.2

September 2023

An extensive range of scrumptious breakfast options was on offer, and the personnel were cordial and attentive. Although the room was tidy and roomy, it did not meet the expectations of a five-star hotel. Additionally, the outdoor balcony was unclean and subpar. It would have been preferable if the balcony was maintained to a higher standard. However, I was thoroughly pleased with the location, which was superb.

I made a reservation for three rooms at Gall Face Hotel for my family members. Upon arrival, I was accompanied by a driver, but unfortunately, the hotel did not have designated quarters for drivers. The front office manager informed me about this situation and as a result, I had to pay for an additional room. I find this to be a significant flaw of Gall Face Hotel and I think it is a way for the hotel to indirectly charge customers more money. In my opinion, it is unfair that the hotel expects guests to pay for their driver's accommodation. Ideally, the hotel should provide accommodations for drivers who bring guests to the hotel.

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Christopher

8.2

December 2023

Great location...good value for money...very good breakfast buffet. Food and restaurant choice is good and reasonably priced. Staff made the difference very friendly..helpful and professional.Pool , health club are great... a great selection of in room TV and news channels are also available .The hotel has alot of history going back to 1864 and their in house museum is well worth a visit. The daily 6pm taking down the flag ceremony with the piper in full kilt Uniform playiing his bagpipes is iconic and a must see.There Christmas decorations were incredible.

As with all historical buildings upkeep and maintenance can be an issue...but the team can fix anything in a short period of time.

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Karin

9.1

January 2024

THE hotel in Colombo. Lovely building, spacioud rooms, located at the beach. A great place to enjoy the morning and the sunset. Friendly staff.

It's a pity that there is loud music in all restaurants/ bars in the evening. One quiet location where you can converse freely and undisturbed would be great. Or at last one location with a more muted, ambient sound.

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Matthew

9.1

May 2023

This place oozes old colonial charm. Great location. Nice ocean views.

Seeing two massive rats at dinner at the flatbread restaurant!

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Ll

8.2

October 2023

The location on to the beach. The staff in the lounge are friendly.

The music at firebeach was too loud. I have asked the DJ to lower the volume as it was a heavy raining day and there were not many customers there. The table next to us also complained the music was too noisy. We had to leave unfortunately moved to the traveler bar for drinks.

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Ryan

9.1

August 2023

What didn’t we like?! Location, history, swimming pool, bar, staff. Brilliant. The breakfast was outstanding with so much choice. Beautiful views and just a joy to be in!

A few minor details such as painting outside and clearing up mess on roof under our balcony needs to be done. Attention to detail!

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Michael

9.1

October 2023

The breakfast is a feast. The staff were very helpful on most occasions. You cannot beat the location on the sea.

Wifi is not great. I found the lighting system unnecessarily complicated.

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Boris

9.1

November 2023

The Galle Face Hotel in Colombo is a true gem, with historic charm. From the grand lobby to the breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, every moment feels like a journey through time. What sets this hotel apart is the perfect location, the historic building and the outstanding staff—friendly, attentive, and dedicated to ensuring a memorable stay. The diverse dining options showcase exquisite local and international cuisine in a beautyful setting on the waterfront. I also loved the seawater pool and the pool bar which serves very good snacks.

Nearly nothing, only the loud music in the evening form the pool bar is a bit disturbing.

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Andrew

8.2

October 2023

The Galle Face is one of the oldest hotels on the sub-Continent. It is a little faded by comparison to a modern luxury hotel, but has bags of charm and character to make up for that. I was upgraded on arrival to a newly refurbished room which was very comfortable - excellent bathroom, for instance. The real joy of this hotel is its location, next to Galle Face (i..e a big greensward fringing the Indian Ocean and its seawater swimming pool is hard to beat, either. The verandah restaurant is smartly done but with echoes of yesteryear and the buffet breakfast (included) was superb.

Nothing much, really. The bar food was overcooked, but then I was eating rather late.

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Russell

9.1

January 2024

The Galle Face Hotel is steeped in History and lives up to it's name. The room was very spacious and comfortable making our stay of 4 nights a relaxed one. There are 4 main restaurants in the Hotel and we tried 3 of them which all offered a great menu choice and each a different experience. Whilst sitting eating your meal and sipping on your cold drink you can watch the Indian Ocean roll in and hear the waves hit the shore not far from where you are sitting. The staff were very helpful at all times and even arranged a Tuk Tuk for us to do a 2 days guided tour of the city and visiting all the places of interest. Shopping is great in Colombo.

The only one thing I can complain about is one day we were walking towards the shopping mall not far from the Hotel when a member of staff, who was off duty approached us and asked where we were going. He told us that the place was expensive and summoned a Tuk Tuk and bartered a price and told us to go to a gem store selling sapphire jewellery 50% off. When there we got pestered to buy something. So beware.

Points of Interest Around Galle Face Hotel

Attractions

Galle Face Green

0.2mi

Gem Museum

0.8mi

Gangaramaya Temple

0.8mi

Colombo National Museum

1.2mi

Independence Square

1.8mi

Leisure World Water Park

17.8mi

Restaurants

Verandah Restaurant

Cuisines

  • American
  • Chinese
  • Indian
  • Local

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Romantic

King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Modern
  • Romantic

The 1864

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Salt water
  • With view

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Galle Face Hotel

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Beach

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Galle Face Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Galle Face Hotel

When are the check-in and check-out times for Galle Face Hotel?

Galle Face Hotel welcomes guests for check-in at 02:00 PM and the departure or check-out time is set at 12:00 PM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Galle Face Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at Galle Face Hotel. The parking is free and located on site. It is public parking and no reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at Galle Face Hotel?

Galle Face Hotel's room rates start around $117. Rates, however, may vary depending on room choices and stay period. Please provide your dates for real-time prices.

Which room categories can I book at Galle Face Hotel?

The Galle Face Hotel offers a variety of rooms including Heritage Junior Suite, King Emperor Suite, Heritage Sea View, Empress Suite (single occupancy), Regency Junior Suite Balcony Sea View, Royal Suite (single occupancy), Regency Junior Suite Sea View (single occupancy), Heritage Room, Heritage Suite Sea View (single occupancy), Presidential Suite, Regency Room (single occupancy), and Heritage Balcony Sea View. Occupancy ranges from 2 adults to 3 adults with 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes vary from Twin, Double, Queen, and King. Room sizes range from 323 sqft to 2153 sqft.

What is there to do in Galle Face Hotel?

Guests at Galle Face Hotel can spend their time enjoying a range of leisure amenities. They can relax and rejuvenate with spa and wellness packages, take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, or enjoy the private beach area. The hotel also offers a sauna, sun deck, and a fitness center for guests to stay active during their stay.

For dining options, guests can indulge in a variety of cuisines at the on-site restaurants. The Verandah Restaurant offers American, Chinese, Indian, and local cuisines, and has a family-friendly and romantic ambiance. The King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant offers international cuisine in a modern and romantic setting. The 1864 is a romantic restaurant that serves international cuisine as well.

Overall, guests can have a relaxing and enjoyable time at the hotel by taking advantage of the various leisure amenities and dining options available.

Does Galle Face Hotel have a pool for guests?

The Galle Face Hotel has one pool available. It is an outdoor pool that is available all season. The pool is saltwater and offers a view.

Does Galle Face Hotel have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Galle Face Hotel does have restaurants on site. The restaurants available include Verandah Restaurant, King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant, and The 1864. Verandah Restaurant offers a variety of cuisines such as American, Chinese, Indian, and Local. King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant offers international cuisine. The 1864 also offers international cuisine.

Which payment methods are supported by Galle Face Hotel?

Galle Face Hotel accepts cash as a payment method. In addition to cash, they also accept Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and UnionPay.