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Galle Face Hotel

5.0 star property
Travelers find their own stretch of beach for sunshine and relaxation, plus a serene spa offering rejuvenating treatments for complete renewal

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Galle Face Hotel, near Crescat Shopping Mall and Colombo City Centre, offers ocean views, a poolside bar, beachfront dining, and seven restaurants. Enjoy the outdoor pool with comfy sun loungers and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 415
AED 565 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

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Room options

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

Garden View Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sea View Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Sea view

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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
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Sea view

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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
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Sea view

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Signature Suites | View from room

Signature Suites

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Sea View

Highlights

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

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Sea View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Galle Face Hotel is in Kollupitiya, a neighborhood in Colombo. Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Crescat Shopping Mall and Colombo City Centre. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Gangaramaya Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Colombo travel guide
Map
2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300

What's nearby

  • Head over to the Galle Face Green to catch these amazing sunsets. #Trover #Sunsets #Travel #Sky
    Galle Face Green
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Beautiful Colombo city buildings and skyline in Sri Lanka
    Colombo City Centre
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • High Commission of India
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crescat Shopping Mall
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • United States Embassy Colombo
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Breeze By Barracuda
    1 min walk
  • King Of The Mambo
    1 min walk
  • Coffee Stop - Cinnamon Grand
    8 min walk
  • Latitude - Taj Samudra
    4 min walk
  • Firebeach
    2 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 like a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Take some time to relax at the onsite 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 along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a computer station
  • A porter/bellhop, a ballroom, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 156 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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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

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

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.

Is Galle Face Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 center 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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Reviews

Galle Face Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, courteous, very helpful and lovely kind people.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at the Galle Face Hotel. Enjoyed the heritage aspect, the Christmas decorations, the location overlooking the beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thankyou to the lovely staff at reception who asisted my wife and I with additional reservations and made sure everything was ready. Thankyou guys, absolutely excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are absolutely amazing. Very special thanks to the reservations manager and the fron desk team.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subhash Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and next to Galle face green. Very quiet with a commanding view of the sea. Breakfast has an excellent spread and the area is just next to the seafront. Staff are very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bedroom was in poor condition, the air conditioning didn't work overnight, the windows were sealed, the mattress was not comfortable, being hard and feeling the metal springs. Hotel is a nostalgic look back in history and service levels are quite high.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fabulous and the staff were outstanding. Please can you kindly pass on my compliments and best wishes to the team who looked after us. We are excited about our next visit. Many thanks Ewan McArthur
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old hotel that I have stayed in since I first came to visit Sri Lanka in 2009. It has remained one of my favourite hotels in the world. The service is always impeccable, the food delicious, and the views spectacular. It is very convenient and walkable to many different shopping centers, restaurants, and interesting sites. I highly recommend it.
The bar
Beautiful staircase
Fantastic corridors
Salt water pool
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious hotel with charm & character & Amazing sea views. Staff went to enormous efforts to make our stay special & super comfortable. Sea views from our room spectacular We loved the dining & food quality was superb We would love to come back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Clean room, staff were lovely, buffet breakfast was yummy with an endless variety to choose from, wifi and AC worked well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is gorgeous and the staff both attentive and friendly. The only negative thing I have to say is soundproofing could be a little better. The floors are creaky.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Two night stay and we wish it was longer. Everything about this historic hotel was great. The food was amazing. Very nice and helpful staff. The pool was very clean with views of the ocean. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raimar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place with history, nice architecture. Very nice room with direct ocean facing window. Can open windows and stay off-aircon with fan. Nice small private beach and seawater pool to swim. Unfortunately the LED lighting in the rooms has flicker/strobe effects (reason is the cheapo ac/dc converters built into asian consumer grade lights), this has a subtile stress effect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic historical hotel. Outstanding stuff. 3 daily buffets, with so many choices you cant sample 30 % Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin Christiane von

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a wonderful Hotel with colonial charm. The staff is very kind and helpful. I had a perfect stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great place and location. Excellent food and lovely bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building in a fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Very pleasant stay, comfortable rooms, excellent food and good service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and grounds. Staff are so attentive. I love the history of the place and the magnificent scale! Right on the ocean too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lara Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel, lovely service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
amazing historical hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Incredible stay. Great location and excellent value. The breakfast is outstanding too!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isamu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and very historical hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susumu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's beautiful, it's elegant, the restaurant and the bar have a wide range of products and it was delicious, and above all, the staff's response is great👍