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Galle Face Hotel

5.0 star property

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Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300
  • Place, Galle Face Green
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crescat Shopping Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Colombo City Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden View Room

Garden View Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City View Room

City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sea View Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Balcony Sea View Room

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Junior Suite Sea View Balcony

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Suite

Royal Suite

  • Sea view
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suites

  • Sea view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Sea View Room

Classic Sea View Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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 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
  • Colombo City Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Stop - Cinnamon Grand - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪King Of The Mambo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Breeze By Barracuda - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Firebeach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Bistro & Wine Bar - ‬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.
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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 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
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

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Galle Face Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
We had a terrible time at the Galle Face Hotel. We booked this very expensive and famous hotel in July and hoped it to be the perfect place to celebrate New Year and to be the climax of our holiday in Sri Lanka. At 3.00am on 31st December we were woken by builders using jack hammers as they were apperently erecting a stage on the lawns of the hotel below our room. We complained and we were told that the stage was for a private New Years Eve party for 2500 people - this was the first we heard about this private party. The private party was on the lawns under our balcony. The music was very loud the lights very bright and the party music went on until 7.00am. All the Hotel bars were closed to hotel guests for the whole night. All the bars were only for the private party. To get a drink we were told to go to our room and use room service. The private party was the main event at the hotel. We wrote to the hotel manager to complain about the serious disturbances on both nights of our stay. There has been no reply. We had a wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka and the two nights at the Galle Face Hotel were to be the climax of a great holiday. It was terrible. The Galle Face Hotel only told us about the private party when we complained about the hammering at 3.00am on the 31st December. If they had told us when we booked in July we would of stayed at a different hotel. Not to be told about a private party for 2500 people under your balcony was unforgiveable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast buffet, pool and old school vibe. Like being in a museum.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

steve

Travelled with partner
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

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

6/10 Okay

Ida

Beautiul old hotel but the mold smell in the room and from the aircon was out of this world grouse. Would not
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic place, full of history
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SHANKAR, Alpharetta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khushaali

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mubarak

Disliked: Staff & service
Slow service and the place isn't worth the price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had to wait over an hour for our room to be ready, and then call three times and visit reception to get towels. The dinner buffet was not great. Otherwise, the room was very comfortable, with huge bed. The hotel really is a time travel experience and worthy of a one or two night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Friendly staff. Nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Gareth

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is supposed to be 4 star but was far from it. The property is in a poor state of repair, with paint peeling off the walls. The doors to the balcony were so delapidated that they wouldn't close properly. There was only one chair on the balcony and despite several requests we never got a second chair. There was constant noise, either from the high volume music or from the continual banging and hammering as they built or removed decking for weddings and parties. It was all very dissapointing and not what was expected from a hotel that charges so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Travelled with family
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

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

4/10 Poor

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thought we would have a nice stay, but ended up in a room that was connected by a suite door to another room that had a baby in it that screamed and coughed all night from 0100-0930am. Staff did not comp our room. Should never put someone in a room that has a door connected to a loud family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chathuni

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bishma

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice with a great sea view. Staff were faultless. Lovely outdoor pool, and the buffet restaurant had a great selection of food.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A unique stay in one of the oldest hotels in Colombo. A lovely view of the beach and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ranil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ranil

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Travelled with partner
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