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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Galle Face Hotel

This iconic and colonial-style hotel, built in 1864, boasts a spa and a saltwater pool with sun loungers that faces the vast Indian Ocean. Fitted with wooden flooring, most rooms at Galle Face Hotel offer views of the Indian Ocean, Galle Face Green or Colombo City. They are equipped with a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A minibar and a personal safe are included. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa or work out at the gym. Galle Face Hotel also provides a business centre. Located in the heart of Colombo City, Galle Face Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Odel Shopping Mall and just 36 km from Colombo International Airport. Local and international dining options can be enjoyed at the hotel's 2 on-site restaurants, Verandah and 1864. For a drink, guests can head to the bar.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Rooms with:

  • Sea view

Free parking available at the hotel


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  • 1 single bed

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bidet. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, parquet floors and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Room
323 feet²
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Mini-bar

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$134 per night
Original price
US$491.70
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- US$49.17
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Total before taxes
US$442.53

US$134 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max persons: 2
US$140 per night
Original price
US$513.70
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- US$51.37
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Total before taxes
US$462.33

US$140 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Max persons: 2
US$155 per night
Original price
US$568.70
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- US$56.87
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Total before taxes
US$511.83

US$155 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$125 per night
Original price
US$458.70
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- US$45.87
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Total before taxes
US$412.83

US$125 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Non-refundable
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$131 per night
Original price
US$480.70
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- US$48.07
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Total before taxes
US$432.63

US$131 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$137 per night
Original price
US$502.70
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- US$50.27
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Total before taxes
US$452.43

US$137 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
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We have 4 left
  • Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed

This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a carpeted floor. The unit has 2 beds.

Private suite
646 feet²
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$233 per night
Original price
US$854.70
Last-minute Deal
- US$85.47
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Total before taxes
US$769.23

US$233 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max persons: 2
US$239 per night
Original price
US$876.70
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- US$87.67
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Total before taxes
US$789.03

US$239 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Max persons: 2
US$260 per night
Original price
US$953.70
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- US$95.37
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Total before taxes
US$858.33

US$260 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$224 per night
Original price
US$821.70
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- US$82.17
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Total before taxes
US$739.53

US$224 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Non-refundable
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$230 per night
Original price
US$843.70
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- US$84.37
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Total before taxes
US$759.33

US$230 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$242 per night
Original price
US$887.70
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- US$88.77
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Total before taxes
US$798.93

US$242 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
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We have 3 left
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Room
388 feet²
Balcony
Sea View
Garden View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Mini-bar
Max persons: 2
US$257 per night
Original price
US$942.70
Last-minute Deal
- US$94.27
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Total before taxes
US$848.43

US$257 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max persons: 2
US$275 per night
Original price
US$1,008.70
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- US$100.87
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Total before taxes
US$907.83

US$275 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$248 per night
Original price
US$909.70
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- US$90.97
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Total before taxes
US$818.73

US$248 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$257 per night
Original price
US$942.70
Last-minute Deal
- US$94.27
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Total before taxes
US$848.43

US$257 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • 3 single beds

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

Room
484 feet²
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Mini-bar
Max persons: 2
US$284 per night
Original price
US$1,041.70
Last-minute Deal
- US$104.17
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Total before taxes
US$937.53

US$284 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max persons: 2
US$299 per night
Original price
US$1,096.70
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- US$109.67
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Total before taxes
US$987.03

US$299 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Non-refundable
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$275 per night
Original price
US$1,008.70
Last-minute Deal
- US$100.87
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.

Total before taxes
US$907.83

US$275 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$281 per night
Original price
US$1,030.70
Last-minute Deal
- US$103.07
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Total before taxes
US$927.63

US$281 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Included: 10 % Service charge
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  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
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We have 3 left
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 large double bed

This air-conditioned suite includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views.

Private suite
484 feet²
Balcony
Sea View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Mini-bar
Max persons: 2
US$362 per night
Original price
US$1,325.50
Last-minute Deal
- US$132.55
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Total before taxes
US$1,192.95

US$362 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$344 per night
Original price
US$1,259.50
Last-minute Deal
- US$125.95
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Total before taxes
US$1,133.55

US$344 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jeremy
Kenya Kenya
Lovely traditional hotel in excellent location, super staff
Tracey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This historic hotel has lots of character and we're glad we chose this over some of the new large brand hotels nearby which would probably have been more modern but would not have had the old world charm of the Galle Face. It's very comfortable...
Ssweaver
Canada Canada
We were given an excellent sea view room, which was large with a modern bathroom and many historic touches.
Danny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent location for Colombo. Full of history. First hotel in Sri Lanka. Beautiful sea view. Walking distance from shopping center. Good spa facilties. Excellent signature massage.Healthy breakfast & good choice for dinner. Staff very kind &...
Vishnu
India India
Location, maintained heritage , courteous staff , good brefast buffet spread , nice views, access to galle green ,
Victoria
Australia Australia
An amazing hotel. There is so much history in this hotel. I loved reading all the famous guests that have stayed in the past. The Christmas decorations were outstanding and it gave the hotel a real Christmas feel. The pool area and bar were great....
Gerry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful elegant hotel facing the ocean. Lovely rooms and delicious food. The saltwater pool is a fantastic plus. Very helpful and kind staff.
Dixon
Australia Australia
Galle Face has the location overlooking the sea, just beautiful with the waves coming in and the sound of surf. They also have a saltwater pool, the only one in Sri Lanka but we didn’t get to try it. We ate in the restaurant and had breakfast...
Patricia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing location , magnificent decor & rooms with very attentive & helpful staff
Xaver
Germany Germany
Great architecture and interior. The hotel almost doubles as a museum, displaying celebrities that have been there over the years etc. Very good location.

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$15 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:00 to 10:30
  • Menu style
    Buffet
Verandah Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    American • Chinese • Indian • Local
  • Service
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Romantic
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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A mandatory tax of SSCL 2.5% will be charged. if payments are made in Local currency (LKR) for all guests.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Galle Face Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.