Galle Face Hotel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

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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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 3 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

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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Family Room
  • 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
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Satellite channels
  • Iron
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Carpeted
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$206 per night
Price US$680
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max persons: 2
US$215 per night
Price US$710
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: 2
US$233 per night
Price US$769
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$197 per night
Price US$650
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$206 per night
Price US$680
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$215 per night
Price US$710
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Balcony Sea View Room with Free Cocktails daily from 4:30 PM to 6:30 Pm
We have 4 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
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$227 per night
Price US$749
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: 2
US$248 per night
Price US$819
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$218 per night
Price US$720
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$230 per night
Price US$759
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Junior Suite Sea View with Free Cocktails daily from 4:30 PM to 6:30
  • 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
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$260 per night
Price US$858
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: 2
US$281 per night
Price US$928
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$251 per night
Price US$829
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$263 per night
Price US$868
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Junior Suite Sea View Balcony
We have 4 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
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$351 per night
Price US$1,158
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$333 per night
Price US$1,099
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sophie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wow! What a place to stay. We stayed for out honeymoon and were upgraded to a suite. Service was exceptional. The breakfast buffet was lovely, so many choices. We had some cocktails on the terrace which were lovely and the view to the sea was...”
Naqi
Pakistan Pakistan
“superb location. I had asked for sea viewing room though I paid more but it was worth it. Breakfast had a wide variety of sumptous dishes and local cuisine also. Room was well appointed with a large bathroom and comfy bed.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely traditional hotel in Colombo. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Spotlessly clean throughout.”
Mary
Australia Australia
“I liked the fact that their was still a powder room in the female change rooms, a brass reading light above the beds, an old world charm”
Priyanka
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Customer service given from the doorman to the duty manager. Special mention about the Guest registration Executive Ivoni is noteworthy. Another touching person was found cleaner near the lift this morning, who was attentive towards the customer...”
Lorraine
Australia Australia
“This is without a doubt the best experience for a hotel in Colombo. As I travel for work I have literally stayed at most of the 5 star hotels in Colombo before I tried Galle Face Hotel. I don't know why this was the case but I am so glad I...”
Dinesh
Australia Australia
“I loved staying at the oddest Colonial hotel in Colombo. Staff were friendly and always there to assist to make our stay a memorable one. Breakfast selection was very good and an amazing view of the beach.”
Kartini
Singapore Singapore
“Beautiful and majestic heritage property, yet with all the mod cons and most comfortable bed, sheets and aircon.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff are excellent remembering return visitors and treating everyone with respect. The traditions the hotel follows make it unique such as the lowering of the flag with piper. The pool is in a fabulous location. The breakfasts can't be beaten.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The setting of the hotel by the beach. The staff are very helpful. The breakfasts are fabulous.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
Verandah Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    American • Chinese • Indian • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Romantic
King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern • Romantic
The 1864
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Romantic

House rules

Galle Face Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
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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.