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Galle Face Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Galle Face Green

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Galle Face Hotel

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Junior Suite, (1 Queen Bed ) | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 15 per person)

Overview of Galle Face Hotel

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300
  • Popular LocationGalle Face Green1 min walk
  • Popular LocationColombo City Centre19 min walk
  • Popular LocationDutch Hospital Shopping Precinct3 min drive
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)45 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Balcony Sea View

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Regency Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Heritage Sea View

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Royal Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Emperor Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

King Emperor Suite

  • 2153 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Heritage Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Junior Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Regency Junior Suite Balcony Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Regency Junior Suite Balcony Sea View

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Heritage Suite Sea View

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Empress Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Empress Suite

  • 1507 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Colombo

Beachfront retreat .Your stay at this Colombo hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Galle Face Green and Crescat Shopping Mall. Colombo City Centre and Gangaramaya Temple are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Galle Face Green - 1 min walk
  • Colombo City Centre - 19 min walk
  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 3 min drive
  • Gangaramaya Temple - 3 min drive
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kaffi - 8 min walk
  • Coffee Stop - Cinnamon Grand - 8 min walk
  • King Of The Mambo - 1 min walk
  • Sugar Bistro & Wine Bar - 7 min walk
  • Bavarian German Restaurant - 2 min walk

About this property

Galle Face Hotel

5-star beachfront hotel near Galle Face Green
Galle Face Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There are 7 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Galle Face Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Colombo hotel.

  • 156 guestrooms or units
  • 7 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1864
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
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.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s).

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Galle Face Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10000.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 10000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • For stays on 1 January, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Galle Face Hotel to the airport?

Galle Face Hotel is 22.1 mi (44-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Galle Face Hotel?

As of Apr 30, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galle Face Hotel on May 20, 2024 start from $108.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Galle Face Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Galle Face Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 71 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Galle Face Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Galle Face Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Galle Face Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Galle Face Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bellagio Casino (3-min drive) and Bally's Casino (3-min drive) are nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Galle Face Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Galle Face Hotel have a pool?

Galle Face Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Galle Face Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 7 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Galle Face Hotel have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is Galle Face Hotel to downtown Colombo?

Galle Face Hotel is 1.5 mi away from Colombo 03.

Galle Face Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1006 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine colonial hotel
Lovely hotel. Floors might be a bit squeaky but the ambience is great. Nice pool and views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prof Patricia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous trip
Fabulous staff. This is my second stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjaleena

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Experience
A stay at this hotel is a beautiful example of faultless service within grand architecture.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

hilary

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANCIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only thing was the music noise very very late into the night from the bar outside in the hotel grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farhana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atmosphere. Ocean breeze. Views. History. Service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duraisingam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024