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Galle Face Hotel

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

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

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2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300
  • Place, Galle Face Green
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, High Commission of India
    ‪2 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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Garden View Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sea View Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Balcony Sea View Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Junior Suite Sea View Balcony

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Royal Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suites

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Sea View

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Sea View Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Colombo

Beachfront retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Kollupitiya hotel, you'll find 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 - 0.1 miles
  • High Commission of India - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galle Face Green Night Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • United States Embassy Colombo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪King Of The Mambo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Breeze By Barracuda - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bavarian German Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Stop - Cinnamon Grand - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪London Grill - ‬9 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).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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 25.0 per day.

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 25.0 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 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
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. 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. 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 January 1, 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.
  • 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 Dec 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galle Face Hotel on Dec 10, 2025 start from $69.49, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Magical Historic Place

All all good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zein

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the hotel, set out in colonial style is fantastic. The staff are amazing and always very helpful and the facilities are great (the gym is a bit dated but does the job. We were a bit disappointed to have paid extra for a sea-view room as it turned out to be smaller than a standard garden view room and also had an adjoining door to the next room which meant we could hear our neighbours. On the whole though a comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saffron

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trissette

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franceen, SAN DIEGO

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My favourite hotel in Colombo as its the only ocean front hotel. But the hotel must renovate whilst keeping the original features. Dining options and the ocean views are immaculate. But a general repair to fix wear and tear is a must. Room 112 was a little scary but was ok. Will be back but hope you will fix the little niggles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Feeling Historical

Luxurious. Enchanting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aashi

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a 160 year old hotel, and has all the charm and weight of those years, but it also has a modern and up to date feel. I loved it! Breakfast was fantastic, pool was great, room was lovely, staff were friendly and helpful. One of the nicest hotels i hink ive stayed in. Highly recommend.
Prince Philip's Car in the hotel museum!
Breakfast has a lovely view out on the Indian Ocean. Lots of.choice for everyone's tastes.
The huge saltwater pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruki, Beacon Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Historic and timeless beauty. Service is shaky but can be forgiven because of how earnest everyone is. Service probably needs to be brought up to speed but other than that a lovely property!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonette

Liked: Amenities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food iwas very good. My family and I enjoyed the hotel very much. We will come again to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

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

A grand hotel

For such a large hotel we were not given any information during checkin. The member of staff was too busy trying to persuade us to pay for an upgrade. As our stay was so brief it didn’t seem worth it so we politely declined which he seemed annoyed about. We were escorted to our room but still not given any logistical information - where is breakfast, how to get to the pool etc. The room was fine, we’d paid for sea view but it was more partial sea view. Despite its age the room and bathroom were immaculate. The shower was nice and big but the rainfall head didn’t seem big enough. The pressure was good though and it was not the. Ed was comfy and there were English speaking film channels on the TV. The pool was nice and the pool bar had a good range of food and drinks which were reasonably priced. The buffet breakfast was a good spread. Fruit toast and jam for vegans. A huge variety for others - English, American, continental and Sri Lankan. All staff were very friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First rate updated bathroom. Room was nicely renovated. Ocean view room worth extra. Breakfast on oceanfront veranda was bliss. Walking distance to mall convenient. Air conditioning great in room. Bar restaurant also had air con. Heat at outdoor veranda oppressively hot in evening—my opinion Recommend this place highly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

4/10 Poor

Peter Speed

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay here or visit it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis, Collex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel! The hospitality is unrivaled and every guest experience memorable, from the Afternoon High Tea to the delicious buffet dinner which my well travelled son described as one of the best meals he has had. Emmanuel, the Head Concierge was extremely attentive to the needs of the guests, ensuring that their visit is both enjoyable and safe. Thank you Emmanuel!! My family and I look forward to a future return visit to the Galle Face Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dharmakeerthi

Liked: Amenities
Service was slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025