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Galle Face Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine
7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
View from property
Galle Face Hotel, near Crescat Shopping Mall and Colombo City Centre, offers ocean views, a poolside bar, beachfront dining, and seven restaurants. Enjoy the outdoor pool with comfy sun loungers and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
Outdoor pool

On the beach

This hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade and on the beach. Experience the magic of beachfront dining with an unforgettable meal at the restaurant.

Beach
Beach/ocean view
What guests liked about the beach

The property's private beachfront location offers a pleasant and peaceful experience with the sound of the ocean and beautiful sunsets.

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Sea View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Sea View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Balcony Sea View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Garden View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 80 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suites | View from room

Signature Suites

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 100 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Junior Suite Sea View Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300

What's nearby

  • Galle Face Green - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sri Lanka National Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The T-Lounge & Bar By Dilmah - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Borough - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pastamania - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Quizine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Indian Ocean Pavilion - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Galle Face Hotel

Luxury hotel near Galle Face Green
Located close to Crescat Shopping Mall and Colombo City Centre, Galle Face Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. With amenities like a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy dinner, light fare, international cuisine, and ocean views. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • Meeting rooms, wedding services, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 156 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • 1864 Restaurant
  • In On the Green
  • King of the Mambo Cuban R
  • The Poolside Bar
  • Travellers' Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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

Property 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

Galle Face Hotel Colombo
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Frequently asked questions

Does Galle Face Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Galle Face Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galle Face Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Galle Face Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Galle Face Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 71 per vehicle applies.

Where is Galle Face Hotel located?

Located in Kollupitiya, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Galle Face Green and Crescat Shopping Mall. Colombo City Centre and Gangaramaya Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Colombo Fort Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Galle Face Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin Christiane von

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a wonderful Hotel with colonial charm. The staff is very kind and helpful. I had a perfect stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay here or visit it
Stayed 1 night 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

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

10/10 Excellent

YOICHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Galle Face Hotel is a very good memory for our family. The staff were all kind, friendly, and cool. Breakfast was delicious with a wide variety of food served on a lovely terrace. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building in a fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

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

Great stay

Great place and location. Excellent food and lovely bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

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

Great place

Very pleasant stay, comfortable rooms, excellent food and good service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lara Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel, lovely service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
amazing historical hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Highly recommend

Incredible stay. Great location and excellent value. The breakfast is outstanding too!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ruki

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

Zein

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

Isamu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and very historical hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Recommend staying here over the modern towerblocks

Really enjoyed our stay at Galle Face - excellent location and the staff and food were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful colonial style hotel on the seafront with an abundance of character.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jegath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old-style charm coupled with modern amenities, all underpinned by excellent service in a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful well maintained heritage hotel. Staff were exemplary. Our room was a little on the small side.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay for Xmas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

Helarisi

Liked: Cleanliness
See view rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Louis

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

Sivasambu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a historic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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