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Galle Face Hotel

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Timeless elegance by the ocean

Colonial-style architecture and decor transport you to a bygone era, while the beachfront location offers serene ocean views. Delight in a 30-meter sea salt pool, open terrace dining with Sri Lankan cuisine, and happy hour cocktails on the hotel green.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for City View Room

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

City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Sea View Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sea View Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Balcony Sea View Room

Highlights

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

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

Royal Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite Sea View

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Sea View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Sea View Room

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

Classic Sea View Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300

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
  • Galle Face Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Port View Restaurant Byob - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bavarian German Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Stop - Cinnamon Grand - ‬8 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 multilingual staff
  • A porter/bellhop, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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?

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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