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Galle Face Hotel

5.0 star property
Beach spa retreat, walking distance from Crescat Shopping Mall
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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

9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300
  • Popular LocationGalle Face Green1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKing Of The Mambo1 min walk
  • Popular LocationColombo Fort Station9 min drive
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)45 min drive
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Room options

Heritage Balcony Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Regency Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Heritage Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Heritage Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Emperor Suite

  • 200 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Heritage Junior Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Regency Junior Suite Balcony Sea View

  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Heritage Suite Sea View

  • 80 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Empress Suite

  • 140 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Colombo

Located in Colombo, Galle Face Hotel is in the city centre and on the beach. Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Gangaramaya Temple and Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque. Galle Face Green and Crescat Shopping Mall are two other places to visit that come recommended.

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
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 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

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 such as a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 7 on-site restaurants, which feature international cuisine and a poolside location. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a computer station
  • A porter/bellboy, a ballroom and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the location
Room features
All 156 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM–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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

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
  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10000.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from 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

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

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 1 January
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Galle Face Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galle Face Hotel on 21 Mar 2024 start from ₹10,961.7, 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.

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?

Checkout 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 Colombo, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre 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.

Galle Face Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 998 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, the history and the fine details in the room. The hotel has a great seaside view and the sunset view cannot be beat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was what I booked..no upgrade ..even though they said I was. Toilet door didn't work so ja.med and couldn't get out. Bathroom sink clogged.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A historic hotel with a wonderful verandah, bar, and pool overlooking the Indian Ocean. Rooms and hallways are a bit shabby. Staff superb.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjaya, Bournemouth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjaya, Bournemouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Galle Face Hotel does live up to its rich heritage and the main thing is the service received from everyone from the concierge team, to the room cleaners, the team in the restaurant that aim to please and even from the man in the uniform employed to scare the birds away with an unloaded slingshot! Yes, the hotel is showing it's age but the rooms are generous and comfortable and the history...amazing! My suggestion is to get someone to show you how to work out the old fashioned key in the lock as it is very annoying and the keyhole is too low to start with!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful colonial hotel right on beach front Watch the sun go down while listening to the kilted piper playing the bagpipes each evening Large comfortable rooms with spacious modern en-suites Great 30m seawater pool with qualified lifeguards on duty Splendid buffet breakfast with great variety of cuisine to choose from Also evening buffet offering international cuisine with live acoustic guitar set to accompany your dining experience Several bars here serving classic and Sri Lankan cocktails Spotlessly clean everywhere Friendly helpful & efficient staff provide a warm welcome Cannot recommend this hotel highly enough Thank you everyone for all your hard work in making a most memorable stay for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a beatiful place with the flavour of old authentic feeling but with all the modern conveniences. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The morning breakfast time is a bit hectic but there is plnty of areas to R&R. I always wanted to stay in GF and I fulfiled my dream.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Galle Face is a beautiful old hotel and a pleasant change from th3 typically modern hotel. Second time here and would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sriyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024