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Galle Face Hotel

5.0 star property

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7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine
Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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

Garden View Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City View Room

City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sea View Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Balcony Sea View Room

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Junior Suite Sea View Balcony

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Royal Suite

Royal Suite

  • Sea view
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Signature Suites | View from room

Signature Suites

  • Sea view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a sofa, a table, and two nightstands with lamps.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Sea View Room

Classic Sea View Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Colombo

With a stay at Galle Face Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Colombo, steps from Galle Face Green and within a 10-minute walk of Crescat Shopping Mall. .This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Colombo City Centre.

What's nearby

  • Galle Face Green - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • High Commission of India - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galle Face Green Night Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • United States Embassy Colombo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Stop - Cinnamon Grand - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪King Of The Mambo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Breeze By Barracuda - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Firebeach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Bistro & Wine Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Galle Face Hotel

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s).
Make yourself at home in one of the 156 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy international cuisine at 1864 Restaurant, one of the hotel's 7 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
1864 Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
In On the Green - This pub specializes in international cuisine. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
The Poolside Bar - This beach bar specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
King of the Mambo Cuban - This beachfront restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Travellers' Bar - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this bar specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 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
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • 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

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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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Galle Face Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Srinivas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great old colonial era hotel, all the staff are really good, super view from the room and all spotlessly clean. Dining in The Veranda restaurant offers a great choice for both breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very attentive and friendly. Customer service excellent. Lovely restaurant for buffet dining with seating opening onto veranda and unobstructed Seaview. Excellent choice of food but often only like warm rather than hot. I don’t think they have the correct type of infra red heating lamps to keep the food hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old world charm with great friendly and attentive staff. Lovely location right on the sea. Food very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff :
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Disliked: Amenities
DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL. The worst customer experience I have ever had. The hotel manager does not care at all about the guests. They had a massive late night party with the music so loud that it was making the windows of our room shake. When this was flagged with the hotel manager he basically said I was lying and marched me up to my room. When he got there he realised how bad it was and relunctantly moved us to another despite originally saying there wasn’t any spare rooms. Even in the room we moved to we could still hear the music. Not a single apology and a smarmy grin on his face throughout the whole conversation - he’s an absolute whopper. The rest of the staff in the hotel were very nice & friendly but the arrogance & disdain showed by the management team ruined our experience of Colombo- AVOID AT ALL COSTS L.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine-Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything at the Galle Face was wonderful. The staff were so friendly and made our honeymoon extra special - beautiful room and a congratulations cake! We booked the honeymoon retreat spa treatment which was fantastic and incredibly relaxing. We thorough enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were all very friendly and courteous. Rooms were clean with everything that one needs. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Priya

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely but in disrepair and needs maintenance. The service is poor (room service, housekeeping). The amenities provided in the room are laughable (just one shower cap), and not at par with most hotels who also provide a soap, lotion, and toothpaste/ toothbrush.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a deluxe sea view room and it was really nice. For a longer stay, there was limited space to unpack and store clothes but the room was good. The reception staff were very good but the service in the bars and restaurants was poor. You could wait a half hour to even order a drink and wait another half hour for it to be served. We noticed this not just with us, but many others complaining of the poor service. I would still stay here for location, ambiance and history, but would likely do more meals offsite next time.bbarsextreelywaspoor.good.Thereception staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin, Brecon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel full of character with wonderful staff. The veranda for dining and the chess board for a sundowner are magical
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
We had a terrible time at the Galle Face Hotel. We booked this very expensive and famous hotel in July and hoped it to be the perfect place to celebrate New Year and to be the climax of our holiday in Sri Lanka. At 3.00am on 31st December we were woken by builders using jack hammers as they were apperently erecting a stage on the lawns of the hotel below our room. We complained and we were told that the stage was for a private New Years Eve party for 2500 people - this was the first we heard about this private party. The private party was on the lawns under our balcony. The music was very loud the lights very bright and the party music went on until 7.00am. All the Hotel bars were closed to hotel guests for the whole night. All the bars were only for the private party. To get a drink we were told to go to our room and use room service. The private party was the main event at the hotel. We wrote to the hotel manager to complain about the serious disturbances on both nights of our stay. There has been no reply. We had a wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka and the two nights at the Galle Face Hotel were to be the climax of a great holiday. It was terrible. The Galle Face Hotel only told us about the private party when we complained about the hammering at 3.00am on the 31st December. If they had told us when we booked in July we would of stayed at a different hotel. Not to be told about a private party for 2500 people under your balcony was unforgiveable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast buffet, pool and old school vibe. Like being in a museum.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bedroom was in poor condition, the air conditioning didn't work overnight, the windows were sealed, the mattress was not comfortable, being hard and feeling the metal springs. Hotel is a nostalgic look back in history and service levels are quite high.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very classy hotel with a real colonial style and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ida

Beautiul old hotel but the mold smell in the room and from the aircon was out of this world grouse. Would not
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic place, full of history
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SHANKAR, Alpharetta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khushaali

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mubarak

Disliked: Staff & service
Slow service and the place isn't worth the price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had to wait over an hour for our room to be ready, and then call three times and visit reception to get towels. The dinner buffet was not great. Otherwise, the room was very comfortable, with huge bed. The hotel really is a time travel experience and worthy of a one or two night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025