Hotel Galle Face Hotel
Private Beach. Property has a private beach. (Free access) Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.
This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in relaxation, friendly locals and food – Check location 2, Galle Road, Kollupitiya, 00100 Colombo, Sri Lanka – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in relaxation, friendly locals and food – Check location Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1430 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Morning breakfast buffet was excellent with multiple choices.
United States of AmericaA fine hotel, in a good location. Bar and restaurants very good
United KingdomWonderful location on the oceanfront. Great app lace to watch the sunset. Very helpful staff and great food and cocktails.
United States of AmericaThe pool is a timeless classic- worth the trip!! So luxurious!
AustraliaIt was my brother and my birthday, and without any prompting from my parents the hotel provided a surprise cake and some chocolate on the day of our birthday in our room. It was such a lovely surprise. All the staff were delightful, did not have a bad moment at the hotel.
AustraliaThe rooms were cozy and clean. Attentive staff and good room service.
Sri LankaThe overall experience was lovely. The colonial style was gorgeous and little gems like the museum inside were a nice touch. We had fabulous service at every interaction and felt welcomed and well accommodated. The pool is wonderful, very easy to spend a day relaxing with a drink there. Breakfast was fantastic with a huge selection of delicious food. Highly recommend for a very relaxing break in a bustling city.
Hong KongRoom , hospitality , the pool and amazing location. Also the breakfast buffet was delicious.
OmanWe loved the architecture, lovely atmosphere throughout. The staff were friendly and helpful especially in the lobby but also at the pool and verandah restaurant. We had two rooms for a family of 5 and they were very clean, large, and comfortable. The balcony had plenty of space with views of the busy Galle Face green, which entertained us!
AzerbaijanEveryone was so welcoming and it has a tremendous history! There is a historical tour of the buildings which is very informative and the grounds are kept up beautifully. We enjoyed all the open space to sit and relax as well as the salt water pool. I would go again and again if I could!
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Galle Face Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Galle Face Hotel
One of our top picks in Colombo.This iconic and colonial-style hotel, built in 1864, features a spa and a with lounge chairs that faces the vast .
With hardwood floors, most rooms at Face Hotel offer of the Indian Ocean, Galle Face or City. They come equipped with a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A minibar and a personal safe are included.
Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa or work out at the gym. Galle Face Hotel also provides a business center.
In the heart of Colombo City, Galle Face Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Odel Shopping Mall and just 22 miles from Colombo International Airport.
Local and international dining options can be at the hotel's 2 on-site restaurants, and 1864. For a drink, guests can head to the bar.
Kollupitiya is a great choice for travelers interested in relaxation, friendly locals and food.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
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“boutique style”
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, American, Buffet
Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free parking available at the hotel
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Premier Ocean Balcony Double Room
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Junior Suite Ocean View Queen Room
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Junior Suite Ocean View Balcony Room
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Presidential Suite
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Originated in 1864, South Asia’s leading Grande Dame, the Galle Face Hotel bears testimony to both Sri Lanka’s colonial past and its independent present. Celebrated within the hospitality world, it blends historical splendor with crafted modernity to form a new model for heritage properties. Celebrating 150 years, the Galle Face Hotel is one of the landmarks in Asia and was acclaimed as one of the best heritage hotels in Sri Lanka in 2012. It is the first hotel in the country to be featured on a postage stamp.
Hotel surroundings
– This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in relaxation, friendly locals and food – Check location Excellent location – show map Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!What's nearby *
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Crescat Boulevard0.3 miles
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Slave Island Train Station0.3 miles
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Galle Face Green0.4 miles
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One Galle Face0.5 miles
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American Embassy0.6 miles
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Kollupita Railroad Station0.6 miles
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Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall0.7 miles
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Colombo Rowing Club0.7 miles
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Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple0.8 miles
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Beira Lake0.8 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Seaspray Restaurant0 miles
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Pool bar Cafe/Bar0 miles
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Crescat Supermarket0.2 miles
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Crescat Market0.2 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Beira lake Lake1.6 miles
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National Museum Mountain2.2 miles
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Galle Face Green Ocean/Sea0 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
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Galle Face Beach40 feet
Closest Airports *
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Ratmalana Airport7.4 miles
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Bandaranaike International Airport17.8 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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World Trade Center - Sri Lanka0.8 miles
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Colombo World Trade Center0.9 miles
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Khan Clock Tower1.2 miles
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Colombo Town Hall1.3 miles
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Bambalapitiya Train Station1.9 miles
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R Premadasa Stadium2.2 miles
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Asiri Surgical Hospital2.9 miles
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Leisure World17.8 miles
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Food: American, Chinese, Indian, Local
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea
King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant
Food: International
Open for: Dinner, Cocktail hour
The 1864
Food: International
Open for: Dinner
5 reasons to choose Galle Face Hotel
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One of our top picks in Colombo
Amenities of Galle Face Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Library
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa facilities
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool bar
- Pool/Beach towels
- Saltwater pool
- Pool with view
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
- Massage Additional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna Additional charge
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press Additional charge
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Japanese
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Galle Face Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Galle Face Hotel
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Room options at Galle Face Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin
- BBasic Room
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The prices at Galle Face Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Galle Face Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Galle Face Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Library
- Evening entertainment
- Foot massage
- Spa facilities
- Beach
- Private beach area
- Full-body massage
- Back massage
- Live music/Performance
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Head massage
- Neck massage
- Themed dinners
- Fitness
- Couples' massage
- Hand massage
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Galle Face Hotel has 3 restaurants:
- Verandah Restaurant
- King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant
- The 1864
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Guests staying at Galle Face Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- American
- Buffet
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Galle Face Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Galle Face Hotel by:
- Car 55min
