Name: Galle Face Hotel
Address: 2 Galle Road, Kollupitiya, 00100 Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2 Galle Road, Colombo District, 00100, Sri Lanka
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $130 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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A beautiful must in Colombo! It was a perfect way to start our holiday in Sri Lanka - we got to taste a little of the colonial history from the beginning and was ready to experience the amazing Sri Lankan culture further. Just a unique historic experience - and at the same time great luxury. Funny to see all the pictures in the bar of the famous people who have stayed at the hotel during its long life. The morning buffet was spetacular - and the passion daiquiry too :-) In the evening we walked a long the shore from the hotel to the old Dutch hospital where we had a great Sri Lankan meal (20 mins walk)

Nanna, Denmark

Friendly staff excellent service good food with a variety of selection - Nothing but the best

Joseph, United Kingdom

We had a great experience at this hotel. I cannot fault it in any way. Very comfortable, great setting. I would stay here again.

Amberjoe, United Kingdom

Luxurious hotel in a great location. The whole hotel smells amazing and it's very high quality. Seaspray restaurant was brilliant.

Holly, United Kingdom

Good location, staff couldn't be nicer or more helpful. We left a kindle & they sent it by courier to our next hotel (150km away) at no extra cost. Now THAT Is good service!!

Tim, United Kingdom

The perfect place to start your Sri Lankan adventure. The hotel was so old world and you could imagine the British royals staying there in the Past. Breakfast overlooking he ocean was lovely, staff were super helpful and the door man in his regal 50 years of service uniform was special. We felt so comfortable, safe and walked everywhere because it was smack bang in the Centre. Highly recommend, beautiful service.

Elise, Australia

What an amazing hotel! We arrived late afternoon, and checked out the following morning to travel onwards to Kandy which really didn't give us enough time to appreciate this beautiful hotel! Our room was wonderful; the separate lounge area with sofa bed for our son was perfect. We had dinner at The Veranda - a wonderful buffet with a wide selection of courses and dishes. Breakfast in the morning was also lovely with a wide choice. Really wish we had more time to stay and fully explore this wonderful historic hotel.

Boochiesgirl, United Kingdom

I loved that it's a hotel with a long history. I had a lovely room, the bed was perfect. Just wish I had had more time.

Francesca, Sri Lanka

Can not say enough about this place. They hit the mark every time. Wonderful staff and management respecting this beautiful hotel by being the best the can be. Loved every moment. Excellent location. The best.

Peter, Australia

Good breakfast, great drinks spot. All of the history to soak up.

Robert, Australia

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This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. This iconic and colonial-style hotel, built in 1864, features a spa and a saltwater pool with lounge chairs that faces the vast Indian Ocean.

With hardwood floors, most rooms at Galle Face Hotel offer views of the Indian Ocean, Galle Face Green or Colombo 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 enjoyed at the hotel's 2 on-site restaurants, Verandah and 1864. For a drink, guests can head to the bar.

Kollupitiya is a great choice for travelers interested in food, restaurants and shopping.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Colombo! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Colombo! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Oceanic Balcony Junior Suite 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 394 ft² This double room features a cable TV, air conditioning and sea view. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Suit press, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Sofa, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Sea view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 280 ft² This double room has a electric kettle, cable TV and minibar. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Suit press, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Wake-up service, Electric kettle Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 269 ft² This double room has a satellite TV, air conditioning and electric kettle. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Suit press, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Towels, Linens, Upper floors accessible by elevator Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Someone just booked this Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 215 ft² This triple room has a electric kettle, air conditioning and seating area. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Suit press, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Wake-up service, Electric kettle Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Premier Ocean Balcony Room 1 full bed and 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 280 ft² This double room features air conditioning, a minibar and satellite TV. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Suit press, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Wake-up service, Electric kettle Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Junior Suite 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 237 ft² This double room has a electric kettle, minibar and seating area. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Suit press, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Towels, Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 484 ft² This family room has a minibar, electric kettle and seating area. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Suit press, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, View, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Towels, Linens, Upper floors accessible by elevator Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Premier Ocean View Room 1 full bed and 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 280 ft² This double room features a seating area, minibar and cable TV. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Suit press, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Wake-up service, Electric kettle Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Oceanic Junior Suite 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 394 ft² This double room has a minibar, seating area and cable TV. Room Facilities: Minibar, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Suit press, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Sea view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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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.

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, restaurants and shopping – Check location Great location - show map

Closest Landmarks

Crescat Boulevard 0.3 miles
Slave Island Railway Station 0.3 miles
Galle Face Green 0.4 miles
American Embassy 0.6 miles
Kollupita Railroad Station 0.6 miles
Colombo Rowing Club 0.7 miles
Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple 0.8 miles
Beira Lake 0.8 miles
World Trade Center - Sri Lanka 0.8 miles
Colombo World Trade Center 0.9 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Seaspray Restaurant 0 miles
Pool bar Cafe/Bar 0 miles
Crescat Supermarket 0.2 miles
Crescat Market 0.2 miles

Natural Beauty

National Museum Mountain 2.2 miles
Galle Face Green Ocean/Sea 0 miles

Closest Airports

Bandaranaike International Airport 17.8 miles

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1 Restaurant On Site

Verandah restaurant

Menu: Buffet

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea

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All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

One older child or adult is charged USD 25 per person per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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July 24, 2017

Nanna
Denmark
10

“A historic and luxurious must in Colombo”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉There was a historic tour around the hotel in the afternoon, which we missed since we saw the information about it too late. They should have informed about this when we arrived. We would have loved to experience this too. The pool area is not safe for small kids - as there is no fence or border from the sun-beds to the very dangerous rocks and high waves just underneath. Keep the kids close :-) The somewhat nasty and cheeky crows (that rules the Colombo area) are pretty annoying in the pool area - they will steal your food if you look away for just 20 seconds.
눇A beautiful must in Colombo! It was a perfect way to start our holiday in Sri Lanka - we got to taste a little of the colonial history from the beginning and was ready to experience the amazing Sri Lankan culture further. Just a unique historic experience - and at the same time great luxury. Funny to see all the pictures in the bar of the famous people who have stayed at the hotel during its long life. The morning buffet was spetacular - and the passion daiquiry too :-) In the evening we walked a long the shore from the hotel to the old Dutch hospital where we had a great Sri Lankan meal (20 mins walk)
July 21, 2017

Joseph
United Kingdom
10

“Galle Face Hotel the best in Colombo”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉None
눇Friendly staff excellent service good food with a variety of selection - Nothing but the best
July 21, 2017

amberjoe
United Kingdom
9.6

“Wonderful hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Their communication could be improved.
눇We had a great experience at this hotel. I cannot fault it in any way. Very comfortable, great setting. I would stay here again.
July 20, 2017

Holly
United Kingdom
9.2

“Wonderful old fashioned luxury”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The gym was closed for refurbishment and though there was another in walking distance down the road this was inconvenient. The restaurants are not great value for money considering the general price to eat out in Sri Lanka. Also a large group of teenagers - some sort of sports tour - we're a bit rowdy and swearing around the pool during our stay.
눇Luxurious hotel in a great location. The whole hotel smells amazing and it's very high quality. Seaspray restaurant was brilliant.
July 19, 2017

Edwina
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premier Ocean View Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇Lovely staff,food and location.
July 18, 2017

Lakshmi
Sri Lanka
7.9

“Good experience”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Door locks was not wasy. They became too old
눇Ambience and sea coast
July 17, 2017

Tim
United Kingdom
9.6

“Great hotel - we will definitely stay here next time we go to Colombo”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premier Ocean Balcony Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Not much, it was very good!
눇Good location, staff couldn't be nicer or more helpful. We left a kindle & they sent it by courier to our next hotel (150km away) at no extra cost. Now THAT Is good service!!
July 16, 2017

Simon
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Ocean Balcony Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉All good
눇Excellent choice of breakfast items
July 16, 2017

Skw
United Kingdom
9.6

“We will be back!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Original room was in the old fashioned end of the hotel & it was in need of some renovation but they upgraded us to a junior suite (for an extra £30/ night) which was an amazing room with beautiful sea views
눇The staff were very friendly & helpful
July 16, 2017

Elise Noelle
Australia
Age group: 25 – 34
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Landmark Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The perfect place to start your Sri Lankan adventure. The hotel was so old world and you could imagine the British royals staying there in the Past. Breakfast overlooking he ocean was lovely, staff were super helpful and the door man in his regal 50 years of service uniform was special. We felt so comfortable, safe and walked everywhere because it was smack bang in the Centre. Highly recommend, beautiful service.
July 15, 2017

Wassim
Lebanon
9.2

“Galle”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Rooms need decoration & over priced
눇Good & view
July 11, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

“great view from the bar”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Nothing really
눇View from the bar
July 10, 2017

Nicole
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Landmark Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Nothing
눇Comfy beds and awesome ambience
July 8, 2017

Boochiesgirl
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The night of our stay there was a wedding at the hotel - a wonderful venue! However, when we returned to our room following dinner, it sounded like the wedding party was taking place in our room, especially when the live band started. We phoned the reception who told us the music finished at 11.30pm. We asked if they had earplugs, which they didn't, but did offer to move us. This wasn't ideal at 10pm, but we moved to a suite in an older part of the hotel, away from the noise. However, the room was cold, unwelcoming and did not have the bed required for our son. Staff brought us blankets to make up a bed on the floor with the cushions from a sofa, which was far from ideal and we decided to move back to our original room and put up with the noise. I'm not sure what the hotel can do regarding the noise when there is a wedding or an event - maybe at least let guests know, and provide earplugs!!
눇What an amazing hotel! We arrived late afternoon, and checked out the following morning to travel onwards to Kandy which really didn't give us enough time to appreciate this beautiful hotel! Our room was wonderful; the separate lounge area with sofa bed for our son was perfect. We had dinner at The Veranda - a wonderful buffet with a wide selection of courses and dishes. Breakfast in the morning was also lovely with a wide choice. Really wish we had more time to stay and fully explore this wonderful historic hotel.
July 7, 2017

Castor
United Arab Emirates
Age group: 35 – 44

7 helpful votes
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Surrounding areas are not so clean, but that has nothing to do with the hotel
눇Nice building, well located. Excellent service at the seafood restaurant.

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