Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Galle Face Hotel

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Galle Face Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 8, 2011

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
or
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 2
This property is making considerable investments and efforts towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Colombo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anura
    CanadaCanada
    An extensive range of scrumptious breakfast options was on offer, and the personnel were cordial and attentive. Although the room was tidy and roomy, it did not meet the expectations of a five-star hotel. Additionally, the outdoor balcony was...
  • William
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Very good buffet breakfast with a selection of western and Sri Lankan food.
  • Vincent
    BelgiumBelgium
    Very nice location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice buffet.
  • Mohamed
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Very comfortable beds.The dining hall, facing the beach, was very nice.
  • Gloria
    CanadaCanada
    Loved how beautifully maimed the property was. All the great art pieces. Location. Beautiful to sit by the water and have a meal.
  • Thanushka
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location is breathtaking! The room we got was spacious, with a huge private balcony and unobstructed sea view, with large windows. Every night we fell asleep to the sound of the ocean. The bathroom was nice and clean. The toiletries were nice...
  • Boris
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Locations , rooms , facilities, food and friendly staff
  • Shishir
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    Location was perfect ! And the bar on the beach has amazing vibes.
  • Dissanayake
    AustraliaAustralia
    Fantastic food, excellent service super friendly staff very clean and comfy rooms Will definitely stay again
  • Asha
    BangladeshBangladesh
    The Location! Nothing can be as best as this hotel's location and ambiance. Breakfast was excellent and I was in a Sea facing room the view from the balcony and room was so beautiful.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi do you have interconnecting family rooms?

    Yes we have interconnecting rooms in Landmark category.
    Answered on 7 May 2022
  • Do you serve food made with pork for high tea?

    Thank you for taking the time to write to us with your valuable inquiry, Unfortunately we don't serve any pork items for high tea
    Answered on 18 March 2021
  • Hi, are your gym and pool areas open for guests?

    Dear Partner Thank you for the message currently the gum & the pool is open for all in-house guest Regards Revenue Manager Galle Face Hotel
    Answered on 14 January 2022
  • Hi there- is the airport shuttle included in the price? How early is the first shuttle to the airport?

    Dear Partner Greetings Thank you for reaching out to on the above our Airport transfers cost will be US$ 71.00 for one-way transfer for maximum 03 p..
    Answered on 23 January 2022
  • Hi I hope staying with you next July. Which hotel room accommodates 3 adults ( we are travelling with our 16 yr old daughter) thank you

    Dear partner Yes the premier balcony can accommodate 03 adults Regards Reservations Team
    Answered on 30 December 2021
  • Are there any shops, bars and restaurants close by?

    Dear Guest, Greetings from Galle Face Hotel. with reference to your inquiry in property we have many bars and restaurants, since we are situated in ..
    Answered on 26 January 2022
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Verandah Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • Indian • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
  • King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
  • The 1864
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Romantic

Amenities of Galle Face Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • 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
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • 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
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Japanese

House rules

Galle Face Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

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

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash Galle Face Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

A mandatory tax of SSCL 2.5% will be charged. if payments are made in Local currency (LKR) for all guests.

FAQs about Galle Face Hotel

  • 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.

  • Check-in at Galle Face Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Galle Face Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Galle Face Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Galle Face Hotel has 3 restaurants:

    • Verandah Restaurant
    • King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant
    • The 1864

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Galle Face Hotel is 0.9 miles from the center of Colombo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Galle Face Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • American

  • Galle Face Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Evening entertainment
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Hand massage
    • Live music/Performance
    • Couples' massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness
    • Themed dinners
    • Neck massage
    • Private beach area
    • Full-body massage
    • Beach
    • Head massage
    • Back massage
    • Foot massage