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
Colombo City Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Gangaramaya Temple - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Colombo Fort Station - 10 min drive
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Coffee Stop - Cinnamon Grand - 8 min walk
Kaffi - 8 min walk
King Of The Mambo - 1 min walk
Yu Mi Japanese Restaurent - 4 min walk
Roots - 8 min walk
About this property
Galle Face Hotel
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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 R - 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.
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 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 R
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
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
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
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
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Galle Face Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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A beautiful traditional hotel in a prime situation
This is a beautiful traditional hotel with lots of memorabilia from famous people who have stayed there. It is spacious and comfortable with many choices of restaurants serving a variety of foods. The only downside is in wet weather many outdoor tables/seating aren’t usable. We particularly enjoyed the high tea and watching the criminal lowering of the flag at dusk. All staff members are courteous and friendly.
Such history at this hotel. The service is excellent, the food delicious and it could not be in a better location. The building has loads of character and great atmosphere. Loved it.
Convenient for Fort Railway Station less than 10 minutes by taxi. Dining options in the hotel weren’t great for us for lunch and dinner with limited vegetarian options but breakfast was outstanding. Lovely location close to the seafront and short tuk tuk to the temple. Staff were friendly and helpful.
We enjoyed the historic element of the hotel. We also enjoyed the restaurant and the service of the staff. I would recommend the hotel to anyone wanting a break from the busyness of the city.
Classic hotel in a great location. Rooms are nice but a bit dated and a little dusty. But overall it was a very pleasant stay
Miranda
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Neil
4 Jan 2025
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
4 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Faded but fun old grand dame. Worth a one-night st
It was fun to stay in this elegant grande dame once but I wouldn’t do it again. Our room was fine, but has definitely seen better days. The food was mediocre, and service at both the bar and dinner super slow. Staff all perfectly friendly.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Ranjana
2 Jan 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sink was blocked on arrival.
Television did not work, engineers came several times but could not fix it.
View very poor - outside wall and balconies need painting, broken pipes need replacing. Not a good look.
Staff tried to be helpful but often did not know what to do.
Breakfast and bar service good.
This is a very old historic property, and it has quite some charm because of that. However, the rooms have not been maintained. The windows are leaky and the wet sea air gets in making your clothes and the linens – and moist. There was just general lack of maintenance for the property. The staff are very nice, but they do not understand the meaning of service and many times you would be waiting For just a cup of tea at the buffet. Also, the locks for the rooms are just regular keys, not electronics so the security level is a bit lacking. They tried to be accommodating because the first two rooms I looked at were not OK for my mom who I was traveling with because they all had steps up into the bathroom. My brother decided not to stay there and went across the road to ITC, which is a new hotel and the price there was actually lower than the price that we were paying per night.