Galle Face Hotel | Colombo | Sri Lanka

2, Galle Road, Kollupitiya, 00100 Colombo, Sri Lanka

Galle Face Hotel

This iconic and colonial-style hotel, built in 1864, boasts a spa and a saltwater pool with sun loungers that faces the vast Indian Ocean.

Fitted with wooden flooring, most rooms at Galle Face Hotel offer views of the Indian Ocean, Galle Face Green or Colombo City. They are 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 centre.

Located in the heart of Colombo City, Galle Face Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Odel Shopping Mall and just 36 km 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.


Room choices in Galle Face Hotel

Services

Internet WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Bathroom Toilet paper, Towels, Bath or shower, Slippers, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Shower
Bedroom Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Private beach area, Terrace, Garden
Kitchen Electric kettle
Room Amenities Socket near the bed
Activities Live music/performance, Themed dinner nights Additional charge, Beach, Evening entertainment
Living Area Seating Area, Desk
Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Telephone
Food & Drink Fruits Additional charge, Wine/champagne Additional charge, Kid-friendly buffet, Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Bar, Minibar, Restaurant, Tea/Coffee maker
Parking Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed)., Valet parking, Parking garage, Accessible parking
Reception services Concierge service, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Currency exchange, 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services Daily housekeeping, Trouser press Additional charge, Ironing service Additional charge, Dry cleaning Additional charge, Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities Fax/photocopying Additional charge, Business centre Additional charge, Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Key access, 24-hour security, Safety deposit box
General Shuttle service Additional charge, Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors, Car hire, Packed lunches, Lift, Fan, Family rooms, Ironing facilities, Pants press, Airport shuttle Additional charge, Non-smoking rooms, Iron, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Room service
Accessibility Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming poolFree! Open all year, Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness Fitness, Full body massage, Hand massage, Head massage, Couples massage, Foot massage, Neck massage, Back massage, Spa/wellness packages, Spa facilities, Sun umbrellas, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Massage Additional charge, Fitness centre, Sauna Additional charge
Languages spoken Arabic, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese

Conditions

Check-in From 14:00. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds Child policiesChildren of any age are welcome.Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.Cot and extra bed policies0 - 2 yearsCot upon requestFree5 - 11 yearsExtra bed upon requestUS$25 per child, per night12+ yearsExtra bed upon requestUS$35 per person, per nightPrices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets Pets are not allowed.
Groups When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods Cash
To consider

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Galle Face Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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Is WiFi available at Galle Face Hotel ?

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Is there free parking available at Galle Face Hotel ?

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed)., Valet parking, Parking garage, Accessible parking

What are the outdoor activities at Galle Face Hotel

Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Private beach area, Terrace, Garden

What languages are spoken at Galle Face Hotel ?

Arabic, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese

What are the general services offered at Galle Face Hotel ?

Shuttle service Additional charge, Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors, Car hire, Packed lunches, Lift, Fan, Family rooms, Ironing facilities, Pants press, Airport shuttle Additional charge, Non-smoking rooms, Iron, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Room service

Are pets allowed at Galle Face Hotel ?

Pets are not allowed.

What is the check-in time at Galle Face Hotel ?

From 14:00. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

What is the check-out time at Galle Face Hotel ?

Until 12:00

100% real reviews of Galle Face Hotel

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7,0
Purpose of trip: Leisure trip
What was the highlight of Galle Face Hotel
Gorgeous hotel, staff training needed for bar and restaurant.
An iconic hotel that delivers on every level of luxury and traditional opulence … until it comes to restaurant and Firebeach staff … Pool area needs an overhaul, decking area dangerous. Pool toilets some of the worst in the Capital.
Poor service from restaurant and Firebeach staff was very disappointing. Drinks forgotten, reservation ’missing’, service slow, basic requests misunderstood. Training is needed here - you should not rely on your reputation alone.
7,0
Purpose of trip: Leisure trip
What was the highlight of Galle Face Hotel
great service and location in a very old structure.
service was impeccable. staff were helpful and friendly. hotel has a great view and location too, right next to the beach. it's a heritage hotel, so it's definitely old. it's historically significant and is rich with stories of course, with a gallery on level 2 showcasing all that. it's a short walk away from one galle face, an upscale mall. breakfast is awesome.
i'm not one for old hotels (dislike the old amenities) and would much prefer staying at new, modern ones. had to stay here due to business. the key and lock doesn't work properly. i had trouble opening my door every time and had to get help from the staff sometimes. my room was facing the sea and beach bar and it was quite noisy at night because the windows are not soundproof. you can also hear what's happening in the next room, upstairs, and outside, quite clearly. therefore, i didn't sleep very well. if noise affects you, choose a room facing away from the sea.
8,0
Purpose of trip: Leisure trip
What was the highlight of Galle Face Hotel
Historical gem . Rooms a little tired.
Beautiful old hotel with a long history - the little museum (including Prince Philip’s first car) is very interesting. Our room was a little tired but with old- world charm. The breakfast and welcome from the staff was exceptional. The salt water pool was super - long and relatively deep from end to end. Great for adults. Superb place to watch the sunset.
The smallest double bed in Sri Lanka! Some updates due for the room & bathroom but very clean. The bar by the pool serves food - beware, the service charge is not included in the menu prices (as was the case in all of the other places we have stayed) . (Shame the neon words on the mural beside the pool were not all lit as designed- looked tacky & uncared for). My fish had been cooked twice ( it was verging on burnt and very hard crumb ), whilst my husband’s was fine. Maybe just trying to get away with it . They did cook me a fresh piece, which was very nice, but it meant we ate at different times. No apology though or any gesture of recompense. The hotel has a huge throughput of guests so I guess they don’t need to.
9,0
Purpose of trip: Leisure trip
What was the highlight of Galle Face Hotel
Wonderful
Pool area was excellent. Room was lovely. Bar was very comfortable
Slightly damp, mustiness in the room. One day, lunch at the pool took far far too long to arrive.

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Nearby places of interest

Crescat Boulevard Crescat Boulevard
0.5 km
Slave Island Railway Station Slave Island Railway Station
0.5 km
Galle Face Green Galle Face Green
0.7 km
U.S. Embassy U.S. Embassy
0.9 km
Kollupita Railroad Station Kollupita Railroad Station
1 km
Colombo Rowing Club Colombo Rowing Club
1.2 km
Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple
1.2 km
Beira Lake Beira Lake
1.3 km
World Trade Center - Sri Lanka World Trade Center - Sri Lanka
1.3 km
Colombo World Trade Center Colombo World Trade Center
1.4 km

Highlighted Places

Colombo Dutch Museum Colombo Dutch Museum
1.8 km
Khan Clock Tower Khan Clock Tower
1.9 km
Colombo Town Hall Colombo Town Hall
2 km
National Art Gallery National Art Gallery
2.1 km
Bambalapitiya Railway Station Bambalapitiya Railway Station
3.1 km
R Premadasa Stadium R Premadasa Stadium
3.5 km
Asiri Surgical Hospital Asiri Surgical Hospital
4.6 km

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Crescat 


Supermarket Crescat Supermarket
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Market Crescat Market
0.3 km
Galle Face Green 


Sea/ocean Galle Face Green Sea/ocean
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Beira lake 


Lake Beira lake Lake
2.5 km
National Museum


Mountain National Museum Mountain
3.5 km
Bandaranaike International Airport Bandaranaike International Airport
28.7 km

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