Name: Galle Face Hotel
Address: 2, Galle Road, Kollupitiya, 00100 Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2, Galle Road, Colombo District, 00100, Sri Lanka
Rating: 8.5

Galle Face Hotel

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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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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.

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Buffet

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Sea view

Free parking available at the hotel

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City View Room 1 single bed 323 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Minibar Free WiFi Free toiletries Bathrobe Safety deposit box Bidet Toilet Bath or shower Hardwood or parquet floors Towels Socket near the bed Desk Slippers Telephone Ironing facilities Satellite channels Tea/Coffee maker Iron Hairdryer Fan Wake up service/Alarm clock Carpeted Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Upper floors accessible by elevator Clothes rack Toilet paper	Max persons: 2	US$72 per night Price US$240 Included: US$ 23.16 Service charge per stay Excluded: US$ 43.14 VAT per stay, US$ 5.31 Tax per stay, US$ 2.67 Tourism fee per stay	Good breakfast US$15 Non-refundable Pay in advance Partner Offer Facilitated by a Booking.com partner company No modifications Confirmed within 2 minutes Can't be combined with other offers Learn more We selected this option for you. You can only book 1 option with Partner Offer each time. Your previous selection is de-selected.
City View Room We have 4 left 1 single bed The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bidet. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, parquet floors and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed. Room 323 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Minibar Free WiFi Free toiletries Bathrobe Safety deposit box Bidet Toilet Bath or shower Hardwood or parquet floors Towels Socket near the bed Desk Slippers Telephone Ironing facilities Satellite channels Tea/Coffee maker Iron Hairdryer Fan Wake up service/Alarm clock Carpeted Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Upper floors accessible by elevator Clothes rack Toilet paper	Max persons: 2	US$92 per night Price US$304 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Good breakfast US$15 Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 2	US$101 per night Price US$334 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Good breakfast included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 2	US$119 per night Price US$393 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$83 per night Price US$274 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Good breakfast US$15 Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$92 per night Price US$304 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Good breakfast included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$101 per night Price US$334 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
Family Room Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed Living room: 1 sofa bed This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a carpeted floor. The unit has 2 beds. Private suite 646 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Free WiFi	Max persons: 2	US$197 per night Price US$650 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Good breakfast US$15 Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 2	US$200 per night Price US$660 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Good breakfast included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 2	US$218 per night Price US$720 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$188 per night Price US$621 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Good breakfast US$15 Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$191 per night Price US$631 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Good breakfast included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$200 per night Price US$660 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
Balcony Sea View Room with Free Cocktails daily from 4:30 PM to 6:30 Pm We have 6 left 1 single bed and 1 double bed The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds. Room 388 feet² Balcony Sea view Garden view Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Minibar Free WiFi	Max persons: 2	US$212 per night Price US$700 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Good breakfast included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 2	US$230 per night Price US$759 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$203 per night Price US$670 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Good breakfast included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$212 per night Price US$700 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
Junior Suite Sea View with Free Cocktails daily from 4:30 PM to 6:30 3 single beds The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bidet. The unit has 3 beds. Room 484 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Minibar Free WiFi	Max persons: 2	US$245 per night Price US$809 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Good breakfast included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 2	US$260 per night Price US$858 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$236 per night Price US$779 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Good breakfast included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$242 per night Price US$799 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
Junior Suite Sea View Balcony We have 5 left 1 single bed and 1 large double bed This air-conditioned suite includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. Private suite 484 feet² Balcony Sea view Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Minibar Free WiFi	Max persons: 2	US$362 per night Price US$1,193 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$344 per night Price US$1,134 Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms

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Guests who stayed here loved

Xaver

Germany

“Great architecture and interior. The hotel almost doubles as a museum, displaying celebrities that have been there over the years etc. Very good location.”

Julie

United Kingdom

“The best accommodation we have stayed in during our trip to Sri Lanka. Professional, friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful colonial building full of charm. Breakfast- particular the view- was fantastic. A drink in fire bar during sunset was a high...”

Cross

United Arab Emirates

“Great location. Lovely staff. Wonderful breakfast.”

Alan

United Kingdom

“Wonderful old colonial hotel right on the sea, attentive staff”

Sophie

United Kingdom

“Wow! What a place to stay. We stayed for out honeymoon and were upgraded to a suite. Service was exceptional. The breakfast buffet was lovely, so many choices. We had some cocktails on the terrace which were lovely and the view to the sea was...”

Naqi

Pakistan

“superb location. I had asked for sea viewing room though I paid more but it was worth it. Breakfast had a wide variety of sumptous dishes and local cuisine also. Room was well appointed with a large bathroom and comfy bed.”

Richard

United Kingdom

“Lovely traditional hotel in Colombo. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Spotlessly clean throughout.”

Lorraine

Australia

“This is without a doubt the best experience for a hotel in Colombo. As I travel for work I have literally stayed at most of the 5 star hotels in Colombo before I tried Galle Face Hotel. I don't know why this was the case but I am so glad I...”

Dinesh

Australia

“I loved staying at the oddest Colonial hotel in Colombo. Staff were friendly and always there to assist to make our stay a memorable one. Breakfast selection was very good and an amazing view of the beach.”

Kartini

Singapore

“Beautiful and majestic heritage property, yet with all the mod cons and most comfortable bed, sheets and aircon.”

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Restaurants

3 restaurants on site

Verandah Restaurant

Cuisine
American • Chinese • Indian • Local
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Ambiance
Family friendly • Romantic

King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant

Cuisine
International
Open for
Dinner • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Modern • Romantic

The 1864

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International
Open for
Dinner
Ambiance
Romantic

House rules

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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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

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Child policies

Children 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 policies

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

Free

5 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

US$25 per child, per night

12+ years

Extra bed upon request

US$35 per person, per night

Prices 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

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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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