Galle Face Hotel
Get the most from an urban escape in Colombo when you book a room at Galle Face Hotel. Located right in the city center, Galle Face Hotel saves you time and travel by letting you wake up right in the heart of the best neighborhood.
Have a hassle-free trip while enjoying the services and amenities offered by Galle Face Hotel. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. Exploring Colombo is made even more convenient with the car hire services available at the hotel. If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the hotel's free parking, right on-site.
The hotel provides front desk services such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes for guests' convenience. If you need, the ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? dry cleaning service and laundry service offered at the hotel will keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available. For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room.
Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.
Equipped with handy amenities, guestrooms at Galle Face Hotel guarantee a comfortable stay for all travelers. Some rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. Some rooms at Galle Face Hotel include special design features like a balcony or terrace. In-room entertainment such as daily newspaper, television, in-room video streaming and cable TV is provided for guests in some selected rooms.
The hotel also offers bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed. It's good to know that a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms. For sophisticated relaxation, be sure to visit the executive lounge.
Dining and things to do
Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at Galle Face Hotel. If you don't feel like going out to eat, you can always opt for the delicious dining options at the hotel. A night in at the hotel's bar can be as fun as a night out with your travel companions.
Recreational facilities at Galle Face Hotel are designed for escape and relaxation. Don't forget to explore the hotel's easily accessible beach. Finish your vacation days right by dropping in at the massage, hot tub, steam room, spa and sauna. Start your vacation off right with a dip in the pool.
Skip the dress code and opt for a casual cocktail or beer at the hotel's poolside bar. Fitness lovers who want to keep up their routine on vacation can drop in at the hotel's fitness facility. Have fun with your friends or family, or even meet new people at the library. Pick up something memorable for yourself or those waiting for you back at home, at the shops.
Around the property
One doesn't need to look far as the hotel enjoys close proximity to sightseeing options and local attractions. An afternoon of browsing the works at Colombo National Museum located 1.9 km away can familiarize you with the local art scene.
Reasons to stay here
Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 92% of the city's accommodation.
Know you'll get excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining above 96% of the city's accommodation.
This accommodation is highly recommended for its location, scoring higher than 98% of other options in the city.
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Fabulous hotel”
We stayed here for two nights and highly recommend. Lovely staff, great feel to the hotel and a beautiful bar by the sea. There was also a great spa and pool. Could’ve stayed longer if we had the time and definitely will be visiting again.
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Galle Face Hotel - My favourite in Colombo!”
I LOVED my stay here at Galle Face Hotel. Unlike most of the other hotels in this area, this is the one with a clear period charm, its colonial heritage makes it a wonder of Colombo and there is so much depth and uniqueness to this hotel.. making it local NOT bland. The renovations completed in the mid 2010s are excellently done where they acknowledged this hotels, rich cultural past while providing the modern benefits required to effectively compete with the stiff competition just further down the road. What others can't beat is the unique beauty of Galle Face hotel and its excellent and convenient location while also being right by the sea and directly opposite Galle Face green as if it's own front lawn. Staff were always friendly and housekeeping is superb! I WILL definitely be staying here again! Remember, if you travel Sri Lanka...then you want something unique and locally relevant to the identity of the country and its rich past- this hotel does the trick here! What superb value for money.
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Affordable luxury history”
Amazing resort with an awesome buffet breakfast. There is so much history in this hotel and the staff here are absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much Galle Face Hotel for making our stay in Colombo a comfortable and memorable one! We are looking forward to staying with you again when we visit Colombo in the future!! There is no other hotel with a sunset like the one here!!
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Perfect for what I needed!”
Super friendly and helpful staff and as I was travelling alone it made it a much more pleasant experience being looked after so well!
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Wonderful, safe stay”
We're a family of four and we stayed 3 nights at Galle Face Hotel when we first arrived in Sri Lanka, as a COVID-safe place to isolate after a long international flight. True to our expectations, it was the perfect place, likely the most COVID-safe hotel in all of Colombo. All staff were always masked, both indoors and outdoors, they have 4 wonderful restaurants, which are all outdoors, and we were able to be out in the fresh open ocean air during most of our stay. The location is of course just perfect - right next to the ocean, and the hotel has lovely lounge chairs and day beds set up by the ocean. The food was excellent in all restaurants, and the staff were fantastic - extremely courteous, well-trained and obliging; they even scheduled the room cleanings around our very jet lagged schedule. We couldn't recommend Galle Face Hotel more highly as a destination in Colombo.
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Another great stay”
Galle Face Hotel doesn't disappoint. The rooms are great and the breakfast superb with a range of dining options for the rest of the day. I'm a very happy customer
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fab hotel!”
This hotel was just fantastic! nothing to complain about here!! fabulous staff and wonderful location!
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Historic Beauty ”
Our second stay at this marvellous hotel. Wondering how it would be in the Covid world… we couldn’t have enjoyed our stay anymore. Few travellers at the minute meant the staff allowed an early check-in and a late checkout. We enjoyed the saltwater pool to get over the overnight flight, breakfast is just a delight sitting on the veranda and the travellers bar steeped in history. We particularly liked the small plate menu at the fire beach bar at the pool. Almost forgot… we were upgraded to a suite…
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Excellent stay”
As usual Galle Face Hotel does not disappoint, from the warm welcome at reception, the immaculate room and the most delicious breakfast. Plus the other facilities to enjoy at one's leisure. I will be back
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2nd Business Stay”
Yet again the Galle Face delivers the most fantastic destination in Colombo. The staff are over the top helpful, nothing is too much trouble. The bars and restaurant are fantastic and the fine dining 1864 restaurant is a real treat. Make it a must during your next visit and make sure you check out the wine cellar.
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Great stay...”
Our stay was a memorable one..The hotel staffs are very friendly and the room we stayed was very clean and with a great view.
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Very good view very clean and lovely staff ”
Everything was lovely nothing to complain
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Satisfied ”
Very clean, lovely staff, everything close to the hotel and mostly amazing view
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The best hotel east of Suez”
We had high expectations to the visit, and having been here six years ago we wanted to see if it was as good this time as then. Which it was. The room was perhaps a bit small with a kid this time (Superior with Queen bed) but the service is excellent and this really sets the bar on what a five star hotel ought to be.
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Amazing Location”
Best hotel to stay if you are in Colombo. A historic hotel with own museum in an excellent location. You won't want to get out of the hotel as the hotel has so much to offer. Breakfast buffet was OK but can be better. Everything else was good.
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AN EXPERIENCE OF HISTORY”
Efficient check-in / Nice bellboy. Room - simple / authentic / clean. Room amenities very basic. Had to request bathroom slippers. Only simple coffee sachets provided. Room service very reasonable (see photos of room menu) and the food quality is good. Breakfast very good. Plenty of options from local food to European. 'Firebrand' restaurant near pool - nice but very expensive for what it is. Food does not justify the high price. Gym - basic. Would get crowded if more than 2-3 people in it. But its good enough. Overall - Galle Face Hotel is one of those hotels you must stay in as it transports you to another time. It is not a 5-star hotel by today's standards but nevertheless, the staff try their best - are pleasant and very helpful. Would I stay here again? Yes - as a stop after a long flight from Europe/US before exploring this beautiful country. It is in good location - has nice food and very pleasant staff.
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Business visit to Colombo”
Stayed at Galle Face hotel for the first time. A beautiful historic building dating back to 1864 that has been carefully and passionately maintained.
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Exceptional”
Old fashioned colonial hotel by the seaside. Excellent facilities, beautiful view.get a room with seaview and most likely you will get a large terrace withir
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Exceptional”
Very happy with the services, it's every bit worth it. specially the staffs were very nice and attentive!
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Short stay in columbo after flight from uk”
Excellent choice - good facilities, all staff super helpful and friendly - particular callout for the Emmanuel -head of concierge who sorted transfer to resort and trips in columbo and reception staff and customer services manageress
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