Galle Face Hotel
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 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- 3 restaurants
- Free parking
- Bar
- Private beach area
Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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1 full bed | ||
1 twin bed | ||
1 twin bed and 1 full bed | ||
1 twin bed and 1 full bed | ||
1 twin bed and 1 full bed or 1 twin bed | ||
3 twin beds | ||
1 twin bed and 1 queen bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 twin bed and 1 king bed | ||
1 twin bed and 1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 king bed Bedroom 2 2 twin beds Bedroom 3 1 queen bed | ||
1 queen bed | ||
Bedroom 1 queen bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 queen bed Living room 1 sofa bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
Lori
United States of America“I loved being able to stay in this piece of history and old colonial charm! The buffet breakfast and buffet dinners had so many delicious choices, and I especially enjoyed the Sri Lankan and Indian dishes. Having a beverage on the upstairs...”- DDavid
Malaysia“Style, charm, sound of the waves, sunsets at seaside, flag ceremony with bag pipe, many F&B Venues, helpful and friendly staff” 
D United States of America“The service, the nostalgia of the property, the location, high tea, and watching the sunset. Love that King of the Mambo is right there for Cuban food! I was most impressed by the brand tradition and that the staff seemed to be dedicated to the...”- Dominik
Canada“The staff were warm and friendly. We slept so well the beds and rooms were so clean and comfortable. Best shower!” 
Kamal United States of America“Amazing staff. Beautiful hotel with old charm. Built in 1864, it is one of the oldest hotels in the world. And you only have to look at photos of all the celebrities and royalty who have stayed there to realize this is a very special place.”
Arjun
India“This was the third time I stayed at the Galle Face Hotel. I have always enjoyed the scenic views and the hospitality. It is one of those old-school hotels that offer a lot of class and grace. I will definitely return for another stay!”
Mark
Israel“Not my first stay at the hotel Stay was good as always I recived a room upgrade which was very nice Breakfast ,service and house keeping very good Nice relaxing pool area”- Althea
United Arab Emirates“The service was exceptional. Friendly, pre-emptive. The property was well loved and it showed” - Upendra United States of America“excellent colonial style property on the beachfront and centrally located. excellent breakfast. great staff - very friendly and respectful and helpful. great ambience. clean rooms, nicely updated toilets and showers. otherwise excellent facility...”
Geoffrey
Australia“Staff are very helpful and friendly. The location by the beach is great.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants3 Restaurants On Site
- Verandah Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican • Chinese • Indian • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Romantic
- King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceModern • Romantic
- The 1864
- CuisineInternational
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceRomantic
Amenities of Galle Face HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- 3 restaurants
- Free parking
- Bar
- Private beach area
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Bidet
- 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
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
Living Area
- Fireplace
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree 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 pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- 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
- MassageAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- SaunaAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Japanese
House rulesGalle Face Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printMust-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.
FAQs about Galle Face Hotel
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Galle Face Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Galle Face Hotel is 0.9 miles from the center of Colombo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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.
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Guests staying at Galle Face Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Room options at Galle Face Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite
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Check-in at Galle Face Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Galle Face Hotel has 3 restaurants:
- King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant
- The 1864
- Verandah Restaurant
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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
