Galle Face Hotel | Hotel in Colombo

| 8.6 (1659 Reviews) | 9 Bathrooms 34 Guests

Hotel in Colombo 03, Colombo

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.

Galle Face Hotel is located in Colombo.

This 157 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Breakfast, Internet, Laundry, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 1659 reviews with the average score of 8.6 . Coming to Colombo and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 157 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Colombo. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Galle Face Hotel in Colombo is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Galle Face Hotel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

Amenities

Air Conditioner

Parking

Pool

Designated Smoking Area

View

Private Beach

Ocean View

Balcony/Terrace

Oceanfront

Accessibility

Transportation/Shuttle

Security/Safety

Business Services

Sports/Activities

Wellness Facilities

Spa

Restaurant

Bar

Guest Services

Entertainment

Breakfast

Child Friendly

Internet

Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast

Breakfast in the room

Restaurant

Kid-friendly buffet

Fruit

Snack bar

Wine/Champagne

Parking

Parking

Free parking

Accessible parking

Parking on site

Parking garage

Activities

Live music/Performance

Fitness center

Private beach area

Sauna

Spa facilities

Spa/Wellness packages

Couples' massage

Hand massage

Massage

Evening entertainment

Foot massage

Fitness

Full-body massage

Neck massage

Themed dinners

Back massage

Beach

Head massage

General

Safe

Family rooms

Designated smoking area

Elevator

Non-smoking rooms

Air conditioning

Wifi in all areas

Guest Services

Shuttle service

Suit press

24-hour front desk

Shuttle service (additional charge)

Tour desk

Concierge

Valet parking

Laundry

Dry cleaning

Fax/Photocopying

Airport shuttle

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Packed lunches

Ironing service

Currency exchange

Business center

Baggage storage

Room service

Daily housekeeping

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Car rental

Internet

Wifi

Free Wifi

Internet

Outdoors

Sun deck

Outdoor pool (year-round)

Terrace

Outdoor pool

Outdoor furniture

Garden

Security/Safety

24-hour security

Smoke alarms

CCTV in common areas

Fire extinguishers

Key access

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Breakfast to-go containers

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Physical distancing in dining areas

Delivered food covered securely

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

Process in place to check health of guests

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Access to healthcare professionals

First aid kits available

Cashless payment available

Physical distancing rules followed

Spa

Pool with view

Beach chairs/Loungers

Saltwater pool

Swimming pool

Pool bar

Beach umbrellas

Transportation/Shuttle

Airport pickup

Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation

Pet Policy

Pets are not allowed

A mandatory tax of sscl 2.5% will be charged. if payments are made in local currency (lkr) for all guests.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:

7.97

Location:

9.55

Staff:

9.09

Facilities:

8.39

Comfort:

8.84

Cleanliness:

8.83

Natasha

Aug 5, 2026 07:00:00 AM

Review Score: 8

Australia

Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: Elegant old world charm Excellent customer service Delicious breakfast options

Summary: Elegant old world charm

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Room Arrangement

Room Info	Facilities
Garden View Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 26 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower cap, Conditioner, Shower, Bidet, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Walk-in shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathrobe General Carpeted, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock Living Area Desk Kitchen Electric kettle, Wine glasses Bedroom Linens, Cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Raised toilet Room amenities Adapter, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack Pool and Spa Pool towels, Salt water pool
City View Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 30 m² 1 Twin bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower cap, Conditioner, Shower, Bidet, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Walk-in shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathrobe General Carpeted, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock Living Area Desk Kitchen Electric kettle, Wine glasses Bedroom Cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Raised toilet Room amenities Adapter, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack Pool and Spa Pool towels, Salt water pool
Sea View Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 27 m² 1 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower cap, Conditioner, Shower, Bidet, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Walk-in shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathrobe General Carpeted, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Executive lounge access Living Area Desk, Seating area View View, Sea view Kitchen Electric kettle, Wine glasses Bedroom Cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Raised toilet Room amenities Adapter, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack Pool and Spa Pool towels, Salt water pool
Balcony Sea View Room with Cocktails daily from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Room Type: Double Room Size: 36 m² 1 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower cap, Conditioner, Shower, Bidet, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Walk-in shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathrobe General Carpeted, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Executive lounge access Outdoors Outdoor furniture, Balcony Living Area Desk, Seating area View View, Sea view, Garden view Kitchen Electric kettle, Wine glasses Bedroom Cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Raised toilet Room amenities Adapter, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack Pool and Spa Pool towels, Salt water pool
Junior Suite Sea View ith Cocktails daily from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Room Type: Twin Room Size: 45 m² 3 Twin bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower cap, Conditioner, Shower, Bidet, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Walk-in shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathrobe General Carpeted, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Executive lounge access Living Area Desk, Seating area Kitchen Electric kettle, Wine glasses Bedroom Cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Raised toilet Room amenities Adapter, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack Pool and Spa Pool towels, Salt water pool Exclusive services Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Junior Suite Sea View Balcony Room Type: Suite Room Size: 45 m² 1 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower cap, Conditioner, Shower, Bidet, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Walk-in shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathrobe General Carpeted, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Executive lounge access Outdoors Balcony Living Area Desk, Seating area View View, Sea view Kitchen Electric kettle, Wine glasses Bedroom Cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Raised toilet Room amenities Adapter, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack Pool and Spa Pool towels, Salt water pool Exclusive services Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Signature Suites with Cocktails daily from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Room Type: Suite Room Size: 100 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker, Fruit Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower cap, Conditioner, Shower, Bidet, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Walk-in shower, Towels, Bath, Hairdryer, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathrobe General Carpeted, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Interconnected room(s) available, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Executive lounge access Outdoors Balcony Living Area Desk, Sofa, Seating area, Dining area View View, Sea view, Garden view Kitchen Electric kettle, Dining table, Wine glasses Bedroom Cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Raised toilet Room amenities Adapter, Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed Pool and Spa Pool towels, Salt water pool Exclusive services Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Royal Suite with Cocktails daily from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Room Type: Suite Room Size: 70 m² 1 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 King bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker, Fruit Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower cap, Conditioner, Shower, Bidet, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Walk-in shower, Towels, Bath, Hairdryer, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathrobe General Carpeted, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Executive lounge access Outdoors Balcony Living Area Desk, Sofa, Seating area, Dining area View View, Sea view Kitchen Electric kettle, Dining table, Wine glasses Bedroom Cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Raised toilet Room amenities Adapter, Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed Pool and Spa Pool towels, Salt water pool Exclusive services Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Family Room Room Type: Suite Room Size: 60 m² 1 Sofa bed Bed 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Toilet paper, Shower cap, Conditioner, Shower, Bidet, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathrobe Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone General Carpeted, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Iron Living Area Desk, Seating area Bedroom Cribs, Wardrobe or closet Room amenities Adapter, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack Accessibility Raised toilet Pool and Spa Pool towels, Salt water pool Food & Drink Bottle of water Kitchen Wine glasses Exclusive services Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Classic Sea View Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 27 m² 1 Twin bed(s) Bed

FAQ's

Is this property pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at property?

Check-in time for Galle Face Hotel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Galle Face Hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in property?

Best-rates for the Galle Face Hotel starts from $83 per night with includes Security/Safety, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Business Services, Restaurant, Bar, Guest Services, Entertainment, Designated Smoking Area, View, Breakfast, Internet, Laundry, Parking, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Spa, Pool, Private Beach, Ocean View, Accessibility, Transportation/Shuttle with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is property a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 5 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the property wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Galle Face Hotel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the property?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Galle Face Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for property?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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