Galle Face Hotel

About this hotel

Nestled in Colombo, this attractive hotel for $76 per night is a great choice for your next trip. 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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront / Waterfront

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

4.51 miles

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

7.38 miles

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

4.24 miles

Beddagana Wetland Park

4.77 miles

Galle Face Hotel

4.1

Excellent(859 Reviews)

Hotel in Colombo

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront / Waterfront

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

4.51 miles

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

7.38 miles

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

4.24 miles

Beddagana Wetland Park

4.77 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(859 Reviews)

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10.0

Nov 2023

Wonderful

The staff

The shower

10.0

Nov 2023

Really beautiful, well-managed hotel

It was very well managed - much better than other hotels in Sri Lanka. Staff were always friendly, never intrusive, came and assisted at the right time, rooms were always spotless, room service was speedy; payment and bills were hassle free and above all the property is beautiful, kept very well.

Gym could be bigger

9.0

Nov 2023

Sehr schön, alles Erwartungen erfüllt

Wunderbare Lage dieses Kolonialzeit-Hotels! Sehr freundliches Personal!

So einiges ist halt schon in die Jahre gekommen, aber insgesamt weiter Top. Passt zum Stil des Hauses. Wenn das Haus kaum belegt ist, kann man Gästen auch upgrades geben

9.0

Oct 2023

Mooi hotel in Colombo

Oud, koloniaal hotel. Dat zie je duidelijk aan het hotel en de kamers. Maar dus met veel meer karakter dan de naastgelegen 5-star hotels.

Bediening, portiers (niet allemaal) zijn uitdrukkelijk op zoek naar tip

10.0

Sep 2023

Exceptional

Extraordinary hotel in Colombo. Great Heritage that you can feel. Well located and extremely dedicated personal.

8.0

Sep 2023

Great property I’ve stayed at before and would stay at again

Property has a lot of old world charm given it’s history - but it is so well maintained and so clean. The staff are great and so willing to help!!

Servicing of the room was always left until late afternoon, and even then they forgot to replace the towels - we had to call house keeping more than once just to get fresh towels (small thing I know!!!)

10.0

Jul 2023

Super!

Everything

Dry days were on

10.0

Jul 2023

It’s grate location

Clean Stuff was nice Good food

Door entry was old key in style I would like to see card entry system

10.0

Jul 2023

2nd time in two months and counting

Hospitality at its best. Such a pleasant experience to be greeted by staff at all levels. Superb quality of service. Keep up the excellent work. Great location and facilities too. Highly recommended!

Nothing that I can think of.

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

historic, staff, location, spa, buffet, restaurants, pool

9.0

May 2023

Beautiful.

Staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, including complimentary upgrade to a suite room which was very much appreciated. Amazing architecture and presence on the coastline, a must stay when in Colombo.

Nil.

3.0

May 2023

A very disappointing first time experience at Galle Face Hotel

Location

Over all cleanliness was extremely bad both in the room and restaurant areas . No toiletries in the room and had to be asked every time. Room door lock and water taps were in bad condition. Toilet floor was really dirty

8.0

May 2023

We had a great stay and would go back in a heartbeat.

An atmospheric building with lots of history and the perfect setting on Galle Face Green. Large and stylish room with a good shower. Loved the swimming pool. Good food and drink.

Nothing. We loved it.

4.0

May 2023

such a pity

The old property

It was extremely dirty

10.0

May 2023

Old world charm

Love the old world charm and a location to die for

9.0

May 2023

Historic hotel, with old-world charms and 21-century service.

Beautiful and historic hotel, with many of the original features, in the best location in the city. Junior suite was well-sized, although the view of the back of the hotel, replete with a/c units, was very disappointing. Staff are truly excellent, welcoming and professional.

The view from our suite was depressing, to say the least, especially as I had requested one of the sea or, ideally, the Galle Face Green. Still, the overall experience was positive.

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Friendly staff and great location. The breakfast buffet was large and had a lot to offer. We had a nice suite overlooking the sea. Would certainly stay here again!

8.0

May 2023

Nice hotel, but probably wouldn't return.

The hotel was very opulent, but the gardens and pool area looked weathered and dirty. The outside furniture was old and stained, which would not be expected in a hotel of this class. Rooms were comfortable and well maintained and clean.

The restaurant staff were not very attentative. Would wait some time for drinks after they were ordered. They seemed to be focusing on guests who knew would tip well! At breakfast, we would have to ask several times before we would get a cup off coffee/tea, and they were very slow at taking away dirty plates etc.

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Everything

Noyhing

10.0

May 2023

will be going back again soon!!!!

great value for money and excellent location! our room had the biggest jacuzzi bath I’ve ever seen!!

the pool bar only stocked really expensive spirits like Grey Goose but the bar in the hotel stocked Smirnoff

10.0

Apr 2023

Our stay in the Galle Face hotel was a memorable sight, sound and taste experience.

I love this hotel and it’s history, there is a small museum around the back. The room was beautiful and clean and the bathroom had recently been renovated. The breakfast buffet is amazing with western and local food and the staff were so friendly and helpful. My favorite part is sitting in the evening at the bar watching the beautiful sunset.

8.0

Apr 2023

Historic hotel with amazing service.

Its always nice to stay somewhere with a bit of history and you really feel it at this hotel. we came 14 years ago and it feels a bit fresher and the pool bar is a great addition. The food was amazing!! The pool cabanas right next to the see are a great touch and the service was great. The room was very clean and the shower was amazing after staying in a few hotels with terrible water pressure. They organised our morning taxi to the airport and ensured we had breakfast bags to go as it was so early which was very thoughtful.

Please remember this is a very old historic hotel so it is a little tired in places and also when we switched the main light off for night it for some reason stopped all the plug points from working in the bedroom so we couldn’t charge anything. it also stopped the ceiling fan working too. I think this was a fault in the electrics as it made no sense.

9.0

Apr 2023

Superb

The building, the staff, the food. Everything is being taken care of. It was the start of the rainy season, but still, it felt great. Who cares, There's no beach...the swimming pool is perfect. And what a historic building! This is how a holiday should feel:-)

Nothing worth mentioning.

8.0

Apr 2023

Very good

The food ,, drinks , ambience and locality .

There will be lot of noise if u stay during any parties in the hotel .

10.0

Apr 2023

magical

fantastic location

loved everything

8.0

Apr 2023

Very good

Location

Delay accessing room, and there was a leak from the room above but staff responded quickly.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Colombo?

The average price for a rental in Colombo is $48 per night. This rental is $28 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Galle Face Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Galle Face Hotel. Enjoy the water!

Is Galle Face Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Galle Face Hotel?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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4.3

Excellent(657 Reviews)

Galle Face Hotel

About this hotel

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Galle Face Hotel

Hotel in Colombo

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Colombo?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Galle Face Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Galle Face Hotel?

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