Galle Face Hotel

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Timeless elegance by the ocean

Colonial-style architecture and decor transport you to a bygone era, while the beachfront location offers serene ocean views. Delight in a 30-meter sea salt pool, open terrace dining with Sri Lankan cuisine, and happy hour cocktails on the hotel green.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is HK$659
HK$886 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Garden View Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Garden View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for City View Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Sea View Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Sea View Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Balcony Sea View Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a small table with a wine glass, and a ceiling fan.

Balcony Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Junior Suite Sea View Balcony

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking the ocean with palm trees and a building in the background.

Junior Suite Sea View Balcony

  • Sea view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Royal Suite

  • Sea view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the sea through a window with curtains.

Signature Suites

  • Sea view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Junior Suite Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a sofa, and two windows with blinds.

Junior Suite Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Classic Sea View Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Classic Sea View Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Located on the beach, Galle Face Hotel is in Kollupitiya, a neighbourhood in Colombo. Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Crescat Shopping Mall and Colombo City Centre. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Gangaramaya Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Colombo travel guide
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2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300

What's nearby

  • A beach at sunset with calm waves and a distant city skyline.
    Galle Face Green
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a body of water, and a traditional pavilion.
    Colombo City Centre
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • High Commission of India
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crescat Shopping Mall
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galle Face Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station
    10 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coffee Stop - Cinnamon Grand
    8 min walk
  • Indian Ocean Pavilion
    10 min walk
  • Navaratna Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Peshawri
    9 min walk
  • The Islander
    7 min walk

About this property

Galle Face Hotel

  • Luxury hotel near Galle Face Green
  • Located close to Crescat Shopping Mall and Colombo City Centre, Galle Face Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. With amenities such as a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy dinner, light fare, international cuisine and ocean views. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking and valet parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and multilingual staff
    • A porter/bellboy, a computer station and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 156 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

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Frequently asked questions

Does Galle Face Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Galle Face Hotel?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galle Face Hotel on 6 Nov 2026 start from HK$659, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Galle Face Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galle Face Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Galle Face Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Galle Face Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Galle Face Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 71 per vehicle applies.

Where is Galle Face Hotel located?

Located in Kollupitiya, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Galle Face Green and Crescat Shopping Mall. Colombo City Centre and Gangaramaya Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Colombo Fort Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Galle Face Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The service was excellent and the property has beautiful historical and colonial charm to it. All the staff we met were very helpful and friendly. The food was amazing and I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff and the property were very nice and enjoyed the stay. This is our second time and we will continue to stay here. Food was one of the highlight of this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great location on the beach, excellent rooms, great service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A lovely old hotel with spacious rooms, a great pool area and plenty of options for dining. The hotel is next to the Galle Green which has a real vibe in the evening. A special thanks to Devatha who looked after us and also ran the historic hotel tour which we loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I was recommended to stay here and I'm very glad that I did. The hotel dates from the colonial era, and since then had been the choice of many dignitaries, sports and movie stars, yet it is still priced well within reach of a Western salary. The food is excellent (I sampled only the dinner and breakfast buffets). The staff are particularly attentive - Ivoni, the customer relations manager, gets special mention because she went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was as good as it could be.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was an amazing experience staying at Galle Face hotel. Had an ocean view room and enjoyed it. Fantastic buffet spread and on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a magnificent building with a great history. The location is amazing overlooking the ocean and adjacent to Galle Face Green where you can observe the sunset and watch the locals flying their kites. The facilities are very good especially the saltwater pool, ideal for lap swimming. The breakfast and other dining options are of the highest quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Coming to Galle Face hotel is like returning home. The staff is the best around and I am grateful for their kindness and hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I honestly couldn’t find anything to fault during my stay at the Galle Face Hotel. I thoroughly enjoyed everything about it, from the beautiful historic setting to the excellent service and attention to detail by all. All of the staff were extremely courteous, helpful and professional, and they made me feel very welcome throughout my stay. I particularly appreciated the heritage tour conducted by Belinda. She was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history of the hotel to life. I learned so much about the building and its fascinating heritage, and it was a real highlight of my stay. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and will be looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Love the old colonial hotel with a history. Love that it was oceanfront so the outside areas always felt cool with a breeze as Colombo was HOT! Staff always excellent. Always easy to get a taxi or tuktuk to wherever you want.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My first time staying at Galle Face Hotel. Older property but unique and the staff service is amazing. I had just stayed overnight leaving back out early in the morning and I had breakfast in a box ready to take with me to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel with a rich history and a sunset that best in the world
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely old colonial hotel with a past! Saltwater pool. Ocean breezes keep you cool in a hot Colombo. Room was very comfortable. Very easy to get a taxi or tuktuk anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We absolutely loved our stay at the Galle Face. The staff was amazing, and we really. loved our museum tour with Jaritha.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a wonderful hotel which my family and I enjoyed very much. The room was great, the staff excellent and the food was superb. We would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location and old world charm
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Stay here if you cherish Traditions! Colonialism at its best. Staff is very proud of this regal establishment. Old world elegance and charm!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is the best place to stay in Colombo. It is the oldest hotel, and retains its grandeur. Clean, spacious rooms, photos of all the luminaries who have stayed here. Wonderful attentive staff. Great good and drinks in multiple venues.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is a masterclass in shabby chic - old world charm that’s perhaps a little frayed at the edges but wonderful staff and great service make up for all of that. Oceanside pool with a great poolside bar and restaurant, breakfast on the veranda - you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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In the last 2 years we have stayed at this hotel 6 times with no regrets. There’s not a better hotel staff in Colombo—- from the general managers to the front desk to the concierge team to room care even the restaurant and bar staff all deliver 6 star service and care. Property facades needs a little upkeep attention but no lack of ambience or cleanliness. We feel like we’re returning home to family each visit. Looking forward to more stays soon.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Great buffet breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Staff very friendly and helpful. Meals on veranda facing the ocean—marvelous!! Beautifully maintained grounds and hotel. Wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great old colonial era hotel, all the staff are really good, super view from the room and all spotlessly clean. Dining in The Veranda restaurant offers a great choice for both breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old but, well kept hotel.The location was great and liked the hotel vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025