Galle Face Hotel

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2 Galle Road, Gampaha Division, Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, 300

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
In Colombo (Kollupitiya)
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2 Galle Road, Gampaha Division, Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, 300
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General


In Colombo (Kollupitiya)

Location


With a stay at Galle Face Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Colombo, steps from Galle Face Green and within a 10-minute walk of Crescat Shopping Mall. This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Colombo City Centre.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Galle Face Green - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
High Commission of India - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Galle Face Green Night Market - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St. Andrew's Scots Kirk Church - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Galle Face Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Crescat Shopping Mall - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Beira Lake - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
One Galle Face - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
United States Embassy Colombo - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Old Parliament Building - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Nawaloka Hospital - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Liberty Plaza - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Bank of Ceylon Tower - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Colombo City Centre - 1.5 km / 1 mi
King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi

The preferred airport for Galle Face Hotel is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 35.6 km / 22.1 mi

Facilities


Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Dining


Enjoy international cuisine at 1864 Restaurant, one of the hotel's 7 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 156 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Wedding service
  • Porter
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

General

  • Banquet
  • Ballroom
  • Smoking area
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Things to Do

  • Garden
  • Spa
  • Library
  • Sun loungers

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference center
  • Conference rooms

Transportation

  • Airport transfer
  • Storage
  • Valet parking

Connectivity

  • LAN Internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Internet point

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

Public Facilities

  • Safety deposit box
  • Elevator

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Galle Face Hotel

Important Note
  • A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 71 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 71 (one-way), (from 2 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Service Animals Not Allowed

Professional property host/manager, By ocean, Essential workers only - NO

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - to 12:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Galle Face Hotel
156
Number of floors in Galle Face Hotel
2
Another facilities in Galle Face Hotel
Laundry service, Newspaper in lobby, Wedding service, Porter, Multilingual staff

Frequently asked question in Galle Face Hotel

What are available facilities at Galle Face Hotel?
There are top facilites at Galle Face Hotel such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Galle Face Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Galle Face Hotel is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
Does Galle Face Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, Galle Face Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Galle Face Hotel?
Galle Face Hotel is a 5.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Galle Face Hotel have?
Galle Face Hotel has 2 floors.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Galle Face Hotel

Traveloka (4)
Other sources (1,000)
9.0
Exceptional
From 1,000 reviews
Cleanliness

9.2

Room Comfort

8.8

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

9.2

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Roger
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff very attentive and friendly. Customer service excellent. Lovely restaurant for buffet dining with seating opening onto veranda and unobstructed Seaview. Excellent choice of food but often only like warm rather than hot. I don’t think they have the correct type of infra red heating lamps to keep the food hot.
William
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Old world charm with great friendly and attentive staff. Lovely location right on the sea. Food very good.
susan
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff :
Nick
2.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL. The worst customer experience I have ever had. The hotel manager does not care at all about the guests. They had a massive late night party with the music so loud that it was making the windows of our room shake. When this was flagged with the hotel manager he basically said I was lying and marched me up to my room. When he got there he realised how bad it was and relunctantly moved us to another despite originally saying there wasn’t any spare rooms. Even in the room we moved to we could still hear the music. Not a single apology and a smarmy grin on his face throughout the whole conversation - he’s an absolute whopper. The rest of the staff in the hotel were very nice & friendly but the arrogance & disdain showed by the management team ruined our experience of Colombo- AVOID AT ALL COSTS L.
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Katherine-Helen
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything at the Galle Face was wonderful. The staff were so friendly and made our honeymoon extra special - beautiful room and a congratulations cake! We booked the honeymoon retreat spa treatment which was fantastic and incredibly relaxing. We thorough enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying again in the future
Christine
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The staff were all very friendly and courteous. Rooms were clean with everything that one needs. Breakfast was excellent.
Priya
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Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is lovely but in disrepair and needs maintenance. The service is poor (room service, housekeeping). The amenities provided in the room are laughable (just one shower cap), and not at par with most hotels who also provide a soap, lotion, and toothpaste/ toothbrush.
Annette
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had a deluxe sea view room and it was really nice. For a longer stay, there was limited space to unpack and store clothes but the room was good. The reception staff were very good but the service in the bars and restaurants was poor. You could wait a half hour to even order a drink and wait another half hour for it to be served. We noticed this not just with us, but many others complaining of the poor service. I would still stay here for location, ambiance and history, but would likely do more meals offsite next time.bbarsextreelywaspoor.good.Thereception staff were wonderful.
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Kelvin
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fantastic hotel full of character with wonderful staff. The veranda for dining and the chess board for a sundowner are magical
Simon
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Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had a terrible time at the Galle Face Hotel. We booked this very expensive and famous hotel in July and hoped it to be the perfect place to celebrate New Year and to be the climax of our holiday in Sri Lanka. At 3.00am on 31st December we were woken by builders using jack hammers as they were apperently erecting a stage on the lawns of the hotel below our room. We complained and we were told that the stage was for a private New Years Eve party for 2500 people - this was the first we heard about this private party. The private party was on the lawns under our balcony. The music was very loud the lights very bright and the party music went on until 7.00am. All the Hotel bars were closed to hotel guests for the whole night. All the bars were only for the private party. To get a drink we were told to go to our room and use room service. The private party was the main event at the hotel. We wrote to the hotel manager to complain about the serious disturbances on both nights of our stay. There has been no reply. We had a wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka and the two nights at the Galle Face Hotel were to be the climax of a great holiday. It was terrible. The Galle Face Hotel only told us about the private party when we complained about the hammering at 3.00am on the 31st December. If they had told us when we booked in July we would of stayed at a different hotel. Not to be told about a private party for 2500 people under your balcony was unforgiveable.
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Abid
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing breakfast buffet, pool and old school vibe. Like being in a museum.
steve
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Bedroom was in poor condition, the air conditioning didn't work overnight, the windows were sealed, the mattress was not comfortable, being hard and feeling the metal springs. Hotel is a nostalgic look back in history and service levels are quite high.
Paul
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very classy hotel with a real colonial style and great staff.
Ida
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Beautiul old hotel but the mold smell in the room and from the aircon was out of this world grouse. Would not
David
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A fantastic place, full of history
Mubarak
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Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Slow service and the place isn't worth the price
David
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had to wait over an hour for our room to be ready, and then call three times and visit reception to get towels. The dinner buffet was not great. Otherwise, the room was very comfortable, with huge bed. The hotel really is a time travel experience and worthy of a one or two night stay
Melinda
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location. Friendly staff. Nice room.
Gareth
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Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel is supposed to be 4 star but was far from it. The property is in a poor state of repair, with paint peeling off the walls. The doors to the balcony were so delapidated that they wouldn't close properly. There was only one chair on the balcony and despite several requests we never got a second chair. There was constant noise, either from the high volume music or from the continual banging and hammering as they built or removed decking for weddings and parties. It was all very dissapointing and not what was expected from a hotel that charges so much.
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Ewan
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Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Thankyou to the lovely staff at reception who asisted my wife and I with additional reservations and made sure everything was ready. Thankyou guys, absolutely excellent.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Galle Face Hotel

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Other sources (1,000)
9.0
Exceptional
From 1,000 reviews
Cleanliness

9.2

Room Comfort

8.8

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

9.2

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Roger
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff very attentive and friendly. Customer service excellent. Lovely restaurant for buffet dining with seating opening onto veranda and unobstructed Seaview. Excellent choice of food but often only like warm rather than hot. I don’t think they have the correct type of infra red heating lamps to keep the food hot.
William
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Old world charm with great friendly and attentive staff. Lovely location right on the sea. Food very good.
susan
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff :
Nick
2.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL. The worst customer experience I have ever had. The hotel manager does not care at all about the guests. They had a massive late night party with the music so loud that it was making the windows of our room shake. When this was flagged with the hotel manager he basically said I was lying and marched me up to my room. When he got there he realised how bad it was and relunctantly moved us to another despite originally saying there wasn’t any spare rooms. Even in the room we moved to we could still hear the music. Not a single apology and a smarmy grin on his face throughout the whole conversation - he’s an absolute whopper. The rest of the staff in the hotel were very nice & friendly but the arrogance & disdain showed by the management team ruined our experience of Colombo- AVOID AT ALL COSTS L.
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Katherine-Helen
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything at the Galle Face was wonderful. The staff were so friendly and made our honeymoon extra special - beautiful room and a congratulations cake! We booked the honeymoon retreat spa treatment which was fantastic and incredibly relaxing. We thorough enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying again in the future
Christine
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The staff were all very friendly and courteous. Rooms were clean with everything that one needs. Breakfast was excellent.
Priya
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is lovely but in disrepair and needs maintenance. The service is poor (room service, housekeeping). The amenities provided in the room are laughable (just one shower cap), and not at par with most hotels who also provide a soap, lotion, and toothpaste/ toothbrush.
Annette
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had a deluxe sea view room and it was really nice. For a longer stay, there was limited space to unpack and store clothes but the room was good. The reception staff were very good but the service in the bars and restaurants was poor. You could wait a half hour to even order a drink and wait another half hour for it to be served. We noticed this not just with us, but many others complaining of the poor service. I would still stay here for location, ambiance and history, but would likely do more meals offsite next time.bbarsextreelywaspoor.good.Thereception staff were wonderful.
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Kelvin
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fantastic hotel full of character with wonderful staff. The veranda for dining and the chess board for a sundowner are magical
Simon
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had a terrible time at the Galle Face Hotel. We booked this very expensive and famous hotel in July and hoped it to be the perfect place to celebrate New Year and to be the climax of our holiday in Sri Lanka. At 3.00am on 31st December we were woken by builders using jack hammers as they were apperently erecting a stage on the lawns of the hotel below our room. We complained and we were told that the stage was for a private New Years Eve party for 2500 people - this was the first we heard about this private party. The private party was on the lawns under our balcony. The music was very loud the lights very bright and the party music went on until 7.00am. All the Hotel bars were closed to hotel guests for the whole night. All the bars were only for the private party. To get a drink we were told to go to our room and use room service. The private party was the main event at the hotel. We wrote to the hotel manager to complain about the serious disturbances on both nights of our stay. There has been no reply. We had a wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka and the two nights at the Galle Face Hotel were to be the climax of a great holiday. It was terrible. The Galle Face Hotel only told us about the private party when we complained about the hammering at 3.00am on the 31st December. If they had told us when we booked in July we would of stayed at a different hotel. Not to be told about a private party for 2500 people under your balcony was unforgiveable.
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Abid
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing breakfast buffet, pool and old school vibe. Like being in a museum.
steve
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Bedroom was in poor condition, the air conditioning didn't work overnight, the windows were sealed, the mattress was not comfortable, being hard and feeling the metal springs. Hotel is a nostalgic look back in history and service levels are quite high.
Paul
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very classy hotel with a real colonial style and great staff.
Ida
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Beautiul old hotel but the mold smell in the room and from the aircon was out of this world grouse. Would not
David
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A fantastic place, full of history
Mubarak
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Slow service and the place isn't worth the price
David
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had to wait over an hour for our room to be ready, and then call three times and visit reception to get towels. The dinner buffet was not great. Otherwise, the room was very comfortable, with huge bed. The hotel really is a time travel experience and worthy of a one or two night stay
Melinda
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location. Friendly staff. Nice room.
Gareth
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel is supposed to be 4 star but was far from it. The property is in a poor state of repair, with paint peeling off the walls. The doors to the balcony were so delapidated that they wouldn't close properly. There was only one chair on the balcony and despite several requests we never got a second chair. There was constant noise, either from the high volume music or from the continual banging and hammering as they built or removed decking for weddings and parties. It was all very dissapointing and not what was expected from a hotel that charges so much.
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Ewan
icon-Business and Leisure Family
Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Thankyou to the lovely staff at reception who asisted my wife and I with additional reservations and made sure everything was ready. Thankyou guys, absolutely excellent.
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