Galle Face Hotel

5 stars
2 Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
8.6
Very good
based on 2685 reviews
2,685 reviews
Fri 16.01
-
Sat 17.01
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
₪212
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
₪212
Standard room
₪222
Superior room
₪279
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Overview

Within a 20-minute stroll of Fort Railway Station, Galle Face Hotel offers a private beach, a saltwater swimming pool, a Jacuzzi and free wireless internet. It provides 4-star accommodation and views of the ocean.

This elegant hotel offers family facilities, such as a kids pool, supervised child care/activities and babysitting/child services. Guests can take advantage of the recreational facilities on offer, such as a BBQ/picnic area and a sauna. A friendly tour desk is in-house and Slave Island Railway Station is within a 10-minute walk, making it easy for guests to discover the area and its attractions.

Equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, the hotel provides spacious rooms that are fully air conditioned. All provide a mini bar, bottled water and a private bathroom with a hair dryer.

Guests of Galle Face Hotel can relax at the on-site bar, conveniently based for socialising in the evening. Room service is available 24 hours a day, and a large variety of restaurants and cafés can also be found close by. There is also the added convenience of an on-site restaurant.

Galle Face Hotel is within walking distance of Prime Minister's House, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology and Visumpaya. R. Premadasa Stadium is close by.

8.6
Very good rating
Based on 2,685 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Galle Face Hotel

Fri 16.01
Sat 17.01
King room
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₪343
nightly with fees
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₪571
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₪672
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Superior room
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₪279
nightly with fees
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₪296
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₪427
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Queen room
1 queen bed
₪361
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1 queen bed
₪403
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1 queen bed
₪568
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Double room
1 double bed
₪212
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
₪229
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
₪238
nightly with fees
Standard room
bed type unknown
₪222
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
₪238
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
₪312
nightly with fees
Classic room
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₪579
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₪676
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₪839
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Galle Face Hotel

  • Private beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Fruits
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • Car rental
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Foot massage
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Executive lounge access
  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool with a view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Massage
  • Pool bar
  • Sauna

Accessibility and suitability

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Accessible parking
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Pants press
  • Iron and ironing board

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Valet parking

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kid-friendly buffet

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Beauty salon

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of Galle Face Hotel

8.6
Very good
2685 verified ratings
Wonderful
1633
Very good
462
Good
281
Okay
133
Fair
75
Mediocre
40
Poor
66

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's beautiful location and historical charm, but many expressed dissatisfaction with the service and cleanliness. Noise from events and misleading room descriptions were common complaints, leading to a mixed overall experience.
AI-Generated from customer reviews
Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
Value for Price2.5 out of 10
Service2 out of 10
Atmosphere1.5 out of 10
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9.1
Wonderful
ramona, Aug 2017
Pros (+) Patina
Cons (-) Very little

Location

2 Galle Road, Colombo

What's nearby

  • Embassy of United States0.9 km
  • Colombo World Trade Center1.4 km
  • Fort Railway Station1.5 km
  • Khan Clock Tower1.9 km
  • Viharamahadevi Park1.9 km
  • Colombo City Centre2 km
  • National Museum of Colombo2 km
  • Colombo Town Hall2 km
  • Jami Ul Alfar Mosque2.1 km
  • Sinhalese Sports Club2.9 km
  • Independence Memorial Hall3 km
  • Murugan Hindu Temple3.3 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Galle Face Hotel

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December
February
₪942
₪657
Cheapest month to stay with an average 18% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 18% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Galle Face Hotel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Galle Face Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Galle Face Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and February.
  • The cheapest price a room at Galle Face Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was ₪942, while the most expensive was ₪942.

FAQs when booking at Galle Face Hotel

  • Where is Galle Face Hotel located?

    Galle Face Hotel is located at 2 Galle Road in Kollupitiya, 1.3 km from the center of Colombo. Embassy of United States is the closest landmark to Galle Face Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Galle Face Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Galle Face Hotel.

  • Does Galle Face Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Galle Face Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Galle Face Hotel offer free parking?

    Yes, Galle Face Hotel offers free parking.

  • How far is Galle Face Hotel from the airport?

    Galle Face Hotel is 7.5 km from Colombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base. Galle Face Hotel is 29.2 km from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Does Galle Face Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Galle Face Hotel has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Galle Face Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Galle Face Hotel in Colombo and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Galle Face Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Galle Face Hotel.

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Distance to airport

8.3
1.3 km
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29.2 km

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