Galle Face Hotel

Bird's eye view, Garden, Beach, Sea view

Facade/entrance, Bird's eye view, Sea view

8.3

Outstanding(1,066 Reviews)

Hotel in Colombo

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this hotel

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

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

7.3 mi

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

11.9 mi

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

6.8 mi

Beddagana Wetland Park

7.7 mi

Available Rooms

Regency Room

1 Double • 398 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Heritage Room

1 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Heritage Sea View

1 Double • 484 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Heritage Balcony Sea View

1 Double • 484 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Heritage Junior Suite

1 Double or 1 Single • 645 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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8.3

Outstanding(1,066 Reviews)

Hotel in Colombo

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this hotel

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

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

7.3 mi

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

11.9 mi

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

6.8 mi

Beddagana Wetland Park

7.7 mi

Available Rooms

Regency Room

1 Double • 398 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Heritage Room

1 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Heritage Sea View

1 Double • 484 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Heritage Balcony Sea View

1 Double • 484 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Heritage Junior Suite

1 Double or 1 Single • 645 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.3

Outstanding(1,066 Reviews)

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9.0

Nov 2024

A Charming Hotel

The Hotel is housed in a charming colonial styled building and its location is absolutely outstanding with the sound of soothing waves in the background. We were fortunate to be upgraded to the Royal Dutch Suite, which featured a beautiful terrace overlooking lush green lawns and offering a lovely sea view. The suite itself was spacious, with a separate bedroom and a living room, and the additional toilet added an extra level of comfort. The restaurant, located in the patio, also boasts a wonderful sea view making dining there a truly enjoyable experience.

The breakfast was good, though it felt like something was missing. The food was enjoyable but had the feel of a typical club fare. A more elevated gourmet experience would have been a welcome addition.

10.0

Oct 2024

Lovely location and staff were friendly.

Location and food

The balcony was not swept and did not look clean. The rooms were a bit dated and dark, it could be modernized a little. There was a huge wedding when we stayed and the guests were quite loud as they were in house guests as well.

9.0

Oct 2024

Wonderful place to relax and enjoy fabulous food and location

Best place to stay in Colombo

7.0

Oct 2024

Interesting in an iconic building

Iconic hotel right on the seafront. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The bagpiper was a highlight as was the museum.

The hotel is in need of restoration and repairs. Our first stay was in a balcony room and was very nice, but our second was not so. The hallway and room were very musty and the window once open couldn’t be closed. Considering the age of the building the upkeep needs to be addressed.

8.0

Aug 2024

섬세한 서비스가 살짝 부족했던 앤틱호텔

역사가 느껴지는 고풍스런 분위기 친절한 직원들 잘 관리된 시설, 바다조망 그리고 일몰까지 참 좋았음. 웰컴티 딜마였는데 너무 맛있어서 인상적이었음. 조식 분위기 너무 좋고 직원분들 다 유니폼 너무 멋지게 입고 연륜이 느껴지는 친절한 서비스에 감동받았음. 시설 생각보다 좋았고 관리가 잘 되어 있어서 전혀 불편함 없었고 어메니티 바디로션 향과 호텔 내부 향이 너무 좋아서 혹시나 스파실론에 파나 찾아봤는데 같은향 바디로션 못사서 아쉬웠음

체크인 요청하고 앉아 기다리는데 30분 넘게 아무 반응이 없어 카운터에 가서 언제 방 준비되냐고 말하니 그제서야 방으로 안내해줌. 보통 가방 들어주거나 방에 가져다 주는데 백팩 내가 이고 방에 들어감.. 그래서 호텔 첫인상이 너무 안좋았음. 그리도 일몰 보려고 나갔는데 바 직원이 음료 시켜야 여기서 볼 수 있다고 해서.. 어이가 없었지만 그냥 하나 시켜먹고 그냥 짜증나서 방에와서 일몰 감상함.

6.0

Aug 2024

Would have once been beautiful

We stayed in the Heritance Sea view room which was lovely and big.

The hotel was once grand now tired and rickety. The bed was not comfortable and the towels in need of major replacing. The bars which many talk about were lovely but not as busy as I expected. If you want old world with a bit of Faulty Towers stay here. If you want luxury, new and classy don't stay here. I'm torn if I would stay again. Colombo hotels are very overpriced so this is a good compromise but I think I'd try somewhere else next time.

8.0

Aug 2024

The staff were excellent and I really enjoyed my stay.

Breakfast was a substantial multicultural buffet with Sri Lankan, Indian and European sections. It included lots of tropical fruit. The room was on 3rd floor with a view of the sea; they gave me an option of that one or a quieter room downstair and I chose the view, even though they said it might get noisy at the weekend. The location is excellent being on the seafront at one end of the beach, with a wide expanse of greenery in front of it where kites are flown and street food sold and children play.

The use of airconditioning is a must to keep the humidity level low in the rooms. This was monsoon season, and the hotel is on the seafront, with windows that open. I made the mistake of turning the a/c off on my first night, to be greeted by damp floors in the bedroom and bathroom the next morning. This was quickly mopped up at my request, and dry towels brought. A reminder to be careful in the tropics.

9.0

Aug 2024

Superb colonial hotel on the banks of the sea - sea view room highly recommended!

A beautiful colonial hotel in a fabulous location. Would highly recommend the sea view room if you want to hear the waves!

9.0

Aug 2024

Enjoyed th3 stay. Good food and excellent staff

Convenient place with lots of amenities

One of the oldest properties and in the sea fron

9.0

Aug 2024

Well located friendly staff and amazing food.

Such a beautiful building with a very interesting history but its biggest asset was the staff. They were all incredibly friendly and helpful.

The history of the building was interesting and the building itself was beautiful.

9.0

Jun 2024

We knew what to expect when we booked, a beautiful colonial building. The property is stately eith nice high ceilings. W

Beautiful colonial building

Could be better maintained

9.0

Jun 2024

Heerlijk relaxen in een top hotel

Dit is absoluut een top hotel, uitstekende service, heerlijke kamers, een geweldige locatie, nostalgische sfeer met een moderne twist

8.0

Jun 2024

Great option for a holiday or business travel

Great F&B options with fantastic venues. Location is spot on. Rooms were clean and efficient - great for business travel.

The staff needs to be better trained in offering service that keeps customer needs in mind. There were quite a few occasions were simple requests were rejected without any effort to resolve the need.

10.0

May 2024

Wspaniały !

Piękny kolonialny hotel - na każdym kroku czuć i widać historię :) do tego obsługa na najwyższym poziomie, wnętrza przepiękne, pokoje i łazienka bardzo wygodne. Basen ogromny. Bardzo polecam szczególnie dla miłośników historii !

10.0

Nov 2023

Wonderful

The staff

The shower

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

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

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

4.0

May 2023

such a pity

The old property

It was extremely 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.

10.0

May 2023

Old world charm

Love the old world charm and a location to die for

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!

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.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Colombo is £50 per night. This rental is £18 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 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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Galle Face Hotel

Hotel in Colombo

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Regency Room

Heritage Room

Heritage Sea View

Heritage Balcony Sea View

Heritage Junior Suite

Galle Face Hotel

Hotel in Colombo

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Regency Room

Heritage Room

Heritage Sea View

Heritage Balcony Sea View

Heritage Junior Suite

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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