Galle Face Hotel

5 stars
2 Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
+94 112 541 010
8.5
Very good
based on 2745 reviews
2,745 reviews
Tue 10/3
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Wed 11/3
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
$118
/Cheapest rate per night
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Nightly total
Standard Room
$118
Double room
$121
Superior room
$148
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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.

Latest deals for Galle Face Hotel

Tue 10/3
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Wed 11/3
Classic room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$307
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$358
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$445
nightly with VAT
King room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$182
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$303
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$356
nightly with VAT
Superior room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$148
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$157
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$226
nightly with VAT
Double room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$121
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$126
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$129
nightly with VAT
Standard Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$118
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$126
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$165
nightly with VAT
Queen room
No inclusions
1 queen bed
$191
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 queen bed
$301
nightly with VAT
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including VAT but not including other taxes and fees.

Amenities at Galle Face Hotel

  • Private beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries

Pool and spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Library

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Minibar
  • Coffee machine

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle

Accessibility and suitability

  • Lift
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe

Outdoor

  • Private beach
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

General

  • Slippers
  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Workspace

  • Desk

Things to do

  • Beauty salon

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care

Reviews of Galle Face Hotel

8.5
Very good
2745 verified ratings
Wonderful
1662
Very good
473
Good
287
Okay
136
Fair
77
Mediocre
43
Poor
67

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.
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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

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

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

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Galle Face Hotel

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Average price (weeknight)

March
June
$158
Cheapest month to stay with an average 5% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 5% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu 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 March and June.
  • The cheapest price a room at Galle Face Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $144, while the most expensive was $144.
  • How long should you stay at Galle Face Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

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 centre 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.

  • 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 on-site.

  • 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

8.5
1.3 km
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29.2 km

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