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Bed: 1 single bed
Free cot available on request
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Breakfast included
US$116 per night
Price US$383
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Galle Face 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. Fitted with wooden flooring, most rooms at Galle Face Hotel offer views of the Indian Ocean, Galle Face Green or Colombo City. They are equipped with a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A minibar and a personal safe are included. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa or work out at the gym. Galle Face Hotel also provides a business centre. Located in the heart of Colombo City, Galle Face Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Odel Shopping Mall and just 36 km from Colombo International Airport. Local and international dining options can be enjoyed at the hotel's 2 on-site restaurants, Verandah and 1864. For a drink, guests can head to the bar.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × City View Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Bed: 1 single bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
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Breakfast included
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Price US$383
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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  • 1 single bed

The unit offers 1 bed.

291 feet²
Free WiFi

Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$149 per night
Price US$492
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$155 per night
Price US$512
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$176 per night
Price US$581
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$140 per night
Price US$462
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$146 per night
Price US$482
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$158 per night
Price US$522
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
City View Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 single bed
Free cot available on request

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bidet. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, parquet floors and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Room
323 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$116 per night
Price US$383
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$140 per night
Price US$462
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$107 per night
Price US$353
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$122 per night
Price US$403
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Room
291 feet²
Sea view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$146 per night
Price US$482
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$155 per night
Price US$512
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$170 per night
Price US$561
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$137 per night
Price US$452
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$146 per night
Price US$482
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$152 per night
Price US$502
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Room
388 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Garden view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$227 per night
Price US$749
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$245 per night
Price US$809
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$218 per night
Price US$720
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$227 per night
Price US$749
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
  • 3 single beds
Free cot available on request

The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bidet. The unit has 3 beds.

Room
484 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$263 per night
Price US$868
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$284 per night
Price US$938
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$254 per night
Price US$839
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$266 per night
Price US$878
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
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  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request

This air-conditioned suite includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views.

Private suite
484 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$302 per night
Price US$995
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$335 per night
Price US$1,104
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$293 per night
Price US$965
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$317 per night
Price US$1,044
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
  • Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request

This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a carpeted floor. The unit has 2 beds.

Private suite
646 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$212 per night
Price US$700
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$221 per night
Price US$730
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$236 per night
Price US$779
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$203 per night
Price US$670
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$212 per night
Price US$700
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$218 per night
Price US$720
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1.58 % City tax, 2.5 % Tax, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Free stay for your child
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Belinda
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful old hotel. Generous size room. Comfortable bed. Friendly service.
  • Herath
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The fact it's a part of the history of Sri lanka The building has a soul a story to tell Not like new hotels It is the best place ever
  • Meaghan
    Australia Australia
    The breakfast was amazing. So much variety to suit everyone’s taste
  • Patrick
    Australia Australia
    Great location and fantastic history. Buffet breakfast was the best in Sri Lanka.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    As a regular visitor to Sri Lanka, I always choose to stay at The Galle Face when in Colombo. Its old world charm beats a modern tower block every time. The staff are welcoming and extremely helpful. The pool is fabulous and not to be missed. ...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are always extremely welcoming and helpful. The pool is fabulous. The breakfast buffet is to die for. The traditions, like the lowering of the flag with the bag piper set Galle Face aside.
  • Tony
    Australia Australia
    The Galle Face Hotel is a favourite of ours. Full of charm and history. Wonderfully comfortable, very clean, large well equipped rooms, with very comfortable beds. The facilities for quality dining and relaxing on the spacious verandahs are...
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous position. Lovely staff. Beautiful building.
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the seawater pool looking over the ocean and the room was clean and comfortable. Staff very helpful and friendly.
  • Marco
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Hotel with a rich history that has made the leap into modern times flawlessly. Featuring colonial-era architecture and furnishings, in the evening the Sri Lankan flag is ceremoniously lowered with uniforms and bagpipes. Service and cuisine meet...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
  • Verandah Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • Indian • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
  • King of the Mambo - Cuban Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic
  • The 1864
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic

House rules

Galle Face Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A mandatory tax of SSCL 2.5% will be charged. if payments are made in Local currency (LKR) for all guests.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Galle Face Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.