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Galle Face Hotel
2 Galle road, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka
+94 112 541 010
Cheapest
rate per night
8.9
Excellent
based on 1,178 reviews
Compare vs KAYAK
| Provider | Nightly total |
|---|---|
| $111 | |
| Agoda.com | $120 |
| Destinia.com | $129 |
Good to know
Value for money | 8.1 |
|---|---|
Distance to city centre | 1.3 km |
Location rating | 9.4 |
Nearest airport | Colombo Bandaranaike Intl |
Distance to airport | 29.2 km |
Rooms available at Galle Face Hotel
Superior rooms
$111+
Bed type
Provider
Total stay + taxes & fees
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$111
Unknown
$120
Unknown
$138
Unknown
$138
Unknown
$143
Unknown
$151
Unknown
$173
Reviews of Galle Face Hotel
Pros
| "Wonderful staff providing excellent service." | (in 91 reviews) |
|---|---|
| "Superlative staff with great service!" | (in 219 reviews) |
| ""Excellent location, friendly staff and clean."" | (in 147 reviews) |
Cons
| "Beautiful old Colonial Hotel." | (in 22 reviews) |
|---|---|
| ""The history, and I had stayed there many, many years ago."" | (in 6 reviews) |
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| historic hotel | in 550 reviews |
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| staff were very friendly | in 492 reviews |
| great location | in 311 reviews |
| great pool | in 253 reviews |
| breakfast was great | in 245 reviews |
| old colonial | in 193 reviews |
| service was very good | in 188 reviews |
| colonial style | in 187 reviews |
| excellent service | in 187 reviews |
| great food | in 155 reviews |
| colombo | in 147 reviews |
| old world charm | in 129 reviews |
| rich history | in 96 reviews |
| water pool | in 87 reviews |
| galle face | in 61 reviews |
| ocean view | in 49 reviews |
| right on the sea | in 40 reviews |
| new years | in 38 reviews |
| soft drinks and snacks | in 37 reviews |
| junior suite | in 28 reviews |
| sri lankan | in 21 reviews |
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ExcellentAug. 20179.1
Old world charm
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GoodMar. 20157.7
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If you like "old world charm" this is the place. A genuine unique old building with character and trained attentive staff!
Price! But that applies everywhere!!!!!!
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About Galle Face Hotel
Overview
Boasting a private beach, a saltwater swimming pool and a Jacuzzi, Galle Face Hotel is located in Colombo and offers elegant accommodation. It provides 4-star accommodation and views of the ocean.
A wide range of personalised services are available for guests of Galle Face Hotel, like an express check-in and check-out feature, 24-hour room service and valet parking. 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.
The hotel features 81 rooms, all of which are filled with a range of facilities to ensure a comfortable stay. They are air conditioned and have a ceiling fan.
Galle Face Hotel's restaurant offers the added convenience of on-site dining, with a variety of international dishes to choose from. Guests can enjoy a drink on the bar's terrace. A wide selection of cafés and restaurants are also found in the area.
The hotel provides a convenient base to discover nearby R. Premadasa Stadium and St Peter's College, as well as everything the local area has to offer. Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology and Fort Railway Station can easily be reached on foot.
Features
8.9 Excellent
based on 1,178 reviews
9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.2
Facilities
9.6
Food
Check in |
14:00 |
Check out |
12:00 |
Cancellation/pre-payment
Policies vary by room type and provider.
Amenities at Galle Face Hotel
Computer use available
Wine glasses
Electric kettle
Babysitting or child care
Business centre
Car hire
Wake-up service
Wi-Fi available in all areas
Internet
Executive lounge access
Daily housekeeping
Fax/photocopying
Family rooms
Concierge service
Fan
Currency exchange on-site
Fire extinguisher
Laundry facilities
Ironing service
Laundry service
Flat-screen TV
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Multi-lingual staff
Packed lunches
Free toiletries
Fruits
Shoeshine
Garden view
Shops (on site)
Room service
Smoke alarms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Tour desk
Physical distancing in dining areas
Physical distancing rules
Spa
Process in place to check health of guests
Hot tub
Interconnected room(s) available
Outdoor pool
Evening entertainment
CCTV in common areas
Kid-friendly buffet
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Hand sanitiser in guest accommodation and key areas
Beauty salon
Express check-out
Hairdryer
Fitness centre
Cable or satellite TV
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
24-hour security
Air-conditioned
Newspapers
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitised
Outdoor furniture
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Delivered food is securely covered
Trouser press
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Free parking
Pool towels
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Pool with a view
Private beach
Bathrobe
Private bathroom
Garden
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Storage available
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Conference rooms
Wedding services
Free Wi-Fi
Ticket service
Non-smoking rooms available
Terrace/Patio
Beach towels
Towels
Safety deposit box
Saltwater pool
Sea view
Seating area
Lift
Massage
Library
Shampoo
Pool bar
Shower
Shower cap
Accessible by lift
Adapter
Slippers
First-aid kit
Snack bar
Socket near the bed
Sofa
Sofa bed
Balcony
Bathtub
Body soap
Bottle of water
Breakfast in the room
Bridal suite
Tea/coffee maker
Telephone
Toilet
Toilet paper
Safe
Sauna
Toothbrush
City view
Dustbins
Upper floors accessible by lift
Conditioner
Valet parking
Desk
Dining area
VIP room facilities
Dining table
Walk-in shower
Wardrobe or closet
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Reviews about Galle Face Hotel
“Gym is reasonably sized, and the swimming pool is spacious with sea view.”
“Comfortable room with ocean view, Great restaurants, bars and location.”
“Comfortable, Clean Ocean View Rooms, Very Good Breakfast Buffet with a rage of Asian Food.”
“Brilliant sea front and in the heart of the city.”
“Beautiful historic hotel, by the ocean, close to Crescat mall, Taj Samudra hotel, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Raja Bojun restaurant Has a pool, service center.”
Location
Most popular landmarks
- Galle Face Green0.5 km
- Gangaramaya Temple1.2 km
- Beira Lake1.3 km
- Bank of Ceylon Tower1.4 km
- Colombo World Trade Center1.4 km
- Dutch Hospital1.5 km
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