Galle Face Hotel
2 Galle Road, Colombo, Basnahira Palata, Sri Lanka
US: +1 888-428-0763
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2 Galle Road, Colombo, Basnahira Palata, Sri Lanka
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Swimming Pool
- Garden
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Elevator
- Hair dryer
- Coffee/tea maker
- bathrobes
- fan
- Library
- Private check-in/check-out
- On-site parking
- mini bar
- outdoor pool
- Poolside bar
- seating area
- telephone
- kitchenware
- 24-hour security
- Concierge services
- Designated Smoking Area
- Doorman
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair/Beauty Salon
- Kitchen
- Massage services
- Private Beach
- Restaurant(s)
- Closet
- Daily Housekeeping
- English
- Japanese
- Arabic
- French
- Hindi
- Italian
- Russian
- Spanish
- Sinhala
- Tamil
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Slippers
- Shops on site
- Pool with view
- Carpeting
- Wooden/Parqueted Flooring
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Access to health care professionals
- Staff trained in safety protocol
- Temperature check for guests and staff
- Free face masks
- Ticket services
- Food delivery
- balcony/terrace
- Car rental available
- CCTV security in common areas
- Complimentary drinking water
- Currency exchange service
- Daily disinfection
- Entertainment services
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Ironing amenities
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Room towels provided
- Separate shower/bathtub
- Spa services
- Spa/sauna
- Toiletries provided
- Tour services
- TV & Movies/Shows
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Individually-wrapped food options
- Air conditioning in public area
- Alternative meal arrangement
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Desk/workspace available
- Cleaning products available
- Room service available
- Clothes drying rack
- Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
- Shuttle service (charges may apply)
- Valet parking (charges may apply)
- Xerox/fax in business center
- Kid-friendly dining


















































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Gautam (Business Traveler)
stayed in June, 2024
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Michael (Traveling as Couple)
stayed in June, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Khan ()
stayed in May, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Quinn (Business Traveler)
stayed in May, 2024
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Historic building, nice view of the water, which is rare in Colombo.
The dining area for breakfast is very oppresive - it is outside, covered and with plenty of fans, but still quite uncomfortable in the humid weather. And with buffet sitting out there, honestly it doesn't even seem foodsafe. I think the hotel could make things a lot more comfortable for their guests if they had an indoor area for breakfast seating - for example, the large indoor event space that is directly across from the outdoor seating area, but seemingly only open in the evenings for weddings, etc. I also didn't like that the charge for early check-in was 75% of what I paid for an entire night.
Max (Family with Young Children)
stayed in May, 2024
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Beautiful old fashioned charming hotel. Lovely pool and terrace. Delicious breakfast buffet.
The room was noisy at night because of the staff going up and down the stairs.
Emily (Traveling as Couple)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Amazing hotel. Super clean with beautiful pool area and right on the beach. Location is also amazing next to Galle Face Green and not far from the mall. Staff were all lovely and helpful
The buffet was not the best weve had but there are four restaurants to choose from!
Dhia (Traveling as Couple)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Brendah (Traveling as Couple)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff. Food. Relaxing in the bar. Tradition.
The wood surround to the pool. Broken and difficult to walk on.
Abeed (Family with Young Children)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Kul (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location. Very friendly staff.
N/A
Karl (Traveling as Couple)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Mohamed (Family with Young Children)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location, architecture, Staff
Nicole (Business Traveler)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Lovely older style charming colonial hotel in a good location. Staff are professional.
In Room dining is hit and miss.
I ordered a fillet steak the first night was with side salad. Steak was impeccable, salad instead of veggies on the thimble side - could have been larger as it was the only accompaniment. Had ordered mustard and gravy turned up.
The next day I ordered Salad Nicoise. The tuna sadly was rancid.
I could smell it entering the room however the very sweet waitstaff nor the chef picked this up. Potatoes were undercooked- almost crunchy. The in-room dining personel were very responsive. No refund was offered however a Tiramisu was sent up to gloss over which sadly, was also off.
I must stress Colombo is very, very hot at the moment hitting 36 degrees Celsius - extra attention needs to be spot on as would have been delicious.
Its dangerous.
Lena (Family with Young Children)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Wyn (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Arjun (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
This was the third time I stayed at the Galle Face Hotel. I have always enjoyed the scenic views and the hospitality. It is one of those old-school hotels that offer a lot of class and grace. I will definitely return for another stay!
I can't think of anything apart from the service at the sea-facing bar in the low tier. The staff were helpful but would need a bit of training. Those working upstairs were fabulous! On the whole, it was a great experience but a few small things could be improved for an even better experience.
Glenda ()
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Food
No
Peter (Traveling as Couple)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything
Would like to have seen more emphasis on local food on menu
Johan (Traveling as Couple)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Only spent one short night there
Music during the night
David (Traveling as Couple)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
I felt relaxed and looked after from the moment we arrived. I loved the ambience and the view from our balcony was superb. Breakfast was a leisurely affair with an excellent array of food. We will definitely stay here again.fabulous spot.
I couldnt fault it.loved our stay.
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Area information
- Ratmalana - 7.34 mi
- Bandaranaike Intl Airport - 18.19 mi
- Bentota River Waterdrome - 36.06 mi
- Kollupita Railroad Station - 0.62 mi
- Colombo Fort Railroad Station - 0.95 mi
- Bambalapitiya Railway - 1.92 mi
- Baseline Road Railroad Station - 2.22 mi
- Cotta Road Railroad Station - 2.67 mi
- Kelaniya Railroad Station - 4.29 mi
- Negombo Railway Station - 20.02 mi
- Srilanka National Museum - 1.25 mi
- National Art Gallery - 1.28 mi
- Barefoot Gallery - 1.75 mi
- Asiri Surgical Hospital - 2.88 mi
- Apollo Hospital Colombo - 2.94 mi
- Negombo General Hospital - 20.18 mi
- Dehiwala Zoo - 4.78 mi
- Beira Lake - 0.81 mi
- Khan Clock Tower - 1.17 mi
- University of Colombo - 1.75 mi
- Maris Stella College - 20.24 mi
- R Premadasa Stadium - 2.20 mi
- Sugathadasa Stadium - 2.46 mi
- St Anthony's Church - 21.18 mi
- Negombo Beach Park - 21.84 mi
- American Embassy - 0.53 mi
- Colombo Rowing Club - 0.73 mi
- Colombo World Trade Center - 0.88 mi
- Colombo Town Hall - 1.25 mi
- Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - 1.31 mi
- Alliance Francaise - 1.43 mi
- British Council - 1.58 mi
- Colombo Harbour - 1.82 mi
- Sinhalese Sports Club - 1.89 mi
- Fishery Harbour - 3.23 mi
- Trawler Harbor - 3.49 mi
- Mount Lavinia Bus Stand - 6.20 mi
- Ratmalana - 7.31 mi
- Gallegama Dewale - 13.99 mi
- Seeduwa Road - 14.93 mi
- Leisure World - 17.76 mi
- Ave Maria Convent - 20.26 mi
- Kalutara South - 24.72 mi
- Bopathella Falls - 36.67 mi
- Elapita Falls - 40.36 mi
- Puwakmala Falls - 40.36 mi
- Dotulu Ella Falls - 41.50 mi
- Kakkapalliya - 42.39 mi
- Laksapana Falls - 44.87 mi
- Aberdeen Falls - 44.89 mi
- Ahupiniella Falls - 45.75 mi
- Adams Peak Falls - 49.00 mi
- Gartmore Falls - 49.00 mi
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Galle Face Hotel
2 Galle Road, Colombo, Basnahira Palata, Sri Lanka