Galle Face Hotel
2 Galle Road, Colombo, Basnahira Palata, Sri Lanka
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Window
- Desk/workspace available
- Cleaning products available
- Room service available
- 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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Tomas (Solo Traveler)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location with a nice pool and direct beach access. Overall we had a very comfortable stay.
Gómez R. (Solo Traveler)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Everything was beautiful
The price. Very expensive
Katherine (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful old building - the staff were a delight and made us very comfortable. The room was spotless. Food was great - huge choice at the buffet.
Mahapatabendi (Family with young children)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
This is the second time that I stayed at the Galle Face hotel and it was a very good experience. However, I was a bit disappointed with the staff in the reception. On the previous occasion the reception staff received us in quite a warm and very pleasant manner and they received us with a lot of smiles, whereas this time they looked quite cold. I felt that last time they went the extra mile in fulfilling our needs but this time it was all different. For example, when we were here in December 2024 we got 3-4 hours added to our checkout free of charge and when we returned to take our bags in the evening they even offered us a spare room to have a shower if necessary. But this time (despite not having full occupancy) with great reluctance we got 1 hour extra for checkout. That didnt help us at all. We went to another hotel nearby that had a mall and restaurants and enjoyed staying and eating in their cafe. If we had those extra hours checkout time we would have ordered food to our room as well as spent time in restaurants. However, it is just the reception staff that we had this issue, but the rest of the staff everywhere else in the hotel were great and they had a very lively / kind attitude towards us and quite warm in greeting and responding to queries. The restaurant staff were great as well. Overall, however, it was a positive experience in this historic and iconic hotel.
I have mentioned some points above
Justine (Group Traveler)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
A must-visit hotel, steeped in history and timeless elegance. We opted for an upgraded room with a balcony overlooking the ocean—an unforgettable view. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, and both the room and bathroom were spacious and spotless.
The reception team was wonderfully attentive, even checking in to ensure everything was perfect with our room. The location is excellent, and we were fortunate to be there during the International Kite Festival, which added a spectacular touch to our stay. Watching the sunset from the property was truly magical.
Breakfast was another highlight, served on a charming balcony with sweeping views of the sea. The staff throughout—from reception to room service—were consistently kind, helpful, and genuinely welcoming.
While the building and grounds could benefit from some restoration, it’s understandable given the challenges Sri Lanka has faced in recent years. That said, it didn’t detract from our experience in the slightest. Our stay was peaceful, memorable, and filled with charm.
Fiona (Group Traveler)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Historic hotel in great location. Fantastic food.
Amazing pool and spa. The nightly flàg ceremony was interesting. Lots of different bars in the hotel to pick from.
It could do with a little updating but was very good in general.
Louise (Couple)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Loved the charm, history and ambience. Staff were very helpful, attentive and professional
Glenn (Solo Traveler)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Fantastic historic hotel, ideally located. Real old world charm.
Nothing to suggest.
Steve (Family with young children)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Lovely old property. Spacious and built to a high standard. Great location.
April (Couple)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great service and food!
Hannah (Couple)
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything was spectacular! Food, rooms, showers, bed! We got the garden room and loved it! Stayed there and stayed at the new Cinnamon Life Hotel. While both were lovely this one is where I would stay again.
ALEXANDRA (Family with young children)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location. Pool next to the oceaan
Not so much to choose to eat at the pool. No alcohol free beers.
Nasser (Family with young children)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Wonderful old world charm. The staff were excellent.
No comment
Pradip (Couple)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
STAFF EXCELLENT
TOO SHORT OF A STAY
Tatiana (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Nasser (Family with young children)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Brilliantly located
Lal (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Adrian (Couple)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Catherine (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Ramm (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Colonial Splendour and retention of the values
Booking.com gave me upgrade to City View Room - I did not get a city view but roof top of the adjoining building - very disappointed. The hotel would not move me to the Seaview which was my original choice with an additional payment of $150 per night. Felt fleeced.
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- 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