Galle Face Hotel - Colombo

$$$$||View on mapColombo, Sri Lanka2, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka|
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Galle Face Hotel - Colombo
2, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.6
Staff9.1
Comfort9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Free WiFi8.8
Who stays here
Couples33%
Families29%
Groups17%
Solo15%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.6
Staff9.1
Comfort9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Free WiFi8.8
Who stays here
Couples33%
Families29%
Groups17%
Solo15%

The heritage Galle Face Hotel Colombo offers air-conditioned rooms close to the central district of Colombo about 25 minutes' walk from the standing Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque. Located just around the corner from Galle Face Terrace, this 5-star hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant serving international cuisine.

Location

The hotel in a shopping area is 4.6 km from Pettah Floating Market and around 6 km from such shopping venues as Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct. Surrounded by palm trees, the accommodation offers easy access to Christ Church of Galle, which is a mere 5 minutes' walk away. Visit Beira Lake, 650 metres from this Colombo hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Sri Lanka. The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as the laid-back Viharamahadevi Park 2.9 km away.

The Galle Face Colombo is also approximately 3 km from Bambalapitiya train station, and 15 minutes' driving distance from Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base airport.

Rooms

This hotel has 157 rooms, some of them comprise a balcony and a dining area, and have self-catering options such as a mini-bar, tea and coffee making equipment. There are separate bedrooms and private bathrooms with a bidet and a walk-in shower provided. For more comfort, a shower cap and bath sheets, along with a bidet, are provided.

Eat & Drink

Guests have a choice to dine in one of the 3 restaurants onsite. The poolside bar is a great place to enjoy a variety of laid-back drinks. The restaurant The Bavarian German Restaurant and Pub is located a stone's throw from the Galle Face.

Leisure & Business

There is direct access to a private beach with beach towels. In order to promote physical wellness, the hotel offers a fitness centre where guests can participate in fitness classes.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of USD 15.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Arabic
Building
Number of rooms:157
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Junior King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Saltwater pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Galle Face Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 97 C$
📏 Distance to centre 2.3 km
✈️ Distance to airport 9.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base, DWO

Location

2, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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2, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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2, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Galle Face Terrace
180 m
Restaurant
King of the Mambo
40 m
Restaurant
Breeze Barracuda
30 m
Restaurant
The Verandah
40 m
Restaurant
The Poolside Bar and Terrace
40 m
Restaurant
Fatty Patty
1.2 km
Restaurant
The Pool Bar
1.2 km
Restaurant
The Gardenia Coffeeshop
160 m

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