Galle Face Hotel - Colombo
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5-star heritage hotel on Colombo's oceanfront with a saltwater pool
A 5-Star Heritage Oceanfront Landmark
The Galle Face Hotel Colombo has a saltwater pool with sun loungers that faces the Indian Ocean, the only such pool in Colombo. Built in 1864, this colonial-style hotel holds the distinction of being the first Sri Lankan hotel featured on a postage stamp. In 2024, the property won the Sri Lanka Tourism Award for its heritage hospitality.
Rooms with a View
Most rooms at the Galle Face Hotel offer wooden flooring and views of the Indian Ocean, Galle Face Green, or Colombo city. Each room includes a TV, private bathroom with hairdryer, minibar, and personal safe. Guests booking Regency Suites get an enormous spa bath and two balconies overlooking the ocean.
Dining at the Galle Face
The hotel operates two on-site restaurants: the Verandah, which serves a buffet breakfast with ocean views, and 1864, a fine-dining venue acclaimed for its exceptional cuisine. The Travellers Bar offers cocktails and snacks amid historic photographs of celebrity guests. A high-tea buffet featuring hot food, cakes, seafood, and sandwiches is available on the dining terrace.
Wellness & Recreation
The hotel's spa is inspired by Balinese wellness traditions and offers full-body massages, foot and neck treatments, and spa packages. The saltwater pool includes a poolside bar and sun loungers, plus towels are provided for all guests. A fitness centre with modern equipment, a sauna, and an outdoor swimming pool complete the wellness facilities.
Location, Business & Events
Galle Face Hotel Colombo sits on the oceanfront next to Galle Face Green, a 15-minute drive from Odel Shopping Mall and 36 km from Colombo International Airport. The hotel has a business centre and meeting/banquet facilities, including the pillarless Grand Ballroom used for weddings and high-profile events. Currency exchange, concierge, and tour desk services are available at the 24-hour front desk.
- Location: On Colombo's oceanfront, adjacent to Galle Face Green, 15 min from Odel Shopping Mall
- Rooms: Colonial-style rooms with wooden flooring, Indian Ocean or city views, minibar & safe
- Dining: 2 on-site restaurants - Verandah & 1864 - plus a bar and breakfast buffet
- Wellness: Saltwater pool (only one in Colombo), Balinese-inspired spa, gym, sauna, massage treatments
- Historic: Built in 1864, first Sri Lankan hotel on a postage stamp, Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024 winner
- Events: Expansive pillarless Grand Ballroom, business centre, banquet facilities for weddings & conferences
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Single bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Balcony
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
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
Essential information about Galle Face Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 21035 PKR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.3 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 9.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base, DWO |
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