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title: "Galle Face Hotel, Colombo: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Galle Face Hotel in Colombo: rated 8.6 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★★
# Galle Face Hotel

Slave Island, Colombo, Sri Lanka

8.6 ·  Very good 2,717 reviews ·  #32 #32 of 170 in Colombo ·  8.0 Location score
## About Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel is a hotel in Slave Island, Colombo, Sri Lanka. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 2,717 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, free parking, 24-hour room service. It is 4.0 km from the centre of Colombo. The nearest beach is 80 m away. The nearest airport, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 156

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 1864

- **Last renovated:** 2015

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 13

2, Galle road [gallefacehotel.com](http://www.gallefacehotel.com/)

## How Galle Face Hotel scores

Better rated than 80% of hotels in Colombo

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **8.0**
-   Facilities **7.5**
-   Families **2.0**
-   Spa & wellness **9.0**
-   Beach access **10.0**
-   Public transport **8.0**

Colombo average

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaBarFree parking24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa
-   Sauna
-   Steam room
-   Hot tub
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **55**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **51**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">80 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Slave Island Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">520 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">27 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Colombo</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   AVR Colombo1.0 km
-   The Central Point1.6 km
-   Currency museum, Colombo1.6 km
-   Cenotaph War Memorial, Colombo1.6 km
-   Dutch Museum1.8 km
-   National Museum of Natural History2.0 km

## Galle Face Hotel: in detail

Galle Face Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. Discovering Colombo becomes even more accessible, thanks to the car hire amenities provided at the hotel. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the hotel's ticket service and tours. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Galle Face Hotel, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like daily newspaper, television, in-room video streaming and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes for your convenience. Chosen accommodation prices might include entry to the executive lounge, offering premium services amid an ambiance of refined extravagance. Each morning at Galle Face Hotel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Galle Face Hotel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. During your stay, the hotel provides direct access to a beach, ensuring you remain near the sea throughout your visit. Treat and spoil yourself by stopping at massage, hot tub, steam room, spa and sauna for a memorable experience. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool. At the hotel, enjoy a laid-back beverage experience by the poolside bar, sipping on a soothing cocktail. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hotel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities.

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## Questions about Galle Face Hotel

### How do guests rate Galle Face Hotel?

Galle Face Hotel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 2,717 reviews, which is better than 80% of rated hotels in Colombo.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Galle Face Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Galle Face Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Galle Face Hotel have a pool?

Yes, Galle Face Hotel has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Galle Face Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Galle Face Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### Is Galle Face Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 80 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Galle Face Hotel have?

Galle Face Hotel has 156 rooms on 4 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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