Overview
4-star heritage hotel with Colombo's only saltwater pool directly on the Indian Ocean
Saltwater Pool & Spa
Galle Face Hotel offers a saltwater swimming pool with ocean-facing views, the only one of its kind in Colombo. The pool bar serves drinks and snacks from a poolside deck with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests can book Balinese-inspired treatments at the spa, including full body massages, foot massages, and spa/wellness packages.
Rooms & Suites
Most rooms at the Galle Face Hotel Colombo feature 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. The Regency Junior Suite with Sea View includes a jacuzzi tub and a large balcony overlooking the pool and ocean.
Dining & Bars
The hotel has three on-site restaurants: Verandah, 1864, and Firebeach. Breakfast is served at the Verandah Restaurant overlooking the sea, with a buffet that includes freshly made hoppers and Sri Lankan curries. 1864 Limited Edition offers a fine-dining menu with wine pairings, while the Traveller's Bar provides terrace seating for sunset drinks.
Location & Attractions
Galle Face Hotel Colombo sits directly on the seafront adjacent to Galle Face Green, a half-kilometre promenade along the coast. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Odel Shopping Mall and 36 km from Colombo International Airport. Nearby attractions include Gangaramaya Temple and Colombo Lighthouse, both within a short tuk-tuk ride.
Business & Events
The hotel provides a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge services. Galle Face Hotel hosted the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024, and its expansive event spaces accommodate high-profile gatherings and weddings. Services include currency exchange, luggage storage, and airport shuttle drop-off and pick-up.
- Pool & Spa: Saltwater ocean-facing pool with pool bar; Balinese spa with massages
- Rooms: Heritage rooms with Indian Ocean views; Regency Junior Suite with jacuzzi tub
- Dining: 3 restaurants - Verandah, 1864, Firebeach; buffet breakfast with hoppers
- Location: On Galle Face Green; 15 min from Odel; 36 km from airport
- Events: Award-winning venue with business centre and meeting halls
- History: Built in 1864; first Sri Lankan hotel on a postage stamp
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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 | 5994 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.3 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 9.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base, DWO |
Location
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