About Galle Face Hotel Accommodation & Suites Dining & Bars Wellness & Recreation Experiences & Heritage Host weddings, conferences, or banquets in the restored Jubilee and Grand Ballrooms, or intimate business events in meeting rooms with full AV and catering support. Discover Event Venues Contact & Booking Info
Founded in 1864, Galle Face Hotel is Sri Lanka's oldest hotel east of the Suez, located on Galle Road overlooking the Indian Ocean and Galle Face Green. This colonial-era landmark blends timeless elegance with modern hospitality, featuring 156 guest rooms and suites, heritage-listed architecture, and a storied legacy .
Choose from Superior, Landmark, Premier Ocean View, Balcony Rooms, and Junior to Royal Suites—all with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, Wi-Fi, and ocean/mansion views. Family options include interconnecting rooms and lavish suites with jacuzzis .
Enjoy a variety of venues: - The Verandah (all-day buffet & afternoon tea) - Sea Spray (seafood by the ocean) - 1864 Limited Edition (fine dining) - King of the Mambo (Cuban-Mediterranean) - Firebeach lounge, Travellers’ Bar, Pool Bar, Chequerboard terrace, and In… On The Green pub. Explore Dining & Bars
Relax at Sri Lanka’s only seafront saltwater pool (6 AM–7 PM daily), indulge in the Balinese Spa, enjoy a sauna or steam in the wellness area, or workout in the fitness centre. View Spa & Fitness
Take guided history tours of the hotel and museum, play croquet on the lawn, enjoy curated excursions to iconic sites, and unwind in the library or bar. Don’t miss the famous Cannonball Run tradition—marked by an original 1840 cannonball still lodged in the ceiling .
Address: 2 Galle Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 11 754 1010
Fax: +94 11 254 1072
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Reception & reservations: 24/7
Dining, pool & spa: Typically 6 AM–11 PM; pool closes at 7 PM
Tours and spa services: Schedule available at front desk
| Accepted Currencies: | Sri Lankan Rupees, USD |
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| Payment Types: | Cash, Credit Card |
| Mon |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
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| Tue |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
| Wed |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
| Thu |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
| Fri |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
| Sat |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
| Sun |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
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