Yes, it is a special hotel and if you like colonial atmosphere than this is the place to stay. Let me start with the positive things: Location, location, location! And having a sundowner overlooking the Indian Ocean is quite something! The pool is magnificent – especially if you really like to swim (=exercise). The buffet breakfast/lunch/dinner is of excellent quality.... More

We stayed here in May 2013, the off season it was nice and quiet. The grounds and rooms were kept exceptionally clean and had an old worldly historic charm. The inside of the rooms were very lavish with large spa baths in the middle of the room. The decor very charming. Great food and buffet breakfast and reasonably polite staff.... More

A very old but a nice hotel in the heart of Colombo which is very famous for weddings and functions among the Sri Lankan community. The location is great since its by the sea and they have some lovely restaurants in house including a sea food, fine dining etc with a nice pub/night club. The hotel needs a bit of... More

Stayed there in our last night in Sri Lanka in the "new" wing (and by new we thought it was a bit old). Nevertheless, it is full of history and the most memorable people have stayed there - royals, actors, presidents and so on. We didn't see the so famous sunset since there was a thunder storm for like an... More

Our first stop over in Sri Lanka was magic. The Galle Face Hotel has so much character and charm, good food, wonderful staff and really well located. Thoroughly recommend it to start yur tour of Sri Lanka.

We stayed in the new wing recently on our last night in Sri Lanka. Our room was clean & comfortable, nicely furnished & with a beautiful bathroom. The pool was refreshing & the outside bar area was really nice right on the Galle Face Green. Great place to be late in the afternoon to watch the amazing sunsets! The gym... More

After reading all of the bad reviews about the "dilapidated" state of the hotel, we were blown away when we arrived. It seemed from the comments that more people were pleased with the remodeled wing, so we booked a deluxe room in the Regency wing on Agoda.com for much less than was offered elsewhere (~$150/night before taxes). The room was... More

It's a very beautiful heritage building, situated next to the sea. You have great views while swimming in the pool (salt water-pool!) or while having your breakfast. It's pricy and its the historical part of the hotel that makes the price. The service and the food aren't top. We ordered food in the veranda, when it arrived everything was cold.... More

This grand old dame of ahotel is set next to the city's main open space, the "green" running along the coast. Our room was basic, clean and comfortable if a little small and commanding stunning views of a tiled roof and television aerials....smarter and obviously more expensive rooms were very grand and command sea views. The main offiicers' mess-style dining... More