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A pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a traditional wooden structure.

1. Ishq Colombo

2.8 km from Galle Face Beach

Niels

￥39,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

2. Marino Beach Colombo

2.9 km from Galle Face Beach

Lorraine

￥14,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A traditional wooden furniture arrangement with a sofa, chairs, and a table in a courtyard with a view of greenery and a yellow wall.

3. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 3.2 km from Galle Face Beach

Jonathan

￥14,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

4. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 0.4 km from Galle Face Beach

Kush

￥27,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a waterfront location and a bridge connecting to the main building.

5. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 0.6 km from Galle Face Beach

danuka

￥26,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A pool area with tiled blue flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

6. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

1.5 km from Galle Face Beach

Pat

￥18,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a blue sofa.

7. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 1 km from Galle Face Beach

Andrew

￥8,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV cabinet.

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.6 km from Galle Face Beach

Ella

￥14,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern hotel room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.8 km from Galle Face Beach

Lars Toft

￥22,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A building entrance with a wooden door, a number plaque, and various potted plants.

10. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 2.4 km from Galle Face Beach

Shagufta

￥4,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by white umbrellas and potted plants.

11. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 3.1 km from Galle Face Beach

"I have travelled the World extensively, and this property is possibly my favourite of any I have stayed in. It maintains old world colonial character and charm, with its very high standards, excellent staff, and wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. We stayed 8 years ago and have been planning g a return since. We are however devastated to hear that the hotel will close at the end of its current lease in August 2027, so this was likely to be our last ever visit."

Clifford

￥33,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A dining table set with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages, with a sofa and a staircase in the background.

12. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.6 km from Galle Face Beach

Fjorn

￥9,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

13. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 0.5 km from Galle Face Beach

James

￥17,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

An infinity pool with a view of the sea and distant land.

14. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 1.6 km from Galle Face Beach

Stach

￥17,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A modern lounge with a curved seating arrangement, a central table with a bottle and glasses, and a large window offering a view of the sea and distant land.

15. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 0.1 km from Galle Face Beach

Manouri

￥33,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious lobby with a large skylight, a central decorative sculpture, and a marble floor.

16. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.9 km from Galle Face Beach

Sujatha

￥21,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

17. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 3 km from Galle Face Beach

Ashani

￥15,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel interior with a glass entrance, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

18. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Fort, 1.2 km from Galle Face Beach

Muhammad Zarwan

￥5,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A dining area with a view of the sea, featuring round tables, chairs, and a table setting with wine glasses and a plate of food.

19. Taj Samudra

Kompannaweediya, 0.5 km from Galle Face Beach

Rakesh

￥13,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A resort with a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and overlooking a river.

20. Hilton Colombo

Fort, 0.9 km from Galle Face Beach

Alessandro

￥20,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Galle Face Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ishq Colombo	3.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Marino Beach Colombo	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 673 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 199 reviews	View

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Ishq Colombo

Colombo

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

A dining area with tables set for two, black chairs, and white walls with decorative moldings.

Maniumpathy

Borella

10/10 Excellent

Hotel is a former 100-year old mansion that has been beautifully and sensitively transformed into a boutique hotel. Each of the 8 rooms is individually decorated with the upstairs rooms being especially spacious. Room decor is reflective of the colonial era (teak canopy beds, secretaries, decorative antiques) with fully modern amenities (lovely bathroom, A/C, satellite TV). We had dinner and breakfast at the property. Both were delicious with spice levels matching guest preference. While...

Amanda

Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya

10/10 Excellent

Janaka

Marino Beach Colombo

Colombo

10/10 Excellent

Sivapathasunderam

Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

Colombo

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya

10/10 Excellent

We were there for 4 nights. The staff made it one of the most memorable stays we had anywhere in the world (we both travel a lot globally for both pleasure and business). They were warm, friendly and showed a genuine interest in making us feel welcomed. We were on vacation, but we had packed lots of things into our schedule. Hotel staff was finding ways to help us enjoy our visit and somehow do everything we wanted to do. Special kudos to Kaveen (for greeting us every morning with a smile and...

Sudharman

Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens

10/10 Excellent

this was a perfect boutique hotel. staff was helpful, room was very good and the restaurant had amazing food. there is only one issue that I had with the room - there were not enough sockets in the wall for a computer, phone, etc. the staff did bring an extra electrical strip but the connections were not tight enough and worked on and off. since there are only 10 rooms the staff gave a lot of personal attention

Roberta

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Kollupitiya

10/10 Excellent

Magical hotel in the best area of Sri Lanka. Unlike other high end hotels, you really feel like part of the Cinnamon community here. I had wonderful days just staying in the hotel and getting work done in the magnificent lobby while drinking coffee and eating delicious pastries . The restaurants are all top notch and the service was amazing. Looking forward to another stay soon . It's like a hub for the Sri Lankan cultural elite. The decor also stands apart from other five star hotels - truly...

Anonymous traveler

Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens

10/10 Excellent

William

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Galle Face Beach?

Galle Face Beach is located in Colombo. This culturally rich area is known for its beautiful ocean views and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 77 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Galle Face Beach?

Adjacent to Galle Face Beach, Shangri-La Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good options within a short distance include Taj Samudra and ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Galle Face Beach?

Expedia has 77 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Galle Face Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Galle Face Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Galle Face Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Galle Face Beach?

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What can I see and do near Galle Face Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India, and Elphinstone Theatre are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

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Our top choices for Galle Face Beach hotels

1. Ishq Colombo

2. Marino Beach Colombo

3. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

4. Shangri-La Colombo

5. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

6. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

7. Dutch Heritage Colombo

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

10. THE DEN 23

11. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

12. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

13. Galle Face Hotel

14. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

15. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

16. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

17. Jetwing Colombo Seven

18. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

19. Taj Samudra

20. Hilton Colombo

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Ishq Colombo

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

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