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Galle Face Hotel Employees Test Negative Covid-19

January 24, 2025

Hotel Updates

The Galle Face Hotel, acting in strict conformity with the guidelines issued by the authorities, has taken proactive measures to subject the employees in the Hotel to PCR…

Covid-19 News

January 24, 2025

Hotel Updates

As the world is facing the challenges of dealing with novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we wish to keep you informed about the ongoing effective steps which we are taking…

The Galle Face Hotel Introduces King of the Mambo

January 24, 2025

Hotel Updates

Sri Lanka’s revered oceanfront luxury heritage hotel will play host to a new era of fun, refinement and entertainment by bringing back the “mambo” as the dance movement…

Heralding the New Year at Galle Face Hotel

January 24, 2025

Events

The Galle Face Hotel heralded the New Year with a traditional celebration together with all team members.

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Charnika Munasinghe

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August 28, 2026

Galle Face Hotel: Sri Lanka’s Buckingham Palace by the Indian Ocean

Heritage & Culture

Standing proudly on Colombo’s oceanfront since 1864, the Galle Face Hotel is more than a celebrated heritage…

Natalie Bannister

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August 18, 2026

Galle Face Hotel Reviewed As Sri Lanka’s Most Storied Address

Heritage & Culture

Sri Lanka’s most storied address has been welcoming royalty, presidents and film stars since 1864, watching the sun set…

Natalie Bannister

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August 18, 2026

A Twenty-Night Sri Lankan Journey Starts at Galle Face Hotel

Heritage & Culture

Natalie Bannister heads off Sri Lanka’s well-worn southern loop to the wild east coast, and falls quietly in love with old colonial…

Michael de Silva

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August 10, 2026

How to Plan a Relaxing Wellness Day in Colombo

Lifestyle

Colombo rarely sits still. It hums with trishaws and traffic, sea wind and street food, the restless energy of a capital that has always faced outward to…

Natalie Bannister (Editor)

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January 24, 2025

The Galle Face Hotel Seaside Pool Bar: A Refreshing Oasis in Colombo

Lifestyle

The Galle Face Hotel in Colombo is a historic and iconic hotel that has been serving guests since 1864. One of the hotel’s most notable features is its saltwater…

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January 24, 2025

Showcasing Nature’s Unparalleled Beauty for over 150 years

Heritage & Culture

Colombo, located on the western coast of Sri Lanka, offers a myriad of stunning attractions and experiences. Among its many wonders, the Galle Face Hotel stands tall as an iconic landmark…

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