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Galle Face HotelvsUga Jungle Beach
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Galle Face Hotel Colombo scores marginally better than Jungle Beach by Uga Escapes. Galle Face Hotel Colombo ranks #37 in Sri Lanka with approval from 3 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Galle Face Hotel
Afar Magazine
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
No. 2, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
From $77/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Afar Magazine "One of the most relaxing places on earth to watch the sun go down - so long as there's plenty of malty Lion Stout at hand." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This four-and-a-half-pearl,158-room historic property is located on the waterfront in Colombo, next to popular Galle Face urban park and within easy driving distance of area attractions." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This 19th-century hotel sits on the edge of the Galle Face Green, the city's biggest seaside promenade." Full review
Lonely Planet "The grande dame of Colombo faces Galle Face Green to the north and the sea to the west. The sweeping staircases and trademark checked-tile floors recall the hotel's opening in 1864." Full review
Michelin Guide "It’s not for everyone, but if you value atmosphere and history above all else, the Galle Face Hotel is your place in Colombo" Full review
Uga Jungle Beach The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Kuchchaveli, Kuchchaveli, Sri Lanka
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph8.0
"The Jungle Beach Resort is a pioneering hotel attempting to offer a quality experience in a previously troubled region of Sri Lanka’s east coast." Full review
Jetsetter "Back-to-nature escapism at its finest – a collection of thatched cabins set between the beach and the jungle on Sri Lanka's east coast, including breakfast, daily cocktail, a massage and more." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Jungle Beach Resort in Sri Lanka – just north of Trincomalee – offers the Walden lifestyle with a luxury safety net." Full review
