Galadari Hotel
Colombo 1, Colombo — 37.7 km from Bandaranaike (CMB), about 51 min. Fixed fares from Rs 5,070, agreed before you fly.
Getting there from the airport
Your driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to the door. One fixed price for the whole car, agreed before you fly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Location
6.93169, 79.84314
Day trips from Galadari Hotel
Nothing in our guide is close to this hotel, so these are the nearest day trips. Drive time is by road, from the same pricing data as your quote.
The Galadari Hotel is one of Colombo 1's established five-star properties, built around a straightforward set of facilities — an outdoor pool, a spa, a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre — rather than any single headline amenity. Free wireless internet access, concierge service, gift shops and complimentary parking round out a hotel aimed at guests who want dependable basics in a central location rather than a resort-style experience with extensive grounds.
Where the Galadari sets itself apart is in the range of its eight dining options, which span far more cuisines than most hotels of comparable size attempt under one roof. The Coffee Shop handles the daily buffet breakfast, while the rooftop California Grill serves fresh seafood and steaks with the advantage of height and views over the surrounding city. Beyond those, Stix serves Chinese food, Sheherezade offers Arabian cuisine, Flavours is dedicated to Indian dishes drawn from across the country's regions, and Cafe 64 covers pastries and lighter fare — an unusually broad geographic spread for a single hotel's kitchen line-up to maintain consistently.
In the evenings, guests have a choice between the hotel's two bars and a separate karaoke lounge, giving the property a slightly more varied nightlife offering than the typical single hotel bar most comparable properties settle for.
Taken together, the Galadari reads as a hotel built for guests who value choice at mealtimes and a central Colombo 1 base over any single standout feature — a solid, comprehensive property rather than a destination in its own right, and one that has kept its place among the city's recognised hotel names through consistency rather than novelty.
The Galadari's Colombo 1 address places it within reach of the Fort business district and the harbour area, making it a practical choice for guests whose trip centres on meetings or transit through the city rather than an extended beach holiday. Its long-standing presence among Colombo's five-star hotels means it has built a loyal base of repeat corporate travellers over the years, drawn as much by consistency and familiarity as by any single facility. The hotel's approach — broad, dependable and unpretentious rather than showy — has kept it relevant even as newer, more design-forward properties have opened elsewhere in the city. For guests whose priority is a central address, a wide choice of restaurants under one roof and straightforward, professional service, the Galadari remains one of the more dependable options in that part of Colombo.
Your transfer to Galadari Hotel
The nearest hotel on this site is The Kingsbury Colombo in Colombo 1, a few minutes on foot.
What it costs
| Vehicle | Seats | Typically | Prices from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy car | 3–4 | Alto, Aqua, Axio | Rs 5,070 | Book |
| Van, SUV and group | 4–50 | Every, Vezel, Toyota KDH, Coaster | Rs 7,830 | Book |
| Premium car | 3–4 | Camry | Rs 12,430 | Book |
One price for the whole car, not per seat. Drivers and fleets set their own rates, so these are typical prices from our system, not a guarantee — your actual quote can differ. Quoted by the same engine that prices your booking, for the 37.7 km shown — your own quote reflects the exact address, the time of day and any waiting time. See all 9 vehicle classes ↓
Questions about this transfer
How much is a taxi from Colombo airport to Galadari Hotel?
From Rs 5,070 for the 37.7 km, about 51 min. That is a fixed price for the whole car, quoted before you book, not a meter reading.
How long does the transfer to Galadari Hotel take?
About 51 min in normal traffic. Arrivals at Bandaranaike are busiest in the early morning, when the long-haul flights land together.
Will the driver wait if my flight is late?
Yes. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it. There is no automatic flight tracking yet, so if you are delayed, message your driver on the number in your confirmation. Extended waiting beyond the pickup window is chargeable on a point-to-point transfer, and the terms say by how much.
Can I book a return transfer from Galadari Hotel?
Yes — the same journey in reverse, at the same fixed price, booked at the same time or later.
All vehicle classes and prices
| Vehicle | Seats | Prices from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini / Small Car | 3–4 | Rs 5,070 | Book |
| Economy / Medium Car | 3–4 | Rs 5,690 | Book |
| Sedan | 3–4 | Rs 6,780 | Book |
| Mini Van | 5–7 | Rs 7,830 | Book |
| SUV | 4–5 | Rs 8,040 | Book |
| Van | 8–14 | Rs 8,660 | Book |
| Luxury Car | 3–4 | Rs 12,430 | Book |
| Mini Bus | 15–30 | Rs 13,060 | Book |
| Bus | 30–50 | Rs 19,750 | Book |
Every class, every price, none hidden. Each Book button opens the booking form for this transfer with that class chosen.
Book your transfer through us
- Fixed price in advance, for the whole car. No meter.
- Your driver's profile is shown before you book.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
- Day trips from the hotel can be booked from the cards above.
How this transfer works
One fixed price for the whole car, not per seat. There is no meter, so the figure you are quoted is the figure the booking honours. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it.
The return leg from Galadari Hotel is the same journey booked the other way, at the same price, and can be arranged now or later in your stay. Departures want you at Bandaranaike three hours before a long-haul flight, so add the 51 min back to that.
Before you book
- Taxis in Colombo — what the roads do at different times of day, and how being collected here works.
- Airport transfers — meeting your driver, luggage, child seats and how payment works.
- The airport to Colombo route — the drive itself, in detail.
- A driver for several days — the usual arrangement for anyone travelling beyond Colombo.
- The district map — where Colombo sits, and what is around it.