Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo

 5 stars
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo-3, Colombo, Sri Lanka, NONE  show mapSave
From  US$ 144
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3.8
out of 5
Excellent
Based on  46 reviews
Great location over looking the sea and its a very nice hotel.
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  • Overview
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  • Facilities

Overview

Situated on a spacious territory of lush gardens, this five-star hotel is located in the heart of Colombo and within 37km from Colombo International airport. The Taj Samudra Hotel overlooks ocean coast and Galle Face Green – the main city landmark.

The 300 hotel guestrooms are spacious, comfortable and elegantly decorated. All of them are fully-equipped with all modern facilities including air conditioner, comfortable beds, private bathroom, mini-bar and hair dryer. Rooms also feature breathtaking views of the ocean and garden.

This charming hotel also includes several restaurants, bars, fitness center and a variety of meeting rooms. You can also make use of catering services and special rates for groups and conference participates.

Year renovated   2007.  Number of rooms   300.

hotel Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo Colombo location

Distance to:

  • City Center - 500 m
  • Airport Bandaranayake - 29.0km

Rooms

The hotel has 300 elegant rooms divided into pool or sea view rooms, executive floors, executive rooms, luxury suites and presidential suites. Every room is spacious and modern and features all modern facilities such as air-conditioner, satellite TV, telephone, internet access, hair dryer, room service and a balcony. All rooms come with a king size bed or two single beds; executive rooms and luxury suites have a living room. Presidential suite has two-bedroom, separate dining and dressing areas.

Non-smoking rooms available as well as babysitting services. There is also children's pool in the hotel.

Dining options

There are numerous dining options in the hotel ranging from the informal lounges and coffee shop to restaurants with traditional local and Cantonese cuisine and elegant restaurant “Steak & Grill House” which serves a selection of steaks and world-renowned wines. Room service is also available for limited hours.

A full breakfast is served and charges are applicable. 

Work

The property offers six meeting rooms, including spacious ballroom, with a capacity from 30 up to 500 people. Catering is also available for any kinds of events.

The hotel also offers special price for meetings and conferences starting from booking of 10 rooms.

Leisure

Recreational facilities in the hotel include fitness center, swimming pool, different treatment programmes and a variety of massages. There are also facilities for playing tennis and squash.

Facilities

General
  • Free parking
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Tour desk
Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms
and the rate is USD 6 per hour

Guest Parking

Free Private hotel parking is possible on site.

Activities
  • Spa & wellness center
Dining facilities
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • In-room breakfast
Business facilities
  • Wi-Fi Internet
Facilities for people with disabilities
  • Rooms/facilities for people with disabilities
Leisure and relaxation facilities
  • Casino
Room facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Policies

Check-In

from  12 pm

Check-Out

until  6 pm

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children and extra beds
  • All children under the age of 12 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. 
  • One child under the age of 2 may stay for free. 
  • Older children/adults may stay at the price of USD 24.00 per night/person for extra beds. 
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 

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Rooms and availability

The hotel has 300 elegant rooms divided into pool or sea view rooms, executive floors, executive rooms, luxury suites and presidential suites. Every room is spacious and modern and features all modern facilities such as air-conditioner, satellite TV, telephone, internet access, hair dryer, room service and a balcony. All rooms come with a king size bed or two single beds; executive rooms and luxury suites have a living room. Presidential suite has two-bedroom, separate dining and dressing areas.

Non-smoking rooms available as well as babysitting services. There is also children's pool in the hotel.

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      Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite

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        Superior Double Room

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        Queen Size Bed or Double Bed - 30m2

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            Executive Double Room

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            King Size Bed or Double Bed - 30m2

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              Galle Face Hotel Colombo LocationWhat's nearby

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              What's nearby

              What's nearby.

              Located in the center of Colombo, the Taj Samudra hotel is situated within a proximity from the main city landmarks and attractions: Colombo World Trade Center 500m, Bank of Ceylon Tower 500m, Pettah Market 1km, Khan Clock Tower 1km, Jami Ul Alfar Mosque 1.2km, Beira Lake 1.5km, Colombo Town Hall2.5 km, Sri Lanka National Museum2.7 km, National Art Gallery 2.7km, R. Premadasa Stadium 3km, Sugathadasa Stadium 3.2km, University of Colombo 3.4km, Sinhalese Sports Club 3.6km, Mount Lavinia Beach 11km.

              Popular areas
              • City Center - 500 m
              General
              • Temple de la dent - 1.3km
              Amusement
              • Colombo City - 1.3km
              Getting there.

              The Taj Samudra hotel is located in the heart of Colombo, close to the Colombo World Trade Center, Bank of Ceylon Tower, and Pettah Market. Katunayake Airport is within 37km from the hotel. The nearest train station is within steps from the property.

              Getting around.

              The Taj Samudra hotel is located within 37km from Katunayake Airport and within five minutes walk from the nearest train.

              Taj Hotel Colombo Reviews

              Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Taj Hotel Colombo

              Average guest rating

              3.8
              out of 5
              Excellent
              Based on 46 reviews

              Rating by category:

              Location
              4.2
              Rooms
              3.4
              Service
              3.7
              Value
              3.8
              Dining
              3.9

              Individual guest reviews

              • I liked the splendour of the place and great staff. Nice food quiet room, good kitchen and fabulous breakfast.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  4.2
                • Rooms
                  4
                • Service
                  5
                • Value
                  3
              • The hotel has a well equipped gym and staff is courteous. The rooms are pretty spacious and classy giving complete luxury, food is excellent.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  4.7
                • Rooms
                  5
                • Service
                  4
                • Value
                  5
              • Certainly worthwhile to stay at least for two nights and very friendly staff. Rooms spacious, comfortable and quiet, excellent food. Taj samudra was a good choice.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  4.8
                • Rooms
                  5
                • Service
                  5
                • Value
                  5
                • Dining
                  4
              • The staff across the hotel were courteous and responsive, service was good. Every meal was fantastic.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  3.0
                • Service
                  2
                • Value
                  4
              • All the nice hotels of Colombo are within walking distance of Taj Samudra, excellent staff that is most helpful and room service is efficient and courteous. Food is good too.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  4.2
                • Rooms
                  3
                • Service
                  5
                • Value
                  5
              • The hotel is better now after the renovations and the staff are very cooperative and the service is excellent. New rooms are well ordained, restaurants give you good combination of international local cusine.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  4.1
                • Rooms
                  4
                • Service
                  5
                • Value
                  4
              • In Colombo, this is one of the best hotels to stay and have dining, the staff is very nice and friendly. The service is very good and breakfast was awesome.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  4.5
                • Service
                  5
                • Value
                  4
              • Our stay in Colombo was very nice relaxing and the serving staff were also very good.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  3.0
                • Service
                  2
                • Value
                  4
              • The hotel has a famous pub one can try, the staff is amazingly attentive, courteous and helpful, foods was just like is made in India and thouroughly enjoyable. Gym facility is good.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  4.0
                • Service
                  5
                • Value
                  3
              • The hotel itself is really nice and front office staff is well trained and helpful. The Indian restaurant is good.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  4.0
                • Service
                  4
                • Value
                  4
              • Ofcourse very friendly staff, room service excellent and great Srilankan delicacies served for Breakfast. Verities of wines/hot drinks etc.reasonably good gym.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  4.3
                • Rooms
                  4
                • Service
                  5
              • Hair dresser and staff excellent, comfortable rooms, good restaurants.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  4.3
                • Rooms
                  4
                • Service
                  5
                • Dining
                  4
              • Excellent staff generally and good room service. I just loved the food.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  4.3
                • Rooms
                  4
                • Service
                  5
              • Prompt services, large room for the 3 of us overlooking the super pool and nice breakfast. Good value spa.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  4.6
                • Rooms
                  5
                • Service
                  4
              • Service very prompt and overall good rooms staff. Great food.

                My rating for the hotel:

                • Average rating
                  4.3
                • Rooms
                  4
                • Service
                  5
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