Taj Samudra

5 stars
25 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo NONE, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
8,1
Very good
based on 899 reviews
899 reviews
Tue 23/9
-
Wed 24/9
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
R1 516
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
R1 516
Luxury Room
R2 143
Double room
R2 316
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Overview

Less than 20 minutes' walk from Fort Railway Station, Taj Samudra Colombo offers guests an ideal base when visiting Colombo. It offers 5-star accommodation with air-conditioned rooms.

This charming hotel provides free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beauty centre. There is also free private parking on site for those travelling with a car. A helpful tour desk is in-house and Slave Island Railway Station is within walking distance, making it easy for guests to discover the area and its attractions.

The rooms have a marble bathroom, a pillow menu and a mini bar. They all feature a refrigerator, slippers and a flat-screen TV.

Each morning, guests can enjoy breakfast at Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant or Navratna Indian Restaurant. For those wishing to stay close by for dinner, Ports of Call serves international cuisine while Crab Factory specialises in seafood dishes. For guests on the move, the hotel offers packed lunches on request.

Local attractions near Taj Samudra include the Colombo Rowing Club, Visumpaya and Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology. There are also a variety of popular restaurants and bars serving local and international cuisine nearby.

8,1
Very good rating
Based on 899 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Taj Samudra

Tue 23/9
Wed 24/9
Double room
bed type unknown
R2 316
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
R2 352
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
R3 163
nightly with VAT
Deluxe room
1 queen bed
R1 516
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
R1 641
nightly with VAT
1 twin bed
R1 698
nightly with VAT
Executive room
1 king bed
R7 372
nightly with VAT
King room
1 king bed
R3 988
nightly with VAT
1 king bed
R4 488
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
R5 219
nightly with VAT
Luxury Room
1 king bed
R2 143
nightly with VAT
1 king bed
R2 268
nightly with VAT
1 king bed
R2 405
nightly with VAT
Standard Room
bed type unknown
R2 321
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
R2 370
nightly with VAT
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including VAT but not including other taxes and fees.

Amenities at Taj Samudra

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Business centre

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

General

  • Family rooms
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle hire
  • Casino
  • Beauty salon
  • Table tennis
  • Pool table

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Trouser press

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Indoor play area

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Designated smoking area

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Pool and spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis

Outdoor

  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Reviews of Taj Samudra

8,1
Very good
899 verified ratings
Wonderful
504
Very good
119
Good
107
Okay
57
Fair
56
Mediocre
20
Poor
36

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's location and the variety of breakfast options available. The staff was noted for being friendly and helpful. However, there were significant complaints regarding cleanliness, noise levels from events, and the overall value for money, with many feeling that the hotel did not meet their expectations given the price.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Service9.5 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
Breakfast9 out of 10
Bed Comfort3.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Noise Level2 out of 10
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9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2017
Pros (+) Staff were very attentive
Cons (-) No problems
8.0
Very good
Gaurav, Feb 2017
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Some of the floors are not renovated
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2016
Pros (+) Grounds, public spaces & meeting rooms are lovely-5*. Large breakfast buffet with juice bar. Six bottles of water in my room in arrival (thoughtful) but they weren't replenished. Many wedding parties use lobby & grounds for photos-beautiful to see.
Cons (-) My room was in the older (not refurbished) wing and it showed. Water would not turn off completely in shower, closet doors were hard to slide & did not close completely. Safe was locked open & no one showed up to fix it after I called (but it was done by 3rd day). The room next to mine was under construction or being used by staff & there was a lot of banging one night after midnight. Also, severa...
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Location

25 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo NONE

What's nearby

  • Embassy of United States1.1 km
  • Colombo World Trade Center1.2 km
  • Fort Railway Station1.3 km
  • Khan Clock Tower1.6 km
  • Colombo City Centre1.8 km
  • Jami Ul Alfar Mosque1.8 km
  • Viharamahadevi Park1.9 km
  • Colombo Town Hall2 km
  • National Museum of Colombo2 km
  • Sinhalese Sports Club3 km
  • Independence Memorial Hall3.1 km
  • Murugan Hindu Temple3.3 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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Essential information about Taj Samudra

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Average price (weeknight)

November
November
R2 316
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  • The cheapest price a room at Taj Samudra was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R2 316, while the most expensive was R2 316.
  • How long should you stay at Taj Samudra? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Taj Samudra

  • Where is Taj Samudra located?

    Taj Samudra is located at 25 Galle Face Centre Road in Galle Face, 1 km from the centre of Colombo. Embassy of United States is the closest landmark to Taj Samudra.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Taj Samudra?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Taj Samudra.

  • Does Taj Samudra offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Taj Samudra offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Taj Samudra offer free parking?

    Yes, Taj Samudra offers free parking.

  • How far is Taj Samudra from the airport?

    Taj Samudra is 7,4 km from Colombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base. Taj Samudra is 29 km from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Does Taj Samudra have a pool?

    Yes, Taj Samudra has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Taj Samudra hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Taj Samudra in Colombo and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Taj Samudra and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Taj Samudra.

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1,0 km
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29,0 km

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