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Taj Samudra

5.0 star property
Upscale beach hotel with 7 restaurants

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Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Body treatments, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, sports massages
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (King Bed) | Beach/ocean view
Grande Luxury, Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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25 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo, 3
  • Galle Face Green
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Nawaloka Hospital
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Colombo City Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Facing) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Facing)

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Taj Club, Club Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Taj Club, Club Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Taj Club, Club Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 516 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Taj Club, Club Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ocean View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Taj Club, Club Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ocean View

  • 516 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Taj Club, Club Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Taj Club, Club Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View

  • 516 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (King Bed)

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (King Bed) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (King Bed)

  • 1054 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Taj Club, Club Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Taj Club, Club Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Taj Club, Club Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 516 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Twin Bed (Ocean Facing)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Twin Bed (Ocean Facing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Twin Bed (City Facing)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Twin Bed (City Facing)

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (King Bed)

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (King Bed) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (King Bed)

  • 732 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grande Luxury, Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Grande Luxury, Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Grande Luxury, Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 1055 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (King Bed)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (King Bed)

  • 678 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Colombo

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Kompannaweediya hotel, you'll find Beira Lake and One Galle Face. Galle Face Green and High Commission of India are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Galle Face Green - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galle Face Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bally's Casino - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 9 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Manhattan Fish Market - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fazly's Halal Refreshments - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪King Of The Mambo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yu Mi Japanese Restaurent - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Inn On the Green (IOG) - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Taj Samudra

Upscale beach hotel with 7 restaurants
Taj Samudra offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 7 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Taj Samudra. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Colombo hotel.

  • 300 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 7 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1984
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Taj Samudra offers 300 accommodations with minibars and safes. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Colombo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Italian, Malay

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • 7 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Taj Samudra

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 11 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 147 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 11 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit.

Property is also known as

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Taj Samudra Colombo
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Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo
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Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Taj Samudra to the airport?

Taj Samudra is 22.1 mi (45-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Taj Samudra have an airport shuttle?

Taj Samudra offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 147 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Taj Samudra to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Galle Face Beach and 5 mi (23-min drive) from Crow Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Taj Samudra offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Taj Samudra, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Taj Samudra?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino (3-min drive) and Bellagio Casino (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Taj Samudra?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Taj Samudra?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Taj Samudra have a pool?

Taj Samudra features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Taj Samudra have a restaurant?

There are 7 onsite restaurants, offering options like Indian cuisine and garden views.

Does Taj Samudra have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features sports massages, body wraps, and body scrubs.

How close is Taj Samudra to downtown Colombo?

Taj Samudra is 1.6 mi away from Colombo 03.

Taj Samudra Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 373 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good customer attention
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rushabh

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilanthi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avarage

This hotel is not what it used to be. One of the rooms was not available at 6:30 pm and was given a lower price room with out any monies back. The other room was small and not what I expected. I've stayed at this hotel before, but I will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAPIL

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Excellent Service and special thanks to front office staff - Methmi, Dildhani and Sanuri
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

BHARAT

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location. Staff are very well trained in hospitality with a smile.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shuvodip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janusz R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people (staff) and nice hotel. Friendly design, classic with comfortable beds, good water pressure and efficient climate - control. Ocean views are nice and with great 180 degrees perspective. Excellent Barber Saloon at the lobby level with very professional staff (especially RASHAN). Reception people are helpful, pleasant, and accommodating. Best regards to Manju, who warmly and professionally welcomed me to the hotel upon my check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10 ot of 10 with staff services.

Our stay at TAJ was excellent with great welcome and customer service byMiss Dilshani giving us all more then expected. Aslo Rooms were well serviced and given services required by staff Miss Ranjani and the Manager. Restaurant staff where great with services. Looking forward to come back and enjoy more at other TAJ HOTELS when given this kind of services.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashed

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sellamuthup

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to send vacation and hold special events like wedding, corporate events.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

RAKESH

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yekta

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kuriakose

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Debabrata

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vineet

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahabaduge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good except food A la carte and cafe not comparable to other Colombo hotels in food choice value for money and quality
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights. ALL of the staff are BRILLIANT and looked after us really well. The room was spacious and the rain-shower incredible… probably the best I’ve had. The on-site Indian restaurant was excellent as was breakfast. Easy to walk around the area and just 5 minutes to Park Street for loads of good dining options. Wholeheartedly recommend Taj Samudra. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maimie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jagadeesh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean, service was good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Terry

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort

Business trip

Hotel is showing its age and really needs an overhaul. Tried repeatedly to get a invoice after I left the property without success
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Khozema

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

SRI LANKA TAJ SAMUDRA

The bed and pillows are very uncomfortable, breakfast was excellent specially for south Asians, but there is short of space due to lots of guests, they should modify the restaurant because I feel the arrangement is not proper
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Obaid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Taj Samundra was a decent experience for us, though the rooms are old-school and you can see wood worn off in some places, the grandeur of the property over shadows everything. The buffet spread was great but service a bit chaotic. We do want to mention a shout out to Joseph at the gym, Bhatia for room service, Ms Dinushah at check-in and Ms Tathsarani at check-out. I do have to mention the rates we booked at were inclusive of all taxes as mentioned by expedia at the time of booking but when we got the property, it was easily 35 USD more per night including tax. Expedia needs to be clear about this so we can choose the best price for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding property

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024