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Taj Samudra

5.0 star property
Upscale beach hotel with 7 restaurants

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Taj Samudra

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Meeting facility
7 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Indian cuisine
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
7 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Indian cuisine
Lobby sitting area

Overview of Taj Samudra

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
25 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo, 3
  • Popular LocationGalle Face Green6 min walk
  • Popular LocationColombo City Centre18 min walk
  • Popular LocationBally's Casino3 min drive
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)45 min drive

Room options

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

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

Tata Suite, Suite

  • 3400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Taj Club, Club Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Taj Club, Club Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Taj Club, Club Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

  • 516 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
  • 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

  • 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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (Ocean Facing)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (Ocean Facing)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (City Facing)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (City Facing)

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
  • City 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 | Beach/ocean view

Grande Luxury, Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 1055 sq ft
  • 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

  • 377 sq ft
  • 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 .Your stay at this Colombo hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of 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 - 6 min walk
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 11 min walk
  • Colombo City Centre - 18 min walk
  • Bally's Casino - 3 min drive
  • Pettah Market - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • King Of The Mambo - 6 min walk
  • Bavarian German Restaurant - 5 min walk
  • Latitude - Taj Samudra - 4 min walk
  • Fazly's Halal Refreshments - 4 min walk
  • Navaratna Restaurant - 4 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 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

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–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

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

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 and a security system
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 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. Contactless check-out is available.

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.
  • 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

Taj Samudra
Taj Samudra Colombo
Taj Samudra Hotel
Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo
Colombo Taj Samudra Hotel
Taj Samudra Colombo Hotel Colombo
Taj Samudra Hotel
Taj Samudra Colombo
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Taj Samudra?

As of Apr 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Samudra on Apr 26, 2024 start from $139.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 facials, deep-tissue massages, and body wraps.

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. 173 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 312 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Raj, Frisco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Decorative
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mahinth

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandrashekhar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Taj Samudra had incredible hospitality and really elevated rooms. The fact they have reusable bottle program shows that they care for the environment and want to be sustainable. Also it’s right across the water, so you can do a quick walk by the sea any time. The buffet food was good, not exceptional especially the vegetarian options were mediocre at best. Although the stand alone restaurant Navratna had smashing food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Swati

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stay at the hotel was comfortable, clean, and carefree. The staff service was great, the food options were amazing. For someone looking to understand how far the oceanfront rooms were from the ocean, please know that there were other buildings and a road in front; the pictures on the hotel website are taken from a different angle.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

harkish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Coulr be better
Can be better especially what TAJ usually offers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suganthiny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, excellent service and great food! Throughly enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Taj samudra review
usually taj hotels "wow" us. but probably due to srilanka's economic condition, taj decided not to keep the hotel immaculate. Plus, there were kids running around in the club lounge, screaming, every evening. I know that in other hotels as well as taj properties, kids have an age restrictions. Here, even maids for the kids were present as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023