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Taj Samudra

5.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Grande Luxury, Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
4 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Indian cuisine
Spa
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Facing)

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

  • 98 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Single Bed (Ocean Facing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Single Bed (City Facing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Grande Luxury, Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Grande Luxury, Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 98 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (King Bed)

  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Colombo

With a stay at Taj Samudra, you'll be centrally located in Colombo, within a 5-minute drive of Colombo City Centre and Beira Lake. .This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from One Galle Face and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Galle Face Green.

What's nearby

  • Galle Face Green - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bally's Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Colombo Lotus Tower - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Quizine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fazly's Halal Refreshments - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indian Ocean Pavilion - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪King Of The Mambo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yu Mi Japanese Restaurent - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Taj Samudra

Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
Taj Samudra offers 300 accommodations with minibars and safes. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Colombo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 300 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Indian cuisine at Navratna, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Navratna - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Golden Dragon - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Yumi - This bar specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Lattice - This café specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Golden Dragon
  • Lattice
  • Navratna
  • Yumi

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1984
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
11 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 33.5 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 87 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 33.5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Reviews

Taj Samudra Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 390 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janaka, Corona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and professional staff.
Sunset across port city, Galle Face
City view across eco-friendly Taj pool and gardens.
Gall Face Green views from Taj.
View of Lotus Tower.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janaka, Corona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Taj is a great hotel, well maintained and fantastic staff. They make you feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janaka, Corona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Taj. Great hotel and staff. They are genuinely concerned for the guest comfort and safety. The staff is proficient in what they do, great management and the food at the Taj is fantastic. We have completed 12 days living at the Taj.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Mehala

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

Very Good

We had Stayed 4 days the place is very nice. Room that we have booked sea side view. Clean Bathroom and rooms. Well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janaka, Corona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and wonderful folk at the TAJ. Always willing to help and ensure a very comfortable stay for its guest. Though the hotel is 40 years plus, it’s well maintained, oven view and beautiful gardens .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Balasingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we have enjoyed the stays.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shray

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had an amazing time in Taj Samudra Colombo. Staff was very courteous and generous. Special thanks to Ms. Berni for making special arrangements to make our last day in Srilanka even more special and memorable. As always Taj exceeds our expectations of excellence. Kudos to the entire staff and management who are serving their guests sinces ages.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Puneet

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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 traveller
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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