Taj Samudra

5.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Meeting facility
Grande Luxury, Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Body treatments, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, sports massages
Lobby sitting area
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (King Bed) | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Facing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tata Suite, Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 316 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 98 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
LED TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds (Ocean Facing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds (City Facing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 68 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Grande Luxury, Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 98 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (King Bed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 63 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
25 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo, 3

What's nearby

  • Galle Face Green - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • High Commission of India - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bally's Casino - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Luxury eco-certified hotel located in Kompannaweediya
Consider a stay at Taj Samudra and take advantage of a poolside bar, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a facial, a deep-tissue massage or a body scrub at the on-site spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, Indian cuisine and garden views. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and express check-in
Room features
All 300 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and bidets
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

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

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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
  • 7 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Golden Dragon
  • Lattice
  • Navratna
  • The Crab Factory
  • Yumi

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

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
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

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 not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Taj Samudra have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Taj Samudra?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Samudra on 24 Dec 2024 start from AU$247.35, including 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.

Is Taj Samudra pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Taj Samudra?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taj Samudra?

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

What time is check-out at Taj Samudra?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Taj Samudra provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 147 per vehicle applies.

Where is Taj Samudra located?

This family-friendly Colombo hotel is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Beira Lake, One Galle Face and Galle Face Green Night Market. Galle Face Green and High Commission of India are also within 10 minutes. Colombo Fort Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 341 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

Jagadeesh

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

8/10 Good

Obaid

Travelled 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

Girish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alistair

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not sure how this hotel is so highly rated on trip advisor. Room wasn't ready when I arrived. Communal/lobby areas are very nice but rooms are looking tired. Number of occasions where my room was cleaned but not topped up with amenities, such as bottled water. Service is very poor, there are loads of staff but no one seems to help. Difficult to get any kind of drinks with dinner other than water. Lobby bar was out of stock of basically everything. Wi-Fi throughout the hotel is really slow (2mb max speed). Food in the buffet is good but same dishes are served each night. Had some laundry done and all my clothes were shrunk - tried to explain it to staff but they either did not understand/pretended they did not understand.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Chanthrika

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
when walking to our room we can smell smoking, when asked we were told that room with balcony is a smoking room, But we can see someone sitting inside the room and smoking, also one gentleman smoking on the corridor. Bath tub is moldy. We paid for room with ocean facing but we were given a room where there is a building blocking the view, There are not chest of drawers in the room. We liked the breakfast and dinner buffet very much. Staff is very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

alaxsan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali AL-

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
well managed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

aseem

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fabulous service in a great hotel, as always!!!
this was our second stay at this hotel & just before we were to check in some friends told us about the horrible room experience they had & how we should change our hotel. since our first visit was great I wasn't sure if this feedback was good for the entire hotel or just an unfortunate experience they had so I decided to call the hotel & speak to them & share my concerns. the lady at the customer service desk heard me out & reassured me that there was no cause for concern & told me someone would call me back during regular office hours the next day to clarify any doubts. this did not happen so negative feedback on this. however, I sent them an email listing out all the rooms that were part of the group & soon enough I got a reply reassuring me of the impeccable taj service as always. upon check in they had upgraded all our rooms to the next category & they specifically assured us that we would go back carrying forward the same experience as we did the first time & that is exactly what happened. super stay & full marks to the Taj Colombo team, especially Niluka who made our stay superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
delightful hotel on Galle Face. quiet despite being on a busy main road. great breakfast, nice room and friendly staff all round
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Suneeta

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shalini

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Taj - as always, never disappoints.
I’ve stayed in many Taj properties over the years and there’s a reason I keep coming back. The team at Taj Samudra were always attentive and on point during my stay. No matter the late arrival hour (past midnight), or looking for a restaurant, they were always ready to assist. The property is starting to show its age, but this is beyond staff control. I’d encourage the owners to spend a little to spruce up the property a little especially as it has such a beautiful frontage to the sea! Thank you, Taj Samudra team, for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nimalaraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services beautiful view .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saroginidevi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In front of the Gall face Walkable distance to the beach & Mall
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kavitha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Best view in town
I got an upgrade to a room with a gorgeous view of the ocean front!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

VAIRAMUTTU

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rajan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Run down hotel, horrible customer service
Ocean view Deluxe room on top floor smells musty, bugs flying in the room. Bathroom and toilet have glass door so there is no privacy if two people are traveling together. We asked our room to be changed, manager tried his best to delay changing the room, made us wait 4 hours. Eventually we were changed to a city view Jr suite room, which fixed some of the above mentioned issues. Even this room is run down, bathroom door is crooked & barely closes, mini bar is not stocked, no after hour coffee in the business center, strong smoke smell is the hallway when we booked non-smoking room. Being an Indian American, I wanted this hotel to be good (since it's an Indian luxury hotel chain). Sadly It's an overpriced, run down hotel and no attention is being paid to hotel maintenance and customer comfort. I wouldn't recommend this hotel at this price point.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alessandro

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akshay

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

10/10 Excellent

Arany

Travelled with family and small children
We had a really great time at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco, Rancho Cucamonga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staying at the hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024