Taj Samudra
5 stars

Taj Samudra

25 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo NONE, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
See location+94 112 446 622
From
£64
Cheapest

rate per night

8.1
Very good
based on 899 reviews
899 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
£64
Luxury Room
£91
Double room
£98

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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

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Luxury Room
1 king bed
£91
nightly with fees
1 king bed
£96
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1 king bed
£102
nightly with fees
Executive room
1 king bed
£313
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King room
1 king bed
£169
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1 king bed
£190
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£221
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Double room
bed type unknown
£98
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bed type unknown
£100
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£134
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Standard Room
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£98
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bed type unknown
£100
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Deluxe room
1 queen bed
£64
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bed type unknown
£70
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1 twin bed
£72
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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 States0.7 mi
  • Colombo World Trade Center0.7 mi
  • Fort Railway Station0.8 mi
  • Khan Clock Tower1 mi
  • Colombo City Centre1.1 mi
  • Jami Ul Alfar Mosque1.1 mi
  • Viharamahadevi Park1.2 mi
  • Colombo Town Hall1.2 mi
  • National Museum of Colombo1.3 mi
  • Sinhalese Sports Club1.9 mi
  • Independence Memorial Hall1.9 mi
  • Murugan Hindu Temple2 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

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

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Taj Samudra

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Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

March
December
£120
£92
Cheapest month to stay with an average 25% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 86% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Taj Samudra

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Taj Samudra, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Taj Samudra, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Wednesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Taj Samudra was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £95, while the most expensive was £95.
  • How long should you stay at Taj Samudra? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.
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FAQs when booking at Taj Samudra

  • Where is Taj Samudra located?

    Taj Samudra is located at 25 Galle Face Centre Road in Galle Face, 0.6 miles 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 4.6 miles from Colombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base. Taj Samudra is 18 miles 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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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.8
0.6 mi
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18.0 mi

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