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Taj Samudra

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants and fitness centre

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Facing)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Facing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Single Bed (Ocean Facing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • 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)

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
Shower/bath combination
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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)

Highlights

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

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
LED TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Colombo

A luxury stay in the heart of Colombo awaits you at Taj Samudra. Within steps you'll find Beira Lake and One Galle Face within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this beach hotel include 4 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Navratna, serves Indian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Yumi is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with dinner. Enjoy the gym, outdoor tennis court, sauna and pool loungers. Business amenities include meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 5-property class Kompannaweediya hotel, you'll find Colombo City Centre.

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
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quizine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Indian Ocean Pavilion - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Avartana - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Peshawri - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fazly's Halal Refreshments - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Taj Samudra

Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants and fitness centre
As a guest of Taj Samudra, you'll find an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby 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 centre and meeting rooms are available. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Taj Samudra. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

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

  • 300 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1984
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Taj Samudra offers 300 accommodations with minibars and a safe. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Colombo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of 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 on a daily basis.

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.

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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
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

  • 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 available for USD 33.5 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from 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

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
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 11 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing 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
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

What is the cancellation policy at Taj Samudra?

Taj Samudra offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Taj Samudra?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Samudra on 4 Nov 2025 start from NZ$246.62, 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 parking available at Taj Samudra?

Yep, Taj Samudra has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Taj Samudra?

Yep, Taj Samudra is a short 12-minute walk from Galle Face Beach.

Does Taj Samudra have a pool?

Taj Samudra has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Taj Samudra?

Taj Samudra features an outdoor pool, a steam room and 4 restaurants.

Is Taj Samudra family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, laundry facilities and a deli, it's no surprise that Taj Samudra is a hit with families.

Does Taj Samudra serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Taj Samudra?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Taj Samudra?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 4 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Taj Samudra?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Taj Samudra?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.