Pros (+) Staff were very attentive
Cons (-) No problems
5 stars
Taj Samudra
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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.
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Amenities at Taj Samudra
- Outdoor pool
- Beachfront
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
Dining
- Electric kettle
- Minibar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Coffee machine
Services and conveniences
- ATM on-site
- Business centre
- Car hire
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Currency exchange on-site
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Tour desk
- Express check-out
- Private check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Bicycle hire
- Casino
- Evening entertainment
- Beauty salon
- Table tennis
- Pool table
- Night club
General
- Beachfront
- 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
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
- Trouser press
Family friendly
- Babysitting or child care
- Cribs available
- Child pool
- Kids meals
- Kid-friendly buffet
Pool and spa
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Hot tub
- Outdoor pool
Accessibility and suitability
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Disabled access
- Lift
- Designated smoking area
Parking and transportation
- Free parking
- Valet parking
- Private parking
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Outdoor
- Grill
- Garden
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Tennis
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
Reviews of Taj Samudra
8.0
Very good
890 verified ratings
Wonderful
497
Very good
114
Good
112
Okay
58
Fair
56
Mediocre
20
Poor
33
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location and service of the hotel, highlighting the beautiful views and thoughtful amenities. However, many reviews pointed out issues with cleanliness and maintenance in the rooms, indicating that some areas require attention.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Some of the floors are not renovated
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 States1.1 km
- Colombo World Trade Center1.2 km
- Fort Railway Station1.2 km
- Khan Clock Tower1.6 km
- Colombo City Centre1.8 km
- Jami Ul Alfar Mosque1.8 km
- Viharamahadevi Park1.9 km
- Colombo Town Hall2 km
- National Museum of Colombo2.1 km
- Sinhalese Sports Club3 km
- Independence Memorial Hall3.1 km
- Murugan Hindu Temple3.3 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 14:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Taj Samudra
Low season | High season | Average price (weeknight) | Average price (weekend night) |
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May | October | $253 | $243 |
Cheapest month to stay with an average 23% drop in price. | Most expensive month to stay with an average 33% rise in price. | Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks. | Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks. |
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