Taj Samudra is a serene oasis in Kompannaweediya, offering an unforgettable retreat. With seven on-site restaurants and breathtaking garden views, unwind with a sports massage at the spa or lounge by the poolside bar. Previous guests have praised the property's unique vibe.
Located in Kompannaweediya, a neighbourhood in Colombo, Taj Samudra is near a train station and by the ocean. Colombo Harbor and Royal Colombo Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Diyasaru Park and Muthurajawela Visitor Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Dehiwala Zoological Garden, or check out an event or a game at Sinhalese Sports Club. Visit our Colombo travel guide
25 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo, 3
What's nearby
Galle Face Green
3 min walk - 0.3 km
One Galle Face
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Colombo City Centre
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Galle Face Green Night Market
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Nawaloka Hospital
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Colombo Fort Station
9 min drive
Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
45 min drive
Restaurants
Indian Ocean Pavilion
4 min walk
A One Cafe
4 min walk
King Of The Mambo
6 min walk
Breeze By Barracuda
4 min walk
Kampong
3 min walk
About this property
Taj Samudra
Luxury family-friendly hotel near Colombo City Centre
Consider a stay at Taj Samudra and take advantage of a poolside bar, an art gallery on-site and shopping on-site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, Indian cuisine and garden views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as racquetball/squash. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Babysitting (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a porter/bellboy
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 hairdryers
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
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
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 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
Property Registration Number HC/
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
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Frequently asked questions
Does Taj Samudra have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Taj Samudra?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Samudra on 31 Mar 2026 start from HK$641, excluding 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 is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Taj Samudra?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Taj Samudra?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Taj Samudra provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 87 per vehicle applies.
Where is Taj Samudra located?
This family-friendly Colombo hotel is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Beira Lake and Colombo City Centre. Galle Face Green and One Galle Face are also within 10 minutes. Colombo Fort Station is 24 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Taj Samudra Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 418 reviews
10 - Excellent
249
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 418 reviews
8 - Good
96
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 418 reviews
6 - Okay
41
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 418 reviews
4 - Poor
14
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 418 reviews
2 - Terrible
18
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
jeyabalan
23 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing experience. We had a Great staff member Nisansala who went out of the way to make our stay very comfortable!
Amazing location and good food. I have stayed here multiple times and would love to stay again and again.
Special thanks as always to Thimali amd this time would like to thanks Prashanth from house keeping departmemt as well
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 .
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.
Very good location! Room great! Breakfast and dinner can definitely been improved. Dinner buffet offers very authentic Sri Lankan food. Restaurant itself needs some makeover.
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.
We stayed for two nights.
ALL of the staff are BRILLIANT and looked after us really well.
The room was spacious and the rain-shower incredible… probably the best I’ve had.
The on-site Indian restaurant was excellent as was breakfast.
Easy to walk around the area and just 5 minutes to Park Street for loads of good dining options.
Wholeheartedly recommend Taj Samudra.
Thank you.
Stay at the hotel was comfortable, clean, and carefree. The staff service was great, the food options were amazing. For someone looking to understand how far the oceanfront rooms were from the ocean, please know that there were other buildings and a road in front; the pictures on the hotel website are taken from a different angle.
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.
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.
Excellent short break with my wife . As a regular to Taj properties in India , there is a standard of quality of service and property which is maintained across properties how ever old that property may be . Loved their Japanese restaurant and Navarathna was serving excellent Indian food . Overall very satisfying . 👍
Taj Samudra had incredible hospitality and really elevated rooms. The fact they have reusable bottle program shows that they care for the environment and want to be sustainable. Also it’s right across the water, so you can do a quick walk by the sea any time. The buffet food was good, not exceptional especially the vegetarian options were mediocre at best. Although the stand alone restaurant Navratna had smashing food.
Vaibhav
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
4/10 Poor
Chanthrika
22 Oct 2024
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
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.