Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra, Colombo: from $69 a night

From $69 a night at Taj Samudra, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 8–9, 2026, 2 adults: $69 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $220 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $255 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Taj Samudra is An established five-star city hotel overlooking Galle Face Green in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Address: 25 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo. Property ID: 1278188.

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Total price: $209 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

December 2026

#4 of 5 hotels in Galle Face & Crescat by Axel's take. Galle Face & Crescat is #1 of 5 places to stay in Colombo. The best hotels in Galle Face & Crescat, ranked · Where to stay in Colombo

Axel's take: 8.1/10

Choose it for the hospitality and ocean views, but confirm your room is renovated. An established five-star city hotel overlooking Galle Face Green, scored for what it is.

Taj Samudra is an established five-star city hotel whose strongest assets are its Galle Face setting, generous gardens and welcoming staff. It's a strong pick if you value space and traditional hospitality over contemporary design. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the breakfast spread, helpful restaurant teams and sea views, while the outdoor pool makes downtime between sightseeing worthwhile.

The main reservation is room consistency. Across both sites, guests describe dated interiors and occasional maintenance or housekeeping misses; other recent visitors report comfortable, recently renovated rooms. That unevenness matters at five-star level, so ask the hotel to confirm the condition of your exact room category rather than relying on photographs. We'd skip it if uniformly fresh interiors and flawless luxury execution are priorities; otherwise, the location and service remain persuasive.

• Best for: Families wanting gardens and a pool; Travelers who value warm, traditional service; Sightseers seeking a central ocean-facing base

• Watch out for: Uneven condition between older and renovated rooms; Occasional maintenance and housekeeping misses; Some recent reports of unreliable Wi-Fi

• Location: Overlooks Galle Face Green, with central Colombo sights and shopping nearby.

• Rooms: Often praised for space and comfort, but dated rooms remain alongside renovated accommodation.

• Cleanliness: Generally strong guest feedback, with occasional housekeeping and replenishment lapses.

• Service: Warm, helpful staff are a recurring strength, although execution is not uniformly five-star.

• Amenities: Outdoor pool, landscaped gardens, fitness centre and several restaurants.

• Fees and surprises: Parking is free; breakfast may cost extra, and transfers, extra beds and early or late checkout carry charges.

Axel's opinion of Taj Samudra, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

About Taj Samudra

• Property type: Hotel
• 5-star hotel
• The Indian Hotels Company Limited
• 25 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo
• Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 12,788 reviews (location 4.7/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Fort Railway station: 10 min by taxi · Bambalapitiya Railway Station: 14 min by taxi · Kollupitiya Railway Station: 20 min walk · Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport: 49 min by taxi · Beira Lake: 6 min by taxi · Gangaramaya Temple: 8 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Extra bed: $34 per guest per night
• Amenities: Outdoor pool, Hot tub, Game room, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Spa, Parking (free), Valet parking, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Local shuttle, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Colombo

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; With view
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Deluxe Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: With view
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Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 1

Deluxe Twin room with ocean view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Room features: With view
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Luxury Double room with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: With view
• Luxury Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Luxury Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Luxury Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3

Luxury Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: With view
• Luxury Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Luxury Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Luxury Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 3

Luxury Twin room with city view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Luxury Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 1
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Luxury Twin room with ocean view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Taj Club Double room with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: With view
• Taj Club Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Taj Club Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Taj Club Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3

Taj Club Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: With view
• Taj Club Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Taj Club Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Taj Club Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 3

Taj Club Twin room with city view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Room features: With view
• Taj Club Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Taj Club Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 2
• Taj Club Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 3

Taj Club Twin room with ocean view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Room features: With view
• Taj Club Twin room with ocean view (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Taj Club Twin room with ocean view (twin beds) — room photo 2
• Taj Club Twin room with ocean view (twin beds) — room photo 3

1 Bedroom Executive Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
• 1 Bedroom Executive Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• 1 Bedroom Executive Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 2
• 1 Bedroom Executive Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 3

1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
• 1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• 1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
• 1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3

Tata Suite

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Grand Luxury Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Grand Luxury Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Grand Luxury Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Grand Luxury Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3

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