Planning your stay
Colombo is about 45 minutes to an hour from the international airport, depending on traffic. Many travellers spend a night here at the start or end of a trip; the city is easiest to explore by tuk-tuk or on a guided tour.
Things to do nearby
Walk along Galle Face Green at sunset, explore Colombo Fort, or visit the Beira Lake and Gangaramaya.
For more ideas, see things to do in Colombo, or compare all hotels in Colombo.
- Check-in1400 hrs
- Check-out1200 hrs
Accommodation
Types include Deluxe Rooms, Luxury Rooms with city views, Taj Club Rooms, one-bedroom Executive, Deluxe and Luxury Suites, Grand Luxury Suites and the two-bedroom Tata Suite.
Deluxe Room
A 35 sqm room with a queen size or twin beds and views of the Indian Ocean, the city or the pool. The bathroom has a separate shower and bathtub, and there is a minibar, a safe and satellite TV.
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Luxury Room City View
This 35 sqm room has a queen size or twin beds and views of Colombo. The bathroom has a separate shower and bathtub, and the room has a minibar, a safe, satellite TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
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Taj Club Room
A 48 sqm room with a queen size or twin beds and views of the Indian Ocean or the city. It has a separate shower and bathtub, a minibar, a safe, satellite TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
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Executive One Bedroom Suite
This 60 sqm suite has a king size bed, a living room and views of the Indian Ocean. The bathroom has a separate shower and bathtub, and there is a minibar, a safe, satellite TV and tea and coffee facilities.
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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
A 63 sqm suite with a king size bed, a sitting area and views of the ocean and the city. The bathroom has a separate shower and bathtub, and the suite has a minibar, a safe and satellite TV.
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Luxury One Bedroom Suite
This 98 sqm suite has a king size bed, a sitting and dining area and views of the Indian Ocean. The bathroom has a separate shower and bathtub, and there is a minibar, a safe and satellite TV.
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Grand Luxury Suites
A 98 sqm suite with a king size bed and views of the ocean and the city. It can become a two-bedroom suite by joining the room next door. The bathroom has a separate shower and bathtub.
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Tata Two Bedroom Suite
The 316 sqm Tata Suite has two bedrooms with king size beds, a sitting and dining area and views of the Indian Ocean. The bathroom has a separate shower and bathtub, and a personal butler is on hand.
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Facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool.
- Gym.
- Meeting and banqueting facilities.
- In-room dining, concierge and butler services.
- Swimming pool
- Babysitting
- Beach access
- City location
- Excursion desk
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Garden
- Private check-in and check-out
- Gym and fitness centre
Food and drink
Restaurants include Navaratna for Indian food, Golden Dragon for Chinese and Yumi for Japanese. Latitude is an all-day restaurant with a la carte and buffet options.
- Main buffet restaurant
- A la carte dining
- Room service, 24 hours
- Asian
- Japanese cuisine
- Indian cuisine
- Bar
- Tea lounge or cafe
- Banqueting facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Local and international cuisine
How to Get There
Taj Samudra is facing Galle Face Green. From Bandaranaike International Airport it is about 35 km by road, about 1 hour, travelling down the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway into the city.
Taxis and ride hailing apps work well for getting around the city from here.
Bubble Sri Lanka Holidays can arrange a private car with an English speaking chauffeur for your arrival and departure, or keep the same driver with you for the rest of your trip. Times are approximate and depend on traffic, especially around Colombo.