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Taj Samudra, Colombo

On Galle Face Centre Road in Colombo 3, facing Galle Face Green and the Indian Ocean, in 11 acres of lawns and gardens

About Taj Samudra, Colombo

Rooms
10 types
Dining
5 places
Wellness
Spa
Swimming
Pool

A hotel of 300 rooms and suites run by IHCL under the Taj name, at 25 Galle Face Centre Road in Colombo 3. It faces Galle Face Green and the Indian Ocean, and stands in 11 acres of lawns and gardens.

Rooms look over the ocean or the city. Deluxe and Luxury rooms are 35 sq m, Taj Club rooms of 48 sq m come with the Taj Club Lounge, and the suites run from 60 sq m to the 316 sq m Tata Suite on the top floor. Deluxe rooms, Taj Club rooms and suites have marble bathrooms with a bathtub and a separate shower.

Its restaurants include Navratna for Indian food, Golden Dragon for Sichuan cooking, Yumi for Japanese and the all-day Ports of Call, with an outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness centre and courts for tennis and squash. The ocean-facing Samudra Ballroom and the Crystal Building, from the 1860s, hold weddings and events. The airport is 34 km away, about 40 minutes by car.

Rooms and suites

  • Deluxe Room City Facing
    35 sq mQueen or twin bedsUp to 3Bathtub

    35 sq m, queen bed or twin beds, city views, wooden floors, marble bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower, up to 3 guests

  • Deluxe Room Ocean Facing
    35 sq mQueen or twin bedsUp to 3BathtubSea view

    35 sq m, queen bed or twin beds, Indian Ocean views, marble bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower, up to 3 guests

  • Luxury Room City View
    35 sq mKing or twin bedsUp to 2

    35 sq m, king bed or twin beds, city views, minibar, electronic safe, up to 2 guests

  • Luxury Room Ocean View
    35 sq mKing or twin bedsUp to 2Sea view

    35 sq m, king bed or twin beds, Indian Ocean views, minibar, electronic safe, up to 2 guests

  • Taj Club Room City View
    48 sq mKing or twin bedsUp to 3BathtubLiving room

    48 sq m, king bed or twin beds, city views, Taj Club Lounge access, marble bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower, up to 3 guests

  • Taj Club Room Ocean View
    48 sq mKing or twin bedsUp to 3BathtubSea viewLiving room

    48 sq m, king bed or twin beds, Indian Ocean views, Taj Club Lounge access, marble bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower, up to 3 guests

  • Executive One Bedroom Suite Ocean View
    60 sq mKing bedUp to 3Sea viewLiving room

    60 sq m, king bed, a living area and a separate bedroom, Indian Ocean views, Taj Club Lounge access, up to 3 guests

  • Deluxe One Bedroom Suite City View
    63 sq mKing or twin bedsUp to 3ButlerLiving room

    63 sq m, king bed or twin beds, city views, butler service, Taj Club Lounge access, up to 3 guests

  • Grand Luxury Suite
    98 sq mKing bedUp to 3BathtubSea viewButlerConnects

    98 sq m, king bed, ocean views, can connect to a second bedroom, butler service, marble bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower, up to 3 guests

  • Tata Suite
    316 sq m2 bedroomsUp to 4Butler

    316 sq m on the top floor, king bed, living and dining rooms, 2 bedrooms, a boardroom, a study, a fitness area, a spa room and 3 bathrooms, butler service, up to 4 guests

Dining

  • Ports of CallThe all-day restaurant, buffet or à la carte, with Sri Lankan dishes and international food.Breakfast 07:00 to 10:30Lunch 12:30 to 15:00Dinner 19:30 to 23:00
  • NavratnaIndian cooking from a team of Indian chefs.Lunch 12:30 to 14:30Dinner 19:30 to 22:30
  • Golden DragonSichuan dishes, with private dining.Lunch 12:30 to 14:30Dinner 19:30 to 22:30
  • YumiA Japanese restaurant and bar with sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki cooked in front of guests and cocktails, and seating by the pool bar.Lunch 12:30 to 14:30Dinner 19:30 to 22:30
  • The LatticeThe lobby lounge, for afternoon tea with Sri Lankan teas and coffees, small bites and cocktails.08:00 to 23:00

Wellness

  • SpaTreatments including Ayurvedic therapies, with the Ayurvedic team led by a qualified Ayurvedic doctor.
  • Fitness centreStar Trac equipment and fitness instructors.06:00 to 21:00
  • Outdoor poolDeck chairs around the pool, with drinks served.

Amenities

Pools and spa

Outdoor pool with deck chairsSpa with Ayurvedic treatmentsFitness centre with Star Trac equipment, 06:00 to 21:00

More dining

The Crab Factory24-hour in-room dining

Activities

Lawn tennis, squash, table tennis, volleyball, badminton and cricketAfternoon tea at The LatticeTours of Colombo planned with the conciergeWalks on Galle Face Green, which the hotel faces

For families

An activity passport for children on arrivalPlay areaInfant cots, up to age 2, on requestRollaway beds

Services

Golden Keys (Les Clefs d'Or) conciergeButler serviceDoctor and nurse on call 24 hoursLaundry and dry cleaning, 07:00 to 21:00Airport transfers on requestTravel desk, car rental and currency exchange24-hour business centreOutdoor parkingFacilities for guests with limited mobilityStandard and premium Wi-Fi

Rooms

Ocean or city viewsTea and coffee makerFlat-screen TVPillow menu on requestBathrobes and slippersDaily housekeeping and turndown service

Good to know

  • Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00; early arrival or late departure on request
  • About 34 km, around 40 minutes by car, from Bandaranaike International Airport; airport transfers can be booked with the hotel
  • The dress code in the restaurants is smart casual
  • No pets
  • The National Museum of Colombo and the Garrison Church of St Peter are about 3 km away, Independence Square about 5 km

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