Taj Samudra, ColombovsAmaya Hills Kandy
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Taj Samudra Colombo ranks slightly better than Amaya Hills Kandy. Taj Samudra Colombo comes in at 81 with praise from 4 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Oyster.
Taj Samudra, Colombo
25, Galle Face Center Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
From $111/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale 300-room property located in Colombo's well-to-do Colpetty business district, the Taj Samudra Colombo is an ideal pick for business travelers." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Minutes by car from Colombo's city center, this 300-room hotel features a geometric pool that complements the property's modern suites." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sprawling retreat fronting Colombo’s elegant oceanfront promenade, between the Indian Ocean and the city center." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This Taj hotel is one of Colombo’s oldest five-stars. Its prime location in an emerging area of the city, opposite the Galle Face Green, is an advantage...good dining outlets, business facilities." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Part of the well-regarded Indian chain, this vast edifice has elegant public areas and a lovely 11-acre garden, as well as myriad restaurants and bars, including a 24-hour cafe." Full review
Amaya Hills Kandy
Heerassagala, Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
From $55/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Upscale
"The 100-room Amaya Hills is an upscale property nestled on a hilltop overlooking the Hanthana Mountains." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Perched in the hills, 20 minutes’ drive southwest of Kandy, this 100-room hotel incorporates a stunning open lobby, a clifftop swimming pool, and very comfortable rooms." Full review