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Taj Samudra, ColombovsEra Beach
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Taj Samudra Colombo is the choice of most professionals compared to Era Beach by Jetwing. Taj Samudra Colombo has a TripExpert Score of 81 with endorsements from 4 publications such as Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Taj Samudra, Colombo
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
25, Galle Face Center Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
From $111/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph7.0
"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
Era Beach Oyster The Telegraph Lonely Planet
834 Galle Road, Talpe, Galle, Sri Lanka
From $150/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
OysterUpscale
"Just 25 minutes from one of Sri Lanka's busiest tourist areas, Era Beach by Jetwing is ideal for couples who want a quiet coastal getaway." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"With just eight bedrooms and an obliging staff team, this hotel feels like a grand private residence with the bonus of a lovely big pool." Full review
Lonely Planet "Small boutique hotel, where wood and stone combine to create a Zen-like sense of happiness (the ocean-side setting, coconut-tree-studded lawn and gorgeous pool help out with this, too)." Full review
