Hotel Goldi SandsvsTaj Samudra, Colombo
Hotel Goldi Sands and Taj Samudra Colombo are both rated highly by professionals. Overall, Taj Samudra Colombo is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Goldi Sands. Taj Samudra Colombo ranks #23 in Sri Lanka with endorsements from 4 sources including Jetsetter, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Goldi Sands
Ethukala, Negombo, Sri Lanka
From $81/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Its modern, white rooms with black-and-white art offer fair value and it’s a good base from which to recover from the long flight." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 71-room Hotel Goldi Sands is a mid-range property with an excellent setting along the beach, near ample restaurants and a 25-minute drive from the airport." Full review
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