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Sandy Beach HotelvsTaj Samudra, Colombo
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Taj Samudra Colombo is preferred by most professionals compared to Sandy Beach Hotel. Taj Samudra Colombo comes in at #11 in Sri Lanka with accolades from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and oyster.com.
Sandy Beach Hotel
Lonely Planet
Panama Road, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This fine new beachside hotel has 13 rooms – all beautifully-presented, immaculately clean and most boasting minibars, desks and very attractive furniture – and one simpler A-frame cabana." Full review
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
