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Set in Colombo, 200 metres from Bambalapitiya Beach, Taprobane House offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel every room includes air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. Popular points of interest near Taprobane House include Milagiriya Beach, Kollupitiya Beach and Bambalapitiya Railway Station. Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Airport is 8 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, American

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Colombo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amy
    Australia Australia
    We absolutely loved our stay at taprobane house! The staff were so welcoming and amazing, the chef was also amazing! They made our first day in Sri Lanka very enjoyable, will come back :)
  • Greta
    Egypt Egypt
    It is located in a very central and vibrant neighbourhood two steps away from many restaurants and facilities. The hall of the hotel and the rooms are beautifully furnished with fine decoration. The room is comfortable, spacious, clean and bright....
  • Ruth
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely decor, this is a modem, clean and comfortable hotel in a central location. The staff at Taprobane House are exceptionally nice and welcoming. The rooftop pool is an added bonus. Nice food in the hotel restaurant.
  • Grm
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Friendly helpful staff - our third stay this year and felt like coming to a place we know !!
  • M
    Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    staff were super friendly and always helpful if we needed anything! room was clean and pool was a lovely way too cool off from the heat of the city.
  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice large rooms with modern decor. Staff friendly. Location great for getting around Colombo.
  • Kushan
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The place is very nice. Rooms are very spacious and comfortable. The interior, furniture and everything was in excellent condition. I like the way the staff is treating guests, very polite and attentive.
  • Catarina
    Portugal Portugal
    Spacious bedroom, confy beds, the room was very clean We arrived very late at around 4am and the staff let us check in still
  • Nicola
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very cool vibe, great room, good food, great staff. Loved it.
  • Wendy
    Qatar Qatar
    Wonderfully comfortable, stylish and clean. Excellent, considerate staff. I have limited mobility, so was able to use lift directly from basement car park from my room.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Indian • Pizza • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Facilities of Taprobane House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • City view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

House rules
Taprobane House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:30 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Taprobane House

  • Taprobane House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Taprobane House is from 13:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Taprobane House include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Triple

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Taprobane House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Taprobane House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Taprobane House is 2.7 miles from the centre of Colombo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Taprobane House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Asian
    • American
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Taprobane House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.