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 tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service 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. At Taprobane House the rooms have bed linen and towels. An à la carte, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Milagiriya Beach, Kollupitiya Beach and Bambalapitiya Railway Station. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 10 km from Taprobane House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

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

Free private parking available at the hotel


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
and
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Colombo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maria
    Poland Poland
    Breakfast was great and rooms are very confortable. They let me check out late with no charge and kept my bags all day after checkout.
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely new boutique hotel, spacious and clean, lovely staff. Very helpful.
  • Kelly
    Australia Australia
    Large room, with modern facilities. Very friendly staff who went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. Convenient location near the water and some great restaurants. I'd highly recommend and would stay again.

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, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
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
  • 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
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
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
  • 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 room.

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 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Taprobane House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

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

  • Guests staying at Taprobane House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

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

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

    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool

  • 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.

  • Taprobane House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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

  • Room options at Taprobane House include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Triple