Located in Colombo, a 2-minute walk from Bambalapitiya Beach, Taprobane House provides accommodations 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 property has room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. All guest rooms at the hotel come with 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 every room includes bed linen and towels. An à la carte, Full English/Irish or American breakfast is served 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, 6.2 miles from Taprobane House.

Couples in particular 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 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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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:

  • Dorsan
    Belgium Belgium
    Very friendly & helpful staff, excellent location and a beautiful rooftop to enjoy a nice sunset from the swimming pool.
  • Kenneth
    United States of America United States of America
    The most friendly and professional staff in Colombo. New and very clean boutique hotel. Excellent size room and comfortable bed. Very safe. In a non-touristy part of town, and close to stores, shops, restaurants, etc. Rooftop pool is clean...
  • Niels
    Belgium Belgium
    Brandnew and modern boutique hotel. Tastefully constructed/decorated. Small, but nice rooftop pool. Room spacious and super clean. Nice big Smart TV in the rooms, powerful AC and fan. Comfy bed/linens. Stars of the hotel are its staff; everybody...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Taprobane House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • 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
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/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
  • Safe
    Additional charge
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

House rules

Taprobane House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:30 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Taprobane House

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

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

  • The prices at Taprobane House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Taprobane House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • 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

  • Room options at Taprobane House include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Triple

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

    • Beach
    • Swimming pool

  • Check-in at Taprobane House is from 1:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.