Ja-ela Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The statue of Buddha at Hamilton's Canal in Wattala
The Dutch colonial Hamilton canal was build in the 17th century and is lined with fishermen houses and huts and runs right through Negombo, Sri Lanka
The colorful boats are docked along the banks of Hamilton's Canal in fishing village district of Negombo, Sri Lanka.
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
The price is 1.885.993 ₫ per night from 5 May to 6 May
1.885.993 ₫
2.225.477 ₫ total
5 May - 6 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (389 reviews)
Staff were very accomodating and friendly

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is 2.074.721 ₫ per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
2.074.721 ₫
2.717.713 ₫ total
20 Apr - 21 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Fantastic!

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is 3.555.758 ₫ per night from 17 May to 18 May
3.555.758 ₫
4.776.821 ₫ total
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (586 reviews)
The selection for their morning breakfast buffet is very varied. The staff is busy during rush hour; they seem overwhelmed at times. Their housekeeping standards cannot match those of their properties in Hong Kong or mainland China. The Chinese restaurant Shang Gong is one of the best in the country, ...

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marine Suites

Marine Suites

4 out of 5
12 Nimalka Gardens Colombo WP
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Saskia Fernando Gallery and ...
Marine Suites
Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo

Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
Marine Drive (Kollupitiya) Colombo
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marino Mall and Saskia Fernando ...
6.8/10 (92 reviews)
The hotel is outdated and is not cleaned properly. Had to change my room three times due to the windows being dirty, bathroom shower clogged, some balcony doors once opened could not be secured. We booked a one bedroom apartment but there were no crockery and cutlery which had to be requested. They ...

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo
Limeshine Airport Transit Residence

Limeshine Airport Transit Residence

3.5 out of 5
Samagi Mawatha Kurana,Katunayaka Western
Stay at this business-friendly residence in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Negombo Beach ...
Limeshine Airport Transit Residence
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Guruge Nature Park

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Guruge Nature Park during your trip to Ja-ela? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

Guruge Nature Park