Ja-ela

Travel 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.
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is HK$1,135 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
HK$1,135
HK$1,525 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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! (568 reviews)
The room was beautiful and spotless, the food was divine, and all of the public spaces (restaurants, gym, pool, etc) were stunning and exceptionally well-maintained. These things we anticipated — the level of attention that every staff member paid to all guests went beyond any expectation we could ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is HK$615 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
HK$615
HK$832 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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)
Room was amazing. Huge. Very attentive staff. Great breakfast and dinner buffets. No beach at the hotel, despite its name, but a beautiful private one with food and drink 15 mins away on a shuttle bus which goes once an hour. Small criticism, the step from the main room into the bathroom was a bit ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is HK$642 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
HK$642
HK$863 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (418 reviews)
At check-in, we were told our room was not ready even though we arrived 2 hrs after check in time, when I questioned why that was the case for a “5 star” hotel, they miraculously found another room available to give us, figure that! There were plenty of friendly staff, but they were not attentive. ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Taj Samudra
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Supun Arcade Residency

Supun Arcade Residency

3 out of 5
56, Galle Road Colombo
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Havelock City Mall ...
7.4/10 Good! (149 reviews)
Cleanliness, unsafe place and the hidden charges

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Supun Arcade Residency
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 Colombo City Centre and Saskia ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
only not good thing is no breakfast

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2024

Marine Suites
Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments

Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments

4.5 out of 5
28 Poruthota Rd Negombo Western Province
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Negombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Negombo Beach Park are ...
Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments
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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 top-notch restaurants.

Guruge Nature Park

Things to do

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

HK$215
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

HK$683
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo
Premium Service

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day

HK$242
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Gangaramaya

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

HK$626
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Colombo/Negombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla & Jeep Safari Day Tour

Colombo/Negombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla & Jeep Safari Day Tour

HK$797
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Colombo/Negombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla & Jeep Safari Day Tour
Sri Lanka Holiday with Private Driver

Sri Lanka Holiday with Private Driver

HK$196
per adult
Sri Lanka Holiday with Private Driver
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The sunset in Negombo, Sri Lanka

Seeduwa - Katunayake

The landscape of the Negombo Lagoon in Sri Lanka

Ragama