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.
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
The price is S$112 per night from 25 May to 26 May
S$112
25 May - 26 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! (402 reviews)
One of the best hotel. I was really enjoyed my stay

Reviewed on 15 May, 2026

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is S$189 per night from 20 May to 21 May
S$189
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Galle Face Green Night Market and Galle Face Green ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (431 reviews)
Outstanding

Reviewed on 25 Apr, 2026

Taj Samudra
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is S$241 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
S$241
4 Jun - 5 Jun
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! (595 reviews)
Very well appointed hotel, comfortable rooms, good health facilities and spa, really nice breakfast, but the nicest thing was the staff... friendly, helpful, polite and engaging

Reviewed on 2 May, 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
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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 ...
Marine Suites
The Beach Villa

The Beach Villa

4.5 out of 5
07 De Alwis Avenue Mount Lavinia Western
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 beach bars and room service. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Mount Lavinia Beach ...
2/10 (1 review)
Hotel didn't answer phone calls and didn't respond to messages. I ended up not going because I I didn't even know if they're open

Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026

The Beach Villa
Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

4 out of 5
No. 30, Hyde Park Corner Colombo
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Viharamahadevi Park and Colombo ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
The apartment was tired and broken, the walls dirty, kitchen draws broken, bed uncomfortable, no kettle, the bathroom was peeling, no alcohol permitted on the premises!! Beetles in the bathroom at night, we checked out a night early as the place was so depressing - I cannot understand how it has ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026

Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
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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

Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour

Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour

S$66
per adult
Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour
Premium Service

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day

S$39
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour

S$93
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari

Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)

S$51
per adult
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

S$109
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo
Galle: Private City Sightseeing Guided Tour by Tuk Tuk

Galle: Private City Sightseeing Guided Tour by Tuk Tuk

S$56
per adult
Galle: Private City Sightseeing Guided Tour by Tuk Tuk
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The landscape of the Negombo Lagoon in Sri Lanka

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