Title: Blue Gum Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Blue Gum Hotel Hotel in Ja-ela with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/12473fce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/1171b383.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/a01ab0f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![International cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/d56dfa2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/89c61308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in the airport area, Blue Gum Hotel welcomes travelers with cooked-to-order breakfast and international cuisine. Relax in the peaceful garden, enjoy WiFi, and extended parking. Multilingual staff receives consistently positive reviews from guests. 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Room service - Parking available - Breakfast included - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sep. 17 - Sep. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sep. 18 - Sep. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sep. 19 - Sep. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Sep. 26 - Sep. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/5bbe26c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Private bathroom Minibar Cable channels Desk - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/7f730f45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Private bathroom Cable channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 118 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJa-Ela-Hotels-Blue-Gum-Hotel.h7831967.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJa-Ela-Hotels-Blue-Gum-Hotel.h7831967.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Ja-ela, Blue Gum Hotel is near the airport. Angurukaramulla Temple and Dutch Fort are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Negombo Beach and Muthurajawela Visitor Centre. Guruge Nature Park and Henerathgoda Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ja-ela travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ja-Ela.dx691013808924520448) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C7.09101%2C79.88813&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yixahbtNTchTPoxPlJIaQ27VSX8=) 219/1, Tudella, Ja-ela, 11350 ### What's nearby - Guruge Nature Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km - Muthurajawela Visitor Centre - 7 min drive - 5.8 km - Supuwath Arana - 8 min drive - 7.3 km - Negombo Beach - 24 min drive - 23.6 km - Colombo City Centre - 24 min drive - 28.2 km ### Getting around - Seeduwa - 10 min drive - Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 19 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk - ‪Letona Café - ‬5 min drive - ‪Gemunu Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Fill USA - ‬6 min drive - ‪Loop Restaurant and Cafe - ‬6 min drive ## About this property ### Blue Gum Hotel Hotel near the airport Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Blue Gum Hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site international cuisine restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge) - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance - Free newspapers, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby Room features All guestrooms at Blue Gum Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - LCD TVs with cable channels - Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request - Free self parking on site - Extended parking on site (USD 5 per night) ### Food and drink - Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM - A restaurant ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Built in 2011 - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LCD TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one way) - Extended parking fee: USD 5 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Blue Gum Hotel Blue Gum Hotel Ja-Ela Blue Gum Ja-Ela Gum Hotel Blue Gum Hotel Hotel Blue Gum Hotel Ja-Ela Blue Gum Hotel Hotel Ja-Ela ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Gum Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Blue Gum Hotel? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Blue Gum Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. ### What time is check-out at Blue Gum Hotel? > Check-out is at noon. ### Does Blue Gum Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Blue Gum Hotel located? > Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Guruge Nature Park and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Muthurajawela Visitor Centre. Supuwath Arana and Muthuraja Wela are also within 9 mi (15 km). Seeduwa is 27 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue Gum Hotel Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.8/10 Staff & service ### 6.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Apr 23, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Good hotel for quick stopover Stayed one night when leaving Colombo Quiet hotel, shirt 1300 rupee taxi ride to airport Staff were fantastic organising a late dinner and early breakfast .. Hotel is not flash but good clean comfortable rooms with air con. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 28, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Séjour reposant et agréable Dans l'ensemble assez satisfaisant à cause du Personnel et de la tranquillité du lieu ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Lars, København Apr 5, 2015 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Basic. Price value ok. Basic hotel. Functioning A/C. Great location if you arrive late and tired and just need a place to crash close to the airport. 10 minutes taxidrive only. ##### Lars ### 6/10 Okay #### Jon, oz Mar 14, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### simple hotel Just an overnight stay for a morning flight. Nice little hotel. Comfy bed, eggs for breakfast. They organized a taxi for me the night before. I would stay agai n. ##### Jon ### 8/10 Good #### Japanese, 千葉 Mar 25, 2014 Liked: Staff & service #### 清潔で値段の割によいホテルです ちょっと古いですが、清潔で値段の割によいホテルです。 夜遅く空港について、近くで安くし１泊したい方には ちょうどいいです。 朝食もシンプルですが、美味しいです。 ##### Japanese ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [98 Acres Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ella-Hotels-98-Acres-Resort-Spa.h15504051.Hotel-Information) > > [Motels Victoria](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Motels.d4138-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [FOX JAFFNA by Fox Resorts](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaffna-Hotels-FOX-JAFFNA-By-Fox-Resorts.h17399149.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Gatineau](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatineau-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d6136959-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h19413442.Hotel-Information) > > [Weligama Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Resort.h1487820.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Ucluelet](https://www.expedia.ca/Ucluelet-Hotels.d57274.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Norway](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Norway-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d138-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [The Pyramid Cancun By Oasis - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-The-Pyramid-At-Grand-Oasis-All-Inclusive.h10924097.Hotel-Information) > > [Salinas Maragogi All Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Maragogi-Hotels-Salinas-Maragogi-All-Inclusive-Resort.h2858569.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La Hambantota](https://www.expedia.ca/Hambantota-Hotels-Shangri-La-Hambantota.h15083331.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hermitage Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Nashville-Hotels-The-Hermitage-Hotel.h423824.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandos Playacar All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Sandos-Playacar-All-Inclusive.h892167.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Waterslides in Canmore](https://www.expedia.ca/Canmore-Hotels-Hotels-With-Waterslides.0-0-d10131-tHotelswithWaterslides.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Westin Los Angeles Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Westin-Los-Angeles-Airport.h22134.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Ahungalla-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Sri-Lanka-All-Inclusive.h14754284.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/del/toronto-to-delhi) > > [Flights from Bellingham (BLI) to Spokane (GEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bli/geg/bellingham-to-spokane) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Auckland (AKL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/akl/toronto-to-auckland) > > [Flights from Manila (MNL) to Sidney (YYJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mnl/yyj/manila-to-victoria) > > [Flights from Nikël (TIA) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/tia/yyz/tirana-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Mexico City (MEX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/mex/montreal-to-mexico-city) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Bangkok (BKK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/bkk/edmonton-to-bangkok) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Belp (BRN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/brn/toronto-to-bern) > > [Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Bangkok (BKK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/hnl/bkk/honolulu-to-bangkok) > > [Flights from Kitchener (YKF) to London (YXU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ykf/yxu/kitchener-to-london) ### Cars > [Car rentals near Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Tsawwassen-Ferry-Terminal.d6127465.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Sudbury Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Sudbury.d6127346.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Maine Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Maine.d221.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Seaport District](https://www.expedia.ca/Boston-Seaport-District.dx6146535)