Title: Visit Ja-ela: Best of Ja-ela Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Ja-ela](https://expedia.ca/Ja-Ela-Hotels.d691013808924520448.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ja-ela](https://expedia.ca/Ja-Ela-Vacation-Rentals.d691013808924520448.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Ja-ela Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ja-Ela.d691013808924520448.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ja-ela Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Ja-Ela.d691013808924520448.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ja-ela ## Travel Guide ![The statue of Buddha at Hamilton's Canal in Wattala](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130829/b4970c73-68fe-4d32-b7ba-2e9a5ed019e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/691013808924520448/b8821037-feda-4a84-9fec-696fba1059a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The colorful boats are docked along the banks of Hamilton's Canal in fishing village district of Negombo, Sri Lanka.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/691013808924520448/011e125a-d732-4f11-ad63-8f400cd3598a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ja-ela Things to do - Ja-ela Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Ja-ela ![Shangri-La Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19414300/19414242/890133fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La Colombo 1 Galle Face Colombo CA $216 CA $290 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (578 reviews) A beautiful hotel in every respect. Excellent location, lovely room, great amenities, very good food, and a beautiful pool. The staff were wonderful throughout our stay. Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=19414242&PinnedHotelID=19414242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691013808924520448) ![Taj Samudra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8600/8518/c838c318_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taj Samudra 25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo CA $111 CA $150 total May 1 - May 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (422 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F05%2F2026&endDate=02%2F05%2F2026&selected=8518&PinnedHotelID=8518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691013808924520448) ![Marino Beach Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29970000/29961100/29961010/81cad1f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marino Beach Colombo 590 Marine Drive Colombo WP CA $101 CA $135 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews) A great hotel with an amazing staff loved the local tour the food abd bars around the pool. 100% will stay again with a group for more fun. 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(1 review) only not good thing is no breakfast Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Marine-Suites.h103783174.Hotel-Information) ![Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119870000/119860600/119860599/87d3cf7b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments 28 Poruthota Rd Negombo Western Province Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Negombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Negombo Beach ... [](https://expedia.ca/Negombo-Hotels-Negombo-Ocean-Breeze-Apartments.h119860599.Hotel-Information) ![Limeshine Airport Transit Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113720000/113716000/113715911/c10b86f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Limeshine Airport Transit Residence Samagi Mawatha Kurana,Katunayaka Western Book a stay at this business-friendly residence in Seeduwa - Katunayake. 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Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Guruge-Nature-Park-Western-Province.d553248621562725772.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46947800/5b4d8e4c-3388-49ca-8a51-9825af5f9e85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour) CA $49 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/udawalawe-national-park-half-day-jeep-safari-private-tour.a46947800.activity-details) ![Colombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46986099/78b846b9-49c7-4949-b075-3397f57c872e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included CA $36 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-by-tuk-tuk-sightseeing-entry-tickets-included.a46986099.activity-details) ![Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47692322/cd9bdbd6-1460-4a6a-bda7-a821d65e2d49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup CA $41 per traveller **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/colombo-city-sightseeing-tour-by-tuk-tuk-with-pickup.a47692322.activity-details) ![Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46269199/34c3fc59-7d3d-4006-9e0c-da6460b12dbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting CA $44 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-explore-history-different-food-tasting.a46269199.activity-details) ![Green View Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2595123/ff69b34f-a162-42cc-9fdc-8adfdd779156.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Green View Safari CA $41 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/green-view-safari.a2595123.activity-details) ![Full-Day Colombo City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2956206/01056177-867c-48f8-b119-885054a850cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car) CA $110 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-colombo-city-tour-private-car.a2956206.activity-details) [See all activities in Ja-ela](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Ja-Ela.d691013808924520448.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Ja-ela ![The sunset in Negombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055023/f02712eb-57fe-4235-a8be-d3a68759a031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Seeduwa - Katunayake ![The landscape of the Negombo Lagoon in Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348295/27ac90b8-0af9-47e4-b381-ac571ef5e8be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ragama - Cities near Ja-ela - Places of interest [Seeduwa - Katunayake](https://expedia.ca/Seeduwa-Katunayake.dx6055023)[Ragama](https://expedia.ca/Ragama.dx6348295)[Dadugama](https://expedia.ca/Dadugama.dx553248635974547345) - [Pettah Market ](https://expedia.ca/Pettah-Market-Fort.d6121038.Vacation-Attraction) - [Negombo Fish Market ](https://expedia.ca/Negombo-Fish-Market-Negombo.d553248621555538001.Vacation-Attraction) - [Durdans Hospital ](https://expedia.ca/Durdans-Hospital-Colombo.d6330914.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital ](https://expedia.ca/Sri-Jayewardenepura-General-Hospital-Sri-Jayawardenepura-Kotte.d553248635837535166.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque ](https://expedia.ca/Jami-Ul-Alfar-Mosque-Fort.d6121048.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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