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 CA $215 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
CA $215
CA $288 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (582 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

Shangri-La Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is CA $125 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
CA $125
CA $168 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Galle Face Green Night Market and Galle Face ...
Taj Samudra
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is CA $101 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
CA $101
CA $135 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (1,001 reviews)
Huge room. Lovely bathroom and sitting area. Balcony with view of sea.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
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Marine Suites

Marine Suites

4 out of 5
12 Nimalka Gardens Colombo WP
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Saskia Fernando Gallery ...
Marine Suites
Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments

Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments

3.5 out of 5
28 Poruthota Rd Negombo Western Province
Book a stay at this spa apartment in Negombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Negombo Beach Park ...
Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments
Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo

Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
Marine Drive (Kollupitiya) Colombo
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marino Mall and Saskia ...
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 Oct 23, 2025

Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo
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Popular places to visit

Guruge Nature Park

Why not meet the animals who live at Guruge Nature Park during your travels in Ja-ela? Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.

Guruge Nature Park

Things to do

Colombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk City Tour

Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included

CA $36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari

Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)

CA $49
per adult
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)
Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup

Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup

CA $41
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

CA $44
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Green View Safari

Green View Safari

CA $41
per adult
Green View Safari
Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

CA $110
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
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Cities near Ja-ela

The sunset in Negombo, Sri Lanka

Seeduwa - Katunayake

The landscape of the Negombo Lagoon in Sri Lanka

Ragama