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.
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
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
Uswetakeiyawa Beach
14 min drive - 15.6 km
Andiambalama Temple
16 min drive - 18.1 km
Getting around
Seeduwa
10 min drive
Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
19 min drive
Restaurants
KFC Kandana
6 min drive
kavisha Reception Hall
11 min drive
KFC
13 min walk
Gemunu Restaurant
5 min drive
McDonald's
9 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Multilingual staff, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Blue Gum Hotel offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 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 lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 any lifts
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?
Checkout 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 miles (15 km). Seeduwa is 27 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Blue Gum Hotel Reviews
6.8
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7.6
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
8.8
Staff & service
6.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
23 Apr 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.
Dans l'ensemble assez satisfaisant à cause du
Personnel et de la tranquillité du lieu
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Lars, København
5 Apr 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.
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.