Ja-ela Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The statue of Buddha at Hamilton's Canal in Wattala
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 ฿4,622 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿4,622
฿6,209 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (562 reviews)
Amazing. Great staff, location and restaurants. Breakfast was the best I’ve ever experienced. Also connected to a lovely mall.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is ฿2,845 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿2,845
฿3,727 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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 breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
No view, huge tower block being built next door, but it honestly didn’t bother us because the hotel and the staff were lovely! Food, drinks, swimming pool, all of it was

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is ฿2,614 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
฿2,614
฿3,514 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (418 reviews)
At check-in, we were told our room was not ready even though we arrived 2 hrs after check in time, when I questioned why that was the case for a “5 star” hotel, they miraculously found another room available to give us, figure that! There were plenty of friendly staff, but they were not attentive. ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Taj Samudra
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Supun Arcade Residency

Supun Arcade Residency

3 out of 5
56, Galle Road Colombo
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Havelock City Mall ...
7.4/10 Good! (149 reviews)
Cleanliness, unsafe place and the hidden charges

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Supun Arcade Residency
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
only not good thing is no breakfast

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2024

Marine Suites
Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments

Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments

4.5 out of 5
28 Poruthota Rd Negombo Western Province
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Negombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Negombo Beach Park are ...
Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments
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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

Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

฿2,484
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Picture 1 for Activity Jewel Hunt Tour of Colombo Shore Excursion from Colombo Port

Jewel Hunt Tour of Colombo Shore Excursion from Colombo Port

฿621
per traveller
Jewel Hunt Tour of Colombo Shore Excursion from Colombo Port
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

฿1,004
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Premium Service

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day

฿962
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Sri Lanka Private Driver with Car or Van for Sri Lanka Tour

Sri Lanka Private Driver with Car or Van for Sri Lanka Tour

฿2,547
per traveller
Sri Lanka Private Driver with Car or Van for Sri Lanka Tour
Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk

Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk

฿1,242
per adult
Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk
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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