Ja-ela

Travel 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 RM568 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
RM568
RM764 total
23 Mar - 24 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! (565 reviews)
Had a wonderful stay… A+ experience and highly recommended

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is RM350 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
RM350
RM459 total
14 Mar - 15 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! (1,000 reviews)
Yes, I had an ocean view and balcony and the spa was lovely! Thanks to Lin who is amazing!

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is RM314 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
RM314
RM422 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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)

RM316
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

RM127
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

RM344
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo
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Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo

RM355
per adult
Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo
Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk City Tour

Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk City Tour

RM138
per adult
Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk City Tour
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Colombo Walking Tour with Ajeet De Soyza

RM178
per adult
Colombo Walking Tour with Ajeet De Soyza
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The landscape of the Negombo Lagoon in Sri Lanka

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