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 P8,341 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
P8,341
P11,205 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
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! (557 reviews)
Everything is great from the staff, to the room, to the amenities and location.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is P5,135 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
P5,135
P6,726 total
Mar 5 - Mar 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! (1,003 reviews)
Good hotel

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5 out of 5
No. 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha 02 Colombo Colombo
The price is P8,556 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P8,556
P11,494 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Beira Lake and Galle Face Green are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
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Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments

Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments

4.5 out of 5
28 Poruthota Rd Negombo Western Province
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Negombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Negombo Beach Park ...
Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments
Supun Arcade Residency

Supun Arcade Residency

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

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Supun Arcade Residency
Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

4 out of 5
No. 30, Hyde Park Corner Colombo
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Viharamahadevi Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
The apartment was tired and broken, the walls dirty, kitchen draws broken, bed uncomfortable, no kettle, the bathroom was peeling, no alcohol permitted on the premises!! Beetles in the bathroom at night, we checked out a night early as the place was so depressing - I cannot understand how it has ...

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
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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

Boat Riding in Negombo

Boat Riding in Negombo

P2,011
per adult
Boat Riding in Negombo
Gangaramaya

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

P4,642
per traveler
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Colombo City Highlights 5 hour Guided Tour with AC Car

Colombo City Highlights 5 hour Guided Tour with AC Car

P4,101
per traveler
Colombo City Highlights 5 hour Guided Tour with AC Car
Sri Lanka Holiday with Private Driver

Sri Lanka Holiday with Private Driver

P1,451
per adult
Sri Lanka Holiday with Private Driver
Sri Lanka Private Driver with Car or Van for Sri Lanka Tour

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

P4,642
per traveler
Sri Lanka Private Driver with Car or Van for Sri Lanka Tour
colombo cruise port terminal

Colombo Shore Excursion from Cruise Port – Private Small Group

P2,321
per adult
Colombo Shore Excursion from Cruise Port – Private Small Group
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The sunset in Negombo, Sri Lanka

Seeduwa - Katunayake