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Blue Gum Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ja-ela with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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219/1, Tudella, Ja-ela, 11350
  • Guruge Nature Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Supuwath Arana
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Negombo Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room options

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Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Ja-ela

Blue Gum Hotel places you within a few miles (5 km) of Guruge Nature Park and Muthurajawela Visitor Centre. This 10-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Guruge Nature Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Muthurajawela Visitor Centre - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Supuwath Arana - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Negombo Beach - 24 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 24 min drive - 17.6 miles

Getting around

  • Seeduwa - 10 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Letona Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Machang Ekala - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gemunu Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fill USA - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Blue Gum Hotel

Hotel in Ja-ela with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at Blue Gum Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a TV in a common area. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 20 per vehicle one way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. This hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include ceiling fans, phones, and desks.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 5 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 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

More

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one way)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 5 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 a free cancellation option available at Blue Gum Hotel?

Blue Gum Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Blue Gum Hotel?

This hotel is located in Ja-ela, close to Guruge Nature Park, Supuwath Arana, and Muthurajawela Visitor Centre. You'll also find Uswetakeiyawa Beach and Muthuraja Wela nearby.

Is parking available on site at Blue Gum Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Extended parking is available for USD 5 per night.

Does Blue Gum Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, Blue Gum Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Blue Gum Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Blue Gum Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service as well as a restaurant and free breakfast.

Does Blue Gum Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Blue Gum Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Blue Gum Hotel serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will Blue Gum Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Blue Gum Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Blue Gum Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Blue Gum Hotel?

The closest major airport to Blue Gum Hotel is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), which is 6.5 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Blue Gum Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Blue Gum Hotel.

Blue Gum Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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.

6/10 Okay

Jon, oz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

simple hotel

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour reposant et agréable

Dans l'ensemble assez satisfaisant à cause du Personnel et de la tranquillité du lieu

6/10 Okay

Lars, København

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.

8/10 Good

Japanese, 千葉

Liked: Staff & service

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