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Blue Gum Hotel

Property class: 3

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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219/1, Tudella, Ja-ela, 11350
  • Place, Guruge Nature Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Muthurajawela Visitor Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Supuwath Arana
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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 - 3.9 miles
  • Supuwath Arana - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Andiambalama Temple - 15 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • R. Premadasa Stadium - 19 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Letona Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC Kandana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Loop Restaurant and Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gemunu Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Blue Gum Hotel

Guests staying at Blue Gum Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a garden. 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, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. This hotel also has a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include ceiling fans, phones, and desks.

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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 Supuwath Arana, Guruge Nature Park, and Muthurajawela Visitor Centre. You'll also find Uswetakeiyawa Beach and Muthuraja Wela nearby.

Is there parking available 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 24-hour room service as well as a restaurant and a free daily breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Blue Gum Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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

Verified review

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.
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lars

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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jon

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Japanese

Liked: Staff & service

清潔で値段の割によいホテルです

ちょっと古いですが、清潔で値段の割によいホテルです。 夜遅く空港について、近くで安くし１泊したい方には ちょうどいいです。 朝食もシンプルですが、美味しいです。