Title: Blue Gum Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=691013808924520448&destination=Ja-ela%2C+Gampaha+District%2C+Western+Province%2C+Sri+Lanka&selected=7831967&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Blue Gum Hotel Airport travelers find a comfortable retreat with global dining options and a peaceful garden setting just minutes from their flights ## Photo gallery for Blue Gum Hotel ![Terrace/patio - Blue Gum Hotel (Ja-ela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/a01ab0f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Blue Gum Hotel (Ja-ela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/d016d29f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi - Blue Gum Hotel (Ja-ela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/89b9a2a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Blue Gum Hotel (Ja-ela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/c31c8470.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Blue Gum Hotel (Ja-ela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/12473fce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in the airport area, Blue Gum Hotel welcomes travelers with cooked-to-order breakfast and international cuisine. Relax in the peaceful garden, enjoy WiFi, and extended parking. Multilingual staff receives consistently positive reviews from guests. ## Reviews 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Laundry room ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 27 - Mar 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 28 - Mar 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=7831967&PinnedHotelID=7831967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Standard Room | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/7f730f45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room - Garden view - 118 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7840000/7832000/7831967/5bbe26c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room - Garden view - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJa-Ela-Hotels-Blue-Gum-Hotel.h7831967.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJa-Ela-Hotels-Blue-Gum-Hotel.h7831967.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Ja-ela, Blue Gum Hotel is near the airport. Angurukaramulla Temple and Dutch Fort are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Negombo Beach and Muthurajawela Visitor Centre. Guruge Nature Park and Henerathgoda Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ja-ela travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ja-Ela.dx691013808924520448) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C7.09101%2C79.88813&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yixahbtNTchTPoxPlJIaQ27VSX8=) 219/1, Tudella, Ja-ela, 11350 ### 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 - Uswetakeiyawa Beach 14 min drive \- 9.7 miles - Andiambalama Temple 16 min drive \- 11.2 miles ### Getting around - Seeduwa 10 min drive - Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - KFC Kandana 6 min drive - kavisha Reception Hall 11 min drive - KFC 13 min walk - Gemunu Restaurant 5 min drive - McDonald's 9 min drive ## About this property ### Blue Gum Hotel Hotel near the airport Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Blue Gum Hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site international cuisine restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking, plus extended parking (surcharge) - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and luggage storage - Multilingual staff, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at Blue Gum Hotel offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi. 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Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request - Free self parking on site - Extended parking on site (USD 5 per night) - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 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 lift - 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 No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one way) - Extended parking fee: USD 5 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### 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 Blue Gum Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Blue Gum Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Blue Gum Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Blue Gum Hotel? ### Does Blue Gum Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Blue Gum Hotel located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Blue Gum Hotel Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 6.6 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 6.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 23 Apr 2016 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 traveller Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 28 Feb 2016 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 traveller Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Lars 5 Apr 2015 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. ##### Lars Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Jon 14 Mar 2015 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. ##### Jon Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Japanese 25 Mar 2014 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。 ##### Japanese ---