Blue Gum Hotel  

Tucked north of Colombo off the Colombo–Negombo main road in the Ja-Ela/Minuwangoda area, Blue Gum Hotel is a quick 15-minute drive from Bandaranaike International Airport and about 10 minutes from the Sri Lankan coastline. Nearby draws include Guruge Nature Park, Muthurajawela Visitor Centre, Henerathgoda Botanical Garden and Angurukaramulla Temple.

Ten air-conditioned rooms feature LCD TVs, showers with complimentary toiletries and the option of hot-and-cold water. Each floor has adjoining furnished dining and living areas for relaxed nights in front of the TV, and some rooms offer garden or coastal views.

On-site restaurant and 24-hour room service, free wireless internet, free self-parking and a tour desk for local excursions. Additional comforts include airport shuttle service (roundtrip, surcharge on request), laundry and dry cleaning, elevator access, safe-deposit boxes and car rental assistance — plus easy access to nearby beaches to enjoy sea-breeze mornings.

Complimentary wireless Internet keeps you connected. Rooms include phones and desks, and the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

A hotel restaurant serves guests on-site and breakfast is included with room charges. Prefer to stay in? Take advantage of 24-hour room service after a day exploring the coast and nearby nature spots.