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Joys home stay - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Ja-ela with a 24-hour health club and spa services

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Garden view
Interior entrance
Private kitchen
Joys home stay - Hostel offers a genuine retreat with a garden setting and relaxing massages. Enjoy local cuisine connecting you to regional flavors. Unwind in the outdoor entertainment area, visit the 24-hour health club, grab a snack, or enjoy free parking.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Basic House

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
In-room massage
  • 10 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Ja-ela is home to Joys home stay - Hostel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Negombo Beach and Muthurajawela Visitor Centre, while Guruge Nature Park and Elphinstone Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sugathadasa Stadium or R. Premadasa Stadium.
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Map
Muthurajawela Rd, Tudella, 183, Tudella., Ja-ela, WP, 11350

What's nearby

  • Guruge Nature Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Muthurajawela Visitor Centre - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Supuwath Arana - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 24 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Negombo Beach - 24 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

  • Seeduwa - 8 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wallawwa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gemunu Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Malima Club House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bens Sky Park - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Joys home stay - Hostel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Joys home stay - Hostel and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a garden, and an outdoor entertainment area. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour health club and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and access to a nearby health club
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, in-room massages, and guidebooks
  • Separate sitting areas, a personal chef, and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 1,000 for adults and USD 800 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 2500.0 per stay
  • Spring Break deposit: USD 1500.0 per stay
  • Cleaning fee: USD 2040.0 per room, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 1000 for adults and USD 800 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 1200 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 300 (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • Pet deposit: USD 1000.0 per stay
  • Firewood fee: USD 1000 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Joys home stay
Joys home stay - Hostel Ja-ela
Joys home stay - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Joys home stay - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ja-ela

Frequently asked questions

Is Joys home stay - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 1000.0 per stay.

How much is parking at Joys home stay - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Joys home stay - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Joys home stay - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Joys home stay - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 1200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Joys home stay - Hostel located?

Situated in Ja-ela, this hostel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Guruge Nature Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Muthurajawela Visitor Centre. Supuwath Arana and Muthuraja Wela are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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