Birthplace of Jetwing Hospitality
Nearly fifty years ago, this stretch of Negombo coast is where the Jetwing brand's hospitality first began, giving the property a heritage significance within the group that few other Jetwing hotels can claim.
Jetwing Blue
The original shore where Jetwing's hospitality began, now a full-scale beach resort on Negombo's coast.
Resort Overview
Jetwing Blue sits on 9 acres of beachfront in Ethukala, Negombo, on the coastline where the Jetwing brand first began nearly half a century ago. The resort pairs five room categories with five dining venues, two pools and the largest ballroom in Negombo, positioning it as a full-service beach resort rather than a boutique stay. It suits families, wedding parties and travellers wanting a large-scale beach base close to the airport.
Distance from International Airport
12 km from Bandaranaike International Airport
Transfer Options
Car, arranged airport transfer
Nearest Major Landmark
Negombo Beach, directly on-site
Resort Highlights
Jetwing Blue combines its status as the brand's founding property with the largest ballroom in Negombo and five distinct dining venues across its 9-acre beachfront. The property's range of facilities — two pools, a full spa, five dining venues and event space for up to 800 guests — is broad for a beach resort of this scale in Negombo.
Negombo's Largest Ballroom
With space for up to 800 guests and a dedicated banquet team, the property is built for weddings and large events at a scale most Negombo hotels can't match.
Five Distinct Dining Venues
From The Kitchen's open show-kitchen concept to The Float's palm-fringed beach bar, guests can choose a genuinely different atmosphere for each meal or drink rather than relying on one main restaurant.
Two Swimming Pools
Two separate pools give guests a choice of setting across the resort's grounds, a genuine point of difference from single-pool properties nearby.
Explore the Resort
Discover the experiences, facilities and services that make your stay memorable. Each category highlights what you can expect during your time with us.
Included Experiences
- Deluxe Room
- Super Deluxe Room
- Family Room
- Rooms For The Differently Abled
- Suite
Included Experiences
- Two swimming pools
- Gym
- Spa
- Ayurvedic Treatment
- Body Treatments – Scrubs / Wraps
- Facial & Hair Conditioning
- Holistic Massages
- Jetwing Blue Signature Packages
- Relaxing Massages
- Pickle ball court
- Tennis court access
Included Experiences
- Ball Room - up to 800 guests
- Three smaller meeting rooms
Included Experiences
- Wedding packages
- Dedicated banquet team
Included Experiences
- Lellama Fish Market visit
- Meegama Pick and Cook
- Meegama Treacle Trail
Included Experiences
- 24-hour room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Doctor on call
- Car hire and parking facilities
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- Daily housekeeping
- Custom-made toiletries by Link Natural
- Postal facilities
- Left luggage facility
- Daily newspaper on request
- Spa Ceylon boutique
- Foreign exchange encashment
Dining & Restaurants
The Kitchen
International and local dishes implied
The resort's main restaurant, built around open show kitchens that let guests see meals prepared against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean. The format is designed as a sensory experience from the sounds of the kitchen through to the final dish.
Centre Point Grill & Bar
Light snacks and beverages
A casual dining space open to the sea breeze, serving light snacks and drinks directly on the sandy shore.
The Float
Cocktails and mocktails
An elegant bar set at the edge of the beach, with a palm-fringed view of the horizon.
The Outrigger
Cocktails and drinks
A cosy poolside bar named after the traditional Oruwa fishing craft that remains an icon of Negombo's coastline.
Signature Dining
Private destination dining experience
A set of curated dining formats offering a more personalised and lavish alternative to the resort's regular venues.
Location
Location
The resort sits on 9 acres of beachfront in Ethukala, Negombo, on the same coastline where the Jetwing brand's hospitality legacy began. Negombo is just minutes from the international airport and around 30 minutes from Colombo via the Katunayake
- Province
- Western Province
- District
- Gampaha District
- City / Town / Neighbourhood
- Ethukala, Negombo
- Coordinates
- 7.2416° N, 79.8418° E
Why stay in this area?
Negombo's main advantage is its proximity to the international airport, making it a practical first or last stop on a wider Sri Lanka itinerary without giving up a genuine beach setting. The town's fishing heritage and lagoon add cultural texture beyond a typical airport hotel strip. Most visitors pair it with one to two nights either side of a longer trip, or use it as a base for weddings and events given the resort's scale. The trade-off is that Negombo's sea conditions are less consistently calm than some southern coast alternatives, so it suits a shorter stay better than an extended beach holiday.
Explore Nearby Attractions
St. Sylvester's Church - Ettukala | සාන්ත සිල්වෙස්ටර් දේවස්ථානය - ඒත්තුකාල
8 mins
Church
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Getting Around
Int'l Airport Transfer
12 km · ~20 min
Hotel-Arranged Car
On request
Taxi
Widely available
Negombo Railway Station
Short drive away
Parking
Free, on-site
Good to Know
Colombo is roughly 30 to 45 minutes away by the expressway, making a day trip into the capital a realistic option from this property.
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