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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
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    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 590 reviews
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    Superb - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews
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    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
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    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 789 reviews
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    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 744 reviews
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    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
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    Superb - What previous guests thought, 517 reviews
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    Superb - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews
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    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 899 reviews
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    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,187 reviews
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    Superb - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews
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    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews
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    Superb - What previous guests thought, 421 reviews
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    Very good - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
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    Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
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    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews
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CHILL VILLE, VIEW POINT HOTEL

Hotel in Ella

Located 800 metres from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, CHILL VILLE, VIEW POINT HOTEL features free WiFi access and free private parking.

D
Daria
From
Russia
View, food, design, nature, comfort was just ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews
Price from
US$218.74
1 night, 2 adults

Tea Hills Ella

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella and with Demodara Nine Arch Bridge reachable within 8.8 km, Tea Hills Ella provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

A
Anastasiya
From
Russia
So far it was the best place we stayed in Sri Lanka. We were lucky to be the first guests of this wonderful place. Room is clean, everything is new and it feels very cozy. View is stunning - we didn’t want to go anywhere else Owner and staff are super friendly, helpful and professional We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend to everyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$60.75
1 night, 2 adults

Wood Palace Ella

Hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, 7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Wood Palace Ella features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

K
Kristine
From
Norway
we absolutely loved staying here! wonderful view, beautiful room and very warm hosts!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
US$66.60
1 night, 2 adults

Maridian Hotel

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 48 km from Gregory Lake, Maridian Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

T
Tymon
From
Poland
The host was very nice! He could arrange everything that we wanted. Really clean and nice big room. Very tasy and big breakfast, if you would like to come to Elle I really recommend just staying here. You can even rent a scooter 🛵 with good price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
US$22.50
1 night, 2 adults

The Cubes Ella

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 4.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, The Cubes Ella provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

C
Carlo
From
Philippines
The service was excellent, and I felt that I was taken care of during my stay. Everything that I needed was attended to. The room was clean and spacious; I specifically loved the smell of their linens and the view of the mountains from the room. I highly recommend this place for your stay in Ella. It's a bit far from the town, approximately a 10-minute drive or a 30-minute walk. It's ideal if you prefer a quiet time, and they can arrange a tuk-tuk if you need one.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 465 reviews
Price from
US$60.30
1 night, 2 adults

Awesome Place

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 14 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Awesome Place provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

R
Richard
From
Spain
We loved the property and the staff. The location is absolutely stunning and we had the most amazing 5 nights here. Krisha is an absolute legend and super friendly and helpful along with the other staff members. The food is also delicious. We didn’t want to leave!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews
Price from
US$90
1 night, 2 adults

Green Nature Paradise Ella

Hotel in Ella

Set in Ella, 100 metres from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Green Nature Paradise Ella offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

M
Marla
From
United Arab Emirates
Breathtaking views, very attentive owner, helped me a lot with my transportation. The space was actually quite nice. The shower was relaxing, it was good!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
Price from
US$86
1 night, 2 adults

Ella moon rock

Hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella moon rock features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

C
Cristina
From
Romania
The room was clean, spacious, very well equipped and close to Ella center, but in a quiet area. The breakfast was big delicious, it is a putty we could not eat all. One day we tried the Sri Lankan breakfast and it was delicious (spicy, but this means traditional here). Also, the host was very nice and willing to help us with train tickets for Kandy, with taxi for Tangalle. They also have a laundry service at the property which is very good rated (Obey laundry service in Ella). We used it and we liked it, really recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews
Price from
US$69.30
1 night, 2 adults

EKHO Ella - A Divine View of Ella Gap

Hotel in Ella

EKHO Ella - A Divine View of Ella Gap is located on the seafront in Ella, 3.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 1.5 km from Ella Rock.

C
Christina
From
Sri Lanka
Absolutely everything was just perfect for our 3 nights, rooms clean and very well appointed, food excellent we even had an out door Bbq one night and the staff were 1st class especially Sanjeeva and his colleagues Priyantha, Krisham, Sujeewa and Thaksila nothing was too much trouble and they made us feel very welcome and looked after our every need The view and gardens with the hot tub were just a glorious space to unwind and relax There are only 12 rooms so it has that home from home feel and the view and location for exploring Ella could not have been better
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Price from
US$308.48
1 night, 2 adults

Okeed Ella

Hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, within 6.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 45 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Okeed Ella features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

A
Asaf
From
Israel
Love it great atmosphere and hospitality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$33.30
1 night, 2 adults
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CHILL VILLE, VIEW POINT HOTEL

Hotel in Ella

Located 800 metres from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, CHILL VILLE, VIEW POINT HOTEL features free WiFi access and free private parking.

D
Daria
From
Russia
View, food, design, nature, comfort was just ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews
Price from
US$218.74
1 night, 2 adults

Tea Hills Ella

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella and with Demodara Nine Arch Bridge reachable within 8.8 km, Tea Hills Ella provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

A
Anastasiya
From
Russia
So far it was the best place we stayed in Sri Lanka. We were lucky to be the first guests of this wonderful place. Room is clean, everything is new and it feels very cozy. View is stunning - we didn’t want to go anywhere else Owner and staff are super friendly, helpful and professional We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend to everyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$60.75
1 night, 2 adults

Wood Palace Ella

Hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, 7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Wood Palace Ella features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

K
Kristine
From
Norway
we absolutely loved staying here! wonderful view, beautiful room and very warm hosts!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
US$66.60
1 night, 2 adults

Maridian Hotel

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 48 km from Gregory Lake, Maridian Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

T
Tymon
From
Poland
The host was very nice! He could arrange everything that we wanted. Really clean and nice big room. Very tasy and big breakfast, if you would like to come to Elle I really recommend just staying here. You can even rent a scooter 🛵 with good price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
US$22.50
1 night, 2 adults

The Cubes Ella

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 4.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, The Cubes Ella provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

C
Carlo
From
Philippines
The service was excellent, and I felt that I was taken care of during my stay. Everything that I needed was attended to. The room was clean and spacious; I specifically loved the smell of their linens and the view of the mountains from the room. I highly recommend this place for your stay in Ella. It's a bit far from the town, approximately a 10-minute drive or a 30-minute walk. It's ideal if you prefer a quiet time, and they can arrange a tuk-tuk if you need one.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 465 reviews
Price from
US$60.30
1 night, 2 adults

Awesome Place

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 14 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Awesome Place provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

R
Richard
From
Spain
We loved the property and the staff. The location is absolutely stunning and we had the most amazing 5 nights here. Krisha is an absolute legend and super friendly and helpful along with the other staff members. The food is also delicious. We didn’t want to leave!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews
Price from
US$90
1 night, 2 adults

Green Nature Paradise Ella

Hotel in Ella

Set in Ella, 100 metres from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Green Nature Paradise Ella offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

M
Marla
From
United Arab Emirates
Breathtaking views, very attentive owner, helped me a lot with my transportation. The space was actually quite nice. The shower was relaxing, it was good!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
Price from
US$86
1 night, 2 adults

Ella moon rock

Hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella moon rock features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

C
Cristina
From
Romania
The room was clean, spacious, very well equipped and close to Ella center, but in a quiet area. The breakfast was big delicious, it is a putty we could not eat all. One day we tried the Sri Lankan breakfast and it was delicious (spicy, but this means traditional here). Also, the host was very nice and willing to help us with train tickets for Kandy, with taxi for Tangalle. They also have a laundry service at the property which is very good rated (Obey laundry service in Ella). We used it and we liked it, really recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews
Price from
US$69.30
1 night, 2 adults

EKHO Ella - A Divine View of Ella Gap

Hotel in Ella

EKHO Ella - A Divine View of Ella Gap is located on the seafront in Ella, 3.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 1.5 km from Ella Rock.

C
Christina
From
Sri Lanka
Absolutely everything was just perfect for our 3 nights, rooms clean and very well appointed, food excellent we even had an out door Bbq one night and the staff were 1st class especially Sanjeeva and his colleagues Priyantha, Krisham, Sujeewa and Thaksila nothing was too much trouble and they made us feel very welcome and looked after our every need The view and gardens with the hot tub were just a glorious space to unwind and relax There are only 12 rooms so it has that home from home feel and the view and location for exploring Ella could not have been better
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Price from
US$308.48
1 night, 2 adults

Okeed Ella

Hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, within 6.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 45 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Okeed Ella features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

A
Asaf
From
Israel
Love it great atmosphere and hospitality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$33.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Ella

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 598 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
From US$71.05 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
From US$22.20 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
From US$24.42 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
From US$127.65 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
From US$150.96 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
From US$42.30 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
From US$24.98 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews

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Best hotels with breakfast in Ella and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Ella Banana Rest Inn provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 4.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

From US$15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews

Boasting city views, Jade Green Rest Inn offers accommodation with balcony, around 4.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

From US$23 per night

Abance Villa

Hotel in Ella
Breakfast options

Abance Villa is a property with a private pool, located in Ella, within just 1.8 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 500 metres of Ella Spice Garden.

From US$111 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

Pub Ceylon Hostel is set in Ella, 1.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

From US$50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews

Located in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Soul Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews

Situated in Ella and only 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Travel rest inn features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews

Ella Gap Hotel welcomes guests with luxury rooms, an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant / bar. The property also provides free WiFi.

From US$129.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,126 reviews

Located in Ella, 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Rock View Hostel Ella provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$55 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Ella

Spice Ella

Hotel in Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Set in Ella, 4.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Spice Ella offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$52 per night

Situated in Ella in the Badulla District region, with Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Ella Spice Garden nearby, Great escape ella features accommodation with free private parking.

From US$44.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Tea Garden Holiday Inn provides accommodation with access to spa facilities and wellness packages.

From US$12.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Situated in Ella, within 4.4 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Super Spot Guest House features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for...

From US$25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews

Located in Ella, a 6-minute walk from Ella Train Station, Ella Okreech Cottages features a 24-hour reception desk, a bicycle rental, a garden, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, and free private...

From US$46.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews

Boasting garden views, 59B Rest Inn Ella features accommodation with patio, around 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 953 reviews

Situated in Ella, a 17-minute walk from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, The Rock Face has a terrace and rooms with free WiFi access.

From US$34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews

Offering quiet street views, Ella Odyssey Inn is an accommodation situated in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From US$37.17 per night

Budget hotels in Ella and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

Located in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, O2 Ella provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Situated within 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden and 49 km of Horton Plains National Park, Night manner hostel offers rooms in Ella.

From US$28.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews

Located in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Rawana Den Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
Poor - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Set in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Robarosiya Ella offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$15.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

The Canapy Nest Ella is situated in Ella, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 4 km from Ella Rock. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

From US$44.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews

An affordable accommodation nestled within lush greenery, Ella Guest Inn features free Wi-Fi access at all areas. There is also an in-house restaurant which serves fresh homemade Sri Lankan meals.

From US$85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

Boasting mountain views, Welcome Homestay features accommodation with balcony, around 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

From US$65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Boasting a garden and views of city, Radiance Ella Urban Camping is a recently renovated luxury tent situated in Ella, 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

From US$83.25 per night

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  • 165 attractions
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What guests said about Ella:

10

Ella is a beautiful place for hiking and scenic views.

Ella is a beautiful place for hiking and scenic views. We prefer less crowded places which you can get here once you’re out walking, but the main strip here is over developed and too noisy, with loads of bars souvenir shops etc, Some people might love it, but the traffic pollution in the Main Street is quite bad too, I guess it’s only going to get worse over the years as you can see the new buildings going up everywhere where there’s a spare piece of land. However, despite this, I’d still return as it’s so beautiful, just stay as far away as you can from the main strip! The hikes here are incredible, enjoy exploring them Cool place to eat next to the train track on waterfall road, up the hill with tasty food, cheaper prices, good vibes and plays reggae music,
Guest review by
Theresa
United Kingdom
10

A busy compact town with a young, hip vibe.

A busy compact town with a young, hip vibe. Prices are reasonable, weather can be a bit wetter and cooler than other parts of Sri Lanka. We loved the tea plantation and factory visit, as well as waterfalls and nine arch bridge. We were very lucky to see a train crossing (Dec18th 2025)as the recent landslides mean no current passenger carrying trains are running. Hopefully this is a sign that they may be back in service soon
Guest review by
Richard
10

Ella has an amazing vibe, it’s a very tourist-friendly place...

Ella has an amazing vibe, it’s a very tourist-friendly place and a perfect base for daily hiking trips. It’s very different from other Sri Lankan cities and definitely worth a visit. But if you’re looking for some peace and quiet, choose accommodation slightly outside the center to avoid the noise
Guest review by
Justyna
Poland
6.0

On the one hand Ella is really beautiful.

On the one hand Ella is really beautiful. Great views nice waterfalls, great hiking spots. On the other hand it is packed with tourists. You have to go out of the city quite far do find a more quiet area. Ella itself is quite small since there’s only one “big” road. For us it was way too crowded. It’s not the cute little local mountain village it used to be.
Guest review by
Max
Germany
6.0

Stayed for 2 nights.

Stayed for 2 nights. Found it a bit crowded & it rained on both days. Chill Cafe is a great place to hangout & Somasiri is where you can get your essentials. 9 Arches bridge is...well, just a bridge but Ella has cute little train station and breathtaking views on the train ride down to Kandy.
Guest review by
Nikhil Mahesh
India
10

It's a very nice, small town packed with restaurants and...

It's a very nice, small town packed with restaurants and bars. The town centre may lack a bit of authenticity being on european side with trendy cafes and night clubs. Great for a short stay. Many activities around: Ella rock, Little Adam's peak, nine arch brige, waterfalls, tea plantations, Mahamevnara monastery, Many places ofering ayurvedic massage.
Guest review by
kinga
United Kingdom

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From US$136.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 931 reviews
This hotel is a bit of a hidden gem. And we got very lucky to actually discover it, after not-so impressive stay at another location in Ella. Our top floor penthouse offered unparalelled views on the valley and nearby falls, worth every penny. Our room was brand new, tasteful, comfy and very clean. Breakfast was a real delight, and one would love to sip coffee for long hours while seating on the terrace. Hotel staff was very helpful, they truly wanted to make our stay memorable and went extra mile to take good care of us.
Guest review by
Jaroslaw
Poland
From US$85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
This is a beautiful small hotel just a few minutes walk from the busy main road in Ella. VERY QUIET. ABOUT 10 minutes walk up a hill from the train station.nicely decorated , helpful and welcoming staff.Great breakfast, well-priced.HIGHLY RECOMMEND. BE SURE to visit 98 acres resort for lovely mountain views and meal on the terrace.
Guest review by
sheila
Australia
From US$46.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews
Greatest view with true luxury accomodation.The view of the ella rock is really execptional.The breakfast is really really amazing.Thats more than we requested.Host is really amazing and helpul.Even he brough us the dinner from near restaurant during harvy rain.Room is really clean.Bath room is super nice.We definetely stay again.
Guest review by
Puwakpitiya
Sri Lanka
From US$1,768.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews
Beautiful boutique hotel overlooking the hills of Ella. The room and balcony were stunning, food was excellent and service was faultless. Location is a little far from Ella (but short tuk tuk away) but you have little Adams peak and 9 Arches Bridge on your door step which are the primary attractions around Ella.
Guest review by
Gemma
United Kingdom
From US$233.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,150 reviews
Mountain Dew Hotel Ella offers a delightful boutique experience with attentive staff, tastefully decorated rooms, and delicious cuisine that caters to diverse tastes. The added convenience of a shuttle service to the town enhances the overall experience.
Guest review by
Rowan
Australia