CAO Ella

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: CAO Ella in Ella offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, British, French, Italian, and local cuisines in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambience. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Asian. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoy yoga classes, and participate in walking tours. The hotel also features an outdoor play area, child-friendly buffet, and outdoor seating. Convenient Location: Located 86 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, CAO Ella is an 18-minute walk from Ella Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (5 km) and Ella Rock (5 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 double bed
1 double bed
2 double beds
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Herman
Sweden Sweden
“Beautiful rooms with an incredible view. We had some trouble with our trip and the staff did everything they could to help us even tho they had no obligation to. They went above and beyond to make sure we felt safe and satisfied.”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Darán was amazing. He did everything he could to help with a smile on his face. Beds comfortable and they provided a mosquito plug in”
Jedrzej
Poland Poland
“The room was very clean and beautiful. The view we had was amazing with all the mountains and a temple on top. Special thanks to the host who was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay.”
Sharan
Malaysia Malaysia
“Location in nature and very close to Nine arch by car. Love the host very friendly and good chef too. Rooms big spacious and very clean. Breakfast was simple but delicious which was western and local food. Very positive ambiance and the plus point...”
Sajani
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“I had a wonderful stay! The room was very clean, staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious. Everything was comfortable. Special Thanks to Mr Kao for making our stay memorable.”
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The helpful staff :) Arranging supersized tuktuks to carry us and our luggage upon arrival and departure. The caring attitudes of the hosts. The outdoor seating terrace.”
Pascale
South Africa South Africa
“We absolutely loved our stay at this charming bed and breakfast in Ella. It’s run by two incredibly kind and helpful brothers who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They helped us arrange taxis for all our outings, which made getting...”
Jenuk
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The scenery was great, and the customer service was exceptional. Really enjoyed the stay. We had their breakfast and the meal was very good. It was very tasty. The portion size was also quite generous.”
Corinne
Thailand Thailand
“Stunning view from the balcony and the breakfast was outstanding!!”
Anne
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“We had a wonderful stay at CAO Ella! The place was very welcoming, clean, and comfortable — it looked exactly like the pictures shown on Booking.com. The owner, Rishan, was a great host and made us feel right at home with his warm hospitality....”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • British • French • Indonesian • Italian • Local • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of CAO Ella

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

CAO Ella takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.