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Fern Hill Cabins

Ella

Providing city views, Fern Hill Cabins in Ella provides accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

L
Lana
From
Netherlands
Can highly recommend this place! Sri Lankan people are friendly, but this is next level. Super friendly host and his family. The view from our reading nook is terrific, better than the nine arches itself. It’s a spacious room, with a Beamer to watch TV during the rain, and very good bathroom. Part of their service is the outstanding breakfast, served one level below, looking out over the valley. It may be located a bit further from the city center, but they offered to drive us anywhere any time with the TukTuk for low rates, did our laundry, and arranged our taxi for tomorrow for a price we couldn’t arrange for ourselves. Long story short, I highly recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$77
1 night, 2 adults
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Tantra Ella Lodge

Ella

Situated in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Tantra Ella Lodge features accommodation with a terrace, free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk.

A
A
From
Tanzania
Absolutely brilliant, I'm so glad we read all the reviews and found this hidden gem! What a great place, it will definitely keep getting amazing reviews so don't think twice about booking it! Some reviewers thought it was 'out of town' which we thought was hilarious, it's a couple of minutes walk down to the action, but with the reassurance that you can retreat to a peaceful jungle like setting with a really good chance of seeing the resident giant squirrel. Charming, chatty, helpful host who welcomed us with lovely coffee and cake, we felt very spoilt! He organised a very good taxi to the South Coast for a much better price than other places. Thank you so much, you made the trip to Sri Lanka very special!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Price from
US$40.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Barn Hills

Ella

Located 1.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 1.8 km from Little Adam's Peak, Barn Hills provides accommodation in Ella. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views.

A
Ashraful
From
Bangladesh
One of the best hotels I stayed at in Sri Lanka! I loved the room; it was beautifully equipped with all the facilities, and the view was incredible! The hosts were super nice and helpful. We were too tired to go out for food, and they kindly brought us dinner, which was such a thoughtful gesture. I would love to return someday soon!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults
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NETHSARA cottage

Ella

NETHSARA cottage features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Ella, 6.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

A
Anna
From
Hungary
“Exceptionally attentive and helpful hosts. The accommodation is spacious and clean, with huge beds and a beautiful view. Breakfast is very generous and delicious. It’s a bit far from the town, and the road leading up to the guesthouse is difficult to access, but the hosts transported us every time with their own tuk-tuk. Highly recommended!”
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults
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Ella Breeze Homestay

Ella

Located 49 km from Gregory Lake, Ella Breeze Homestay provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience.

T
Timo
From
Netherlands
Best home stay we went in 2 months Sri Lanka. Very beautiful location, middle of nature. We woke up with tea every morning watching the forest wake up and see all the animals Very delicious breakfast and diner. We had diner every night here Owner was so nice and helped us with everything. 10/10 would recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults
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Arawe Retreat

Ella

Situated in Ella, 3.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Arawe Retreat features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and mountain views.

C
Cara
From
Singapore
We had a truly wonderful stay and couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. The accommodation was absolutely fabulous—comfortable, beautifully maintained, and thoughtfully designed to meet every need. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, going above and beyond to make us feel at home. The food was another highlight, offering a delicious variety of well-prepared dishes that delighted our taste buds. This was the best breakfast we received in Sri Lanka. Overall, it was a perfect getaway, and we’re already looking forward to returning!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Price from
US$180
1 night, 2 adults
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" YOLO " LOVELY COTTAGE

Ella

Set in Ella, 7.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, " YOLO " LOVELY COTTAGE offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk.

J
Jef
From
Netherlands
The family is the absolute sweetest you will ever encounter. The view and breakfast was amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
US$42.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Arana Sri Lanka Eco Lodge and Yoga Center

Ella

Featuring a garden and free WiFi, Arana Sri Lanka Eco Lodge and Yoga Center is situated in Ella, 3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

M
Majerčák
From
Slovakia
Everything was perfect, we enjoyed it so much that we closed our trip to stay at that place and enjoy the nature.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 517 reviews
Price from
US$100
1 night, 2 adults
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Cloudy Hill Cottage

Ella

Situated 6.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Cloudy Hill Cottage offers a terrace, a restaurant and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

V
Vivienne
From
Switzerland
Beautiful cottage outside of Ella, a bit quieter. Amazing view and lovely staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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The Spice Lodge

Ella

Offering mountain views, a terrace and free WiFi, The Spice Lodge offers accommodation well situated in Ella, within a short distance of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and Ella Spice...

N
Nikolay
From
Bulgaria
Spectacular views, kind and attentive hosts and the best Sri Lankan breakfast we’ve had so far (and we’ve had some amazing breakfasts). Spice Lodge is near Little Adams Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge and that was the main reason we chose it at first but would love to come back. The fireflies at night were magical!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews
Price from
US$44.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 517 reviews

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Ella Wood Cabin

Ella
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews

Located 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Wood Cabin offers a garden, a terrace and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Mount Wood Ella

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews

Situated 6.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Mount Wood Ella features accommodation with a restaurant, a bar and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

From US$54 per night

Hiruni Cottage Ella

Ella
Breakfast options

Offering a garden and mountain view, Hiruni Cottage Ella is located in Ella, 5.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 44 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From US$19.98 per night

Ella Hello Home

Ella
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Boasting mountain views, Ella Hello Home offers accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 45 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From US$22.20 per night

Casa Ninearch Villa

Ella
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Situated in Ella in the Badulla District region, with Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak nearby, Casa Ninearch Villa features accommodation with free private parking.

From US$37.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Hide Forest Cottage offers accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

OwinHill Cottage

Ella
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Featuring mountain views, OwinHill Cottage offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 5.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

From US$38.70 per night

Ella Rock Glance

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Ella Rock Glance has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Ella, 6.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

From US$54 per night

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Ella Repose

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Ella Repose is set in Ella, 5.1 km from Little Adam's Peak and 6.8 km from Ella Spice Garden, in an area where hiking can be enjoyed.

From US$70 per night

Dolape Villa

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews

With mountain views, Dolape Villa is situated in Ella and has a restaurant, room service, snack bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

Sithara Estate family Cottage

Ella
Budget options available

Located just 15 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Sithara Estate family Cottage provides accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as room service.

From US$111 per night

Arawe Retreat

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews

Situated in Ella, 3.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Arawe Retreat features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and mountain views.

From US$300 per night

Tantra Ella Lodge

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews

Situated in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Tantra Ella Lodge features accommodation with a terrace, free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 517 reviews

Featuring a garden and free WiFi, Arana Sri Lanka Eco Lodge and Yoga Center is situated in Ella, 3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

Hiking point Treehouse Ella

Ella
Budget options available

Featuring mountain views, Hiking point Treehouse Ella in Ella features accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer.

The Spice Lodge

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews

Offering mountain views, a terrace and free WiFi, The Spice Lodge offers accommodation well situated in Ella, within a short distance of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and Ella Spice...

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Ella Ecolodge

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews

Nestled within lush tropical forest, Ella Ecolodge offers free WiFi and comfortable accommodation with free parking space on site.

From US$49 per night

Ella Nine Arch lodge

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews

Ella Nine Arch lodge features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Ella, 200 metres from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

From US$63 per night

Tea Brook Lodge Ella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Tea Brook Lodge Ella, a property with a garden and a terrace, is set in Ella, 7.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 43 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 46 km from Horton Plains National...

From US$45.51 per night

Nature's Rest

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

Providing city views, Nature's Rest in Ella provides accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

Freedom Lodge

Ella
Central location

Boasting a garden, Freedom Lodge is set in Ella, within 11 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 5.7 km of Little Adam's Peak. Guests at the lodge can enjoy an Asian breakfast.

From US$26.64 per night

Diyon'S Lodge

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Diyon'S Lodge provides accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 48 km from Gregory Lake. This lodge offers free private parking, room service and free WiFi.

From US$31.64 per night

Wood Aura Ella

Ella
Central location

Offering mountain views, Wood Aura Ella in Ella offers accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

From US$27.75 per night

Ella Ravan Cottage

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Ella, 19 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Ravan Cottage provides accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk.

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Ella Ecolodge

Lodge in Ella
Avg. price/night: US$49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Very nice authentic lodges surrounded by trees. Extremely friendly staff who spoke good English. Option to dine „at home“ on the terrace. Interesting cookery class. Excellent day trip organised to traditional village and waterfall.
Guest review by
Louise
Group

The Spice Lodge

Lodge in Ella
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews
The Spice Lodge is a special place located within walking distance to Ella center. The family that runs the lodge are the kindest, most helpful people. The breakfast was delicious, and the dinner we had was the best curry we had on our trip. Highly recommended lodging.
Guest review by
Julia
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