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Green Village

Ella

Featuring mountain views, Green Village offers accommodation with balcony, around 5.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

E
Eleni
From
Greece
Nice room in Ella. The hosts were great and helpful. I definitely recommend the place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews
Price from
US$48.47
1 night, 2 adults

Crystal Springs Homestay

Ella

Offering mountain views, Crystal Springs Homestay is an accommodation situated in Ella, 5.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

m
morten
From
Norway
Very good view nice pool nice breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$55
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.

M
Magdalena
From
Austria
Beautiful accommodation and a friendly, helpful owner! We felt very comfortable. Very clean room, very comfortable bed, and a beautiful view! The ride to the hotel was an adventure in itself; it's amazing what tuktuk drivers can do. The free tuktuk service to and from the city center was so nice. The only thing that bothered us was some loud work/noise outside beginning around 7am in the morning. Depart from that it was really quiet, and all we could hear was just nature! We can recommend this hotel to everyone, we really enjoyed our stay :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
Price from
US$60.75
1 night, 2 adults

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.

s
samantha
From
South Africa
The location is amazing. Peaceful with great views, and close access to the railway line beneath. So it is a good starting point for climbing Mount Ella and seeing the waterfall. A nice walk along the tracks or the road into town, or a TukTuk is always ready to drop or pick you up. The breakfasts and dinners were delicious, they catered to my vegan preferences without hesitation. The room was new and clean and the view of the train track beneath is probably the best location in Ella. I loved relaxing on the balcony in the afternoons watching the train and walkers on the tracks.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Price from
US$82
1 night, 2 adults

Creek Downhills

Ella

Featuring river views, Creek Downhills offers accommodation with balcony, around 6.3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking.

K
Ken
From
Ireland
The couple who own and provide top-class accommodation and local transport are wonderful, charming people who make staying here a very positive experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Mountain Shack Homestay

Ella

Set in Ella and only 2.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Mountain Shack Homestay offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

G
Gerrit
From
Germany
The room is very big. Spotless clean. The family was super sweet and helped us with everything straight away. Beautiful surroundings.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Lovers View Cabins

Ella

Located in Ella and only 6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Lovers View Cabins provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Martyna
From
United Kingdom
We have been there just for 2 nights, but was really good. The view from the cabin is amazing and staff are very helpfull. We've got picked up from Ella town for free and we also been dropped of after check out for free. We was heading straight to the Yala National Park safari and the staff packed us some sandwiches to go. Really amazing stay, wish we could stay longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$76.50
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Blue Heaven

Ella

Featuring mountain views, Ella Blue Heaven provides accommodation with balcony, around 6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Y
Yuchi
From
New Zealand
It was a pleasant stay! The staff was super helpful and the breakfast was great! Would highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
US$60.03
1 night, 2 adults

Lush In Ella

Ella

Set in Ella and only 5.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Lush In Ella offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

C
Celine
From
Germany
We had a wonderful stay! The private room was beautiful, tastefully decorated, and offered a stunning view. The host is such a kind and welcoming person — we felt comfortable right away. He even took us on a tuk-tuk tour to show us the main sights, which was amazing and something we highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

La Casa Bella

Ella

Featuring a balcony with mountain views, a garden and a bar, La Casa Bella can be found in Ella, close to Ella Spice Garden and 5.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

N
Natasha
From
Luxembourg
A new room, nice furniture with attention to detail and equipped with a fridge and waterkettle, nice bathroom. In the morning, breakfast is served on a terrace with junglefeeling. Rich srilankan breakfast is lovely prepared by the mother of the owner. Pasi the owner is a very nice, helpful person. The room is in walking distance to town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
US$49
1 night, 2 adults
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Great access to the city centre. Check these places to stay in Ella and nearby

Ella 360

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Located in Ella, 1.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella 360 provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

From US$28 per night

Spice Ella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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$65 per night

Ella Banana Rest Inn

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 207 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$20 per night

Abance Villa

Ella
Central location

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

Great escape ella

Ella
Central location

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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

Set in Ella, 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Oak Ray La Ella Breeze offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

From US$135.42 per night

Pub Ceylon Hostel

Ella
Central location
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

Travel rest inn

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 225 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$26.40 per night

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Ella Okreech Cottages

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 377 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

Rock View Hostel Ella

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,100 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.

The Rock Face

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 958 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$40 per night

City Heaven Ella

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews

Located in Ella, 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, City Heaven Ella provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$53 per night

Alta Vista

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

Alta Vista is a cosy property located in the town of Ella. Surrounded by lush tropical foliage, the accommodation houses a restaurant and offers free internet access in the public areas.

From US$102.74 per night

Night manner hostel

Ella
Budget options available
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$25.53 per night

Ella Rawana Den Hotel

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 224 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

Robarosiya Ella

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 2.7
Very poor - What previous guests thought, 3 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$16.65 per night

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Ella Odyssey Inn

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 240 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

Elegant Home Stay

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 423 reviews

Located within 4.6 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Elegant Home Stay offers accommodation with seating area.

From US$35 per night

Nimsara Homestay

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews

Situated within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Nimsara Homestay offers accommodation with seating area.

From US$25.38 per night

Home Away Ella

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Located in Ella and only 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Home Away Ella provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Moonlight Holiday Home Ella is set in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From US$26 per night

Ella Berg Haven

Ella
Breakfast options

Located in Ella, 4.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Berg Haven provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$51.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Situated in Ella, within 4.7 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Nature mount hostel ella features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property...

From US$25.53 per night

Welcome Homestay

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 199 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$48 per night

FAQ about places to stay in Ella

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Avg. price/night: US$79.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 521 reviews
location is far from city center Ella and for the price its not worth it
Guest review by
Rupan
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
Really nice homestay!! Great location! It’s downtown Ella but away from the main road in the nature so it’s quiet and peaceful! 3 min walking to the main road by the shortcut.The garden and patio are beautiful. Breakfast is really good and big! The owner and his wife are so welcoming and generous, always ready to help and making sure we have everything we need. I recommend this homestay!
Guest review by
Chantal
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews
Perfect place to stay! The owner are super friendly and gave us the best feeling! The room was clean and the location is super! Just a one minute walk from the main road !! We loved it and we definitely gonna come back!
Guest review by
tal
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Our stay was perfect. Clean and comfortable room, the breakfast was huge and delicious and the owner super friendly. The location is not far from the city center and at the same time peaceful and calm with amazing garden. I highly recommend this place to stay.
Guest review by
Malgorzata
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$27.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews
Perfect place to stay in Ella. Perfect and quiet location. Delicious Breakfast cooked by the lovely owners.
Guest review by
Laurence
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$65.94
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Fernando (the guy who takes care of the property and helps you out with everything you need) is a great guy with a good heart. The location is in the jungle with a great view and great sounds of nature. Not the best place for those who wanna go out for party (it takes about 12min by car from Ella to get there) but the best place to stay, relax, enjoy the nature and so on. Everything is clean and nice made. Great location and great property. Bis thanks to Fernando!!
Guest review by
xazakamid
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
This place is in the perfect location and has a stunning view of the mountains, plus you can see sunrise/sunset straigh from your room! It is a 5 minute walk from the town where they have amazing restaurants and bars. If you go to Ella, this is the perfect place to stay. The staff were also very sweet and helpful!
Guest review by
Sachin
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$108
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
Very friendly host, delicious breakfast (and tea!), perfect location: close to the Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak, near the road, but surrounded by nice flowers, giant trees, with lot of birds and squirells. The room is clean and comfortable. Perfect place to stay in Ella!
Guest review by
Laszlo
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews
We just loved our stay at Downtown’s! The place is simple but nice and clean. The location is perfect, just a 3 minute walk from the train station. Shehan is the most helpful host you can imagine - he did a very spontaneous cooking class with us (the food was SO good) and even organised a Safari in Udawalawe and transport to the south coast for such a good price! If you’re in Ella this is the place to stay (:
Guest review by
Johanna
Group
Avg. price/night: US$162.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
Had a lovely stay at Ella Alpine Resort. The hotel is situated above the Ella town and has probably one of the best locations for scenery in Ella, with a spectacular view of Ella Rock and directly opposite "Flying Ravana" The rooms were very spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff were also extremely polite and accommodating. I'll definitely stay here the next time I'm in Ella.
Guest review by
Pragash
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$258
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,039 reviews
great place to stay - amazing view for breakfast diner or having a drink. pool is so nice with a view too - finally the hotel propose yoga class (extra charge) or SPA (extra charge) - staff is so kind and helpfull. to conclude perfect location 5 minutes by walk to the city center bar shops & restaurants …
Guest review by
Sarah
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 574 reviews
Royal Mount Ella is a perfect place to stay in Ella. It is away from the city center with a gorgeous view of Ella Rock. The train tracks are close enough by to enjoy, yet the trains were quiet enough that we weren't woken up by them. I cannot say enough about the family that run this place. They helped us with rides, tours, and provided us with fantastic breakfasts and dinners. Boy, can the mom cook! Our room was clean, comfortable, and decorative with a beautiful view and balcony.
Guest review by
Holi
Young couple