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Ella Dream Catcher Resort, hotel in Ella

Ella dream catcher resort provides accomodation in Ella and has amazing views of mountains and fields around the property. The guest can see train climbing the mountain from the windows.

Walking to the main central area of Ella is via a short cut thru the train tracks. Am experience one should not missed. Lovely views and quiet area. Suited for adventure walkers who doesn’t mind the uphill. Otherwise, a fast tuktuk ride can take you to the accomodation within about 10 minutes. This can also be organised with the owner should you wish. Traditional breakfast was fab ! Staff were lovely. The Pekoe trail is worth a try and can easily be accessed without a need for a walking guide.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
178 reviews
Price from
£34.78
1 night, 2 adults
Ella Mount Relax Cottage, hotel in Ella

Offering mountain views, Ella Mount Relax Cottage is an accommodation set in Ella, 5.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

We really loved the small cottages and the stunning view from the property. The terrace, where they served a large and varied breakfast was beautiful and cozy. The hosts were friendly and gave us some spray against leeches for our hike, which we ended up using a lot and were really grateful for.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
263 reviews
Price from
£40.69
1 night, 2 adults
Ella New Green View, hotel in Ella

Providing free WiFi and a garden, New Green View offers rooms in Ella, 3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 1.6 km from Ella Spice Garden.

It’s close to Ella town and prime attractions nearby Ella such as Adam’s peak and nine arches bridge. Customer service was excellent. For the price we paid we got an excellent deal.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
206 reviews
Price from
£11.88
1 night, 2 adults
Blooming Rose Ella, hotel in Ella

Offering river views, Blooming Rose Ella is an accommodation set in Ella, 5.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

One of the most spectacular views and we enjoyed the nature joining us in our holiday. Wonderful service and we really enjoyed the breakfast.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
563 reviews
Price from
£40.96
1 night, 2 adults
Golden View Guest, hotel in Ella

Offering a restaurant, Golden View Guest is located at the highest elevation in Ella and just 1 km from the Ella Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available.

View is awesome. Team has been very kind and friendly. Food was good. Rooms have enough space and balcony with a very nice view. Although it can be hot in the valley, up at the top where the Hotel is located, you have sun, little wind going and no (!) humidity. Practically no mosquitos. Very hospitable and helpful team. Since bigger cars cannot reach this mountain top they give you a ride with a small bus or tuk tuk (three wheeler). Price is also very affordable.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
372 reviews
Price from
£37.87
1 night, 2 adults
Third Eye Ella, hotel in Ella

Located in Ella and only 4.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Third Eye Ella provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

If you are mobility challenged, Ella generally is going to be an issue. This guesthouse is located up a steep limited access road. The rooms themselves are only accessible by 20 meters of stairs. However it is close to main street. Breakfast was plentiful. Hosts very obliging. And very peaceful at night. Bed comfortable.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
363 reviews
Price from
£36.71
1 night, 2 adults
Emerald Mirror Guest Ella, hotel in Ella

Set just 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Emerald Mirror Guest Ella features accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

Our best stay in all of sri Lanka !! First of all, the views from the rooms terrace are spectacular ,and the owner serves you a very abundant and delicious breakfast ...they also organized a full day tour ella nine arch bridge , halpe tea factory and mahamevnawa meditation center ...its a beautiful and amazing tour.. thank you .and highly recommend Emerald Mirror guest house ...
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
303 reviews
Price from
£34.29
1 night, 2 adults
Paraiso Guest House, hotel in Ella

Located near Ella Railway Station and Ella Spice Garden, Paraiso Guest House is in Ella and provides free private parking and a restaurant. With river views, this accommodation offers a patio.

View was very beautiful, host was nice.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
335 reviews
Price from
£30.91
1 night, 2 adults
Ella green stay, hotel in Ella

Boasting mountain views, Ella green stay features accommodation with terrace, around 4.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

The owners are very friendly and helpful. The guesthouse is surrounded by greenery. A lot of plants, trees. In the evening was nice to site in the armchair and listen to the sounds of frogs and beetles. The location is very good.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
356 reviews
Price from
£20.87
1 night, 2 adults
Divine View Homestay, hotel in Ella

Divine View Homestay is situated in Ella, 5.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, and 1.2 km from Ella Spice Garden.

It has an amazing view, and the room were super big and comfortable. It seems at the beginning is far from town, but actually is only 10 minutes walk! Sunsets are amazing, breakfast was delicious!
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
273 reviews
Price from
£21.64
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: £19.47
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 743 reviews
    we were flabbergasted by the view at ella gap from the rooftop. crew was amazingly helpful. they drove our tuktuk up to the guesthouse because we didn’t dare to drive the steep hill. hilltop is away from the busy and loud mainstreet. superquiet allthough 5 minutes from the centre. our host gave us the perfect advice to get around.
    rachel
    People with friends
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 299 reviews
    Really great location just up from the high street in quiet area. Pleasant terrace outside room with place to relax. Good hot shower with good pressure. Large bed and friendly host who offered lots of travel advice. No aircon in room, but air cooler in room was sufficient
    Winnie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £12.52
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 48 reviews
    The hosts are nice and welcoming, always happy to help. Breakfast contained a number of coconut pancakes, some fresh fruits, fried egg, tea - good for beginning of the day. Comfortable bed, clean bedsheets, hot water in the attached bathroom, fan. Very quiet place
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.68
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 811 reviews
    nice host surely there would be a charming view, unfortunately there was heavy fog during our stay you could hear music and parties in the city center but it was quiet in the hotel :))
    Daniel Vach
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £46.89
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 535 reviews
    First things first, the hotel is in a great location. A 2 minute walk away from the main street, a 10 minute (perhaps less) to the train station and a short distance from the key hikes. The hotel room is simply decorated and perhaps a little rough around the edges. But it's clean, quiet and charming. I had a room with two single beds, but it was easy enough to push them together. The host is really helpful and friendly, and breakfast was great!
    Duncan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.73
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 133 reviews
    Super great location in the middle of the jungle, amazing view from the balcony, super friendly and nice host, very short distance to reach the city center Ella. Really recommend this guesthouse for a special experience.
    Simone
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 98 reviews
    Great host, very clean room, lovely view, close to city center but still quiet, my best stay in Sri Lanka so far!
    Coosemans
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £13.91
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 29 reviews
    A 10 min walk to city centre (easy), nice and clean and with a great host which made us feel really welcome. Little garden with a view. Iringa made a nice dinner for us. We fully recommend this for the ones who look for a simple, quiet and clean accomodation.
    Axel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £25.15
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 425 reviews
    - clean and big room with very comfortable beds (we had the best sleep there) - warm water for showering - beautiful balcony - great hosts - wonderful dinner (probably best curry we had so far in Sri Lanka!!!) - great location (quiet but only a few minutes walk to center/bus stop/station) - wonderful garden - great value for money
    Christina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £30.26
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 335 reviews
    Paraiso Guest house has a great location on a hill very idyllic and quiet with a great view, yet it takes only 7min (tuc tuc/car) to the center of Ella. The host is super friendly and helpful and the traditional breakfast was very tasty. We can only recommend this accommodation.
    Michelle
    Young couple