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The Symbol of Ella offers accommodations in Ella, 3 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Towels and bed linen are available in the bed and breakfast. A car rental service is available at the bed and breakfast, while hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Horton Plains National Park is 31 miles from The Symbol of Ella, while Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class is a 10-minute walk from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 52 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ella, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

FREE parking!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for Ella

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • William
    United States United States
    Basically the hotel is a home stay with only one room to rent. Though home stay may have some negative connotations to some, the room is at one edge of the home and quite private. The room itself is full of special touches and is quite spacious...
  • Els
    Belgium Belgium
    Indy was such a lovely guy. Personal contact was great. Large breakfast, comfy beds and excellent shower. Right in nature, we even had monkeys passing by on our terrace. Pillows were great (underrated!) aswell! Homestay as you want it to be!
  • Iva
    Croatia Croatia
    welcoming, kind and helpfull host, beautifull room, exceptional breakfast and welcome drink.
  • Alina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The hosts were incredibly nice, we got all we needed, they even had a little flashlight so you can find the way in the city. The apartment was very very clean and very well prepared although we booked spontaneously. The shower has good pressure...
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Indika and his family were the perfect hosts , it was our first time in Ella and they couldn’t have been more helpful. The place is beautiful photos don’t do it justice and the breakfast was fantastic. Being able to do a short cut down to the...
  • Diego
    United States United States
    Very nice and clean room. They were on top of every little detail (e.g., they had an emergency kit, a flashlight, etc.). Breakfast was great and staff was very nice.
  • Christopher
    Oman Oman
    The room is charming, with lots of space, unique and beautifully decorated and wonderful hosts. There is a lovely outside sitting area and a nice jacuzzi bath. The place is perfectly clean and well stocked for any needs you may have. The...
  • Sabrinaweber
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very lovely home which offers more than you ever dream of in Ella. Indika and his wife provide not only very delicious food, they also help to arrange transports or whatever you need. The very generous room is made with so much love in every...
  • Carmen
    Spain Spain
    Everything. The room was beautifully decorated, with everything you may need. The bed was super comfortable and the breakfast was another level. Best breakfast and best room we have had in our trip in Sri Lanka. Indika, the owner, and his wife and...
  • Grace
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room, private garden and bathroom attached to Indika’s home. Location is perfect. The bed is so comfortable and there are many lighting options inside and outside making for a comfortable stay. Indika and his family are also lovely and...

Area info

Amenities of The Symbol of Ella
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Balcony

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Private check-in/out
  • Wake-up service
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

FAQs about The Symbol of Ella

  • Check-in at The Symbol of Ella is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Symbol of Ella is 1,300 feet from the center of Ella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Symbol of Ella include:

    • Double
  • The Symbol of Ella offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
  • The prices at The Symbol of Ella may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.