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When you stay at this villa in Ella, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Ella Spice Garden Cooking Lessons. This villa is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Kinellan Tea Factory and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself comfortable in your villa. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.

"A very pleasant hotel. It's located a bit away from the city center, but that means it's very quiet in the evenings. There's a good restaurant nearby, and breakfast at the hotel is served on a terrace with an excellent view."
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9.1/10
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When you stay at Ella Green Cottages in Ella, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Kinellan Tea Factory and Nine Arches Bridge. This lodge is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Little Adam's Peak and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Ravana Falls. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 350 meters. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The lodge also offers 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Full breakfasts are available daily from 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

"On a hillside, the road is extremely difficult to find. Opposite is the woods, there are monkeys, squirrels, birds, very ecological, so there must be mosquitoes. No air conditioning, the toilet light changed, and the boss could not be found. There is no front desk, it is an uncle who runs his own business. He wants breakfast and coffee. He is very arrogant, and the uncle is scared to run down the stairs and scare me!"
Very Good
223 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
From AED 102
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Hotels in Ella
When staying at Velora Hill Ella | Panoramic Hilltop Stay, you'll be perfectly positioned to explore all that Ella has to offer. This property is home to a restaurant. Parking is available at the property.
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25 reviews
9.8/10
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Ella Retreat Hotel – Nature, Wellness & Authentic Ella Experience Located in a peaceful natural setting near Kithal Ella Waterfall, Ella Retreat Hotel is an ideal getaway for nature lovers, wellness travellers, couples, and guests looking for a tranquil and private experience surrounded by greenery, mountains and the sounds of nature. Our retreat offers a unique combination of nature, yoga, meditation and traditional massage, allowing guests to relax, recharge and enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan wellness experience. Guests can enjoy private yoga and meditation sessions, relaxing massage and wellness treatments, as well as a range of experiences and activities available at or around the retreat. These include Sri Lankan cooking classes, archery at the property, guided nature hikes, scooter rental, and the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing natural bath at the nearby waterfall Several of Ella’s attractions are located close to the retreat, including Kithal Ella Waterfall, Ravana Cave, Ravana Ella Temple, Black Bridge, and Ella Rock. Ravana Falls is also easily accessible from the property. For guests who would like to explore beyond the immediate area, popular attractions include the Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara Railway Loop, Dhowa Temple, Ravana Zipline and tea plantations. We can also assist guests with arranging local tours, transport and activities. Ella town is approximately 10 minutes away by tuk-tuk, giving guests easy access to restaurants, cafés, shops and other services while allowing them to return to the peaceful natural surroundings of the retreat. What makes Ella Retreat special is our warm and friendly team, known for welcoming guests with genuine smiles and personal attention. We aim to make every guest feel comfortable and at home throughout their stay. For additional comfort, we provide board games, laundry service, private facilities, and security service, helping guests enjoy a relaxing and comfortable stay with the convenience and privacy of a luxury retreat. We are highly recommended for nature lovers who want to experience Ella beyond the busy town centre. Ella Retreat is a place to slow down, reconnect with nature, enjoy wellness activities, explore local culture, and experience the beauty of Ella in a peaceful, private, and authentic setting.
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When you stay at Nature Life Guest Inn in Ella, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Kinellan Tea Factory. This guesthouse is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Nature Trail Ella and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Nine Arches Bridge. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The guesthouse also offers 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and slippers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.

"The place is a long ride up the mountain on a narrow winding road… (and unfortunately the local PickMe App has no use in Ella!) The food service was good but a bit pricey for the area of Sri Lanka. The “Single Room“ was as rather small and had an all glass “front door” and there was no fan or air conditioning… so with the open ventilation ducts most conversations from anywhere in the building could be heard inside of the room… Overall it was pleasant but not as nice as I had imagined from the listing…"
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Hotels in Ella
With a stay at Ella Village View Homestay in Ella, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Kinellan Tea Factory. This guesthouse is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Nature Trail Ella and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Nine Arches Bridge. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.

"We really enjoyed staying in this gestahouse ! Thought to stay there for a couple of days, but the temperature rose and had to recover 5 days :) from what would be noted for those on their transport , a pretty cool entrance to the gestahous, especially for the first time insurgently, then you get used to. The roaring , and the downhill , the bike can slosh if it slosh on the lonely turns. Likewise the car is difficult with the habit will be turned , if you are on the car, you have to drive well in narrow places to get in and turn. Breakfasts the host of the gesta cooks very delicious , in 5 days not bored, though repeated) beautiful look! Ella herself is far from civilization but to us the insurance doctor came the next morning on request. For the products too, you don't go either to go on a bike , or go but minutes 20-25) there is a short way through waiting, to the cafe can get quickly, but to the hill! In principle I recommend, the main thing is not to hurt. And the hearing is normal, the main thing is that your neighbors don't loudly snorkel"
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9.4/10
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Hotels in Ella
Located in Ella, Bliss In Viya Ella is within a 5-minute drive of Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Ella Spice Garden Cooking Lessons. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kinellan Tea Factory and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Nature Trail Ella. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually furnished guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

"The hotel is high on the hill. Walking around half an hour from the center of Ella, daily hyking is provided. At the heat, climbing to the mountain is not comfortable. But the complete privacy with nature and silence, wake up to the singing of paradise birds, from the balcony stunning views 😍 Delicious breakfasts, welcoming host. Slow water pressure. In the room is clean."
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8.8/10
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Hotels in Ella
Hidden Pine Ella is the perfect place to unwind after a day of travel or work. This property is home to a restaurant. During your stay, treat yourself to room service with food from the in-house restaurant. At this bed and breakfast, you'll have access to a garden. The property's front desk offers service in 2 languages, including English. This property also offers currency exchange, dry cleaning and laundry service (on-site). Guests arriving by car can use the property's parking lot.

"This was my first time in this city and my stay here was amazing. It was incredibly peaceful and quiet, offering a full immersion in nature that you can't find in big cities. The atmosphere and accommodation were very private. The owners provided excellent service, making me feel like family. The rooms were large and spacious, not at all intimidating. On my arrival, I requested to try on traditional Sri Lankan clothing, and the accommodation provided it for me. I was extremely impressed."
Amazing
4 reviews
9.5/10
1 night
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59B Rest Inn Ella

9.3/10
Great
Posted on Sep 1, 2024
Qiongqiong
Good for value. The location is very good, it’s at end of the town, convenient to go hiking and the restaurants. It’s quiet at night. The room is very clean. The owner is friendly. He gave us a pot of tea to welcome us when we arrive. Also he provided us the bus schedule information and advices for the time in Ella. It will better if there is a kettle so we can try Ceylon tea we bought.
Price per night from:AED 51

Duet Hearts

9.1/10
Great
Posted on Feb 3, 2026
Devulya
Что хорошо: гостеприимство хозяина настолько сыграло большую роль, что мы почувствали себя своими,как у самых доброжелательных и искренних родственников. В номере чисто, есть все необходимое, вплоть до утюга, обогревателя, чайника, сушилки для вещей. Отель без изысков современных гостиниц (в нём нет супер модного ремонта или шикарного интерьера), но в нём чувствуется, что о комфорте гостей думают: в первую очередь потому, что мы заселились на сутки позже бронирования, нас к сожалению, по пути из Нувара-Элии в Эллу застал разгар циклона с проливным дождем, но хозяин лично нас встретил на пороге, попросил свою управляющую по кухне задержаться ради нас и приготовить еду. Хотя во время нашего заселения на завтрак по таймингу давно мы опоздали, и тем не менее, сотрудники вежливо подождали, позволив нам намокшим, замерзшим сначала принять горячий душ и переодеться, а потом молодой работник подал наш завтрак и сразу помог нам донести вещи до номера. В день, когда мы не смогли заселиться вовремя, с нами были на связи и предлагали помощь, чтобы мы смогли благополучно добраться до места назначения, просто арендованные байки оставляли нам мало вариантов для действий, чтобы эту помощь принять, хотя предложение с их стороны было бесценно. Как итог - персонал отеля отнесся к нам с пониманием и заботой. Поэтому Duet Hearts в наших сердцах действительно занял место для теплых и душевных воспоминаний. Завтрак простой, но голодными перед прогулкой по городу не останетесь точно. Удобно расположен для пеших маршрутов по Элле: есть выход и к туристическим улицам, и до девятиарочного моста мы ходили самостоятельно, не используя услуги такси. Из минусов: Подъездная дорога к отелю из ухабов, местами размытая почва, щебень, будьте осторожны в дождливую погоду, но проехать как самому, так и с водителем или пройти пешком - вполне реально. На территории отеля нет лоска в благоустройстве, но любоваться джунглями со второго этажа гостиницы нам этот нюанс не мешал. В этой Duet Hearts нам удалось почувствовать уют, умиротворение - hugge, несмотря на испытания мокрой погодой нон-стопом. Однозначно рекомендуем к посещению.
Price per night from:AED 93

Ella Dream Catcher Resort

9.0/10
Great
Posted on Aug 8, 2025
Mishel91
Very good place to stay with awesome views. The staff took great care off us. Only downside to gaving good views the location is quite far from the city centre. So pick me and uber drivers won't take any rides since the app prices are way cheaper so no choice but to pay tourist fares. Room as an electric fan but AC would have been nice.
Price per night from:AED 153

Blue Ribbon Homestay

9.0/10
Great
Posted on Sep 22, 2026|Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View
RUGuest User
Очень красивое место на горе, от ветра Эллы доехать на тук туке можно за пять минут (там несколько высоких подъемов), спускаться уже легче и дойти по железнодорожным путям не составит труда. Хозяин очень вежливый и учтивый, вечером встретил, уточнил когда подавать завтрак, все время и четко. Удобства хорошие, горячую воду в душе надо немного подождать, но нам не критично. Чисто и аккуратно в номере, сделан в атмосферном старом стиле. Рекомендую данный гостевой домик)
Price per night from:AED 140

Poomaz Peace Palace - Ella

8.9/10
Very Good
Posted on Jan 3, 2025
Ginge5
Just off the main bar and restaurant street, is this simple home stay. It's quiet at night and a good place to relax and get some sleep as you pass through Ella. It is at the top of a very steep hill.
Price per night from:AED 150

Rock Side Inn - Ella

8.7/10
Very Good
Posted on Mar 24, 2025
МарияZ
The hotel has incredibly beautiful views, the windows overlook the cliff, the jungle, tea plantations. The breakfast is good, hearty. The staff is very responsive, always ready to help. It's cool at night, so ask for extra blankets. The only downside is the pedestrian road to the hotel, as half of it is on concrete, the other half is on the ground, where there are leeches in the wet season, they have time to stick to you in 4 minutes of walking. The hotel can only be reached by tuk-tuk along a narrow road, the staff kindly gave us a ride to the car on the day of our departure. I would gladly stay at this hotel again.
Price per night from:AED 122

The Feel Luxury Boutique Hotel Ella

8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Jul 14, 2025
Lisa_A
This is the fifth hotel we have settled in Sri Lanka and, frankly, the best. A nice smell of fresh tree, clean, pleasant rooms, high ceilings and good air conditioning. And the main thing is blankets, not all hotels have blankets. We were met very welcoming, treated with coconuts. The only minus in this hotel is the hearing of neighbors. Very thin walls and at night are particularly uncomfortable, especially if neighbors lie late to sleep. The breakfast was very delicious and we were offered to try a delicious traditional breakfast from acute coconut straw with vegetables - very delicious. And here is a good coffee and very delicious ginger tea. I will definitely return to this hotel, it turned out to be a great addition to our visit to Ella.
Price per night from:AED 232

Lakshmis Hotel Ella

8.4/10
Very Good
Posted on Jan 27, 2024
Anonymous User
Service: The front desk helped us buy train tickets at the train station. Environment: On the mountain, it is recommended to take a tuktuk (350 rubles) when carrying luggage, otherwise you will have to climb the last few dozen meters (70+ degree steep slope) to the hotel, but the hotel environment is good, with a panoramic view of the mountains and small hills. Hygiene: very clean Facilities: Average, the toilet cannot be flushed
Price per night from:AED 99

Heritaz Villa Ella

8.3/10
Very Good
Posted on Feb 3, 2026
Guest User
This place is incredible 😍 I don't understand the ratings because our experience at this wonderful hotel was a special treat in itself. Everything was excellent. The nice young man who greeted us upon check-in was the one who brought our luggage up to our room. He immediately gave us his contact information and was always available. (How were we planning to get around, whether we needed a transfer. He suggested some delicious places from our list and recommended a nice restaurant.) Yes, this is an upsell, but in my opinion, these are very important things in hospitality. Delicious and generous breakfast. The coconut pancakes were sooooo delicious; we've tried them in many other families, but here, they were amazing 😍 Breakfast on the rooftop with a wonderful view. Tea and coffee, not in mugs like everywhere else, but a kettle! It was a pleasure, thank you ☺️ The room was very large! It was spotless! Soap, paper towels, and bottled water were provided. The room even had a fumigator, but we didn't see any insects. No ants or anything else (so far, this is the first place on the island without such neighbors). There's a closet. The room has a balcony and it's not hot at all (you realize this when you're coming from the coast). The location is fantastic. A busy street is a couple of minutes' walk away, but the hotel itself is quiet. This was important to us. There are plenty of places to have a delicious lunch in the area. The 9th Arch Bridge is a 15-minute walk away. It's 15-17 minutes to Little Adam's Peak. It's a truly wonderful place. The squirrels chirp in the mornings. It's a local vibe, and I think I'll miss it. Thank you for these wonderful days spent with you 💌
Price per night from:AED 140

Ella Nature Nest

8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 4, 2025
Akinori
The female owner's hospitality was excellent, and we had a wonderful stay. She gave us information about local sightseeing spots, and when we told her we were going to Kandy next, she also shared some of the highlights there, making this a fond memory of our trip to Sri Lanka. We got caught in the rain while sightseeing in Ella, and when we arrived at the inn soaking wet, the warm Ceylon tea she had prepared for us was delicious and comforting. It was a perfect stay without any complaints, and we'll come again.
Price per night from:AED 54

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the popular Homestays in Ella?

Whether you're travelling for business or tourism to Ella, Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant (price from AED 99) , Bliss In Viya (price from AED 44) and Duet Hearts (price from AED 84) are preferred.

How much does it cost for Homestays in Ella on average?

For Homestays in Ella, the average weekday price is AED 170, while weekend rates (Friday–Saturday) average AED 171.

Do any Homestays in Ella have a pool?

Want to enjoy a swimming pool during your trip? There are many Homestays in Ella with a pool. Oak Ray La Ella Breeze (price from AED 383) is popular.

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Ella Homestays Information

Total Properties33
Number of Reviews 945
Highest PriceAED 325
Lowest PriceAED 89
Weekend Avg. PriceAED 171
Weekday Avg. PriceAED 170