The 10 best hotels & places to stay in Ella, Sri Lanka

Ella – 816 hotels and places to stay

Tea Hills 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.

Mengli

From

Turkmenistan

We stayed for 2 nights and had a great experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready to answer our questions and assist us. The view from the balcony was absolutely beautiful, a perfect place to relax. Although the location is a bit far from the city, the property offers its own shuttle service to the center at any time you need, which was very convenient. The only small downside was that the room got a bit chilly in the evenings.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

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US$60.75

1 night, 2 adults

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Wood Palace Ella

Hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, 7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Wood Palace Ella features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Caroline

From

Ireland

Magical peaceful space set about 2k from the city of Ella, with a short tuck tuck ride to the city centre. A family run business who was so kind and nice. A big, healthy breakfast. A large double room with a big private balcony. Really comfortable bed. Would highly recommend for people who don't want to be in the madness and loudness of Ella. The owner arranged everything for us. He even recommended a lovely restaurant and dropped us to the door.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

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US$67.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Maridian Hotel

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 48 km from Gregory Lake, Maridian Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Sonali

From

India

The view from hotel is mind blowing.the host is true gentleman and he was responding over messages before arrival for everything. He arranged driver accommodation also in minimal cost. The breakfast is everything you can think of in a good resort. You can easily plan for 2night stay if coming to Ella

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

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US$22.50

1 night, 2 adults

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The Cubes Ella

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 4.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, The Cubes Ella provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Denise Claudine

From

Norway

The Cubus Ella is an absolute gem, especially for budget travelers! This 3-star hotel offers an exceptional dormitory experience—super clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The bathrooms and showers are spotless, which is always a big plus in a hostel setting. A special touch that sets this place apart is the warm welcome with a drink upon arrival—something you don’t often see in hostels! The complimentary breakfast is another great perk, with a choice of different egg styles, fresh fruit, and coffee or tea to start the day right. The hospitality here is top-notch. The owner and his staff are incredibly kind and service-minded, always making sure guests feel comfortable. I had a late departure in the evening, and keeping my luggage at the front desk free of charge was no issue at all. If you’re looking for a clean, friendly, and well-run hostel in Ella, The Cubus Ella is the perfect choice. Highly recommend! Just be aware that this place is NOT in the city center, but a 5 minutts Tuk Tuk ride away. This was not a problem, as one ride was 500r.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews

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US$60.30

1 night, 2 adults

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Awesome Place

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 14 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Awesome Place provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Katrijn

From

Belgium

Amazing place outside of Ella, peaceful, breathtaking views on the mountains, very cosy fire in the evening, perfect service.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews

Price from

US$90

1 night, 2 adults

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Green Nature Paradise Ella

Hotel in Ella

Set in Ella, 100 metres from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Green Nature Paradise Ella offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

chet_ramos

From

Philippines

This was probably the best accommodation we had in Sri Lanka. The owner was very kind. We rented a tuktuk going to Ella. He drove our tuktuk going to his place, bought us dinner from the city, and cooked us a very sumptuous breakfast. The place was amazing. Although it had no a/c, we were still able to sleep well at night. Apparently, there were not much bugs during our stay there. The place is just beside the famous Asanka Cafe.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews

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US$85

1 night, 2 adults

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Ella moon rock

Hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella moon rock features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Amy

From

New Zealand

Obey was a great host! His breakfast was outstanding, we had one western then one Sri Lankan, he went over and above for me and my family! Rooms were lovely, he even did some of our laundry and got stains out of our white clothing !

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 516 reviews

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US$69.30

1 night, 2 adults

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98 Acres Resort & Spa

Hotel in Ella

Featuring the luxurious comforts of a boutique hotel, 98 Acres Resort & Spa is set in Ella amidst a stunning landscape also known as the 98 acre tea estate.

Charlotte

From

Singapore

Loved everything! Room was incredible, views like nothing else, delighted to have a bed that could roll onto the balcony and a hammock for relaxation. Spa was beautiful with serene views and reasonably priced (it was cheaper than the place we went to in town!). Restaurant staff were lovely. If the sights of Ella weren't so fantastic, we would have happily spent every second in this room.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 701 reviews

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US$598.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Cozy Homestay Waterfall Road Ella

Hotel in Ella

Boasting a garden, terrace and views of mountain, Cozy Homestay Waterfall Road Ella is situated in Ella, 5.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

Brielle

From

Australia

Incredible views from the room and terrace! Spacious, cosy room with a kettle provided and hot water in the shower. The service was outstanding - the host communicated effectively and even gave us a free lift to the train station. The food was delicious and the servings were very generous. We even stayed at fancier hotels such as Marino Beach in Colombo and the duvet/comforter was more comfortable here and the service was better too. The room was also extremely clean, much cleaner than anywhere else we stayed in Sri Lanka. We couldn’t believe the amazing quality of this place for the price!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews

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US$37.80

1 night, 2 adults

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Su Casa Ella

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Su Casa Ella provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

Yannik Weinhart

From

Switzerland

A very nice hotel in Ella. The rooms are large and clean. The manager is extremely friendly and courteous. He always asks if everything is okay and responds immediately to any requests. The breakfast is delicious and offers a wide selection of local and international specialties. The hotel is in a great location. It is secluded, so you can enjoy peace and quiet, but the main street is only a few minutes' walk away. The view is spectacular. We would definitely come back again.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

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US$50

1 night, 2 adults

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90 Degrees Ella

Hotel in Ella

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews

From US$74.37 per night

Ella HIDE VIEW

Hotel in Ella

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 879 reviews

From US$77.70 per night

Hostal Tree House

Hotel in Ella

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

From US$22.20 per night

Okeed Ella

Hotel in Ella

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

From US$47 per night

The Diary

Hotel in Ella

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

From US$38.85 per night

Crystal Spring Luxury Hotel

Hotel in Ella

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

From US$105.32 per night

Tip Top Boutique hotel

Hotel in Ella

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews

From US$144 per night

Green Nature Paradise Ella

Hotel in Ella

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews

Maridian Hotel

Hotel in Ella

Airport shuttle

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

From US$34.97 per night

HIDE ELLA Hotel & Resort

Hotel in Ella

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews

From US$370.32 per night

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