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CHILL VILLE, VIEW POINT HOTEL

Hotel in Ella

Located 800 metres from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, CHILL VILLE, VIEW POINT HOTEL features free WiFi access and free private parking.

R
Rebeka
From
Hungary
This hotel is amazing, you are going to have the most beautiful view if you are staying here. The staff is really nice and helpful, I recommend you! You need to try the cocktails, they are sooo good :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,079 reviews
Price from
US$218.74
1 night, 2 adults

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.

G
Gonçalves
From
Portugal
the view is incredible. good location (5min walking to the center)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviews
Price from
US$36.61
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.

I
Ishika
From
Romania
The breakfast was superb and the location is very nice with beautiful mountain views. Also the pool area attracted us
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Hobbit Hole Hideaway

Ella

Hobbit Hole Hideaway, a property with a garden, is set in Ella, 1.9 km from Little Adam's Peak, 3.6 km from Ella Spice Garden, as well as 3.6 km from Ella Railway Station.

L
Laura
From
Germany
A very loving and welcoming host family who truly go the extra mile — and they’re even opening a brand-new accommodation! We were absolutely delighted with the view and the breakfast. The only thing that bothered us a little was the smell in the room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Price from
US$100
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.

A
Ali
From
Maldives
The best stay in Ella so far. The place was clean and the view was amazing. Staff were very welcoming and helped us with everything throughout the trip. Breakfast was great too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 217 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.

P
Polina
From
Poland
Very beautiful and stylish place. Our stay was very comfortable. The view is amazing and the staff is very helpful! Not far away from the train station which is a big plus. Good breakfast. Would definitely recommend this place to get a great experience in Ella!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 114 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.

s
stayte-williams
From
Sri Lanka
The most fantastic place I’ve ever stayed in my life. The family are incredibly welcoming and friendly. I arrived late and they collected me from Ella train station. I was welcomed with a delicious home cooked meal that was absolutely superb. The room is very clean and the bed is very comfortable. From the balcony you can look across to little Adam’s peak and see the beautiful river running down through the garden. I’m writing this whilst drinking a coffee on the balcony after doing my best to finish the huge delicious breakfast prepared for me. The food is the best I’ve tasted in Sri Lanka. I only planned to stay 1 night but I have already extended to 4 nights 10/10 the best place in the world I have ever stayed👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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.

S
Santosh
From
India
Naadhika and her family were the perfect hosts. Absolutely polite, accommodative and helpful. Naadhika's mother made us delicious home cooked breakfasts and dinners. We were tired of eating outside food during our trip, so their food was a good healthy break for us. Naadhika's mom is an awesome cook. Their homestay was probably the best experience we had amongst the six other homestays we stayed during our two week trip. We rented their scooter for two days which they offered at a lower price than other commercial places. They even accommodated our request to extend our stay by one day at the last minute and modified their other bookings. Naadhika has a very pleasant personality and is always smiling and her mother is a lovely and sweet lady. If you're looking for a quiet, comfortable stay, and if this place is available, please book it right away. I highly recommend this place and would definitely stay here if I ever visit Ella.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 137 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.

A
Anne
From
Netherlands
This place is amazing! The cabin is new and clean. It had a great view (and privacy). Beds are good. The owner and staff are so nice, they do you everything to make you feel comfortable. They offer a free shuttle service to the village (even though it’s only a 10 minute walk). I really liked the breakfast as well!
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.

C
Cecilia
From
Singapore
The best breakfast in Sri Lanka!!! Having breakfast on the patio with a view of the waterfall and peacocks and other birds! The beds were very comfortable and very kind and helpful host!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Price from
US$60.03
1 night, 2 adults
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Jade Green Rest Inn

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews

Boasting city views, Jade Green Rest Inn offers accommodation with balcony, around 4.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

From US$23 per night

Abance Villa

Ella
Breakfast options

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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 86 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.

Pub Ceylon Hostel

Ella
Breakfast options
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
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 223 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

Ella Gap Hotel welcomes guests with luxury rooms, an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant / bar. The property also provides free WiFi.

Rock View Hostel Ella

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,107 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.

From US$52 per night

The Rock Face

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 956 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

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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$58 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 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Situated in Ella, within 4.4 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Super Spot Guest House features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for...

From US$25 per night
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

59B Rest Inn Ella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews

Boasting garden views, 59B Rest Inn Ella features accommodation with patio, around 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Poomaz Peace Palace

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 685 reviews

Situated within 4.6 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Poomaz Peace Palace provides accommodation with seating area.

From US$53.59 per night

Top Heaven

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews

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

From US$27.90 per night

Little heaven guest

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
Poor - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Ella, within 1.7 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Little heaven guest features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests...

From US$22.20 per night

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O2 Ella

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

Located in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, O2 Ella provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$108 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.

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$99 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

Ella Holly House

Ella
Budget options available

Set in Ella in the Badulla District region, with Ella Spice Garden and Ella Railway Station nearby, Ella Holly House offers accommodation with free private parking.

From US$66.60 per night

The Canapy Nest Ella

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

The Canapy Nest Ella is situated in Ella, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 4 km from Ella Rock. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

From US$44.84 per night

Ella Berg Haven

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

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$55.50 per night

FAQ about places to stay in Ella

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Avg. price/night: US$111.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 522 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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 90 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 401 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
Avg. price/night: US$48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 189 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, 424 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, 124 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
Avg. price/night: US$120
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,187 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$52.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 437 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, 622 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$132
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$310
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,040 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 572 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
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