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Green Village

Ella

Green Village offers accommodations in Ella, 3.6 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 31 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

T
Tilly
From
Vietnam
What a wonderful place to stay! We had the top floor rooms and the balcony was our space. Eating breakfast with the stunning view was phenomenal, we’ll never forget it! The family who owned the home stay were absolutely lovely and so kind and helpful. Very short walk into Ella town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,141 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$38.64
1 night, 2 adults

Tea Hills Ella

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella and with Demodara Nine Arch Bridge reachable within 5.5 miles, Tea Hills Ella provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace....

M
M
From
Canada
This property has a very unique location in the mountains, away from the turysty crowds with amazing views surrounding you. The place is extremely clean and well equipped with a desk, open shelving, kettle, tea, coffee, etc. The breakfast was delicious, served on time with a smile and a lot of attention. The property is away from town but provides complementary tuk tuk service to town which we found extremely helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
$52.65
1 night, 2 adults

Creek Downhills

Ella

Providing a garden, Creek Downhills offers accommodations in Ella. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

D
Deminda
From
Canada
This place is definitely worth staying. We had the best feeling of "leisure" there. You would never find a property like this elsewhere. Breakfast was so good, and the staff is so kind and helpful. We were so lucky to visit the stay on the very first flight to Sri Lanka.  We had a breathtaking walk into the green jungle down there. It was so marvelous and interesting. We walked on water, rocks, tree trunks, etc. to visit the hidden waterfall there. No words to say; you must visit and feel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
$38.70
1 night, 2 adults

Mountain Shack Homestay

Ella

Just a 14-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 1.2 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Mountain Shack Homestay features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

L
Liew
From
Singapore
It was absolutely amazed me with the incredible value they provided at a unbelievablely low price and come with surprisingly high quality service and food, you got hot shower, speed wifi, comfortable and clean room,.freshly tasty and authentic local meal definitely without any doubt my best stay in Sri Lanka among my 3 weeks vacations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
$12
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Blue Heaven

Ella

Providing river views, Ella Blue Heaven in Ella provides accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

S
Siobhan
From
United Kingdom
We loved our stay at Ella Blue Heaven. The views are amazing and it’s a very peaceful and relaxing place to be. The room was really comfortable and clean and we had a lovely breakfast everyday. The host is super helpful and very hospitable. There is just one single track/road that goes from the main road in Ella down to the apartment, it takes around 10mins in a tuk tuk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$56.55
1 night, 2 adults

Wood Palace Ella

Hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 4.3 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Wood Palace Ella has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

R
Raquel
From
Netherlands
Amazing location, with the most wonderful hosting family! Beautiful view - day and night. And lovely breakfast again with a stunning view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$67.50
1 night, 2 adults

Lush In Ella

Ella

Just a 17-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 1.1 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Lush In Ella features accommodations in Ella, with a garden and a terrace.

b
badr
From
United Arab Emirates
Everything, a bit complicated to access but not swapping our stay there for any other hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

La Casa Bella

Ella

Offering garden views, La Casa Bella in Ella offers accommodations, a garden, and a bar. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

P
Prakhar
From
India
The interior, cozy bed and pillows, Clean and well maintained with attention to details.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
$46
1 night, 2 adults

LAMIACEAE WOOD CABIN

Ella

LAMIACEAE WOOD CABIN enjoys a location in Ella, a 18-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 1.4 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class.

J
Jana
From
Austria
It was a very nice and cozy room. We got the family room because there was no other left and we loved it! When we arrived we got welcomed with tea. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was very good! We got a traditional Sri Lanka breakfast 😊 They organised us a scooter to rent and helped us getting down to Tangalle! One thing… the accommodation is about 1-2km far from Ella Town, good to know and people might think it’s annoying but we really liked being in the middle of nature and meeting locals and just listening to the sounds of nature! We would always come again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Neon Sky Nest

Ella

Just a 8-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 0.6 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Neon Sky Nest features accommodations in Ella with a garden.

R
Robyn
From
Vietnam
The view was absolutely unreal! Best in Ella of the rock and the waterfall! The breakfast included was amazing and the family that owned it could not be kinder! Amazing stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$21
1 night, 2 adults
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For those trying to save, these fun, budget hotels still have lots to offer, from Wifi to convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties are set in central areas and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find loads of options that feature 24-hour front desks and luggage storage.

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Enjoy breakfast in Ella and nearby

  • Jade Green Rest Inn

    Ella
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews

    Jade Green Rest Inn enjoys a location in Ella, 2.8 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. With city views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

    From $20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

    Located in Ella, 2.8 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Oak Ray La Ella Breeze has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From $137.64 per night
  • Ella Soul Resort

    Ella
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 614 reviews

    Located in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Soul Resort provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From $75 per night
  • Travel rest inn

    Ella
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews

    Just a few steps from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and a 8-minute walk from Ella Train Station, Travel rest inn features accommodations in Ella, with a garden and a terrace.

    From $19.20 per night
  • Sudumal Cottage

    Ella
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Sudumal Cottage in Ella offers accommodations and a garden. There's a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay.

    From $41 per night
  • Rock View Hostel Ella

    Ella
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews

    Located in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Rock View Hostel Ella provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From $40.50 per night
  • The Rock Face

    Ella
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 923 reviews

    Located in Ella, a 17-minute walk from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, The Rock Face has a terrace and rooms with free WiFi access.

    From $25 per night
  • Poomaz Peace Palace

    Ella
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Poomaz Peace Palace in Ella provides accommodations and a garden. There's a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay.

    From $55.68 per night

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  • Ella Hidden Ferns

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Ella Hidden Ferns is located in Ella, just 31 miles from Horton Plains National Park and 2 miles from Ella Rock.

    From $29.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 375 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...

  • 59B Rest Inn Ella

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

    Offering city views, 59B Rest Inn Ella in Ella offers accommodations and a garden. Featuring free private parking, the 2-star guest house is 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

  • Ella Odyssey Inn

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews

    Ella Odyssey Inn enjoys a location in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    From $40.36 per night
  • Top Heaven

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 414 reviews

    Providing garden views, Top Heaven in Ella offers accommodations and a garden. This homestay provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

    From $26 per night
  • Holly House Homestay

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews

    Just a 6-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 700 yards from Ella Train Station, Holly House Homestay features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

    From $17 per night
  • City Heaven Ella

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews

    Located in Ella, 2.8 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, City Heaven Ella provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

    From $38 per night
  • Ella Touch

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews

    Providing inner courtyard views, Ella Touch in Ella provides accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    From $27 per night

Stay connected in Ella and nearby. Cheap hotels with free Wifi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 413 reviews

    Elegant Home Stay offers rooms in Ella near Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and Ella Train Station. This homestay provides free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi.

    From $35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

    Sunbeam Homestay enjoys a location in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This homestay offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.

    From $21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews

    Located in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Rawana Den Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From $82.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 0.6 miles from Ella Train Station, Ella glory inn features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

    From $44.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

    Located in Ella, 3 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Green Peak - Mountain View Hotel & Restaurant provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From $44.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Located in Ella, 3 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Green View Ella provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From $20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews

    Nimsara Homestay offers accommodations in Ella, 3.1 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    From $20.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

    Just a 8-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and half a mile from Ella Train Station, Soorya Inn Ella features accommodations in Ella, with a shared lounge.

    From $25.53 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 923 reviews
    Great central location in Ella only a few mins walk from the centre and all the bars and cafes in beautiful Ella. The accommodations are a great budget option ~ spotlessly clean, very comfortable and the family are so genuinely friendly and welcoming ~ it was like staying with favourite family members. Highly Recommended. ❤️
    Guest review by
    Natalia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 923 reviews
    Great central location in Ella only a few mins walk from the centre and all the bars and cafes in beautiful Ella. The accommodations are a great budget option ~ spotlessly clean, very comfortable and the family are so genuinely friendly and welcoming ~ it was like staying with favourite family members. Highly Recommended.
    Guest review by
    Shane
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $33.75
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
    Cheap and affordable. The host is so friendly and shall attend your request immediately. Food is delicious. In one of the best locations. Very near to the railway station. Also provided free drop to railway station.
    Guest review by
    Ravi Teja
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
    It was very clean affordable and had a very good breakfast. The staff was really friendly. The location is very good and it’s walking distance to both nine arch and mini adams peak
    Guest review by
    Dileesha
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $52.20
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 817 reviews
    For what you pay, it’s a brilliant deal. Good location - few mins walk from Ella town, laundry for cheap on site, very helpful staff and clean sheets and fairly comfy beds.
    Guest review by
    Rachel
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
    Very friendly service, clean rooms, and very clean bathrooms. Highly Recommended. Even though we arrived late at night, they were up and waiting for us. Provided us with dinnerware on request. Gave us advice and directions to the best location to visit at ella and directed us towards the best deals at restaurants at ella Town.
    Guest review by
    Aravinda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $32.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews
    Sri Lankan Breakfast. Brilliant location. 5 minute walk into main town and train station along the train tracks. Very clean, spacious room. Beautiful view of Ella rock and the valley below. Friendly owners, one is a guide for Ella rock and considerably cheaper than online prices.
    Guest review by
    Jobe
    Young couple
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