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About this property
Elegant Accommodations: Ananda Rest-Ella in Ella offers a serene garden and complimentary WiFi. Guests enjoy balconies with garden and mountain views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Comfortable Facilities: The hotel provides free on-site parking, an outdoor seating area, and full-day security. Additional services include a paid airport shuttle, housekeeping, bicycle parking, bike and car hire, and express check-in and check-out. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, alongside Asian options. Outdoor dining areas enhance the dining experience, while free toiletries and a tea and coffee maker ensure a comfortable stay. Prime Location: Located 55 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (5 mi), Ella Railway Station (2.5 mi), and Ella Rock (5 mi). Hiking enthusiasts can explore nearby trails.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Damith
Sri Lanka“I recently stayed at Ananda Rest Ella, and it was an incredible experience. The surroundings are breathtakingly natural, providing a serene and peaceful environment. The hospitality was top-notch—warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. The...” - Anuruddhika Sri Lanka“Clean and comfortable rooms with excellent breakfast options. The staff provided great hospitality. The Ananda Rest offers a scenic view paired with cool, refreshing weather. You can wake up to the sound of parrots and various birds. You can...”
- Isuru Sri Lanka“The stay at Ananda Rest Ella was absolutely peaceful! I woke up to the sweet chirping of birds, and the breakfast was amazing. The weather was a bit chilly and misty, which made it feel extra special. I highly recommend it for a relaxing getaway!..😊”
- Marcus
Netherlands“Beautiful location, a bit further from the city center (a 7-minute drive and easily doable with a pickMe). Just like in the photos. Beautiful rooms on the first floor. Comfortable, huge bed, nice hot shower, and very friendly owners. Great breakfast.” - Rachida
France“So many good things about thiis property! The room was exactly as shown in the pictures — spacious, spotless, and very comfortable. The hosts are incredibly kind and helpful, truly going above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect. There...” - Maureen
Australia“Beautifully presented, friendly host who showed us some nearby sites. Best breakfast we had in SriLanka. Squeaky clean. Beautiful setting in tea plantations, near eucalypt forest.” - Eilat
Israel“We are an older couple who enjoy the quiet location outside the city. The room is very good, great shower and hot water all the time” 
Sonia France“Amazing place everything so clean and and the hotel managers are incredibly kind. The breakfast was really very good. I recommend this hotel. Thank you so much for everything”- Chermenschi
Romania“Everything - the room, the location, the staff, the breakfast, the cleanliness, everything was perfect” - Deacon
Isle of Man“The best stay in Sri Lanka by far. Ananda and his wife are very lovely people and were extremely hospitable. The room is very spacious and kept brilliantly. The breakfast was great and the surrounding scenery was beautiful. Thank you so much, we...”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
