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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: Once in Ella in Ella offers a serene garden and a spacious terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring connectivity and relaxation. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features private check-in and check-out services, a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Additional facilities include a paid shuttle service, room service, and bike hire. Delicious Breakfast: A continental or full English/Irish breakfast is served in-room, including local specialities, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Prime Location: Located less than 1 km from Ella Spice Garden and a 12-minute walk to Ella Railway Station, Once in Ella is 85 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. Nearby attractions include Little Adam's Peak (2 km) and Ella Rock (5 km). Highly rated for its host, quietness, and garden.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Delphine
Sweden“Soothing view over the garden. It’s close to the main road, yet so peaceful and quiet. I highly recommend Once in Ella.” - Natalia
United Kingdom“Big and comfortable mattress, clean and big room and peaceful and wildlife at you door step. Room downstairs it’s better.” 
Blake
Australia“Jungle off the back porch. We saw fire flys at night, monkeys, porky pine and mongoose right from the back step. The property was down a steep path from the main road so it was nice and quiet. Pretty central.”
Stacey United Kingdom“Really friendly owners who live in the house next door. Great location close to the centre of Ella albeit at the bottom of a very steep hill which is to be expected in Ella and you soon acclimatise! Clean room with big bathroom and comfy bed so...”- Karan United Kingdom“A cosy little spot hidden away in a quiet corner of Ella, surrounded by trees. The best part for me? The wildlife! In one afternoon, I saw a family of monkeys, mongooses, and a giant squirrel. Plus, the WiFi was solid—perfect for a nomad!”
- Julia Australia“We loved staying here, the room was very spacious and tidy with everything we needed, and in a beautiful setting amongst the jungle. We found the town centre quite busy, so it was lovely to be able to come down here to escape when we needed. We...”
- Daria
Russia“The modern like style, it's really a rare find in Sri Lanka. Close to the main road yet quiet and close to nature. We were able to get a late check-in and early check-out. No insects during our 1 night stay, no mold detected Liked the place...” - Olesya
United Arab Emirates“Clean, spacious room, and that’s the only place out of 3 where I had a proper bed setting. There was a blanket, never thought I’d be happy to have it. So comfy bed, pillows and blanket. Liked the room and views a lot. I wish I could stay there...” 
Marilin
Estonia“Cute little house rounded with nature! You can hear all the birds and animals doing all kind of sounds, we enjoy that! Also enjoyed the monkeys who crossed the electric cable every day. After more than 3 weeks in Sri Lanka I would say that this...”
Adem United Kingdom“This accommodation is incredible. There are 2 rooms in a V shape building. One upstairs one down. They both have balcony's and overlook the forest which has monkeys swinging around. We sat upstairs and had tea while watching the monkeys swing....”
Quality rating
Hosted by Deshan Kalupahana
Property surroundings
Facilities of Once in Ella
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Room service
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
Living Area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Breakfast in the room
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
Transport
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
Services
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeepingAdditional charge
- Private check-in/check-out
- Wake-up service
- Room service
Reception services
- Invoice provided
General
- Mosquito net
- Tile/marble floor
- Private entrance
- Fan
Languages spoken
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
