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Located in Ella, 3.3 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, The Residence Ella has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. Built in 2012, the property is within 31 miles of Hakgala Botanical Garden and 2.5 miles of Ella Rock. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Residence Ella the rooms come with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or American options. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike rental is available at this 2-star hotel. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Ella Train Station and Little Adam's Peak. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 52 miles from The Residence Ella.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Ella, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
2 king beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
7.9
High score for Ella
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bianca
    Spain Spain
    The residence was super nice! Thimira was such a wonderful host and was so friendly, smiley and helpful. Easily one of the nicest people we met while staying in Sri Lanka. The room was super spacious and had a gorgeous terrace where we had...
  • Sarah
    Ireland Ireland
    I had an exceptional stay at the Residence, Ella. I couldn’t fault it. The room was beautiful and spotlessly clean. The staff were extremely helpful- Thimira and his brother were so kind and informative about the area and helped to organise tours...
  • Frederico
    Brazil Brazil
    Spacious and comfortable room. Big bed and good mattress and pillows. Beautiful garden! Delicious breakfast.

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Residence Ella
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Transportation
    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Tamil

    House rules
    The Residence Ella takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 00:00
    Check-out
    From 05:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 50 years old
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Residence Ella

    • Room options at The Residence Ella include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • The Residence Ella offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Walking tours
      • Themed dinners
      • Cooking class
      • Bike tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Tour or class about local culture

    • Yes, The Residence Ella is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Residence Ella is 1,500 feet from the center of Ella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Residence Ella may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Residence Ella is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.