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At the guest house, all units are equipped with a desk. Each unit is fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a terrace and some have mountain views. All units have a wardrobe.

The location is beautiful, the hotel is new, clean and modern, yet relates to the scenery out side-you are practically in the woods. Tony the manager, the one most generous caring person, has done everything to make us feel comfortable.

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9
Wonderful
172 reviews
Price from
$60
per night

The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.

Very clean and quiet place with scenic sunrise that you can watch right from your bed. The host is very kind guy and professional shef wich makes your breakfast in his place a peace of art. There are only 2 rooms in this hotel and we were lucky to be alone there. Just we and nature. It was awesome experience

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9.8
Exceptional
160 reviews
Price from
$27.54
per night

Situated in Ella, within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Winwood Ella features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is located 50 km from Horton Plains National Park, less than 1 km from Ella Spice Garden and a 7-minute walk from Ella Railway Station. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Little Adam's Peak is 2.6 km from the inn, while Ella Rock is 3.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 84 km from Winwood Ella.

Great service! The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, from booking tours to helping us with a packed breakfast when we checked out at 6 am. Room was nice, spacious and had a cool view with lots of monkeys.

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9.8
Exceptional
202 reviews
Price from
$34.40
per night

With lake views, Rock Grand View is situated in Ella and has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

A car rental service is available at the guest house.

View is amazing. I had a small balcony facing the mountain and a waterfall. Very peaceful place. Bed is very comfortable, room is clean and the area could get a bit chilly during the night which i love. It’s a nice short walk to the main town through the rail. The family’s running it is super nice. They always have good energy and very attentive. Would highly

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9.2
Wonderful
102 reviews
Price from
$19.21
per night

The guest house offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Horton Plains National Park is 49 km from the guest house, while Ella Railway Station is 600 metres away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, 84 km from Eminence ella, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Amazing staff! 80% of whatever we did was with their help and guidance. Safari, hiking, cafe, you name it. We recommend Yala for safari. We were lucky to see elephants, bear and even a jaguar with the guide suggested by the hosts. We went on 5-8 october. The view is astonishing and when it rains it's truly unique. They serve delicious breakfast. The coffee is great too. Comfy and clean beds. While here, we recommend at least 2-3 days in Ella, go to Little Adam's Peak for sunrise, go to Asanka Cafe for a view to the Nine Arch Bridge, go to Yala Safari if you have a day to spare, go to the Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory. Reading a book with a view and some tea at this accomodation was delightful.

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9.7
Exceptional
512 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

Avenra Cottage, a property with a garden and a terrace, is set in Ella, 1.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 1.5 km from Little Adam's Peak. This guest house offers free private parking, room service and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The host is very kind and helpful, the space outside and inside the room is excellent, the view is very good, the location is great, it is very clean, and the breakfast is wonderfull and delicious.

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9
Wonderful
127 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

Situated just 6.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Shining Green View offers accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. It is set 45 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and provides full-day security. The guest house features mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.

Amazing view, nice host, delicous food

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9.5
Exceptional
424 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

Ella Spice Garden is 1.2 km from the guest house, while Ella Railway Station is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 84 km from V@Ella guesthouse.

Amazing staff, very peaceful, tasty breakfast!

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9.7
Exceptional
410 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

The unit is air conditioned and includes a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house.

The spacious balcony with stunning views of the mountains, waterfall and trains below! The cool, comfortable and clean room was quiet and the shower was hot! The best part of our stay was the kind and friendly service provided by Pubudu! Breakfast was also amazing!

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9.5
Exceptional
278 reviews
Price from
$50
per night

Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views and an outdoor dining area. At the guest house, each unit has a private bathroom.

Ella Railway Station is less than 1 km from the guest house, while Little Adam's Peak is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 84 km from Divine View Homestay.

Our best accommodation in Sri Lanka. Breathtaking views from the room. All very clean. 7min walk to the Ella city centre through the railway. Lovely breakfast, nice family

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9.6
Exceptional
161 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

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  • From $39.96 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews
    Indika was an excellent host and his accomodation is in a quiet secluded location. There so much to do around here being close to Stage 15 of the Pekoe Trail, close to tea tours of Amba Tea Plantation and so many other interesting walks. It is not a fancy boutique hotel. But it is exactly right for those wanting to feel more closely connected with the real Sri Lanka.
    Toni
    Australia
  • From $14.15 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 24 reviews
    Great host, great location
    Julita
    Poland
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 235 reviews
    Beautiful peaceful place to stay with an incredible view. Great location- quiet and relaxing away from the hussle of Ella town however only 10mins walk via railway track to the centre. Clean and comfortable room, good hot water and lovely outdoor seating area with views of Ella rock. Breakfast was fantastic- best we had in Sri Lanka. Hosts were so kind, friendly and helpful with suggestions and recommendations- if you get the chance to stay here I would 100% recommend it for your trip to Ella
    Aoife
    United Kingdom
  • From $20 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 758 reviews
    nice host surely there would be a charming view, unfortunately there was heavy fog during our stay you could hear music and parties in the city center but it was quiet in the hotel :))
    Dominika
    Czech Republic
  • From $45.24 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 469 reviews
    First things first, the hotel is in a great location. A 2 minute walk away from the main street, a 10 minute (perhaps less) to the train station and a short distance from the key hikes. The hotel room is simply decorated and perhaps a little rough around the edges. But it's clean, quiet and charming. I had a room with two single beds, but it was easy enough to push them together. The host is really helpful and friendly, and breakfast was great!
    Duncan
    United Kingdom
  • From $28 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 88 reviews
    Super great location in the middle of the jungle, amazing view from the balcony, super friendly and nice host, very short distance to reach the city center Ella. Really recommend this guesthouse for a special experience.
    Simone
    Switzerland
  • From $26.97 per night
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 66 reviews
    Great host, very clean room, lovely view, close to city center but still quiet, my best stay in Sri Lanka so far!
    Coosemans
    Belgium
  • From $18 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews
    A 10 min walk to city centre (easy), nice and clean and with a great host which made us feel really welcome. Little garden with a view. Iringa made a nice dinner for us. We fully recommend this for the ones who look for a simple, quiet and clean accomodation.
    Axel
    Switzerland
  • From $23.62 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 359 reviews
    - clean and big room with very comfortable beds (we had the best sleep there) - warm water for showering - beautiful balcony - great hosts - wonderful dinner (probably best curry we had so far in Sri Lanka!!!) - great location (quiet but only a few minutes walk to center/bus stop/station) - wonderful garden - great value for money
    Christina
    Germany
  • From $60.90 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 291 reviews
    Paraiso Guest house has a great location on a hill very idyllic and quiet with a great view, yet it takes only 7min (tuc tuc/car) to the center of Ella. The host is super friendly and helpful and the traditional breakfast was very tasty. We can only recommend this accommodation.
    Michelle
    Germany