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Barn Hills

Ella

Located 1.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 1.8 km from Little Adam's Peak, Barn Hills provides accommodation in Ella. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views.

C
Chris
From
United Kingdom
Exceptional view of 9 Arch Bridge offered by local family who go out of their way to make sure you are well looked after. Yes it’s a little way out of Ella but this means it’s much quieter than the hectic town centre. Plus the owner has a Tuk Tuk and will drop you off / pick you up whenever necessary for a fair price. Breakfast is served on your balcony including egg hoppers, coconut pancakes, fruit salad and freshly squeezed juice. Tea and coffee facilities are provided in the room. Currently only 1 room available so best to book now!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults
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NETHSARA cottage

Ella

NETHSARA cottage features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Ella, 6.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

I
István
From
Hungary
The owner was super welcoming, she prepared a very nice breakfast. Room was clean and we loved the view from the balcony.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults
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Ella Breeze Homestay

Ella

Located 49 km from Gregory Lake, Ella Breeze Homestay provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience.

J
Jana
From
Czech Republic
For our group of six occupying three rooms, this was a wonderful place we truly enjoyed. It’s located outside Ella, but the 6 km walk along the railway is easy and filled with great views; the train ride is also a memorable experience and highly recommended. The accommodation feels authentic, with beautiful vistas and the gentle sounds of nature and local life. The host and his family are extremely friendly and helpful; we always felt safe and welcome. The owner even took us to a nearby tea factory for a fantastic private tour. Breakfast was a typical local meal; we apologise again to the host for not fully appreciating it. We highly recommend booking this place – every morning here is magical! 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults
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Arawe Retreat

Ella

Situated in Ella, 3.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Arawe Retreat features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and mountain views.

A
Aoiffe
From
Ireland
We loved Arawe and would have loved to stay longer. It’s a beautiful place with such a unique style that’s honest to the environment. It’s fabulous to support such a sustainable and community focused business. Very kind and warm welcome from all of the staff. Always there to help. The kids loved the animals. We also participated in a morning yoga session which was just me and my 7 year old daughter. The yoga teacher adapted the session wonderfully to suit us both. The breakfast was probably the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka, so much so we asked to come back for breakfast again even though we couldn’t stay a second night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews
Price from
US$170
1 night, 2 adults
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" YOLO " LOVELY COTTAGE

Ella

Set in Ella, 7.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, " YOLO " LOVELY COTTAGE offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk.

F
Finlay
From
United Kingdom
Sat on the train writing this and genuinely feel sad to have left this place. Felt like a home away from home (with better food and views). The whole family are so so kind and we felt like and extension of their family during our stay. The accommodation is lovely with your own separate bedroom and bathroom (even mini fridge) with the most beautiful terrace overlooking the hills. We had some of the best food of our whole trip here. The breakfasts were huge and delicious and they were very flexible with timings so we could get out early for walks! We also did a cooking class with the family which was a highlight and learnt how to cook so many dishes! The son gave us a tuktuk ride to the beginning of our walks and to the train station at 0630am! (and even found out for us that the train was running from the next town instead) We also rented a scooter for the day which was a great way to explore the surrounding area and they gave us lots of pointers about where to go! Cannot fault this place at all. If you are lucky enough they have availability on your dates, definitely don’t hesitate to stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Price from
US$42.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Arana Sri Lanka Eco Lodge and Yoga Center

Ella

Featuring a garden and free WiFi, Arana Sri Lanka Eco Lodge and Yoga Center is situated in Ella, 3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

J
Johannes
From
0
Super nice employees, extremely helpful super friendly. check out the tree house room it's a great experience it's really right in the jungle. You can see a lot of animals. Thank you for birthday cake, next time we will stay longer :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
Price from
US$100
1 night, 2 adults
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Cloudy Hill Cottage

Ella

Situated 6.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Cloudy Hill Cottage offers a terrace, a restaurant and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

m
michael
From
Cambodia
The views were absolutely amazing and so was our host!! She made us a delicious breakfast every morning, helped us plan our activities in Ella and even gave us an incredible cooking class, making some great Sri Lankan curries! And for such a good price!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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The Spice Lodge

Ella

Offering mountain views, a terrace and free WiFi, The Spice Lodge offers accommodation well situated in Ella, within a short distance of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and Ella Spice...

N
Natalie
From
New Zealand
We loved our stay here. The rooms are comfortable and the view from the spot is lovely with all of the trees. The rooms don't have AC but we didn't find that to be a problem as Ella is not as warm as other spots we stayed in Sri Lanka - we used the fan at night. It was good to open the windows to let in fresh air as it can be a bit stuffy and humid but I think this is the norm with the humidity. No mould or anything like this :) the location is great right next to a couple of main attractions (Littles Adams and Nine Arches) and some nice food spots but still secluded and quiet. The place is up steps if this could be an issue for you - it was ok for us. The host was super helpful always and also offered us transport and reasonable prices to get to different spots if we asked! We also did the cooking class which we really enjoyed. The breakfasts were a highlight - we had the Sri Lankan breakfast and absolutely loved them - slightly different each day with string hoppers and coconut sambal and different curries plus fresh fruit etc. The hosts also packed us a wee lunch of sandwiches and fruit for our early train and dropped us off there. We really enjoyed our stay here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews
Price from
US$44.68
1 night, 2 adults
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New Bamboo Cabana Ella

Ella

Set 5.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, New Bamboo Cabana Ella offers accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience.

I
Iris
From
Netherlands
People are very friendly and the view is amazing! Breakfast is very good aswell. Location is on the way to Ella rock. Very beautiful to wake up there and have breakfast with the best view I have ever seen!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Miracle view Ella

Ella

Offering mountain views, Miracle view Ella in Ella offers accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

N
Nemhoilhing
From
Canada
This was one of the cutest and most comfortable places I’ve ever stayed in. It’s surrounded by nature and I felt very at peace. I wish I could’ve extended my stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
US$83
1 night, 2 adults
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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.

Most booked lodges in Ella and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking lodges in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking lodges in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking lodges in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking lodges in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking lodges in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking lodges in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking lodges in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking lodges in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking lodges in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking lodges in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these lodges in Ella and nearby

  • Ella Ecolodge

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews

    Nestled within lush tropical forest, Ella Ecolodge offers free WiFi and comfortable accommodation with free parking space on site.

    From US$49 per night

  • Ella Wood Cabin

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews

    Located 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Wood Cabin offers a garden, a terrace and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

    From US$75 per night

  • Situated in Ella in the Badulla District region with Ella Rock nearby, Hiking point Treehouse Ella features accommodation with free private parking.

    From US$111 per night

  • Mount Wood Star

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews

    Situated 6.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Mount Wood Star features accommodation with a restaurant, a bar and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

    From US$36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

    Providing river views, a garden and free WiFi, Ella Retreat Hotel Glamping Tent For Nature Lovers is located in Ella, 7.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 2 km from Ella Rock.

  • Blue Leaf Ella

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Set in Ella in the Badulla District region, with Ella Spice Garden and Ella Railway Station nearby, Blue Leaf Ella offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$16.65 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

    Boasting a garden, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Ayubo Ella - Bed & Breakfast is situated in Ella, within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    From US$38.94 per night

  • Hiruni Cottage Ella

    Ella
    Central location

    Offering a garden and mountain view, Hiruni Cottage Ella is located in Ella, 5.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 44 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

Save money on lodges in Ella and nearby – budget options available

  • Ella Nine Arch lodge

    Ella
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews

    Ella Nine Arch lodge features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Ella, 200 metres from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    From US$145 per night

  • Casa Ninearch Villa

    Ella
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

    Situated in Ella in the Badulla District region, with Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak nearby, Casa Ninearch Villa features accommodation with free private parking.

    From US$37.96 per night

  • OwinHill Cottage

    Ella
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, OwinHill Cottage offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 5.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    From US$35.48 per night

  • New Green View Resort

    Ella
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews

    New Green View Resort provides accommodation located in Ella, 6.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 46 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

    From US$25 per night

  • THE JUNGLE CABIN ella

    Ella
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    Featuring river views, THE JUNGLE CABIN ella offers accommodation with a terrace and a kettle, around 5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    From US$75 per night

  • Ella Repose

    Ella
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Ella Repose is set in Ella, 5.1 km from Little Adam's Peak and 6.8 km from Ella Spice Garden, in an area where hiking can be enjoyed.

    From US$70 per night

  • Dolape Villa

    Ella
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

    With mountain views, Dolape Villa is situated in Ella and has a restaurant, room service, snack bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

    From US$45 per night

  • Sithara Estate family Cottage

    Ella
    Budget options available

    Located just 15 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Sithara Estate family Cottage provides accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as room service.

    From US$83.25 per night

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  • Ella Hello Home

    Ella
    Breakfast options

    Boasting mountain views, Ella Hello Home offers accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 45 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    From US$22.20 per night

  • Ella Rock Glance

    Ella
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

    Ella Rock Glance has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Ella, 6.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    From US$54 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

    With mountain views, Ella Rock Grun Cottage is located in Ella and has a restaurant, room service, snack bar, garden and terrace.

    From US$34.65 per night

  • Diyon'S Lodge

    Ella
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Diyon'S Lodge provides accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 48 km from Gregory Lake. This lodge offers free private parking, room service and free WiFi.

  • Ella Ravan Cottage

    Ella
    Breakfast options

    Located in Ella, 19 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Ravan Cottage provides accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk.

    From US$44.40 per night

  • Arawe Retreat

    Ella
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 3.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Arawe Retreat features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and mountain views.

    From US$170 per night

  • Tantra Ella Lodge

    Ella
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Tantra Ella Lodge features accommodation with a terrace, free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk.

  • Misty peak view

    Ella
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews

    Located in Ella, 5.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Misty peak view provides accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk.

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  • Ella Ecolodge

    Lodge in Ella
    Avg. price/night: US$49
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
    Very nice authentic lodges surrounded by trees. Extremely friendly staff who spoke good English. Option to dine „at home“ on the terrace. Interesting cookery class. Excellent day trip organised to traditional village and waterfall.
    Guest review by
    Louise
    Group

  • The Spice Lodge

    Lodge in Ella
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews
    The Spice Lodge is a special place located within walking distance to Ella center. The family that runs the lodge are the kindest, most helpful people. The breakfast was delicious, and the dinner we had was the best curry we had on our trip. Highly recommended lodging.
    Guest review by
    Julia
    Young couple

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