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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
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries and pancakes are available daily at the guest house. The family-friendly restaurant at Eagle View villa serves American cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch.

Good staff, good housekeeper, good organization, sometimes power shortage but that's normal in the region. Good deal

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9.7
Exceptional
155 reviews
Price from
£27
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.

Cute little room, loved all the sustainable wood features. Owner very passionate and motivated, seemed like a great guy. Only two rooms, nice balcony overlooking the jungle. Great Sri Lankan breakfast served on the balcony. Only spent one night but would have stayed more if they weren’t booked. Highly recommended.

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9.8
Exceptional
196 reviews
Price from
£32
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.

our favorite stay in Sri Lanka! we booked 3 more nights since we love it here so much. owners are so lovely and helpful and we couldn't ask for anything more 😊 100% recommended

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9.7
Exceptional
504 reviews
Price from
£30
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
Superb
124 reviews
Price from
£18
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.

Shining Green View is located high above the lovely town of Ella. Having a tasty breakfast on the rooftop area looking over the hills was a great way to start the day. The staff led by Ruban were always a delight, nothing was difficult and they assisted us in any way they could. I highly recommend this hotel and would love to have the opportunity to visit again.

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9.4
Superb
414 reviews
Price from
£35
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.

Kindest staff with the most incredible service Clean View

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9.7
Exceptional
406 reviews
Price from
£28
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.

Pubudu was a great guy and really helpful. He behaved like a first class innkeeper 💪

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9.5
Exceptional
273 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Divine View Homestay is situated in Ella, 5.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 1.2 km from Ella Spice Garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Ella Rock is 3.4 km from the guest house.

The owners are really kind. Best breakfast on Sri Lanka. Beautiful view. Super clean.

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9.6
Exceptional
156 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Boasting garden views, Ella green stay provides accommodation with terrace, around 4.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio. The guest house features mountain views, a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk.

It was great location. The room was very nice and clean. The owner took care of everything we needed.

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9.2
Superb
279 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £10.29
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 185 reviews
    Nimantha is a great host! Great location away from the crowd of Ella, we rented a scooter with which it was easy to go around the hills nearby/little Adam’s peak/bridge etc. Nimantha also gave us a ride to Udawalawe, great car ride together. We also had a spontaneous cooking class at the delicious restaurant next door. All was great! Also good to reach by foot from Kitha Ella train station (steep hill, 20 minutes)
    Angela
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £15.99
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews
    We really enjoyed our stay! We especially liked the lovely and very helpful host Daniel, the quiet yet central location (10 minutes to the city centre), the spacious rooms and the breathtaking view from the roof top to little Adam and Ella Rock!
    Bode
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 183 reviews
    Kasun and his team are simply amazing! Great hostel, pretty quiet, everything was clean, bed was comfy, breakfast was delicious! You have to book your bed with the breakfast ❤️ Kasun also has the best recommendations to explore Ella and is very helpful. A hostel can't be any better! I definitely would stay there again. Thanks for everything, I had an amazing time!
    Beate
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £15.21
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 752 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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £36.21
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 466 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
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £19.21
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 84 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
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £21.59
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 64 reviews
    Great host, very clean room, lovely view, close to city center but still quiet, my best stay in Sri Lanka so far!
    Coosemans
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.41
    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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.91
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 353 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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £48.75
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 289 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
    Young couple
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