Situated in Ella, 5.3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, The Residence Ella features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. Built in 2012, the property is within 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden and 4 km of Ella Rock. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Residence Ella the rooms come with bed linen and towels. A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 2-star hotel. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Ella Spice Garden, Ella Railway Station and Little Adam's Peak. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 84 km from The Residence Ella.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated 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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
2 extra-large double beds
2 extra-large double beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
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

  • Margaux
    France France
    The location is perfect, 10 min walk from town, the house is new and very well decorated!
  • Sven
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Staff was super friendly to make the best of your time here. Also to have your own balcony for breakfast and relaxing is super nice.
  • Caoimhe
    Ireland Ireland
    Really enjoyed our stay in The Residence Ella. Thimira and family were the best hosts providing us with a lovely breakfast on the balcony every morning and a comfortable stay in their home.

Hotel surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • 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)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • 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 dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (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 possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-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
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • 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
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    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

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

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

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Residence Ella

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

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

    • The prices at The Residence Ella may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Residence Ella is 500 yards from the centre of Ella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Residence Ella is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guests staying at The Residence Ella can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

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

    • Room options at The Residence Ella include:

      • Double
      • Family

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