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The lodge is equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV.

Ella Spice Garden is 3.6 km from the lodge, while Ella Railway Station is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 87 km from Barn Hills.

amazing view!! nicest family that own it too!!

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9.7
Exceptional
172 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Located 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Wood Cabin provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and free shuttle service for your convenience. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge.

I really enjoyed staying at this unique and beautiful property. The host and his wife were really nice. Breakfast was fantastic and different each day. I would stay here again

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9.1
Superb
140 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Arawe is a newly renovated 150-year old nature cottage located around 400m from the centre of Ella.

The cottage stands on a 5-acre land overlooking a rice paddy field and is the only guest accommodation on the property.

Offering barbecue facilities and a garden. This lodge comes with 2 separate bedrooms.

The Arawe Retreat is a magical place where you can relax in the midst of the forest. The villa is spacious and the staff are the nicest people! Also the food provided was amazing.

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9.6
Exceptional
146 reviews
Price from
£123
per night

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. The property is around 1.1 km from Ella Spice Garden and 2.9 km from Ella Rock. The hotel offers mountain views and a terrace. Yoga classes are available at an additional charge.

The Eco lodge is a magic place. I spent countless hours enjoying the mountain breeze and the lush forest around, gazing at the stars at night and falling asleep with the most relaxing natural sounds. When having the chance I would consider working from there for a month or more. People are absolutely fantastic and goodhearted, plus they have so many activities that one is tempted never to leave this place. 10 on 10! 👌🏻

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9.1
Superb
213 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

Situated 7 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. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

We Stayed at Mount wood Star for two nights,that was one of best experience I had in my life .the Location,Echo Logical build, Weather everything superb,Also specially I have to mention the hospitality was awesome the owner (Chandana Ayiya) wish you all the best good luck 😇❤️

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9.4
Superb
203 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

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 Garden.

During our stay we loved our Sri Lankan breakfast, the style, comfort, size and view of our room, as well as the authentic cooking class we took! Could not recommend this home away from home more!

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9.4
Superb
248 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Featuring a garden, a terrace, and a restaurant, Green Mountain Villa provides accommodation in Ella with free WiFi and mountain views. This lodge features free private parking and room service.

The lodge comes with a flat-screen TV. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge.

The hosts were so friendly and welcoming, going out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. It is a stunning location, situated in the forest, with amazing views of Ella Rock and the surrounding area. The room was large and comfortable, with stunning views to wake up to. The free breakfast was the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka. Thank you Amila and family - we had the best time and will definitely come back. Thank you for your hospitality and generosity!

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10
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Towels and bed linen are available in the lodge.

Popular points of interest near the lodge include Ella Spice Garden, Ella Railway Station and Little Adam's Peak. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, 85 km from Mount Paradise Ella, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Best place to stay in Ella.The room and bathroom were spacoius. we had a great view of the mountains of Ella rock and little adam's peak.Delicious breakfast. The host is super friendly and helps with every thing you need. Great value for money.😊

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9.3
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

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. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

We loved this place. The host was kind and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. The highlight is the balcony overlooking forest/jungle with lots of amazing wildlife.

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9.9
Exceptional
65 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

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.

Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the lodge, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.

It was a real pleasure to spend a night here. We had to leave the next day, but if we'd been able to, we would have stayed another night. The place is wonderful, the host is great and really funny. This is one of the best places I've stayed in Sri Lanka.

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9
Superb
32 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

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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.
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  • Ella Wood Cabin
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 140 reviews

    Located 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Wood Cabin provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and free shuttle service for your convenience.

    Very welcoming host and great view. The room was very nice.

  • Arawe Retreat
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 146 reviews

    Arawe is a newly renovated 150-year old nature cottage located around 400m from the centre of Ella.

    The staff is excellent. Accomadation is clean and looks great.

  • Arana Sri Lanka Eco Lodge and Yoga Center
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 213 reviews

    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.

    Spacious rooms, great service, beautiful yoga shala

  • Mount Wood Star
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 202 reviews

    Situated 7 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.

    Owners super available. Amazing place. Super breakfast and amazing room.

  • The Spice Lodge
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 248 reviews

    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...

    Very nice family :) Very helpful in every aspect of travel

  • Ayubo Ella - Bed & Breakfast
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 32 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.

    The property is stunning and the landscaping adds a beautiful touch.

  • Ella Rock Grun Cottage
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews

    Providing mountain views, Ella Rock Grun Cottage in Ella provides accommodation, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and water sports facilities.

    Location is really good if you'd like to go to the Ella Rock. The view is also beautiful.

  • NETHSARA cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 45 reviews

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

    The owners, location and view are just amazing! Nothing more to say!

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  • Ella Retreat Glamping Bell Tent For Nature Lovers
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 25 reviews

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

    Very nice location. Very friendly staff. Good food.

  • New Green View Resort
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 reviews

    Located in Ella, New Green View Resort provides mountain views and free WiFi, 6.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 46 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    It was really close to the nature, I even see monkeys on my terrace 😊

  • Ella Nine Arch lodge
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 133 reviews

    Set in Ella in the Badulla District region, with Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak nearby, Ella Nine Arch lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Amazing view and very friendly & helpful staff

  • Dolape Villa
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 52 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Dolape Villa in Ella features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and water sports facilities.

    Le lieu, la nourriture, la vue exceptionnelle, la piscine, le personnel

  • SunnySide Lodge - Tea Plantation Bungalow
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Offering free WiFi and mountain views, SunnySide Lodge - Tea Plantation Bungalow provides accommodation situated in Ella, just a 20-minute drive from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

  • Ella Repose
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 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.

  • Green Mountain Villa
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a terrace, and a restaurant, Green Mountain Villa provides accommodation in Ella with free WiFi and mountain views. This lodge features free private parking and room service.

    The hosts were incredible and very generous:) they helped us organise transport for day trips and to the airport as well. Very clean and comfortable lodging.

  • Eco View Villas Ella
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Offering a garden, Eco View Villas Ella offers accommodation in Ella. Demodara Nine Arch Bridge is 3.1 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site.

Great access to the city centre! Check these lodges in Ella

  • Kaloogala Scenic Bungalow
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Offering mountain views, Kaloogala Scenic Bungalow in Ella offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is featured throughout the property.

  • Tantra Ella Lodge
    Central location
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 65 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.

    Angelo was very nice to us and helped with everything he could

  • Ella Breeze Homestay
    Central location
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 44 reviews

    Set in Ella, Ella Breeze Homestay offers accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. A terrace with mountain views is offered in each unit. An Asian breakfast is served daily at the property.

    Beautiful and quite terrace with great views and super host

  • Barn Hills
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 172 reviews

    Featuring a terrace and room service, Barn Hills is well located in Ella, 1.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 1.9 km from Little Adam's Peak.

    Great view over the bridge, very nice family I would stay again

  • " YOLO " LOVELY COTTAGE
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 73 reviews

    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.

    The Host was amazing and great food 😋 monkeys near our balcony 😁

  • Mount Paradise Ella
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 5.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Mount Paradise Ella features accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk.

    Abgelegen, schöner Blick ins Tal, ruhig, entspannt, cooler Vibe, sehr netter Mitarbeiter

  • Ella Rock Glance
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 reviews

    Situated 6.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Rock Glance features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience.

    cicha lokalizacja oraz bardzo gościnny gospodarz! warto mieć skuter.

  • Cloudy Hill Cottage
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 56 reviews

    Cloudy Hill Cottage has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Ella, 6.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    La vue exceptionnelle et la chambre très confortable

  • Pepper Hills Cottages
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 28 reviews

    Located in Ella in the Badulla District region and Demodara Nine Arch Bridge reachable within 17 km, Pepper Hills Cottages provides accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, a garden and...

    Beautiful view and stillness, better then in the pictures

  • Misty peak view
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 134 reviews

    Featuring a terrace and room service, Misty peak view is well located in Ella, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 1.1 km from Ella Spice Garden.

    very nice place.the treatment was so high.highly reccommonded.

  • Ella Ecolodge
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 163 reviews

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

    Over looking the jungle, comfortable bed, great staff.

  • Casa Ninearch Villa
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 11 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.

    Amazing views, super nice owner, great balcony, clean facilities

  • Radiya's view point ella
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 5.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Radiya's view point ella features accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk.

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Lodges that guests love in Ella

  • Avg. price/night: £31.07
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 209 reviews
    Lovely big rooms, set high up with lots of trees and wildlife around. The owners were very helpful and helped us organise a safari trip.
    Connie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £21.49
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 65 reviews
    The accommodation was very nice, we felt relaxed and Angelo is a great host. We absolutely recommend the Tantra Ella Lodge and we would booked it again If we would visit Ella in the future.
    Alexandra
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £15.13
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 21 reviews
    Indeed this is very good lodge to stay.Very good family,They are very helpful.Breakfast is so delicious.We can reach to Nine Arches,Ella Rock,Dowa Temple,Flying Rawana and little Adams peak within 10 to 20 minutes.🛵Lovely place.😍🏕️.🙂
    Scot
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £35.85
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews
    Incredible views, so peaceful, private and relaxing, we could have spent a whole week here. The host was so helpful, giving us great tips for exploring the local area and arranging a safari tour/ transfer for us at a far more reasonable rate than we could find online. The food was a real highlight - we ate breakfast and dinner here everyday and it was exquisite - thoroughly recommend.
    Anusha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £450.44
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 260 reviews
    Very nice view. Dinner was pretty european- I liked it very much. Staff at dinner and at check-out very nice. Stylish room. I had an early start because I was going on a safari and they made me the best breakfast package ever!!!
    Margherita
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £39.43
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 248 reviews
    The Spice Lodge was one of our favourite places that we’ve stayed in in Sri Lanka. The staff was so so friendly, helpful and wanted to do everything to make it as comfortable as possible. The breakfast was delicious. The rooms were clean and very spacious. And the view… absolutely perfect and so relaxing!
    Fleur
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £27.88
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 52 reviews
    We had a wonderful time in the Tea Forest Lodge. We specifically liked to be in a calm surrounding away from the crowds in Ella, yet close to the main attractions. The room with a terrace was nice, the food delicious, being served on a beautiful terrace surrounded by wild flowers and plants. And most of all, Indusha’s service was most pleasant!!! She is a real darling! Thanks a lot!
    Inge
    Young couple
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 196 reviews
    Absolutely divine! Quality of services is amazing, they drop you and pick you up to the city for diner and whenever you want. The view and the quality of lodges are stunning. Very good breakfast as well. I can not recommend enough that place.
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.49
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 65 reviews
    The reviews were so overly positive that I initially thought they're fake left by fellow tantrists / yogists, but Tantra Ella Lodge is actually that nice to stay at. It's a new hotel with a lovely lobby you can chill at. The owner is super friendly, caring and professional. The breakfast is amazing and for the first time we encountered "proper" Westerner bed linen. Thank you Anjalo!
    Druvis
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £15.92
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 37 reviews
    It was amazing! The owner and his family are so friendly, they took really good care. The breakfast is a lot and super delicious with a nice view. The owner organized a trip to all important spots in Ella. We can definitely recommend Hilltop Wood Lodge and we're coming back! Thank you :)
    Nanja
    Young couple
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