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Boasting a terrace and a shared lounge, New Blue Home is located in Ella. Built in 2016, the property is within an 11-minute walk of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Free WiFi is available.

Had a great stay at New Blue Home. Nice room and lovely surroundings. Really convenient location for the Little Adam's Peak and Nine Arches Bridge trails as well as being a short walk from the centre. Our host Shirley was especially amazing. Extremely helpful and very smiley. While we were in Ella he gave us recommendations and arranged a tuk-tuk. He also arranged a trip for us to Yala NP then a drop off in Mirissa which was really appreciated. On the last night when we arrived home in a mad rainstorm he appeared with an umbrella and a huge strip light to get us to our room. Plus at our 4am start the next morning he was there to make sure we got our taxi and gave us surprise packed lunches. I'm not sure he ever sleeps! Such a lovely guy!
Review score
9.1
Superb
288 reviews
Price from
£25.40
1 night, 2 adults

Situated within 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden and 49 km of Horton Plains National Park in Ella, 59B Rest Inn Ella offers accommodation with seating area.

The place is really well located and on top of that the owner was super nice. Really commended this place
Review score
9.1
Superb
326 reviews
Price from
£18.66
1 night, 2 adults

Offering mountain views, Ella Mount Relax Cottage is an accommodation set in Ella, 5.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

Outstanding view!
Review score
9.1
Superb
281 reviews
Price from
£41.28
1 night, 2 adults

Set within 5.4 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Blooming Rose Ella provides accommodation with seating area.

Wonderful host who gave us a tuktuk ride to the station and a tasty packed breakfast for our journey. The accommodation has a breathtaking view. It was a simple room but great for the price!
Review score
9.4
Superb
578 reviews
Price from
£46.26
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Ella and only 4.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Third Eye Ella provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Comfortable and clean, staff were very friendly they let us leave bags for the day, good aircon, hot water and nice shower, only a 5 min walk to the Main Street, lovely view from balcony. We would recommend staying here.
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
404 reviews
Price from
£37.24
1 night, 2 adults

Located near Ella Railway Station and Ella Spice Garden, Paraiso Guest House is in Ella and provides free private parking and a restaurant. With river views, this accommodation offers a patio.

Delicious fresh breakfast with a lovely view. Friendly helpful staff.
Review score
9.0
Superb
425 reviews
Price from
£31.36
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting mountain views, Ella green stay features accommodation with terrace, around 4.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

Breakfast was the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka so far. The woman who runs the hotel is very friendly and welcoming.
Review score
9.0
Superb
419 reviews
Price from
£25.61
1 night, 2 adults

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.

My family and I have just spent 2 nights at Shining Green View. We favoured a spot on the hillside slightly away from the main town (5 mins and 1000 rupee in a tuk tuk), and we’re glad we did. A beautiful breakfast with a breathtaking view. Sitting on the balcony in the morning or enjoying an evening drink to the sound of a peacock choir is a memory I’ll remember fondly. Amazingly friendly and helpful staff. We’re touring around Sri Lanka staying in a mix of pricey and more reasonably priced accommodation. The hotel is not expensive and incredible value for money. Amazing staff, cracking view and great breakfast. Thank you 🙏
Review score
9.1
Superb
628 reviews
Price from
£35.28
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting mountain views, Mount shadows features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 5.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

This is the most enjoyable stop we had in our trip. The view of Ella waterfall from terrace, tasteful room in the middle of the nature, away from the busy main street. Great breakfast. Helpful staff but privacy is still guaranteed.
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
193 reviews
Price from
£22.74
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring quiet street views, Ella Secret Paradise provides accommodation with balcony, around 4.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

It is really a great stay. The host is very hospitable and very helpful. The hospitality, the breakfast, and the communications, the whole experience is comparable of a five star hotel. Very quite with natural sound. You can hear the crickets sound in the evening and birds sound in the morning. And I saw a squirrel after breakfast(Really a Secret Paradise).
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
172 reviews
Price from
£38.22
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: £19.76
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 772 reviews
    we were flabbergasted by the view at ella gap from the rooftop. crew was amazingly helpful. they drove our tuktuk up to the guesthouse because we didn’t dare to drive the steep hill. hilltop is away from the busy and loud mainstreet. superquiet allthough 5 minutes from the centre. our host gave us the perfect advice to get around.
    Guest review by
    rachel
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £21.95
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 326 reviews
    Really great location just up from the high street in quiet area. Pleasant terrace outside room with place to relax. Good hot shower with good pressure. Large bed and friendly host who offered lots of travel advice. No aircon in room, but air cooler in room was sufficient
    Guest review by
    Winnie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.64
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 52 reviews
    The hosts are nice and welcoming, always happy to help. Breakfast contained a number of coconut pancakes, some fresh fruits, fried egg, tea - good for beginning of the day. Comfortable bed, clean bedsheets, hot water in the attached bathroom, fan. Very quiet place
    Guest review by
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.17
    Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 870 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 :))
    Guest review by
    Daniel Vach
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £46.93
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 561 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!
    Guest review by
    Duncan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £28.22
    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 159 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.
    Guest review by
    Simone
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 132 reviews
    Great host, very clean room, lovely view, close to city center but still quiet, my best stay in Sri Lanka so far!
    Guest review by
    Coosemans
    Solo traveller