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Green Village offers accommodations in Ella, 3.6 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 31 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

Lovely and cozy place with stunning views to Ella Rock and beyond. We stayed only 1 night but would have loved to stay longer. The property is placed in quiet and picturesque surroundings, yet only a short walk from Ella Main Street. The hosts were sweet and provided us with a lovely breakfast on the terrace.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
1,050 reviews
Price from
$32.08
1 night, 2 adults

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.

About 20 mins walk from the railway station. Near Nine Arch Bridge path too. The room and bathroom are spacious and clean. Breakfast is basic and sufficient. The guy is fantastic, I need to leave around 5:45am to catch an early train to Colombo, and he packed the breakfast and unlocked the gate for me! Appreciate it! Will be great if an electric kettle is also provided in the room.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
289 reviews
Price from
$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Nimal Nest Inn enjoys a location in Ella, 3.5 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 31 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

Nice view
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
346 reviews
Price from
$59.85
1 night, 2 adults

Brilliant View Home Stay is located in Ella. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony. Private bathroom also comes with a shower.

Great hospitality, good breakfast, amazing views
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
221 reviews
Price from
$22
1 night, 2 adults

Serene Homestay Ella offers accommodations in Ella, 4.4 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 28 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a terrace.

Amazing views and great hosts
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
121 reviews
Price from
$58.91
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring garden views, Poomaz Peace Palace in Ella provides accommodations and a garden. There's a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay.

The people running it are amazing, always smiling and very helpful. We had to check out really early in the morning and they even packed our breakfast to go.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
560 reviews
Price from
$49.59
1 night, 2 adults

Offering city views, 59B Rest Inn Ella in Ella offers accommodations and a garden. Featuring free private parking, the 2-star guest house is 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

Owner was very nice. Perfect for one night in Ella. Great location.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
326 reviews
Price from
$28
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Mount Relax Cottage enjoys a location in Ella, a 13-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 1.3 miles from Little Adam's Peak.

We had an amazing stay. The location was beautiful and a cute cabin. The owner and staff were so friendly and accommodating. He even told us we had a nail in our tire and helping get it repaired.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
280 reviews
Price from
$58.50
1 night, 2 adults

Blooming Rose Ella provides accommodations in Ella near Ella Train Station and Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class.

I had a wonderful one-night stay at Blooming Rose. Check-in was very easy, and the owner was kind and caring. The location is away from town, up in the mountains, offering a beautiful view and the relaxing sounds of nature and a nearby waterfall. The bed was comfortable, and I had a great night’s sleep. Breakfast was nice, and the overall atmosphere was peaceful and refreshing. A perfect place to unwind!
Review score
9.4
Wonderful
577 reviews
Price from
$59
1 night, 2 adults

Just a 4-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 0.4 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Third Eye Ella features accommodations in Ella with a garden.

It was a bit hard to find at first, but they picked us up with a tuk-tuk, which was helpful. Overall, no major issues. The manager was attentive and responsive.
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
404 reviews
Price from
$47.50
1 night, 2 adults
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    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 1,050 reviews

    Green Village offers accommodations in Ella, 3.6 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 31 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

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    9.3
    Wonderful · 165 reviews

    3.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Mountain vibe ella provides accommodations with access to spa facilities and beauty services.

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    9.6
    Exceptional · 297 reviews

    Providing mountain views, Eagle View villa in Ella offers accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

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    9.3
    Wonderful · 101 reviews

    Providing river views, meditation monastery stay in Ella features accommodations and a garden. With lake views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

    Guest review
    An oasis. Had the most relaxing 4 days at the accommodation. So peaceful and quiet but minutes from town. Delicious dinners, clean and comfortable rooms with actual hot water showers. Meditation sessions pleasant. Highly recommend
  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 103 reviews

    Offering a garden, Nature Green Hotels On Rock Home Ella offers accommodations in Ella. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

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    9.4
    Wonderful · 208 reviews

    Just a 18-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 1.2 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, HOME HOSTEL ELLA private rooms only features accommodations in Ella, with a garden and a shared lounge...

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    9.5
    Exceptional · 107 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 0.6 miles from Ella Train Station, Wingate Homestay features accommodations in Ella with a garden.

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    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 400 reviews

    A recently renovated homestay, Rainbow Sky Cottage offers accommodation in Ella. This homestay provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

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    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 179 reviews

    3.3 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Rock Grand View offers accommodations with access to spa facilities. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 144 reviews

    Offering garden views, Sri Bhavan Ella in Ella features accommodations and a garden. This homestay offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

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    9.1
    Wonderful · 626 reviews

    Featuring city views, Shining Green View in Ella offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge.

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    Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 121 reviews

    Serene Homestay Ella offers accommodations in Ella, 4.4 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 28 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a terrace.

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    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 185 reviews

    Just a 18-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 0.8 miles from Ella Train Station, Happy Horizon Home Stay features accommodations in Ella with a terrace.

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    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 560 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Poomaz Peace Palace in Ella provides accommodations and a garden. There's a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay.

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    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 315 reviews

    NatureWoodland enjoys a location in Ella, 1.3 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 1.3 miles from Ella Train Station.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 420 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Ella green stay in Ella features accommodations and a garden.

Great access to the city center! Check these homestays in Ella

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    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 9 reviews

    Pleasant Sun View is located in Ella, just 3.5 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 31 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. Featuring mountain and river views, this homestay also has free Wifi.

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    9.8
    Exceptional · 70 reviews

    Just a 17-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 1.1 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Lush In Ella features accommodations in Ella, with a garden and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Everything, a bit complicated to access but not swapping our stay there for any other hotel.
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    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 291 reviews

    Dhanudi Homestay enjoys a location in Ella, 3 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. Guests staying at this homestay have access to a terrace.

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    9.6
    Exceptional · 192 reviews

    Mount shadows offers accommodations in Ella, 3.4 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 31 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. With mountain views, this accommodation features a terrace.

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    9.5
    Exceptional · 599 reviews

    Just a 6-minute walk from Ella Train Station and half a mile from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Eminence ella features accommodations in Ella with a garden.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 404 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 0.4 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Third Eye Ella features accommodations in Ella with a garden.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 205 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Bella Ella provides accommodations in Ella. This homestay features free private parking, free shuttle service, and free Wifi.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 113 reviews

    Just a 2-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 0.4 miles from Ella Train Station, Home Away Ella features accommodations in Ella with a garden.

    Guest review
    We had the best stay. The room is so comfortable. We like the bed and linen. The husband and wife take such good care of us and sort everything out for us. The shower is nine and hot and the breakfast was excellent. We liked everything about the place and our stay.
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    Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 440 reviews

    Cozy Homestay provides rooms in Ella near Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and Ella Train Station. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

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    Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 256 reviews

    Royal Vantage offers accommodations in Ella, 2.8 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 577 reviews

    Blooming Rose Ella provides accommodations in Ella near Ella Train Station and Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class.

  • Central location
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    9.4
    Wonderful · 586 reviews

    Will Guest Homestay enjoys a location in Ella, 1.2 miles from Ella Train Station and 1.6 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 111 reviews

    Just a 6-minute walk from Ella Train Station and half a mile from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Nethanya Homestay features accommodations in Ella with a garden.

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    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 428 reviews

    Providing garden views, Rest Full Homestay in Ella features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 312 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 0.6 miles from Ella Train Station, Little paradise Homestay features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 20 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 0.6 miles from Ella Train Station, Little Hideaway Guest Home features accommodations in Ella with a garden.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 175 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Star Gaze Lodge in Ella offers accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 89 reviews

    Rock Paradise Homestay enjoys a location in Ella, 3.5 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 31 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Guest review
    Danu and his mum Mallika are amazing people. They went out of their way to make our stay pleasant. The view from our room was fantastic. Danu also organised tuk tuks for us to get around. They are very kind people
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    9.2
    Wonderful · 8 reviews

    3.7 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Green Villa Sunrising provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony.

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    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 326 reviews

    Offering city views, 59B Rest Inn Ella in Ella offers accommodations and a garden. Featuring free private parking, the 2-star guest house is 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

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    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 51 reviews

    Sunbeam Homestay enjoys a location in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This homestay offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.

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    9.1
    Wonderful · 264 reviews

    Offering a restaurant and free bikes, Eden View Ella - Tour options in the area is located in Ella. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property.

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    9.1
    Wonderful · 141 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 0.6 miles from Ella Train Station, Ella Cloud Castle Homestay features accommodations in Ella with a garden.

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    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 11 reviews

    Gotrika Guest House is located in Ella, just 2.7 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

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    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 27 reviews

    Just a 15-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 0.6 miles from Ella Train Station, Dawn View Home Stay features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

    Guest review
    The host is very helpful and accommodating. The room and property is pristine and the breakfast is delicious.
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    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 10 reviews

    Offering garden views, Ella Curve in Ella features accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Guest review
    Everything was perfect, The owner was so friendly and helpful, Nice clean room. Breakfast was amazing:)
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 13 reviews

    Green Wood Hotel enjoys a location in Ella, 4.6 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 28 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 76 reviews

    Providing city views, Blossom Inn in Ella offers accommodations and a garden.

    Guest review
    Quiet, with mosquito net, very hospital and kind, clean. They love this house!

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Homestays That Guests Love in Ella

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  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 107 reviews
    All-round really nice homestay and lovely hosts!
    Guest review by
    Hagen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $42.20
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 1,050 reviews
    Lovely host family, very welcoming. Amazing views from the terraces on each level. Rooms are comfortable with hot water showers and air con. Great breakfast in the morning. We asked for omelettes the second day and this was not a problem. Just bear in mind there is a very steep hill down to the accommodation so bear in mind if you have any difficulty mobility wise. The Main Street is very close for restaurants etc and the walk to the nine arch bridge and little Adam’s peak is quite close from the homestay.
    Guest review by
    Jenny
    Group
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 185 reviews
    We really loved our stay in Happy Horizon Home Stay. Very nice owners, great breakfast, beautiful view, ... You can easily reach Ella town by foot and Happy Horizon Homestay is the ideal starting point for a hike to Ella rock.
    Guest review by
    Ann
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 110 reviews
    The homestay has a beautiful garden and a very cosy veranda with a great view at a green scenery. The location is perfect, just some 500m from the center, but also a hike to little Adams peak or the nine arch bridge will take only 30-60 minutes. The host family is very friendly and welcoming and provides a very tasty breakfast in the morning. Definitely a great place to stay in Ella!
    Guest review by
    Rachelle
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 163 reviews
    I had a lovely time at Mellow Homestay, the host family is very kind and the food (local breakfast) was probably one of the best I‘ve had in Sri Lanka! Thank you so much, I would definitely recommend this place! 🙏🏼
    Guest review by
    Martina
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 154 reviews
    It’s have been a pleasure to stay at Rose dale Homestay in Ella. The family that own this is very kind and helpful. The room is clean and have nice beds, the view is fantastic and the breakfast is superb. I really recommend this home stay! Thanks again
    Guest review by
    Dhananjana
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 205 reviews
    Great place, just out of town,ealkable or plenty of tuktuks avail. just a note,its up a few flights of stairs so would be difficult for someone with mobility issues to access. Beautiful views, wonderful breakfast. Lovely host family.
    Guest review by
    Hannah
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 66 reviews
    Beautiful and private homestay / guest house, with excellent facilities. A great place to stay, we are very grateful for hospitality. Well presented and great host who looked after us very well. Hospitality was first class!
    Guest review by
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 154 reviews
    This is a beautiful homestay where you can relax, the room terrace is big and has an amazing view where you can also enjoy your breakfast. The breakfast and dinner are delicious, taste and the best part is that they make it. The host family is incredible and help you in every moment. I wish them all the best for the future. I highly recommended Rosedale Homestay. Best of luck!
    Guest review by
    Dhananjana
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $32.40
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 108 reviews
    Very cute and private homestay on a quite side street while still close and in walking distance to the train station, main street and all sight in Ella including hikes to little Adam's peak, Ella rock and the 9 arch bridge. Very hospitable family who took care of us and even shared some home made food with us on New years day, all while caring for their newborn baby girl.
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    Travelers with friends