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About this property

Featuring a patio with mountain views, a garden and a terrace, Rich Grove Inn can be found in Ella, close to Ella Railway Station and 4.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels. Full English/Irish and Asian breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available daily. There is a snack bar on-site. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the guest house. Hakgala Botanical Garden is 48 km from Rich Grove Inn, while Horton Plains National Park is 49 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 84 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Ella, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
5.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caroline
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Fantastic location, right between the main road and Ella train station. The host family was extremely kind and made me feel welcomed. They listened to me when I had suggestions for the room. They even so kind to take my suitcase to the station on...
  • Joana
    Portugal Portugal
    The room and bathroom were very clean and match the photos. Location is great, 5 min walking from all the bars and restaurants, perfect for me as a solo traveler woman.
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location. Very near to railway station. Well equipped room. Immaculately clean. Great value for money.
  • Ashlie
    Australia Australia
    The room was small but comfortable. The location is fantastic, really close to both the station and the main street so there's no need for transportation whilst in town which was great when there was a lot of people trying to get out of the train...
  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    - spotless clean - comfy bed - good bathroom - friendly staff - location is ideal
  • Tuomas
    Finland Finland
    Good location in two minutes walk from the center and train station. Room is small but newly renovated.
  • M
    Meredythe
    Australia Australia
    We enjoyed staying at Rich Grove Inn. The room was not large, but it was nicely furnished and clean, and located really close to the railway station and centre of Ella. The owners were very friendly and helpful.
  • Ebru
    Germany Germany
    It was super clean and very central without being in the midst of busy Ella.
  • Hiru
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Rich Grove Inn gives you everything you need. It is located near Ella city center, train station and many famous attractions such 9 arches, Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak. Room is clean tidy and the hospitality was impeccable. We thoroughly...
  • Judita
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The manager was really friendly, near the Ella’s centre - you can walk there in 2 minutes! Love it!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rich Grove Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • 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
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Good free WiFi 18 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Wake-up service
    • Car hire
    • Currency exchange
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 07:00 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.

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    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    Legal information

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

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