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With Kataragama Temple reachable in 36 km, WildEscape, Yala Blocks 3 & 5 offers accommodation, a restaurant, free bikes, a garden and a shared lounge.

The home cooked food was incredible, and 3 meals a day, with coffee at 5am before our safari!
Review score
7.0
Good
7 reviews
Price from
£56.01
1 night, 2 adults

Set just 11 km from Ella Rock, Chillin Rawana offers accommodation in Ella with access to a terrace, a restaurant, as well as room service.

Hidden gem in Ella town in Srilanka. Quiet, Calm, clean, always so friendly and flexible staff :). My favourite thing is there are some adventure activities sky and ground activities. Very reasonable price for my stay. Very recommended place for heal our self. I enjoyed my vacayy perfectly! ♡
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£12.43
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Ella, 3.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Arawe Retreat features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and mountain views.

The staff that run the place are lovely and can’t do enough for you, they provided free tuktuks into the town centre before 9pm. The breakfast was also great.
Review score
9.3
Superb
264 reviews
Price from
£123.22
1 night, 2 adults

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.

We had a wonderful stay at the yolo lovely cottage. The views are absolutely stunning and the breakfast delicious. The kindness and hospitality of the family made the stay very special.
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
110 reviews
Price from
£33.60
1 night, 2 adults

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...

Beautiful lodge, great interior, really good breakfast. Photos don’t do justice, it was even better IRL.
Review score
9.3
Superb
293 reviews
Price from
£31.60
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Anjelo was truely the perfect host! He was so welcoming and provided fascinating stories and information about his culture, Ella and his life. The lodge is upstairs above his home, providing privacy with a beautiful view of the mountains. It was an easy 10min walk into town and Anjelo helped organise Tuk Tuks for our daily adventures. The facilities were spotless - he thought of everything! 10/0 recommend for anyone thinking of staying in Ella. We already want to go back!!
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
134 reviews
Price from
£33.57
1 night, 2 adults

Providing mountain views and a terrace, Barn Hills provides accommodation well located in Ella, within a short distance of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

The most amazing location, overlooking the Nine Arch bridge and up in the hills of Ella. Away from the noise of the Main Street but a short Tuk Tuk ride away. The owners are the nicest people I’ve ever met, and took us up and down from Ella in their Tuk Tuk multiple times. Super comfy bed. I couldn’t recommend this highly enough.
Review score
9.2
Superb
265 reviews
Price from
£41.07
1 night, 2 adults

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

Amazing location in the middle of nature. You fall asleep with the sound of a waterfall. Sunrise hike to Ella Rock with guide from the hotel is very recommendable. Also great breakfast and very helpful staff. Would definitely come again!
Review score
9.4
Superb
45 reviews
Price from
£67.21
1 night, 2 adults

Providing city views, Nature's Rest in Ella provides accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

The family is so loving, caring and helpful and they cook the most delicious food. Also the surrounding are beautiful 🤍
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
56 reviews
Price from
£13.44
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring river views, THE JUNGLE CABIN ella offers accommodation with a terrace and a kettle, around 4.2 km from Demodara Railway Station.

The host arranged transport whenever we wanted, at a reasonable price! Really nice location close to the bridge, perfect to escape the busy tourist areas. Cosy and romantic place where you can come to rest and enjoy Ella. Amazing breakfast too! Don't miss this when visiting the area.
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£44.81
1 night, 2 adults
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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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  • Avg. price/night: £27.71
    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 60 reviews
    A perfect private place with nice river to cool down. The caretaker makes the best breakfast and dinners. It was very clean, warm shower, outside hammocks. And the Yala North gate is close by for safari in the less crowded part of Yala. Really a gem!
    Guest review by
    Schuring
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    9.9
    Exceptional · 44 reviews
    We had a wonderful stay! Our host showed us the sugar cane plantation, went on a little safari with us, spoiled our two little boys with sugar cane and river adventures and we couldn't have imagined a better stop on our road trip through Sri Lanka! The food was delicious, the service too and the host family was super friendly! Thank you for everything! We'll be happy to come back!
    Guest review by
    Janine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £27.71
    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 60 reviews
    We stayed here because we wanted to do a safari in Yala park. The place is really nice, a real retreat, surrounded by nature. They cooked for us - delicious dinner and they prepared a snack for the safari, which the host organised for us. Our driver Bati did an amazing job at spotting animals, he was super knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed the time here.
    Guest review by
    Ionela
    People with friends
  • Review score
    9.9
    Exceptional · 44 reviews
    This is a great place with wonderful view next to the river. The extraordinary friendly staff, a very helpful family prepared extremely tasty food for breakfast and dinner. We had a great Safari experience with the Jeep of the owner - felt like we were the only visitors to Yala National Park - owner is giving all to deliver an extraordinary experience. Very recommended!
    Guest review by
    sylvia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £27.71
    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 60 reviews
    If you like a bit of adventure into the wild, this is the pace for you! Situated only 20 minutes drive from the National Park entrance, you will get the perfect quiet & chill atmosphere away from everything. The two hammocks in the patio will help you relax even more. Breakfast & Dinner were simply delicious (homemade products). Room is good and bathroom is just outside. I would recommend the Jeep Safari experience. Thank you to the host Suj for providing us with lots of information before our arrival.
    Guest review by
    Alice Ferrari
    People with friends
  • Review score
    9.9
    Exceptional · 44 reviews
    In one word perfect! It’s a little hustle to get to the accomodation. But when you’re there bathiya will do everything to make you feel welcome. From a little walk through his garden to the amazing dinner he will provide for you. We even did 2 little safari’s in his jeep and he will tell you everything he knows about the animals and nature. When we go to Sri Lanka again, we defenitely will come back here!
    Guest review by
    Wessel
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 80 reviews
    Bhagya was the perfect host. His accommodation is ideal for those who like a genuine home stay in a beautiful natural environment. The home cooked food from his mum was excellent. Bhagya looked after us and showed us around the local area. We also booked a safari into Yala national park with Bhagya and were very lucky to see lots of wild life including 2 leopards- thanks to his keen eyesight. Over all an excellent 3 night stay.
    Guest review by
    Alison
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £27.71
    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 60 reviews
    Beautiful location, welcoming hospitality and great safari organised by the host.
    Guest review by
    Niamh
    People with friends
  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 80 reviews
    Lovely peaceful cabin near the national park. Bhagya is a great host and the accommodation is ideal. The vain is private and comes with kitchenette loaded with snacks and cold drinks (even beer) and a washing machine for your clothes! The location is next to the national park, making it perfect for a safari trip. The food prepared by Bhagya’s mum is some of the best I’ve had in a two week trip in Sri Lanka!
    Guest review by
    Kim
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 80 reviews
    Very welcoming host who took us for a drive on his jeep to see the elephants on the day we arrived. Mama makes the best food! And the safari drive into the park was worth it. Would definitely recommend! Very homely location on a farm
    Guest review by
    Sinead
    Young couple