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At the guest house, all units are equipped with a desk. Each unit is fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a terrace and some have mountain views. All units have a wardrobe.

Amazing location surrounded by nature and the interior style is decent and simple(relaxing) Mohamed was very friendly and super helpful Clean and has all necessary needs covered! Great breakfast too! This is definitely one of my favorite stays because of the vibe and nature (atmosphere is great)

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9
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries and pancakes are available daily at the guest house. The family-friendly restaurant at Eagle View villa serves American cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch.

This was our favourite place to stay from our entire trip. Everything was fantastic. The room, facilities, the view, hosts and breakfast. The room was cool enough with a large ceiling fan but there was no air con (not an issue for us though).

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9.7
Exceptional
153 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Situated in Ella, within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Winwood Ella features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is located 50 km from Horton Plains National Park, less than 1 km from Ella Spice Garden and a 7-minute walk from Ella Railway Station. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Little Adam's Peak is 2.6 km from the inn, while Ella Rock is 3.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 84 km from Winwood Ella.

I loved this property, when I was there it was just for a night, and I stayed at this one room that was there. The owner is a very kind man, he packed me breakfast since I had an early morning train to catch.

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9.8
Exceptional
195 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

The guest house offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Horton Plains National Park is 49 km from the guest house, while Ella Railway Station is 600 metres away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, 84 km from Eminence ella, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

This property have a fantastic view. The room is spacious with a modern touch. It also have a A/C, hot water and good WiFi. Price is super reasonable with all the perks. The owners is super friendly, honest, helpful and generous with breakfast and coffee/Tea. His family and the staff is just awesome. His mother taught us how to cook Sri Lanka food and fed us for free. This by far became one of our favorite accommodations. We even became friends with the owner. Book here, you won’t regret!

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9.7
Exceptional
500 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Avenra Cottage, a property with a garden and a terrace, is set in Ella, 1.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 1.5 km from Little Adam's Peak. This guest house offers free private parking, room service and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Large room, nice outside area, close to bridge and little Adams peak

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9
Superb
121 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

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. It is set 45 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and provides full-day security. The guest house features mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.

Comfortable place, bed was very comfy, room very clean and , good price, staff were very friendly and helpful, good breakfast, everything was great.

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9.5
Exceptional
412 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

Ella Spice Garden is 1.2 km from the guest house, while Ella Railway Station is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 84 km from V@Ella guesthouse.

Andy goes above and beyond in every way. The room is well appointed, location is great and breakfast outstanding. I couldn't reccomend highly enough.

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9.7
Exceptional
402 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

The unit is air conditioned and includes a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house.

The absolute best about third eye ella is the amazing view, second best is the delicious breakfast served in the balcony. The room itself is large, clean and comfortable, furniture is hardwood and very nice. The property is on the top of a short steep hill and there's a flight of stairs to reach the room but Pubudu the amazing host helps carrying bags and pointing the shortcuts: within a couple of minutes you can reach the centre and the train station. Pubudu is also great in recommending hikes closeby

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9.5
Exceptional
271 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Divine View Homestay is situated in Ella, 5.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 1.2 km from Ella Spice Garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Ella Rock is 3.4 km from the guest house.

This was the best stay you can book in Ella, its secluded and comfortable, romantic and has a beautiful view, the owners are super helpful the breakfast was amazing. I would visit again if i could. It was magical.

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9.6
Exceptional
152 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Boasting a garden, terrace and views of mountain, Two Rock Vista is situated in Ella, 5.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Located around 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, the inn is also 4.2 km away from Ella Rock. Free WiFi and room service are offered.

Wow. The view alone makes this a truly memorable place. Proximity to bustling Ella, Little Adams Peak and 9 Arch Bridge is perfect. The owners are a delightful couple, helpful, friendly and keen to share local knowledge. Room was great, spotlessly clean with everything you'll need. Enjoy breakfast with the best view in Ella. Highly recommended.

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9.4
Superb
195 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £10.31
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 184 reviews
    Nimantha is a great host! Great location away from the crowd of Ella, we rented a scooter with which it was easy to go around the hills nearby/little Adam’s peak/bridge etc. Nimantha also gave us a ride to Udawalawe, great car ride together. We also had a spontaneous cooking class at the delicious restaurant next door. All was great! Also good to reach by foot from Kitha Ella train station (steep hill, 20 minutes)
    Angela
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £21.96
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 16 reviews
    We really enjoyed our stay! We especially liked the lovely and very helpful host Daniel, the quiet yet central location (10 minutes to the city centre), the spacious rooms and the breathtaking view from the roof top to little Adam and Ella Rock!
    Bode
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 182 reviews
    Kasun and his team are simply amazing! Great hostel, pretty quiet, everything was clean, bed was comfy, breakfast was delicious! You have to book your bed with the breakfast ❤️ Kasun also has the best recommendations to explore Ella and is very helpful. A hostel can't be any better! I definitely would stay there again. Thanks for everything, I had an amazing time!
    Beate
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £15.25
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 747 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 :))
    Dominika
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £36.30
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 461 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!
    Duncan
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 82 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.
    Simone
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £21.65
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 64 reviews
    Great host, very clean room, lovely view, close to city center but still quiet, my best stay in Sri Lanka so far!
    Coosemans
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.44
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews
    A 10 min walk to city centre (easy), nice and clean and with a great host which made us feel really welcome. Little garden with a view. Iringa made a nice dinner for us. We fully recommend this for the ones who look for a simple, quiet and clean accomodation.
    Axel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.95
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 351 reviews
    - clean and big room with very comfortable beds (we had the best sleep there) - warm water for showering - beautiful balcony - great hosts - wonderful dinner (probably best curry we had so far in Sri Lanka!!!) - great location (quiet but only a few minutes walk to center/bus stop/station) - wonderful garden - great value for money
    Christina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £45.38
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 286 reviews
    Paraiso Guest house has a great location on a hill very idyllic and quiet with a great view, yet it takes only 7min (tuc tuc/car) to the center of Ella. The host is super friendly and helpful and the traditional breakfast was very tasty. We can only recommend this accommodation.
    Michelle
    Young couple