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The 10 Best Homestays in Ella, Sri Lanka

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Situated within 4.1 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Namara Green Ella features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ella. The property has garden views and is 1.3 km from Ella Railway Station and 2 km from Ella Spice Garden. The property offers soundproof units and is set 49 km from Horton Plains National Park.

The location is beautiful, the hotel is new, clean and modern, yet relates to the scenery out side-you are practically in the woods. Tony the manager, the one most generous caring person, has done everything to make us feel comfortable.

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9
Superb
172 reviews
Price from
US$70.80
per night

Featuring lake views, Eagle View villa offers accommodation with balcony, around 18 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The guest house provides mountain views, a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk.

Very clean and quiet place with scenic sunrise that you can watch right from your bed. The host is very kind guy and professional shef wich makes your breakfast in his place a peace of art. There are only 2 rooms in this hotel and we were lucky to be alone there. Just we and nature. It was awesome experience

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9.7
Exceptional
160 reviews
Price from
US$30.57
per night

Holly House Homestay, a property with a garden, is located in Ella, 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 49 km from Horton Plains National Park, as well as 500 metres from Ella Spice Garden. The property features garden and city views, and is 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Free private parking is available and the homestay also provides car hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

Everything was perfect. Clean, comfortable 3 min walk to the bus station.

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9.1
Superb
144 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Located in Ella, Secret View Homestay Ella offers 4-star accommodation with private balconies. This homestay provides free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The homestay features mountain views, a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Fantastic spot in Ella - Suranga went above and beyond to make us feel welcome!

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9.6
Exceptional
272 reviews
Price from
US$19.72
per night

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Rainbow Sky Cottage is a recently renovated homestay located in Ella, 6.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. The property was built in 2021 and features accommodation with a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Too good in terms of view from room... you can feel clouds in your balcony

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9.2
Superb
248 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

With lake views, Rock Grand View is situated in Ella and has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

View is amazing. I had a small balcony facing the mountain and a waterfall. Very peaceful place. Bed is very comfortable, room is clean and the area could get a bit chilly during the night which i love. It’s a nice short walk to the main town through the rail. The family’s running it is super nice. They always have good energy and very attentive. Would highly

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9.2
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
US$19.21
per night

Located in Ella, 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Eminence ella provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

Amazing staff! 80% of whatever we did was with their help and guidance. Safari, hiking, cafe, you name it. We recommend Yala for safari. We were lucky to see elephants, bear and even a jaguar with the guide suggested by the hosts. We went on 5-8 october. The view is astonishing and when it rains it's truly unique. They serve delicious breakfast. The coffee is great too. Comfy and clean beds. While here, we recommend at least 2-3 days in Ella, go to Little Adam's Peak for sunrise, go to Asanka Cafe for a view to the Nine Arch Bridge, go to Yala Safari if you have a day to spare, go to the Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory. Reading a book with a view and some tea at this accomodation was delightful.

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9.7
Exceptional
511 reviews
Price from
US$37
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.

The host is very kind and helpful, the space outside and inside the room is excellent, the view is very good, the location is great, it is very clean, and the breakfast is wonderfull and delicious.

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9
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Situated just 5.3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, New Farmers Paradise provides accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as room service. This homestay offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. The homestay features mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.

The owners were fantastic hosts. Ari was so kind to guide us up the Mountain to Ella rock and took us on paths not mean get see. The Sri Lanka currys and breakfast were fantastic

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9.1
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
US$19
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.

Amazing view, nice host, delicous food

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9.5
Exceptional
424 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

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Ella's best hotels with breakfast

  • Eagle View villa
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 160 reviews

    Featuring lake views, Eagle View villa offers accommodation with balcony, around 18 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    everything was perfect, very nice villa and place.

  • Secret View Homestay Ella
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 272 reviews

    Located in Ella, Secret View Homestay Ella offers 4-star accommodation with private balconies. This homestay provides free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi.

    This view is incredible! Hosts very nice and helpful. Amazing stay

  • Rainbow Sky Cottage
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 248 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, Rainbow Sky Cottage is a recently renovated homestay located in Ella, 6.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Stunning view, beautiful owners, and family. Amazing food.

  • Rock Grand View
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 102 reviews

    With lake views, Rock Grand View is situated in Ella and has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio.

    Awesome host Beautiful location Completely loved it

  • Avenra Cottage
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 127 reviews

    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.

    Its calm place service is good. Owner is very friendly.

  • Shining Green View
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 424 reviews

    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.

    Amazing views & home cooked breakfast. Comfortable room.

  • Happy Horizon Home Stay
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 154 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, Happy Horizon Home Stay offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 5.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    A very nice location and an absolutely lovely owner.

  • V@Ella guesthouse
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 410 reviews

    Set within 5.5 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, V@Ella guesthouse offers accommodation with seating area.

    The guesthouse was great and Andy a wonderful host!

Budget hotels in Ella

  • Namara Green Ella
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 171 reviews

    Situated within 4.1 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Namara Green Ella features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ella.

    Clean, modern, brand new bathrooms, excellent staff

  • Ella Peace Heaven
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 138 reviews

    With mountain views, Ella Peace Heaven is located in Ella and has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

    Super friendly host, cooked for us, nice hammocks, cozy room

  • Poomaz Peace Palace
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 469 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 200 metres from Chill Restaurant, POOMAZ PEACE PALACE offers accommodation with access to a garden with a rooftop terrace.

    Clean Good showers Comfortable beds Really nice staff

  • Ella green stay
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 284 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Ella green stay provides accommodation with terrace, around 4.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio.

    Accommodation, breakfast, and staff were excellent.

  • Ella Dream Catcher Resort
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 169 reviews

    Ella dream catcher resort provides accomodation in Ella and has amazing views of mountains and fields around the property. The guest can see train climbing the mountain from the windows.

    Great staff, very pleasant time we spend in the hotel

  • Super View
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 157 reviews

    Situated within 5.4 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Super View provides accommodation with seating area.

    really beautiful place and view ! owners are very kind, thank you !

  • Cozy Homestay
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 362 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Cozy Homestay offers accommodation with balcony, around 5.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    The view, location, breakfast and general helpfulness of the owners

  • Mc Queen Homestay
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 311 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Mc Queen Homestay provides accommodation with balcony, around 2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Great location, lovely hosts and delicious breakfast

Hotels located in the centre of Ella

  • Sunburst Inn Ella
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Boasting mountain views, Sunburst Inn Ella features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 5.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

  • Eminence ella
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 511 reviews

    Located in Ella, 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Eminence ella provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

    Best people. Caring a lot and extraordinary friendly

  • Dawn View Home Stay
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Set within 5.6 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Dawn View Home Stay features accommodation with seating area.

    בעל המקום מקסים נעים דאג להכל כולל עזרה במוניות והמלצות ארוחת בוקר כייפית נוף מדהים אוירה מיוחדת! ממש ממש ממליצים!

  • 59B Rest Inn Ella
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 228 reviews

    59B Rest Inn Ella is located in Ella, just a 15-minute walk from Ella Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available in the rooms of the property.

    Very nice place with lovely host 😄, very clean and comfy.

  • Home Away Ella
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 88 reviews

    Located in Ella and only 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Home Away Ella provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Great stay! Room was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Owners were lovely.

  • Nethanya Homestay
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 57 reviews

    Nethanya Homestay is set in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, and offers a terrace, garden, and free WiFi. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

    Amazing friendly host,quiet neighbourhood and silence:) good to relax,great tea

  • Dhanudi Homestay
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 254 reviews

    Situated within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Dhanudi Homestay provides accommodation with seating area.

    Best breakfast ☺️ amazing hoost, clean and good location ☀️

  • WATHSALA HOME VILLA(homestay)
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    Located in Ella, within 3.8 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, WATHSALA HOME VILLA(homestay) provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free...

    Super amables! Me ayudaron en todo!! Muy recomendable!

  • Rest Full Homestay
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 359 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Rest Full Homestay features accommodation with balcony, around 5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Friendly and helpful staff More than worth for price

  • Blossom Inn
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 49 reviews

    Located within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Blossom Inn offers accommodation with seating area.

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

  • New white rose
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, New white rose offers accommodation with terrace, around 5.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

  • Little paradise Homestay
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 223 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Little paradise Homestay offers accommodation with terrace, around 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Incredible sweet family. Very great breakfast. Good location.

  • Third Eye Ella
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 278 reviews

    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.

    The room was spectacular and the service was excellent.

  • Blooming Rose Ella
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 480 reviews

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

    The view is from the rooms are unbeatable. Some of the best views in whole of Ella.

  • Ella Chalana Dew In
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 reviews

    Offering a garden and mountain view, Ella Chalana Dew In is located in Ella, 6.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 46 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

  • Welcome Homestay
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 119 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, Welcome Homestay features accommodation with terrace, around 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Breakfast was delicious and huge! We couldn't finish it all.

  • Ella Cloud Castle Homestay
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 82 reviews

    Located in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Cloud Castle Homestay provides accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen.

    The balcony is good, the location is very near to the center.

  • Emerald Mirror Guest Ella
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 264 reviews

    Set just 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Emerald Mirror Guest Ella features accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    Beautiful guest house. Excellent breakfast. Lovely owners.

  • New green leaf resort
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Offering a garden and mountain view, New green leaf resort is located in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Location was great, The place is clean and comfortable. And the breakfast was amazing 👍🏼

  • Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 47 reviews

    Situated amidst a large garden, Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow is just 500 metres from Ella Town. This non-smoking property offers free Wi-Fi and a free transfer from Ella Railway Station.

    Super accueil Hôtes extrêmement gentil Très bon repas le soir Chambre propre et spacieuse

  • Sudumal Cottage
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 231 reviews

    Situated within 4.6 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Sudumal Cottage offers accommodation with seating area and a kitchen.

    Good place and nice viwe.owner is very friendly and good service

  • Holly House Homestay
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 144 reviews

    Holly House Homestay, a property with a garden, is located in Ella, 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 49 km from Horton Plains National Park, as well as 500 metres from Ella Spice Garden.

    Very clean. Calm and comfortable. Very helpful owner.

  • Supipi Homestay
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 32 reviews

    Supipi Homestay has a terrace and is situated in Ella, within just less than 1 km of Ella Spice Garden and a 11-minute walk of Ella Railway Station.

    Top Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Super nette Gastgeber.

  • Eden View Ella - Tour options in the area
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 211 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.

    Lovely family, great location and very comfy! I really recommend this cute place.

  • Maleesha Homestay
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 166 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Maleesha Homestay offers accommodation with terrace, around 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    very clean, the manager was the kindest ! Highly recommend !

  • City Escape
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    City Escape features a terrace and is located in Ella, within just 600 metres of Ella Spice Garden and 700 metres of Ella Railway Station.

  • White House Ella
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 257 reviews

    White House Ella, a property with a garden, is located in Ella, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 50 km from Horton Plains National Park, as well as 800 metres from Ella Spice Garden.

    Very clean place, nice rooms, really noce location

  • Rock side inn - Ella
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews

    Boasting views of Ella Rock, Rock side inn – Ella is a guesthouse with garden views and free WiFi.

    Amazing view, very friendly staff and delicious breakfasts!

FAQs about hotels in Ella







Homestays that guests love in Ella

  • From US$28.50 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 41 reviews
    Great hosts lovely room with a fantastic view across Ella Lovely breakfast served out side on the terrace Highly recommend Homestay Upstairs room is the best view
    Rex
    Australia
  • From US$20 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 758 reviews
    Good communication to find this place, easy to reach from train station. lovely host family with welcome tea
    Tim
    Germany
  • From US$36 per night
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 239 reviews
    + Great host family + breakfast (food and view) + view from terrace
    Konstantin
    Germany
  • From US$32 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 168 reviews
    Super nice homestay with lovely hosts. The rooms were basic but clean, the breakfast was plentiful and delicious and the location is awesome.
    Ann-Kathrin
    Italy
  • From US$22.40 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 228 reviews
    It was a nicely maintained Homestay with a great host Mr. Aruna.. it’s very close to the Ella town Center. while the access to this property is abit steep and may be difficult for old people, once you are in the property you forget everything…we really enjoyed our stay and look forward to stay again in the future
    Manoj
    India
  • From US$36 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 122 reviews
    Lovely host family and great breakfast
    Rachel
    United Kingdom
  • From US$50 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 140 reviews
    Best Homestay we had in Sri Lanka! Tuktuk and Shuttle service through the owner, fair price! Better then the other suppliers, never forget to negation. Location is 3 walkingminutes away of the main village, we loved it! Perfect location to start directly without transport to nine arches bridge, little adams peak, ella rock! Laundry Service is nice (maybe not the cheapest one) We loved the breakfast and the Host Family! Was no problem to arrive late because of train delay. Minibar prices are super fair (cheap) also with Lion beer
    Lukas
    Austria
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews
    A beautiful view, lovely host family. Such nice people. Our room was super clean, the food from their restaurant delicious and good value. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Very kind. We had a scooter so location was not a lm issue for us. Lovely place
    julie
    France
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 91 reviews
    Super cosy in the middle of the djungle. Lovely host family.
    Karin
    Switzerland
  • From US$20 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 80 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.
    Sarah
    Germany