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Fern Hill Cabins

Ella

Providing city views, Fern Hill Cabins in Ella provides accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

L
Liew
From
Malaysia
I had a truly wonderful stay at Fern Hill Cabins. Located high on the hills above Ella, the property offers breathtaking mountain views that made every morning feel like a scene from a postcard. Despite being just 10 minutes' drive from Ella town, the cabins are tucked away in a peaceful and private setting, allowing for complete relaxation while still being conveniently close to restaurants, shops, and local attractions. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always available to assist with anything I needed and full of great local recommendations. One of the highlights of my stay was the authentic Sri Lankan breakfast served each morning. Flavorful, fresh, and a real treat for anyone wanting to experience true local cuisine. If you're looking for a place that combines comfort, nature, warm hospitality, and convenience, Fern Hill Cabins is the perfect choice. I wouldn’t hesitate to return!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Price from
US$82
1 night, 2 adults

Barn Hills

Ella

Located 1.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 1.8 km from Little Adam's Peak, Barn Hills provides accommodation in Ella. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views.

C
Chris
From
United Kingdom
Exceptional view of 9 Arch Bridge offered by local family who go out of their way to make sure you are well looked after. Yes it’s a little way out of Ella but this means it’s much quieter than the hectic town centre. Plus the owner has a Tuk Tuk and will drop you off / pick you up whenever necessary for a fair price. Breakfast is served on your balcony including egg hoppers, coconut pancakes, fruit salad and freshly squeezed juice. Tea and coffee facilities are provided in the room. Currently only 1 room available so best to book now!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults

NETHSARA cottage

Ella

NETHSARA cottage features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Ella, 6.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

A
Anna
From
Hungary
“Exceptionally attentive and helpful hosts. The accommodation is spacious and clean, with huge beds and a beautiful view. Breakfast is very generous and delicious. It’s a bit far from the town, and the road leading up to the guesthouse is difficult to access, but the hosts transported us every time with their own tuk-tuk. Highly recommended!”
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Breeze Homestay

Ella

Located 49 km from Gregory Lake, Ella Breeze Homestay provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience.

A
Anne
From
Germany
We loved our stay at Ella Breeze Homestay and highly recommend it - it is about 20-25 minutes away from Ella center (by TukTuk), surrounded by beautiful nature, all quiet, peaceful and relaxing (we traveled with our own Tuk Tuk, which we could park at the homestay). The whole family was really nice and caring - we enjoyed different, nice breakfasts and also the optional homecooked dinner was absolutely great. We got so many tips from our host, including a self-drawn map to Ella Rock, so you can start your walk to Ella Rock directly from the homestay. We also loved the tea factory tour, which was really authentical and gave us deep insights into the world of tea and the manual work of tea production. You can watch the train go by a few times a day, which is also nice. Thanks for the good conversations, the helpful tips around the area and the great food :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults

Arawe Retreat

Ella

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.

G
Giulia
From
France
A charming retreat with an idyllic location among paddy fields. A fantastic host, and sensational meals prepared by a personal chef…the manager arranged for us a tuktuk to discover the hidden gems of Ella. We had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews
Price from
US$180
1 night, 2 adults

" YOLO " LOVELY COTTAGE

Ella

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.

L
Lene
From
Denmark
Waking up to the most breathtaking view and having a wonderful breakfast served was such a treat. The atmosphere and surroundings off this place is unbeatable. The family has done a fantastic job with the terasse with recliner chairs and dinner table all to enjoy the view. We had dinner here every night - it was the best we have had so far on our trip. Wonderful and so helpful family. We will have to come back to Yolo again .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
US$42.50
1 night, 2 adults

Arana Sri Lanka Eco Lodge and Yoga Center

Ella

Featuring a garden and free WiFi, Arana Sri Lanka Eco Lodge and Yoga Center is situated in Ella, 3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

K
Kimberley
From
Australia
We had a great stay at arana. Very relaxing location in the tree tops with stunning views. Rooms were beautiful, great WiFi & included a safe. We did the cooking class, yoga and meditation class and all were great. Breakfast also great. Staff were lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews
Price from
US$100
1 night, 2 adults

Cloudy Hill Cottage

Ella

Situated 6.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Cloudy Hill Cottage offers a terrace, a restaurant and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

N
Nicolas
From
Germany
Really nice host! Very clean and quiet room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

The Spice Lodge

Ella

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...

P
Paul
From
Switzerland
Such a beautiful place in Ella. The room with all the facilities was amazing and the view as well. The best breakfast we had during our whole trip in Sri Lanka!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews
Price from
US$44.68
1 night, 2 adults

New Bamboo Cabana Ella

Ella

Set 5.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, New Bamboo Cabana Ella offers accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience.

I
Iris
From
Netherlands
People are very friendly and the view is amazing! Breakfast is very good aswell. Location is on the way to Ella rock. Very beautiful to wake up there and have breakfast with the best view I have ever seen!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$20
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews

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Hiruni Cottage Ella

Ella
Breakfast options

Offering a garden and mountain view, Hiruni Cottage Ella is located in Ella, 5.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 44 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From US$19.98 per night

Ella Hello Home

Ella
Breakfast options

Boasting mountain views, Ella Hello Home offers accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 45 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From US$22.20 per night

Casa Ninearch Villa

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Situated in Ella in the Badulla District region, with Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak nearby, Casa Ninearch Villa features accommodation with free private parking.

From US$37.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Hide Forest Cottage offers accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

From US$33.30 per night

OwinHill Cottage

Ella
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Featuring mountain views, OwinHill Cottage offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 5.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

From US$38.70 per night

Tea Brook Lodge Ella

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Tea Brook Lodge Ella, a property with a garden and a terrace, is set in Ella, 7.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 43 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 46 km from Horton Plains National...

From US$45.51 per night

Ella Repose

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Ella Repose is set in Ella, 5.1 km from Little Adam's Peak and 6.8 km from Ella Spice Garden, in an area where hiking can be enjoyed.

From US$70 per night

Freedom Lodge

Ella
Breakfast options

Boasting a garden, Freedom Lodge is set in Ella, within 11 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 5.7 km of Little Adam's Peak. Guests at the lodge can enjoy an Asian breakfast.

From US$26.64 per night

Save money on lodges in Ella and nearby – budget options available

Sithara Estate family Cottage

Ella
Budget options available

Located just 15 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Sithara Estate family Cottage provides accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as room service.

From US$111 per night

Ella Ecolodge

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews

Nestled within lush tropical forest, Ella Ecolodge offers free WiFi and comfortable accommodation with free parking space on site.

From US$49 per night

Arawe Retreat

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews

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.

From US$300 per night

Tantra Ella Lodge

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

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.

From US$44.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews

Featuring a garden and free WiFi, Arana Sri Lanka Eco Lodge and Yoga Center is situated in Ella, 3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

Evergreen Cottage

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Evergreen Cottage, a property with a garden and a terrace, is situated in Ella, 6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 50 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 1.7 km from Ella Rock.

From US$46.62 per night

Hiking point Treehouse Ella

Ella
Budget options available

Featuring mountain views, Hiking point Treehouse Ella in Ella features accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer.

From US$111 per night

The Spice Lodge

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews

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...

From US$47.03 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these lodges in Ella and nearby

Diyon'S Lodge

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Diyon'S Lodge provides accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 48 km from Gregory Lake. This lodge offers free private parking, room service and free WiFi.

Wood Aura Ella

Ella
Central location

Offering mountain views, Wood Aura Ella in Ella offers accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

From US$27.75 per night

Ella Ravan Cottage

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Ella, 19 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Ravan Cottage provides accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk.

From US$33.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

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.

Jungle Cave

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Situated 7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Jungle Cave features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience.

Ella Nine Arch lodge

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews

Ella Nine Arch lodge features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Ella, 200 metres from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

From US$54 per night

Miracle view Ella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Offering mountain views, Miracle view Ella in Ella offers accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

From US$92.13 per night

Barn Hills

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews

Located 1.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 1.8 km from Little Adam's Peak, Barn Hills provides accommodation in Ella. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views.

From US$70 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
Very nice authentic lodges surrounded by trees. Extremely friendly staff who spoke good English. Option to dine „at home“ on the terrace. Interesting cookery class. Excellent day trip organised to traditional village and waterfall.
Guest review by
Louise
Group
Avg. price/night: US$47.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews
The Spice Lodge is a special place located within walking distance to Ella center. The family that runs the lodge are the kindest, most helpful people. The breakfast was delicious, and the dinner we had was the best curry we had on our trip. Highly recommended lodging.
Guest review by
Julia
Young couple