Must-see hotels in Ella

  • Chill Ville

    Ella

    Totally renovated, this once supremely tacky hotel now has seven perfectly designed, sleek, modern bungalows, each with stupendous valley views from their…

  • Waterfall Homestay

    Ella

    A delightfully secluded homestay run by an Australian couple with a flair for art and design. The building melds into the hillside and offers views over…

  • Chamodya Homestay

    Ella

    One of the best homestays in the Ella region, Chamodya is run by a lovely couple who take very good care of their guests. Guests get to enjoy a glorious…

  • The One

    Ella

    Owned by a talented musician and master carpenter, these beautifully finished rooms boast gorgeous handmade fixtures and fittings (shelves, clothes rails)…

  • Zion View

    Ella

    A wonderful guesthouse where the rooms have enormous glass-panel windows and terraces strewn with hammocks and chairs. Eating breakfast on the sunny…

  • Planters Bungalow

    Ella

    Ten clicks south of Ella, this converted tea-planters' bungalow is fringed by blossoming, beautiful gardens carefully cultivated by the owners (one of…

  • Dream Café Guest House

    Ella

    Located above the restaurant of the same name, this hotel's accommodation is immaculate and ideal for families. Many of the offerings are mini-apartments…

  • Sita’s Heaven

    Ella

    Down a quiet forested lane five minutes’ walk from central Ella, Sita’s Heaven offers the best of both worlds, with privacy and great views. The owners…

  • Okreech Cottages

    Ella

    There's an artistic touch evident in this place, which has a collection of attractive, slightly quirky two-storey cottages scattered around a hillside…

  • Freedom Guest Inn

    Ella

    A traditional homestay where you're assured of a warm welcome from the helpful owner, who can provide a hiking map and advise about public and private…

  • Sun Top Inn

    Ella

    A sunset-orange guesthouse with welcoming owners who prepare some of the best breakfasts in town and also offer cooking lessons. Rooms are small and well…

  • The Chillout

    Ella

    Run by a welcoming family and located right by the start of the trail to Little Adam's Peak, these three well-appointed rooms with fans and minibar enjoy…

  • 98 Acres Resort

    Ella

    Set in tea gardens 2km east of town, the elegant stilted cottages here have fabulous views towards Little Adam's Peak. Rooms are of the earthy, rustic…

  • Little Folly

    Ella

    Quaint Little Red Riding Hood wooden cottages squirrelled away in a forest that, if not the home of a big bad wolf, is probably home to a monkey or two…

  • Ella Flower Garden Resort

    Ella

    Right beside the trail to Little Adam's Peak, this hotel is a horticultural paradise with blooming flower gardens. There are three classes of…

  • Green Hill

    Ella

    This little hotel is a short walk from the town centre down a country lane. Rooms, some with shared bathroom, are a perhaps little overpriced based on…

  • Eeshani Guest Inn

    Ella

    This five-room homestay is run by an endearing old couple who’ll bustle you in and sit you down for a nice cuppa and a chat. The house is filled with…

  • Hill Top Guest House

    Ella

    This long-running place has views of Ella Gap to die for from its terrace, and is surrounded by verdant gardens, giving a sense of privacy. Rooms are…

  • Rawana Holiday Resort

    Ella

    Perched high on a hillside overlooking Ella, this concrete hotel has a wide choice of accommodation, from balcony rooms with views to cheaper interior…

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