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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. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests.

This is a wonderful place to be. Fantastic natural environment, we had moneys in the trees just in front of our bungalow and watched them for an hour or so. Some fireflies at night, fantastic scenery of mountains and forest. The place is some 50 meters right above the railway, so you see all the trains passing by. Plus and above all, the family who runs the hostel is so nice and friendly. The parents of the owner don’t speak much English, still it’s worth communicating, as they are lovely people. The meals the mother was cooking were incredible, just huge! Could never finish them, also of great variety and not too spicy, just extraordinary, really the best in four weeks of traveling. Also the owner took us for a tour and arranged transportation for a fair price. The place is about 30 minutes walking distance from town but walking along the train tracks through a beautiful local area is an outstanding experience.

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9.2
Superb
255 reviews
Price from
€ 25
per night

Situated in Ella, 7.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Cozy Cottage Ella features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 46 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

We had a very comfortable and memorable stay at Cozy Cottage. The room was huge with a big balcony facing the beautiful mountains of Ella. There are nice chairs in the room that you can move to the balcony and have a cup of tea while enjoying the serene and beautiful view. The staff were exceptionally great and very helpful. A special mention to Viraj, Buddika and Maduranga for being such awesome hosts and for fulfilling all our requests. The food at the hotel was delicious especially the local Sri Lankan delicacies. The hotel has a deck on top which is a great spot to get a 360 degree view of Ella (you can also see Ella rock from there, which is btw a short trek from the hotel) We would definitely stat at Cozy Cottage again when we visit Ella next time.

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9
Superb
154 reviews
Price from
€ 47
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.

Very helpfull owner, great breakfast and perfect location

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9
Superb
128 reviews
Price from
€ 21
per night

Situated in Ella, 2.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 3Arch Eco Cottage Ella features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. Built in 2019, this 3-star hotel is within 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden and 1.3 km of Ella Railway Station. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

We had such a great stay here! We were super surprised at how big the room was, especially since we paid so little! The balcony was also a lovely addition. Big big big bonus points for the king size bed - loved it. The staff were extremely kind and they offer a tuk tuk service to bring you to and from Ella city center. Also, right on top of the hotel (literally 2’ uphill walk) is the 3arch bridge - the least famous sibling to the 9 arch one. We were lucky enough to see trains passing there and it was wonderful! We can only recommend! Thanks again.

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9.1
Superb
160 reviews
Price from
€ 56
per night

Fair View Cottage has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. There is a private entrance at the country house for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

- Such a confortable room. Almost luxurious - Breakfast was 10/10 - Very arranging host, very responsive by text

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9.2
Superb
129 reviews
Price from
€ 51
per night

Offering a garden and mountain view, Saffron Eco Cottage is situated in Ella, 6.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 46 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The accommodation features free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant.

We loved everything about this place! The warm welcome, breakfast, tranquility, the rooms with high end finishing, the view from the room!… And on top of all that the owner is very helpful and gives a lot of advice on what to do and how to get there. Please book your next stay here, you will not regret it.

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9.8
Exceptional
156 reviews
Price from
€ 47
per night

Ella 100 View Cottage, a property with a garden, is set in Ella, 6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 50 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 1.7 km from Ella Spice Garden. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, full-day security and free WiFi.

Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach. Ella 100 View Cottage has a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace.

Best views from the cottage, good breakfast spread. Clean rooms and wash room. Provides you tuk tuk services to visit the town centre. Good people running the places. If I ever come back to Ella, I will stay here most definitely.

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9.4
Superb
626 reviews
Price from
€ 22
per night

Featuring a garden and a terrace, Tea Cabins is located in Ella, a 18-minute walk from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. The property is situated 1.9 km from Ella Spice Garden and 2.4 km from Little Adam's Peak. The property provides a 24-hour front desk. Restaurant, free private parking, outdoor swimming pool and Free WiFi

Very nice view, incredible staff

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9.4
Superb
277 reviews
Price from
€ 110
per night

Located 2.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 900 metres from Ella Spice Garden, Saddle Cottage features accommodation in Ella. Free WiFi is available.

Ella Rock is 1.8 km from Saddle Cottage, while Little Adam's Peak is 2.3 km away.

Clean room, nice view, very sweet people, every morning a nice different breakfast. Highly recommendable

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9.6
Exceptional
171 reviews
Price from
€ 25
per night

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. There is a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Almost everything about Sudumal was as I expected. A nice spacious room with window and and nice view from the sitting place just outside the door. The cottage is a secluded place with Jungle like ambience around it but very near to main road. I reached there from railway station in only a few hundred rupees. Only, the approach from the road to the property was harder than I expected because of its height from the main road. There is another hotel at the midway that is closed now. I was confused for a while thinking that Sudumal was closed but then I walked 10-15 steps and found Sudumal board and the new set of stairs going upward. I left my heavier suitcase at that midway closed hotel and climbed up to Sudumal. Then Nimali, the landlady, sent her son downstairs to bring that suitcase to me. Next day, upon my departure also, Nimali's son dropped that suitcase up to the road. And just at that very place I found the bus to Wellawaya. From Wellawaya, I took the bus heading to Colombo that dropped me at my hotel outside Udawalawa National Park. The property is run by Nimali and her family, who are nice, cooperative and friendly. Nimali prepared home made dinner and next morning breakfast for me that were delicious and reasonably charged. I would definitely recommend this property

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9.1
Superb
238 reviews
Price from
€ 16
per night

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  • Rainbow Sky Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 255 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.

  • Avenra Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 128 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.

  • 3Arch Eco Cottage Ella
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 160 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 2.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 3Arch Eco Cottage Ella features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

    The location, the staff and the view from the room!

  • Fair View Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 129 reviews

    Fair View Cottage has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    the place is very nice, friendly, in the nature ...

  • Sudumal Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 238 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.

    Everything was great. Best value for money in Ella town

  • Chamodya Home Stay
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 239 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Chamodya Home Stay is located in Ella. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of this country house. The accommodation will provide you with a seating area.

    Very good location with a sunrise view and by the walking path

  • Black Bridge View Cottage
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Ella, Black Bridge View Cottage provides a restaurant and river views, 7.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 46 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Really nice private getaway if you want to have alone time. Amazing view and very nice hosts. They were helping with everything and super kind. Food was prepared for us and tea served. So it was truly nice experience!

  • Blue Heaven Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, Blue Heaven Cottage features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    had a great stay, couldn't have been better, thank you

These cottages in Ella have options with FREE cancellation

  • Green Cloud Villa
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 22 reviews

    Set just 5.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Green Cloud Villa features accommodation in Ella with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as free shuttle service.

    Große Unterkunft mit Terrasse und sehr liebevollen Leuten.

  • 49 White Cottage Ella
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 16 reviews

    Offering garden views, 49 White Cottage Ella in Ella features accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge.

    Clean and nice room Friendly and helpful staff Good location

  • Ella Blue Heaven Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 42 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Ella Blue Heaven Cottage provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Krásný výhled na vodopád,místo bylo kouzelné ,snídaně super

  • Dilshan Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 42 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, Dilshan Cottage offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 1.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    The location is superb and breakfast is also delicious.

  • Ella Rock Grun Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews

    Providing mountain views, Ella Rock Grun Cottage in Ella provides accommodation, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and water sports facilities.

    Location is really good if you'd like to go to the Ella Rock. The view is also beautiful.

  • The Hobbit Cottage-Ella
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    The Hobbit Cottage-Ella, a property with a garden and a terrace, is situated in Ella, 5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 50 km from Horton Plains...

    Good and calm location. Our hosts were very friendly. Nice balcony

  • NETHSARA cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews

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

    The owners, location and view are just amazing! Nothing more to say!

  • Rock View Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 23 reviews

    Set in Ella in the Badulla District region with Ella Railway Station nearby, Rock View Cottage offers accommodation with free private parking.

    Fantastischer Blick & sehr freundliche Gastgeber

Travelling by car? These cottages in Ella offer free parking!

  • Ella Retreat Cottage for Nature Lovers
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 31 reviews

    Situated in Ella and only 7.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Retreat Cottage for Nature Lovers features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    The cottage is one of the best that we have stayed in.

  • ELLA FREEDOM STAR COTTAGE
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 28 reviews

    Set in Ella in the Badulla District region, ELLA FREEDOM STAR COTTAGE features a terrace and sea views. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony.

    Nice and clean room, staff are very friendly best place to stay in Ella

  • Serene Cottage Ella
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 17 reviews

    Located within 5 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Serene Cottage Ella provides accommodation with seating area.

    Lovely place in nature. Walking distance to town. Nice View.

  • Racy Nature Cottage
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 59 reviews

    Located in Ella in the Badulla District region, Racy Nature Cottage has a balcony. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Beautiful view, tasty food, very kind and helpful host.

  • Ella Silloam
    Free parking
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 71 reviews

    A recently renovated property, Ella Silloam is located in Ella near Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and Ella Spice Garden.

    The host was adorable, the location is great and the view outstanding.

  • Snuggle Cottage
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 57 reviews

    Offering river views, Snuggle Cottage is an accommodation situated in Ella, 5.3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Piękne miejsce z widokiem na wodospad.Bardzo sympatyczni gospodarze.

  • Ella Summer Lesser
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 69 reviews

    Boasting sea views, Ella Summer Lesser offers accommodation with terrace, around 4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay.

    Lovely homestay. Nice place, very clean and amazing family.

  • Rawana Mountain View
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 62 reviews

    Located in Ella and only 6.3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Rawana Mountain View provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    De kamer was fijn en schoon met een heerlijke warme douche. En met prima ontbijt.

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Cottages that guests love in Ella

  • Avg. price/night: € 93.16
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 312 reviews
    The cabin was charmingly simple, but the breathtaking view more than compensated for everything else. With the best vantage point, waking up to the sight of the first train passing by was an enchanting experience.
    Hazyrah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 27.95
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 143 reviews
    Such a cosy cabin with a splendid view ! Kasun and his family ensured that we had a nice stay. Also, the location is perfect as it is walking distance from Little Adams Peak, Nine Arch Bridge and restaurants.
    Sahodree
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 279.47
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 150 reviews
    Experience tranquility and culinary delights at the Arawe Retreat. Nestled in a serene setting yet close to the city center, this charming hotel offers cozy accommodations, delicious cuisine, and exceptional service. Perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat with easy access to local attractions.
    Polina
    Group
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 200 reviews
    This is the best view of the 9 Arches Bridge you will find in Ella! Very cute and cosy wooden cottage. We loved our stay here and wish we could have stayed longer, our host was wonderful and served us a full breakfast in the morning. He also picked us up from the train in his tuktuk as well as took us in and out of town for dinner.
    Stephan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 31.86
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 276 reviews
    Nice and cozy cottage, good for short stays, near city centre.
    Marcel
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 192 reviews
    Such a cute cozy mini cabin at the rooftop, with comfy beds and soft blankets 🤍🤍🤍 The wc and shower are top quality, very clean, and there is super nice hot water
    Ayse Ceren
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 50.31
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 317 reviews
    Great location, cozy cottage. Best part is the breakfast, very delicious!
    Lars
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 69.16
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 267 reviews
    Ella Green Cottage is a charming getaway nestled amidst lush greenery. The cozy and well-maintained accommodations offer a peaceful retreat, perfect for relaxation. The scenic surroundings and warm hospitality of the staff enhance the overall experience. The caretaker Hari was a really good host, received us at Ella station, greeted us coffee upon arrival and helped us find some good places to eat around the city.
    Kaushik
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 40.06
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 73 reviews
    The time here at yolo lovely cottage was amazing! The accommodation is beautiful, the view from the terrace is unbeatable and the bed is super cozy. The dinner and breakfast was super delicious and even if there are thousands of restaurants in ella, we couldn’t find a better place to eat than here! The hosts are so helpful caring, friendly and amazing and we are so happy to meet them! Thank you for the amazing time here in ella and this amazing stay at your place!
    Samira
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 47.51
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 45 reviews
    Moksha is a cosy lil cabin situated away from the city. Overlooking a paddy field it is an eco-lodge that shares serenity. The property is maintained clean and tidy with a fully equipped 'cute' attached bathroom. The host is amiable and serves delicious meals on request. Loved our stay and will definitely go back.
    Senuri Jayasinghe
    Young couple