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Hill Forest Cottage

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Ella with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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Hill Forest Cottage

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Interior entrance
Outdoor banquet area
Triple Room, Mountain View
Breakfast area
View from property

Overview of Hill Forest Cottage

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Abesiriya, Medapathana, Ella, Badulla District, 90090
  • Popular LocationKinellan Tea Factory4 min drive
  • Popular LocationNine Arches Bridge8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLittle Adam's Peak8 min drive
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Room options

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Mountain view

Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mountain view

Triple Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Mountain view

Family House

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Ella

Hill Forest Cottage is located in Ella. Nine Arches Bridge and St Benedict's Monastery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Little Adam's Peak and Kital Ella Waterfall. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care - 4 min drive
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 4 min drive
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 8 min drive
  • Little Adam's Peak - 8 min drive
  • Ella Rock - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chill Cafe - 4 min drive
  • 360 Ella - 4 min drive
  • UFO - 4 min drive
  • One Love - 4 min drive
  • Starbeans Cafe - 4 min drive

About this property

Hill Forest Cottage

Property highlights
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Hill Forest Cottage. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Hill Forest Cottage include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hill Forest Cottage Guesthouse Ella
Hill Forest Cottage Guesthouse
Hill Forest Cottage Ella
Hill Forest Cottage Ella
Hill Forest Cottage Guesthouse
Hill Forest Cottage Guesthouse Ella

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill Forest Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hill Forest Cottage?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hill Forest Cottage?

Check-in begins at noon. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hill Forest Cottage?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hill Forest Cottage located?

Situated in Ella, this guesthouse is within 3 miles (5 km) of Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care, Kinellan Tea Factory and Nature Trail Ella. Kital Ella Waterfall and Little Adam's Peak are also within 3 miles (5 km). Ella Railway Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Hill Forest Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

kunarasah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ruwan

Travelled with family
Cant go traveling there no parking and no safe condition also bad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sadhana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not go here
Please do not go to this so called cottage. It’s inaccessible, below average and does not even have food readily available. And since it’s way up a mountain with a non existent dangerously unsafe access one is really trapped here. There are far better places in and near town. We forfeited one day’s charge and got out of there ASAP.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Kaley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views, a bit of a trek to get there
Beautiful location at the very highest point in Ella. Sweet family that owns the place and is expanding the hotel to have more rooms and a restaurant. With that in mind, they are still building the road up to the hotel. They have a jeep that will take you up (5 min drive or 10 min walk). It is unpaved and pretty steep, so I would caution anyone who is afraid of off-roading or mobility limited. But, if you're up for the adventure, the view is worth it! The rooms could use a bit of updating for the price, but we had a nice shower and a nice sleep there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in, super friendly service, breakfast was delicious and we were served a variety of food. Great location with a beautiful view of the mountains. Hope to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Off the beaten path
We had a great stay. Dinner and breakfast were amazing, and the views were second to none. The room itself was very clean, but the walls retained the damp which caused it to smell a bit. The taxi also couldn’t get up the mountain because the road was so steep. Overall a really nice place-we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely family run place.
Lovely room and even nicer family that run the place. Beautiful views. The home cooked meal and breakfast were the nicest we had in Sri Lanka. The only thing to be aware of is it’s a bit remote (can be a positive or a negative depending on your viewpoint) so u need to get a 5 minute tuk tuk back from Ella centre at a cost of approx 500 rupees. Very good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Mostly echoing what the other reviewers have said. The location is very picturesque, the food and the hostess are amazing, the climb up the hill is arduous. Hot water for showering was an added bonus for our stay, as they'd just added solar water heaters. The only thing that prevents Hill Forrest Cottage from getting a perfect score, is the silicon they used to seal the windows in our room wasn't mould proof, and as there's a lot of condensation on the inside, it's gone a bit mouldy and gives the room a musty smell. It's an easy fix though, hopefully, it'll be done by the time you visit :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hotel & hospitality!
We had an AMAZING stay at Hill Forests Cottage. The room was very large & the view was breathtaking - exactly like the photos shown on hotels. Service wise, it was just brilliant. The free breakfast consisted of 5 different options, all served to us on our balcony overlooking Ella. If you have the opportunity to have dinner there, do it! The host was a brilliant cook & she make us a delicious curry with 9 different side dishes. We were completely taken aback by the kindness of the hosts and wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular Mountain Views
The views of the mountains are spectacular at the hotel. It’s quiet and relaxing, away from the partying of Ella. The owners are sweet and will go out if their way to make you comfortable. The Sri Lankan breakfast and dinner served was some of the best I’ve had. She will serve it at anytime you ask and LOTS of it. So much variety! The rooms were clean and spacious, with huge wrap around balconies and outdoor seating. Amazing place to sit and eat or just stare at the view. Tips: Arrange a tuk tuk with the owners before you arrive. Not all of the drivers at the train station are willing to go up the mountain. It’s nit far distance wise (5 minutes) but it is steep. Easy to walk down the mountain though to hang out in Ella, but hire a tuk tuk 300-400 rupees for the ride back up unless you want a leg workout :). Bring a light sweater for the cool mountain nights. And bring your appetite. The WiFi is spotty but that is typical of Sri Lanka.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019