Is Clio Ella Adventure pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Clio Ella Adventure?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Clio Ella Adventure?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 10.

Where is Clio Ella Adventure located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Secret Waterfall and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Rakkiththa Kanda Rajamaha Viharaya. Ravana Falls and Kital Ella Waterfall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Ella Jungle Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

6/10 Okay

Allais

9 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Sejour fantastique gâché

Experience tres speciale (no spoil)! malheureueent gachee par le gerant qui a voulu nous faire payer deux fois en disant qu'il navait pas de compte expedia/hotel.com, nous réclamant 250USD... Niveau anglais tres difficile, on a le sentiment qu'ils ont peu l'habitude avec les occidentaux Apres nous avoir laissé filer, plusieurs témoignages nous attestent que les conditions de travail des salaries ne sont pas optimales.quel dommage, tout etait bien sinon, mais ca gache vraiment tout

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Jørgen

6 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ligger veldig øde til, følte oss litt "innestegnt".

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

14 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

De kamer is in orde en heel mooi uitzicht vanuit de kamer. De service was teleurstellend, net zoals de faciliteiten buiten de kamer. Zwak ontbijt. Tip voor mensen die komen: ‘s avonds moet je voor 21h binnen het hotel zijn, er is geen alcohol en enkel wifi aan de receptie.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Grete

16 July 2019

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

30 Apr 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Avoid like plague. Worst hotel ever. Rats in the rooms, exceptionally rude manager and rickety cable car to get to the property.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Amazing gem

Amazing hotel if you want to get away from it all, first car then jeep then cable car to the valley, amazing views, rice grown on site, amazingly friendly staff lovely accommodation just a bit to open for a wersterner I would have liked some glass and some walls but I throughly enjoyed my two days there and would recommend if you want to be disconnected from the world and back in touch with nature

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Mar 2019

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We were on our honeymoon and had been staying in very luxury places but we fancied something different for a couple of days which would be an experience that we would remember. To get to the resort you have to get a 4x4 ride which is very bumpy (but you are going into the jungle so what do you expect!). After about 20 mins you make it to near the bottom of the valley. We were then put into a small cable car with our luggage for the final part of the trip which took 5 minutes. This was a really nice experience. At the bottom we were greeted by the manager Tharindu who was extremely friendly and accommodating. We were shown to our accommodation which was an Eco Jungle Chalet. We were very impressed with the room as to be honest we were expecting something a bit more basic. The chalet was lovely; it had a four poster bed in the middle, a tiled bathroom and a balcony looking out onto a river. The gable end of the roof is open air so you do hear all the sounds of the jungle and there are bugs (but you are in the jungle!). Bring plenty of Deet as we were still bitten by mosquitos. All the noises of the river and the crickets you could hear from outside were quite calming and I have to say we slept amazingly well. Dinner is buffet style, vegetarian and delicious! We did not miss meat whatsoever. The rice amongst other ingredients are grown in the resort. Breakfast is simple but perfectly nice. In the morning of our first day we met at 9:30am to trek to the near

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

4 Feb 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Forferdelig sted

Hyttene er møkkete, uten vegger og med felles utedo for de som bor der. De serverer kun vegansk mat. De er uten roomservice, brus, alkohol samt. ting å finne på. Du blir transportert på lasteplan ned en ganske ubehagelig vei og må ta taubane for å nå hotellet. Mangel på sikkerhet. Det var rotter på stedet og personalet var ikke veldig hyggelig.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Henrik

19 Jan 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gemt perle ved Ella

Smuk perle godt gemt væk ved Ella. Medbring selv drikkevare da der ikke serveres øl/vin eller sodavand. Stedet serverer kun vegetar mad. Hyggelige værelser midt i den smukke natur

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

19 Jan 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A stunning setting in the jungle,reached by dirt track and cable car.Rooms are clean,views and ambience are fabulous. The food is vegetarian only.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Thomas

28 Dec 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Djungle horror!

En besvikelse då stället var illa skött. Alldeles för högt pris på rum och mat. Möjligt badrum, enda toalettartikel de tillhandahöll var tvål. Utlovade Wifi vilket onte fanns. Mkt behränsat med mat/dryck. Tjat om att dricksa till höger och vönster trots att aktiviteter skulle ingå. Bott/ätit för liknande pengar på Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Lucy, UK

3 Dec 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Our stay at Ella Jungle was really something else, it is an unforgettable experience in a setting that feels really wild! I was a bit disappointed that they were not running the yoga or meditation so be aware these activities are not a given, however the morning trek to the waterfall for a morning swim could be the most outstanding memory from the entire holiday. It was truly stunning.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sahitya, Chennai

19 Sept 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great resort! Loved the activities offered! The trek, the natural pool were all exciting! We also zip lined across a river. The staff at the resort are very friendly. We were quite surprised by the rooms. No fans or air conditioners because they're open rooms. We were out most of the day and it got cold at night so we did not need either of them. There are nice cafes close to Jungle Resort incase you plan to step out for a bit to enjoy other parts of Ella. I would definitely stay in Jungle Resort again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

29 Aug 2018

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kesavan

28 Aug 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Excellent experience. Great outdoor activities. Rooms need a fan!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Brian, gold coast Austalia

27 Aug 2018

Great concept

The idea for this hotel is great but unfortunately a lot of work still needs to be done. I am not sure how it got such a high rating but most things are not that great here. We stayed for 2 nights in supposedly the best and most expensive rooms on the ground floor but on our first night we hardly got any sleep as the floor boards above us were like a drum. We could hear everything they said upstairs and also see light through the floor boards. The next day we told them that we were leaving and they changed us to another section with no one above us. The power kept going out on us and I asked for a torch at least a dozen times but never got one. They kept saying ok ok I will get you a torch but we never got one. Some areas in this hotel including the steps to the rooms are very dangerous and definitely not a place for elderly or physically impaired guests. The staff are nice but struggled with English. The vegetarian food was easily the worst we have had in Sri Lanka. Overall not too many positives which is a shame because it could be so great and has great potential but really needs a good manager to understand what you need to make a good hotel, really lacking any class and reminds me more of a school camp.It is called a jungle resort but I think they should change it to a jungle camp.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

dave, marrickville

8 Aug 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wild place for adventurous tourists

Had a great time though it was not very comfortable. Room right on the river was exciting but very hot. Fans would be useful. Food was great, including veg Sri Lankan food we didn’t find elsewhere and jungle trek was fantastic. Lack of alcohol should be more prominently advertised on the website

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

29 July 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful nature experience - so relaxing

We had the most amazing time highlighted by the best service I have experienced in a long time, from the initial exciting experience arriving by 4WD and the trolley car down to the resort to the most enjoyable and tasty Vegetarian food. This was my first experience with a full vegetarian menu and I loved it. Make sure you have the Hoppers with egg Yum:) We were taken on a most spectacular walk to the waterfall nearby and swam there as a relief from the heat. Our Guide was great and the rope climb up the rock face was so much fun. From the Zip line to the general surrounds and trails by the river it makes for a great experience. Evenings sitting around the huge bon fire was a treat, again a most relaxed environment. You must have the Juggary ( lol not sure of the spelling and the buffalo curd with local honey. Loved it Loved it Loved it - if you want to drink take your own alcohol. A real experience but don't whinge if you are looking for a five start resort, this is a different experience back to nature.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carly, Australia

25 July 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What an Amazing place to stay

My friend and I stayed here for two nights and it was my favourite place in Sri Lanka. It was also possibly one of the coolest places we have ever stayed at. The hotel is down in the valley of the mountain and is a get away from the hustle and bustle. The scenary is amazing and the river running past the rooms made for a very peaceful sleep. The private waterfall on the property is a hidden gem that you can swim in. The staff were also very friendly and went out of their way to help us. Also the food is grown on the property and you can tell because it tasted delicious. I would recommend this to everyone as we loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 July 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Getting to the hotel itself was an experience through the jungle. Our favourite was going with Abi on a walk to a waterfall hidden away. This resort is a magical place!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 July 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A night in Ella

Was one of the best stays ever, you get the jungle feel, you're isolated from the modern world, relaxing and was an amazing one!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

13 May 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pictures are deceiving, however beautiful setting!

We arrived at Ella Jungle Resort and were greeted by very friendly staff who were extremely accommodating and polite. We shortly after embarked on our exciting journey 2km down a dirt track to then get our cable car. We were amazed by the beautiful scenery and views, however this was as far as our enjoyment and excitement went. We arrived down into the “resort” to find the facilities to be very limiting. We asked for a couple of cold drinks, water or a bottle of coke to get some sugar into us and were told they have non. We were then able to get some fresh water melon juice which was a nice alternative. We asked where the restaurant was to buy lunch, we were informed that no lunch would be served we had to wait until dinner. We asked to have a look at the menu for dinner, we were then told no menu it’s vegetable curry and rice. That was it. No other alternatives, starter or desserts. it appeared to me that due to being low season it was running on low staff and they were doing the bare minimum they could get away with. Moving on to the rooms, at first glance it’s very beautiful by the river, however upon further inspection you can see there is large gaps between the walls and the roof big enough for birds/bats to fly into the room along with the hundreds of other insects living in the jungle. My girlfriend was immediately terrified watching dozens of insects and lizards crawling around the walls,roof and floor. Sheets dirty.We didn’t stay and checked out into another hotel.

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Apr 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Set in a magnificent natural environment. Experience a great adventure from begining to end

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Mar 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Nature Retreat!

What a cool place!! Amazing location in the middle of the Ella Jungle. Disclaimer: NOT for the typical tourist. If you just want a normal, boring hotel - this is not it! This place was a great retreat into the beautiful nature of Sri Lanka's mountains. The property is breathtaking, the rooms are great, the food is delicious, and the staff is super friendly. Highly recommend the waterfall hike :)

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6/10 Okay

Allais

Sejour fantastique gâché

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10/10 Excellent

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4/10 Poor

Jørgen

Jørgen

6/10 Okay

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8/10 Good

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