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1. The Breeze Luxury Apartment
The Breeze Luxury Apartment2.0 star property
Central Town
The price is AU$130
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Learn more about Ella
Hike through misty tea plantations to Little Adam's Peak for sunrise views of the lush Uva highlands. Take the scenic train journey across Nine Arch Bridge, then visit Ravana Falls where locals swim in natural pools.
Top reviews in Ella
Mountjoy Ella
Mountjoy EllaElla
10/10 Excellent
The view is supreme. The room is very clean and quite well-appointed for the class of hotel. The location is very near to town just up the way to its hilltop perch. A good walk or short tuk tuk ride .
The staff were friendly and helpful and the WiFi was good. I had reason to contact the manager and he responded quickly to sort out my issue.
I highly recommend Mountjoy Ella.
The view is supreme. The room is very clean and quite well-appointed for the class of hotel. The location is very near to town just up the way to its hilltop perch. A good walk or short tuk tuk ride .
The staff were friendly and helpful and the WiFi was good. I had reason to contact the manager and he responded quickly to sort out my issue.
I highly recommend Mountjoy Ella.
Luke
The Cubes Ella
The Cubes EllaElla
10/10 Excellent
Lovely staff, nice stay, good food
Lovely staff, nice stay, good food
Sharon
Tunnel Top Inn Ella
Tunnel Top Inn EllaElla
10/10 Excellent
Lovely accommodation with fantastic views, breakfast was wonderful and plenty of it. Very friendly staff.
Accommodation provides tuk tuk service to meet a private driver (as too steep for a large car) or take you into Ella town for a meal.
Lovely accommodation with fantastic views, breakfast was wonderful and plenty of it. Very friendly staff.
Accommodation provides tuk tuk service to meet a private driver (as too steep for a large car) or take you into Ella town for a meal.
Kim
98 Acres Resort & Spa
98 Acres Resort & SpaElla
10/10 Excellent
This was our second time staying at 98 Acres. The Resort and its facilities are wonderful but the staff at 98 Acres are absolutely amazing. They are always cheerful, welcoming, helpful and full of knowledge and pride both in their work and to guests. Thanks heaps. We hope to visit 98 Acres again!
This was our second time staying at 98 Acres. The Resort and its facilities are wonderful but the staff at 98 Acres are absolutely amazing. They are always cheerful, welcoming, helpful and full of knowledge and pride both in their work and to guests. Thanks heaps. We hope to visit 98 Acres again!
Shobha
Poomaz Peace Palace - Ella
Poomaz Peace Palace - EllaElla
10/10 Excellent
I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The breakfast is simple and tasty and sets you up well for the day. It’s served on your own balcony which for us had a lovely view of Ella Rock. The guest house is located very close to the Main Street which his filled with restaurants and shops. The walk there and back is very steep, but you are in Ella!! The lovely man who runs this place is so friendly, helpful and welcoming. If you want a local feel this is the place for you.
I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The breakfast is simple and tasty and sets you up well for the day. It’s served on your own balcony which for us had a lovely view of Ella Rock. The guest house is located very close to the Main Street which his filled with restaurants and shops. The walk there and back is very steep, but you are in Ella!! The lovely man who runs this place is so friendly, helpful and welcoming. If you want a local feel this is the place for you.
Sonya
Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow
Sunnyside Holiday BungalowElla
10/10 Excellent
This place is a little gem. Super helpful owners Cynthia and Roshan and excellent breakfast, in fact the best breakfast I had in Sri Lanka. Cynthia and Roshan were so nice and went out of the way to help guests. The following morning, Roshan even drove me to the Colombo bus stop some 2 kms away.
The place is within walking distance from the Ella train station. What's more, if you can play a little bit of piano, you can play the piano at the place. There you have it!
I will highly recommend...
This place is a little gem. Super helpful owners Cynthia and Roshan and excellent breakfast, in fact the best breakfast I had in Sri Lanka. Cynthia and Roshan were so nice and went out of the way to help guests. The following morning, Roshan even drove me to the Colombo bus stop some 2 kms away.
The place is within walking distance from the Ella train station. What's more, if you can play a little bit of piano, you can play the piano at the place. There you have it!
I will highly recommend...
Nishantha
Elevate Ella Resort and Spa
Elevate Ella Resort and SpaElla
10/10 Excellent
Staff were lovely and incredibly helpful. Location is ideal, view is stunning. The pool was nice to swim in. If you don’t mind stairs, this place is ideal.
Staff were lovely and incredibly helpful. Location is ideal, view is stunning. The pool was nice to swim in. If you don’t mind stairs, this place is ideal.
Denise
Ella Nimal Nest Inn
Ella Nimal Nest InnElla
8/10 Good
Fantastic views from our balcony along the valley and pretty special to see the sun come up over the mountain. Sri Lankan breakfast was very good. The property is up a very steep and narrow road and the walk is not for the feint hearted, so requires a tuk tuk ride up and down.
Fantastic views from our balcony along the valley and pretty special to see the sun come up over the mountain. Sri Lankan breakfast was very good. The property is up a very steep and narrow road and the walk is not for the feint hearted, so requires a tuk tuk ride up and down.
John
Ella Ridge View
Ella Ridge ViewElla
10/10 Excellent
Amazing and Beautiful location. can walk to town or to sightseeing. Higly recommended.
Staff were very kind and the breakfast was fresh and wonderful.
The view from apartment were stunning and also views at breakfast lookout
Amazing and Beautiful location. can walk to town or to sightseeing. Higly recommended.
Staff were very kind and the breakfast was fresh and wonderful.
The view from apartment were stunning and also views at breakfast lookout
Q
Ella Dream Catcher Resort
Ella Dream Catcher ResortElla
10/10 Excellent
Excellent mountain stay .Made by the location and the excellent service provided by Venure the owner
Excellent mountain stay .Made by the location and the excellent service provided by Venure the owner
Christopher
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Motels often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. In the US, motels boomed after World War II with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Ella?
Here are a few cheaper accommodations to book in Ella. The Cubes Ella - Guest house Ella Flower Garden Resort - Hotel Misty Hills Ella Resort - Hotel Onrock Boutique Hotel - Hotel Elevate Ella Resort and Spa - Hotel
What things can I to do in Ella?
These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Nature Trail Ella, Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock. To learn more about local history, take some time at Nine Arches Bridge and Dhowa Rock Temple. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Kinellan Tea Factory, Secret Waterfall and Ella Spice Garden Cooking Lessons.
What's the seasonal weather like in Ella?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Ella to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually April and March, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 18°C. The rainiest months in Ella are October, November, May and April, with each month seeing an average of 440 mm of rainfall.
What are my options for getting around Ella while staying in a motel?
We’ve gathered some information about getting around Ella to help you navigate your stay: To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Ella Railway Station. Ella might not have very many public transport options to choose from, so consider a car rental to maximise your time.