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Ella Retreat Hotel

3.5 star property
Ella waterfront accommodations with kitchens

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Ella Retreat Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ella. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and English breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and accommodations offer up nice touches like rainfall showerheads and Select Comfort beds with Egyptian cotton sheets.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Lounge area
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (8)

  • 2 accommodations
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Archery

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$69 nightly
The total price is $81
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total includes taxes and fees

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Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Pillow menu
Portable fan
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ella Retreat Villa for Nature Lovers

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Pillow menu
Portable fan
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ella Retreat Glamping Tent - Nature Lovers | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Ella Retreat Glamping Tent - Nature Lovers

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Pillow menu
Portable fan
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Beennawatta, Galarawa, Rawana Ella, Ella, Badulla, 90020

What's nearby

  • Kital Ella Waterfall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nature Trail Ella - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 7 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Little Adam's Peak - 9 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 5 min drive
  • Haputale Railway Station - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barista - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪360 Ella - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbeans Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪One Love - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ella Retreat Hotel

Ella Retreat Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ella. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and English breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and accommodations offer up nice touches like rainfall showerheads and Select Comfort beds with Egyptian cotton sheets.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Property size

    • 2 units
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
PETS

Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only)
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Children's books

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (mini)
  • Paper towels
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Rice cooker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Free English breakfast available weekdays 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Dining table
  • Couples dining

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Day bed
  • Pillow menu
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort bed
  • Rollaway/extra beds: USD 20.0 per night

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Slippers

Living spaces

  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • 1 stairs to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the historical district

Things to do

  • Archery on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals on site
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 2 rooms
  • Romance packages available

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Ella Retreat
Ella Retreat Hotel Ella
Ella Retreat Hotel Cottage
Ella Retreat Hotel Cottage Ella

Frequently asked questions

Does Ella Retreat Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ella Retreat Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ella Retreat Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Ella Retreat Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ella Retreat Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Ella Retreat Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours. Ella Retreat Hotel also has a garden.

Does Ella Retreat Hotel have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and a coffee grinder.

What's the area around Ella Retreat Hotel like?

Ella Retreat Hotel is located on the waterfront, a short 2-minute walk from Kital Ella Waterfall.

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Ella Retreat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Amazing stay with fantastic staff. A real back to nature experience in the hills. We stayed in a lovely lodge with fantastic scenery next to a waterfall and great food.
2-night trip

10/10

Really enjoyed our stay at Ella Retreat. The glamping tent was ideal for us, spacious and comfortable, and the balcony overlooking the waterfall was amazing! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, organising our (very tasty) meals, tuktuks and laundry.
2-night trip

10/10

We had a winderful stay here. The staff aren incredible. The location is great to visit Ella (however if you have limited mobility i wouldnt recommend). The breakfast is wonderful.
2-night trip

8/10

We had a great experience Ms Gimhani made our stay exceptional
2-night trip

10/10

Gimhani, Niluka, Priyangika, and Kushan are exceptional staff members who made our experience truly memorable. Their warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail stood out. The overall experience with the place was absolutely amazing, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for outstanding service.
2-night trip

8/10

Amazing time at Ella Retreat, the staff were very friendly and attentive. The hotel is located a short drive away from Ella city, which is a bit sketchy at times heading up the mountain (but exhilarating). Being away with nature was great, be sure to visit the nearby waterfall!
2-night trip

10/10

This was my favorite place to stay in Sri Lanka! I wish I had booked more nights there. I stayed in the glamping tent, with fabulous views of a waterfall. The tent room was large and comfortable with a large outdoor deck. It had everything I needed - mini fridge, teapot, fan, rain gear. The WiFi was excellent. But the best part was the staff- all so kind and helpful. All meals were absolutely delicious!
2-night trip

10/10

Amazing setting. Extremely clean and very comfortable. Staff were absolutely amazing, couldn’t be more accommodating. Best experience so far in Sri Lanka.
2-night trip

10/10

unique experience
2-night trip

10/10

Ella Retreat is a small, hillside resort of about 4 or 5 units ranging from small villas to glamping tents. The villa had a lovely outdoor decking area with hammock. The tent, an outdoor bathroom and fabulous views of the waterfall. The rooms are clean and tidy but do expect insects ( and monkeys) as the resort is in the jungle. The staff are v friendly and you can pre order food to eat at your villa. Not suitable if you have mobility issues as the resort is built into the steep hillside. You can walk down the slope to the nearest waterfall but Ella itself is not really walking distance. You must arrive by tuk tuk as cars cannot get up the narrow, steep track . Transfer to the train station was complimentary and much appreciated. Would stay again.
1-night trip

10/10

Highlight of our trip in Sri Lanka. We stayed in the romantic tent which has the view to waterfalls and it was amazing. The facilities were just like in pictures and everything was clean and well maintained. You also have all the necessities you need in the tent (minibar, slippers, hairdryer). However the best part was still the staff. They are there for you from the moment you arrive and you can reach them anytime via whatsapp whenever you need more drinks, tuktuk, food or anything. The breakfast is brought to your tent every morning according to your wishes and lunch/dinner is also available. Everything was delicious and freshly made for you and you get to eat your meals in terrace with the views. All in all it was such an amazing place and would highly recommend to anyone who wants to be in the nature but still 5-star-worthy served. Nothing to complain.
2-night trip

2/10

Personal del lugar sin hablar ingles. Generente nos pide pagar de nuevo la habitacion cuando ya esta pagada. Nos dan una hanitacion que no es la reservada. La haniracion tiene goteras.
2-night trip

8/10

2-night trip

6/10

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt von drei Nächten im Ella Resort! Das Frühstück und das Abendessen war unglaublich lecker, und bei gutem Wetter wurde es uns sogar direkt zur Villa/zum Zelt gebracht. Die Gastgeber waren super freundlich, immer ansprechbar und haben sich herzlich um alles gekümmert. Die Lage mitten in der Natur ist traumhaft, aber man sollte sich bewusst sein, dass sich hier und da mal ein kleines Tierchen vor oder im Zelt/Villa (Affen, Insekten) zeigen kann. Insgesamt war es eine einzigartige Erfahrung, die wir weiterempfehlen können!
3-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

El acceso es difícil en tuktuk, pero el personal se encarga de llevarte hasta la misma entrada. Está alejado de todo para que puedas disfrutar de un paraíso idílico en plena naturaleza (monos, ranas, pájaros, cascada...).
1-night trip

8/10

2-night trip