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Tea Garden Holiday Inn

"I hate to say this, as I know how important the business is to these small run villas, but unless you're absolutely desperate, don't stay here. Yes it was very cheap and the views are very nice from certain vantages, but the place is dirty and falling apart. No hot water so didn't shower during my stay. Bathroom falling apart. Window screen broken so any creatures can come through at night. Beds and bedding dirty. Towels beyond usable. Mosquito nets beyond use. Safety also a concern. Bathroom window not secure and front door - single small latch. You're given a luggage padlock to secure you're room when you leave. As mentioned, views are nice and good location to the city centre, but I would not stay here if given the choice. Id rather pay more and they upgraded this inn."

Te Dalu Resort & Spa - A Luxury Sanctuary in Ella

"We truly regret that we stayed at TE DALU Resort & Spa Ella for only one night at the very end of our trip. Honestly, we wish we had spent much more time there because this hotel was absolutely wonderful. First of all, the hotel is very new, modern, and beautifully designed. The location is excellent, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and peaceful nature. The infinity pool overlooking the mountains was simply stunning. When we entered our room, we were speechless — the view literally took our breath away. The room was very spacious, bright, stylish, and thoughtfully designed with every comfort in mind. One of our favorite parts was the shower area with the window and an incredible mountain view. It created such a relaxing and unforgettable atmosphere. Another detail that impressed us a lot: this was the only hotel during our entire one-week Sri Lanka tour that served real loose-leaf tea instead of tea bags. As tea lovers, we appreciated this so much. The hotel truly lives up to its name “TE DALU,” which, as we understood, means “tea leaf” — and if we are correct, that makes it even more special. The staff welcomed us very warmly with traditional Sri Lankan hospitality. Mr. Shaluka at the reception was especially kind, professional, and helpful during our stay. We would also like to sincerely thank Mr. Ranga, who assisted us during the booking process before our trip. He was extremely helpful, polite, and arranged a fantastic room for us. Thank you very much, Mr. Ranga, for your excellent assistance and hospitality. There are only two small points we would like to mention honestly. One night after returning late from the city, we could not reach any staff members through the WA chat or by calling reception (0), even though we needed assistance with something for the room. Noone responded finally. We kindly suggest improving the night service availability, because guests may need help at any hour and hotel service should ideally be available 24/7. The second small detail is that cars cannot drive directly to the reception because the road becomes narrow near the hotel. However, this should absolutely not stop anyone from booking the hotel, because it is only around 30 meters away. The hotel’s tuk-tuk service conveniently transports guests and luggage from the parking point directly to the reception and back, which was actually a charming experience. Overall, this hotel gave us one of the best impressions during our Sri Lanka trip. It combines beautiful design, amazing views, comfort, excellent hospitality, and very reasonable prices. We highly recommend TE DALU Resort & Spa Ella to everyone visiting Ella. Thank you very much for such a memorable stay. We will definitely choose your hotel again next visit"

Uga Ghiri - Ella - All Inclusive

"We arrived to celebrate my Dad’s Birthday on 26/07/26. The Birthday welcome was excellent. Our two days at UGA GHIRI felt like gentle escape into a peaceful dream. It was a perfect staycation for a relaxed getaway. It’s a very well maintained cozy Hotel surrounded by the hills beauty and excellent breathing of Ella. Every moment was filled with a friendly smile, calm, warmth and joy. It wasn’t just a stay - it is a feeling we will carry in our hearts for a very long time. Leaving this place was truly the hardest part. We are especially grateful to the whole staff, their team effort, their wonderful care with the welcoming friendly smiles, delicious healthy meals made our stay even more special. We greatly appreciate and are thankful to the Joint Venture Management of Uga Ghiri for introducing this all inclusive experience to this eco friendly tourist area. All the very best to Uga Ghiri. May God Bless your Esteemed Establishment. Prashanth together with my parents, Shiranthie & Tilak Sylva (Captain, SriLankan Airlines)"

Viewfront Ella

"Stay away from this hotel! The hotel rooms isn’t what’s pictured on booking sites, the entrance is through a forest on a mountain and through other buildings. The walls is stained, door is leaking, and the room are nasty. The entrance pathway crumbled under me so a nail went through my foot and got several scratches. It is NOT a hotel, not even a bungalow. I would rather sleep with the homeless dogs than stay there one night. We checked out 30 minutes after we checked in. At least the manager was nice enough to give a full refund and drive us to another hotel."

Dowa Elegance Resort

"This enchanting retreat nestled in the hills offers spacious rooms with breathtaking balcony views. A quick 10-minute drive to Ella town, delectable food, and friendly staff make it a highly recommended destination for everyone."

Ella Dream Catcher Resort

"You can call it a homestay rather than a hotel stay. Located in secluted area with a very view"

Montes Ella

"This sweet little spot called SERENDIB ELLA BY TRAVEL CORNERS is a cool and relaxed guesthouse that's super close to all the good stuff like the Nine Arches Bridge, Ella Rock viewpoint, and Flying Ravana. You'll love that they hook you up with a free ride from Ella Railway Station to the guesthouse and back when you leave, and it's only a quick 1 kilometre from the centre of Ella. Plus, since the place is owned by Ella Spice Garden, you can score a 10% discount for the cooking class. We had an awesome time there and recommend it to others."

Mango Shadow Inn Ella

"It's true that this guesthouse is a bit out of town (a small road). But what peace and quiet, and what authenticity! I really appreciated the warm welcome from this dedicated gentleman. And what a pleasure it was to wake up and discover this place nestled in the heart of the forest. My best breakfast of my entire stay in Sri Lanka, with a view of the mountains and lush vegetation. The room, with its original decor ;-) is very clean and offers all the essential amenities (great Wi-Fi, hairdryer, blankets—essential in this cool mountain spot...). But above all, it's authentic, and the gentleman is lovely and incredibly attentive. He truly deserves to work more. I will definitely return. It's a welcome change from hotels!"

Heaven Breeze Hotel Ella

"As expected from a location at the highest point of Ella, the view is the best! .. However, due to the surrounding chaotic development, the roads are narrow and steep, so driving there is thrilling ㅜㅜ.. Since it is still under construction, only the first floor and some facilities are open, and ingredients are not yet fully prepared.. The staff try to be friendly, but charging that price in the current state is excessive."

Ella Walkers Nest

"It meets expectations. It's located a bit uphill, but at least it's not noisy from the main street (where almost every cafe is packed in the evenings). It's perfect for a quick break and a good night's sleep. The breakfast is excellent—scrambled eggs, toast, a pancake, and a mango smoothie. The staff is very friendly."

Ella Flower Garden Resort

"The breakfast buffet was quite luxurious. Walking to Little Adam's Peak and Nine Arches was wonderful. That said, having millipedes in the shower was not good."