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Green Village

Ella

Featuring mountain views, Green Village offers accommodation with balcony, around 5.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

J
Ján
From
Slovakia
Where to start? -the most friendly family that i met on my 3 weeks trip around Srí Lanka. Their smile is contagious :) Delicious breakfast, everyday changing it. And the view is mesmerising. Wow. We enjoyed our stay in Green village homestay to the fullest. Thank you. Will gladly come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,201 reviews
Price from
US$36.61
1 night, 2 adults

Crystal Springs Homestay

Ella

Offering mountain views, Crystal Springs Homestay is an accommodation situated in Ella, 5.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

C
Cela
From
Poland
The location was very nice and staff was really helpful. The rooms were clean and nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Mountain Shack Homestay

Ella

Set in Ella and only 2.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Mountain Shack Homestay offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Y
YU CHIAO
From
Taiwan
Seriously I cannot pick out any bad things about this homestay. The room is SO spacious and omg the bed is SUPER comfy! The homestay owner is the sweetest lady and the family took care of me so well. Fantastic breakfast, top quality laundry service(seriously better than the city center), great location. I know for a fact that most of the accommodations in the city center here in Ella can be pretty pricey unless you choose hostel, this is your best choice if you’re on a budget but also wanna have a private room and at the same time still want a good location to access the city center. I rented a scooter and from this homestay to city center it only took around 5 minutes. 100% would recommend to everyone I LOVE this homestay so much.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Lush In Ella

Ella

Set in Ella and only 5.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Lush In Ella offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

F
Federica
From
Italy
Everything was amazing. If I could give 12 I would do! Breakfast was just delicious
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Breeze Blows Inn

Ella

Set 1.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Breeze Blows Inn offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a terrace.

d
dhanushka
From
Sri Lanka
We had a lovely experience. Friendly &supportive owner &staff. Breakfast was delicious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Forest Rawana homestay Ella

Ella

Featuring mountain views, Forest Rawana homestay Ella provides accommodation with terrace, around 6.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

H
Hidde
From
Netherlands
This place was more than nice! The lovely family, the views, the room and last but not least the breakfast. Everyday you get different types of fruit, juices and curry/dahl/pancakes. Everything is fresh from their own family farm. They also gave us a tour through their farm, what was really great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$34
1 night, 2 adults

The kingdom of ella

Ella

Boasting mountain views, The kingdom of ella features accommodation with balcony, around 7.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

J
Jakub
From
Poland
Clean room, very peacefull and nice place, surrounded by nature. Owners are very friendly and helpfull, breakfast was amazing- huge and delicious ! We felt like at home, thank you Guys for your hospitality!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Price from
US$44
1 night, 2 adults

Ambiente Guest House

Ella

Ambiente Guest House, a property with a garden, is located in Ella, 5.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 50 km from Horton Plains National Park.

M
Michael
From
Germany
BEAUTIFUL VIEW, sunrise directly over the hills from balcony 😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$56
1 night, 2 adults

Star Gaze Lodge

Ella

Boasting mountain views, Star Gaze Lodge features accommodation with balcony, around 5.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free...

G
Gál
From
Hungary
The hosts are exceptionally kind and available, offering you recommendations on how to spend your days best and they were super flexible on our check in and check out times. (And I was super happy about the comfy pillow!) The property has an AMAZING view, truly! You can enjoy sunsets and sunrises from the balcony. Also we met their cute dogs, they were very curious and funny.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
US$34
1 night, 2 adults

The Bliss Homestay

Ella

Offering a garden and garden view, The Bliss Homestay is set in Ella, 6.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 45 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

K
Kiran
From
Pakistan
Highly recommended. We stayed here for 3 nights, the facilities were comfortable. The owner is very friendly, hospitable and helpful. She went above and beyond to help us on a few issues we faced in Ella. The breakfast is good serving size and the views are calming and beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
US$54.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Travel rest inn

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

Situated in Ella and only 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Travel rest inn features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$28 per night

Sudumal Cottage

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 300 reviews

Sudumal Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Ella, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 49 km from Horton Plains National Park, as well as 500 metres from Ella Spice Garden.

The Rock Face

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 953 reviews

Situated in Ella, a 17-minute walk from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, The Rock Face has a terrace and rooms with free WiFi access.

From US$34 per night

Poomaz Peace Palace

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 682 reviews

Situated within 4.6 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Poomaz Peace Palace provides accommodation with seating area.

Ella Odyssey Inn

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews

Offering quiet street views, Ella Odyssey Inn is an accommodation situated in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From US$37.17 per night

Top Heaven

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews

Located within 4.6 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Top Heaven offers accommodation with seating area.

From US$30.60 per night

Elegant Home Stay

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 423 reviews

Located within 4.6 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Elegant Home Stay offers accommodation with seating area.

From US$35 per night

Nimsara Homestay

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 348 reviews

Situated within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Nimsara Homestay offers accommodation with seating area.

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Ella Holly House

Ella
Budget options available

Set in Ella in the Badulla District region, with Ella Spice Garden and Ella Railway Station nearby, Ella Holly House offers accommodation with free private parking.

From US$66.60 per night

Welcome Homestay

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

Boasting mountain views, Welcome Homestay features accommodation with balcony, around 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

From US$45 per night

Meyon Ella

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Meyon Ella is set in Ella.

From US$83.25 per night

Lakshmis Hotel Ella

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a sun terrace, Lakshmis Hotel Ella offers accommodation in Ella, 1.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Free private parking is available on site.

From US$70 per night

Little paradise Homestay

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews

Little paradise Homestay, a property with a garden, is situated in Ella, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 50 km from Horton Plains National Park, as well as less than 1 km from Ella Spice Garden.

From US$50.50 per night

Shadow Inn ella

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Located just 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Shadow Inn ella features accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

From US$43.20 per night

Forest Paddy Homestay

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

Boasting mountain views, Forest Paddy Homestay features accommodation with terrace, around 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

From US$25 per night

White House Ella

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews

Located within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, White House Ella features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ella.

From US$70 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Ella and nearby

Great escape ella

Ella
Central location

Situated in Ella in the Badulla District region, with Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Ella Spice Garden nearby, Great escape ella features accommodation with free private parking.

From US$44.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Situated in Ella, within 4.4 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Super Spot Guest House features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for...

From US$25 per night

59B Rest Inn Ella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 404 reviews

Boasting garden views, 59B Rest Inn Ella features accommodation with patio, around 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

From US$28 per night

Little heaven guest

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
Poor - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Ella, within 1.7 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Little heaven guest features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests...

From US$22.20 per night

Sunbeam Homestay

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

Set within 4.7 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Sunbeam Homestay features accommodation with seating area.

From US$25 per night

Holly House Homestay

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews

Located within 4.7 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Holly House Homestay provides accommodation with seating area.

From US$26 per night

Soorya Inn Ella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Located just 4.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Soorya Inn Ella offers accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a housekeeping service.

From US$25.53 per night

Home Away Ella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews

Located in Ella and only 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Home Away Ella provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
All-round really nice homestay and lovely hosts!
Guest review by
Hagen
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$50.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,201 reviews
Lovely host family, very welcoming. Amazing views from the terraces on each level. Rooms are comfortable with hot water showers and air con. Great breakfast in the morning. We asked for omelettes the second day and this was not a problem. Just bear in mind there is a very steep hill down to the accommodation so bear in mind if you have any difficulty mobility wise. The Main Street is very close for restaurants etc and the walk to the nine arch bridge and little Adam’s peak is quite close from the homestay.
Guest review by
Jenny
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
We really loved our stay in Happy Horizon Home Stay. Very nice owners, great breakfast, beautiful view, ... You can easily reach Ella town by foot and Happy Horizon Homestay is the ideal starting point for a hike to Ella rock.
Guest review by
Ann
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
I had a lovely time at Mellow Homestay, the host family is very kind and the food (local breakfast) was probably one of the best I‘ve had in Sri Lanka! Thank you so much, I would definitely recommend this place! 🙏🏼
Guest review by
Martina
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$58.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
It’s have been a pleasure to stay at Rose dale Homestay in Ella. The family that own this is very kind and helpful. The room is clean and have nice beds, the view is fantastic and the breakfast is superb. I really recommend this home stay! Thanks again
Guest review by
Dhananjana
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
Great place, just out of town,ealkable or plenty of tuktuks avail. just a note,its up a few flights of stairs so would be difficult for someone with mobility issues to access. Beautiful views, wonderful breakfast. Lovely host family.
Guest review by
Hannah
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$58.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
This is a beautiful homestay where you can relax, the room terrace is big and has an amazing view where you can also enjoy your breakfast. The breakfast and dinner are delicious, taste and the best part is that they make it. The host family is incredible and help you in every moment. I wish them all the best for the future. I highly recommended Rosedale Homestay. Best of luck!
Guest review by
Dhananjana
Solo traveller