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Ella Retreat Hotel

3.5 star property
Waterfront cottages with kitchens and Select Comfort beds

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 300 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ella Retreat Glamping Tent - Nature Lovers | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

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Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 150 sq m
  • 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 - 0.1 miles
  • Nature Trail Ella - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 7 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 8 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Little Adam's Peak - 9 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 5 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

Waterfront cottages with kitchens and Select Comfort beds
Along with laundry facilities, this cottage has express check-in and express check-out. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and barbecue grills. All 2 accommodations offer free WiFi, Select Comfort beds, and kitchens with refrigerators. Other amenities available to guests include dining areas, sitting areas, and Egyptian cotton sheets.
Ella Retreat Hotel offers 2 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and include day beds and desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, separate dining areas, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's toys

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • Couples/private dining
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Day bed
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 20 per night
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: USD 20 per pet per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Turndown service
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Ziplining 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 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ella Retreat Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ella Retreat Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ella Retreat Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ella Retreat Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Ella Retreat Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Kital Ella Waterfall, Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care, and Nature Trail Ella. Kinellan Tea Factory and Nine Arches Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Ella Retreat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

We had a great experience Ms Gimhani made our stay exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We had the BEST time at Ella Retreat! Sadly on 34 hours long but this hotel is seriously beautiful, better than the pictures. You need a head for heights on the (slightly hairy) tuk tuk ride up the mountain, but once you're there this is a haven that you simply cannot afford to miss on your trip to Sri Lanka. The location is mind-blowing, the rooms extremely nicely done and the food delicious. Amazing quality service, we were in WhatsApp communication for ages before arriving and they were super helpful. The team couldn't do enough for us, and slwere so friendly during our stay too Taking some fabulous memories of Ella Retreat home with us ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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...).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022