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Ella Rock House

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ella with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Ella Rock House welcomes guests with genuine hospitality. The day begins with a delicious breakfast before visitors relax on the sunny terrace or venture out to nearby attractions. The 24-hour front desk team provides tour assistance and ticket services whenever needed.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Television
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Television
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Television
  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Television
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Passara Road, Badulla District, Ella, 90090

What's nearby

  • Nature Trail Ella - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Little Adam's Peak - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Dhowa Rock Temple - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪360 Ella - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪UFO - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ak Ristoro Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ella Rock House

Property highlights
At Ella Rock House, you can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • Tour/ticket assistance and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Ella Rock House boast thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 4 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 23.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Ella Rock House Hotel
Ella Rock House Ella
Ella Rock House Hotel
Ella Rock House Hotel Ella

Frequently asked questions

Is Ella Rock House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ella Rock House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ella Rock House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Ella Rock House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Ella Rock House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 23.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ella Rock House located?

Situated in Ella, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Nature Trail Ella. Kinellan Tea Factory and Kital Ella Waterfall are also within 1 mi (2 km). Ella Railway Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Ella Rock House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very welcoming. I arrived very early and they were still able to get me into my room. When I advised them that I was taking the train to Kandy the next morning, they said that they would have a sack breakfast ready (waters, boiled egg, bananas and a very good breakfast sandwich). The WiFi was good and the TV had several English language channels. Overall, a good value in Ella. I would recommend this hotel to friends and family. Also, check out the Rose Cabin Mexican Restaurant just down the road. Very good nachos, considering you are in a mountain village in the middle of Sri Lanka.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, particularly the man at the front desk (I forgot his name!) were so genuinely friendly and accomodating from the second I arrived. He answered all of my questions, smiled a lot and made me feel safe as a solo female traveller. On my last day when I had to leave at 6am to get the early train, he woke up and prepared my breakfast in a little to-go bag for my journey. Exceptional service in a really convenient location, very close to all the attractions like 9 arch bridge, little Adam’s peak and the main strip of shops in Ella. Yes the room is basic but very clean and very affordable! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay in Ella. Pleasant staff......
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in a quiet area, really enjoyed the breakfast and staff. Wish we had more than 2 nights here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was ok overall but not quite 3 star. Somewhere in the 2 star range. No pool but not needed. Location ok rooms a good size facilities in room ok. Bathrooms just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nettes Hotel in super Lage mir sehr netten und zuvorkommendem Personal. Das Frühstück wird auf der Dachterrasse serviert und ist gut. Leider ganz ganz mieses Internet im Zimmer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night before catching the train and would recommend! It’s close to the main road but far enough it’s quiet and safe. The staff was very nice and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ella is so small town so most of the hotels are all within 10 minutes walking from the city center. Here the location was also good, not at the main road. However, there was a lot construction work going on in the neighborhood so that caused noise in the early mornings. Room was clean, large enough and powerful AC. The view from the balcony was disappointment. Breakfast really basic Sri Lankan style. I think there are better value for money hotels available in Ella but this was okay too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Staff & service

une étape à Ella

Convenable pour une soirée étape. Bruyant en début de soirée, mais très calme ensuite. Petit déjeuner Buffet copieux.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Modern hotel with very helpful staff. A bit noisey when we were there but that might be just the building work nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice hotel away from the city center.

The hotel had a good location away from the noise in the city center, close to good restaurants and a nice rooftop view. The service was great and they made me breakfast at 6.50 in the morning because I was going on a hiking trip, even tho the breakfast starts at 7.30 normally. The rooms was not quite as good, there was no AC and no Mini-fridge, so the room was very warm and the fan that was on the wall didn't help much. And you always had to drink your water "warm" which is not very nice in the heat of Sri Lanka. The breakfast was pretty standard but good, I would probably recommend the hotel if you don't have a problem with a warmer room and no fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schönes hotel mit ruhiger lage in ella. Dennoch sind alle bars und restaurants in 3 minuten zu fuß erreichbar. Eine klare Empfehlung
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Kelham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good overall

Enjoyed our stay at Ella rock the staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was basic but you get what you pay for and very central to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Ole, Oslo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotell i god stand, men frokosten var dårlig, til tider kaldt vann i dusjen, ofte kom det strømbrudd. Lokasjonen var god, og hyggelig personell
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't stay in a standard double

Don't stay in a standard double room, and be careful about trusting what people say as refunds for unspeakable rooms aren't given. I booked this hotel through another site for one night and hotels for the second. The bed in the standard room was so bad it caused me back issues, so decided to share my travel partners room for night 2. They had promised to refund the second night for the room I didnt stay in but then once gone this didn't happen and turns out it was a lie. Probably not helped by hotels.com who have been sub par on my Sri Lanka trip. My travel partner had a better double which was a good room and comfortable bed too. But just be careful who and what you belive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Ella

Great location near town. Near restaurants. Hot shower. Comfortable bed. Clean room. Helpful staff. Great local options at breakfast. Good laundry service. Really can't flaw this place. Only thing is WiFi only worked in some places in the room, but I think that was probably only our room as it was the further from the router. I would definitely stay again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Klara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice hotel located just off the main street so it is very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendable 100%

Habitación limpia, buen desayuno y personal amable. Lo recomendaría sin dudar, alejado de la calle principal la cual es muy ruidosa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marcus, Denmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely breakfast on the rooftop. Nice staff at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ragu, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff, rooftop breakfast was great. Located very close to the main shopping area of Ella. Ella is still a developing suburb hence don’t expect hugely fancy accommodation here. Ella Rock House was comfortable. WiFi was reliable. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

One night in Ella

Friendly staff, ok location. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great and clean budget hotel

We had such a good stay at this hotel! The staff was very friendly and made sure we got everything we need. The room we had was nice and clean and had a nice little balcony. The bed wasnt extremely comfortable, but good enough for a few nights. Breakfast was pretty good too! Location is great, close to everything and it was pretty quiet at night. Definitely recommend staying here if you're on a budget, but need a good and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great location.

Great location, near city center but far enough so that's its not noisy. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Buena relación precio-calidad

Buena ubicación, muy cerca de la calle principal pero aislada del ruido. Habitación correcta con agua caliente. Personal amable y nos facilitó información turística, a parte, nos entregaron el desayuno antes de la hora para ir a coger el tren de las 6:40h.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Consigliato per rapporto qualità prezzo

Ho prenotato una camera standar e forse avrei dovuto prenotare una superior. La stanza era abbastanza pulita e spaziosa. Il personale è molto gentile e disponibile, ci ha spiegato ogni cosa da vedere nelle zone limitrofe. La posizione: l'hotel è situato a 7 min a piedi dalla via principale. Consigliato. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

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