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Hotel Alta Vista

Property class: 3.5

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A modern hotel with multiple floors, stone walls, and outdoor seating areas. - Hotel Alta Vista (Ella)
A rooftop garden with rows of lettuce, a covered outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to a second level. - Hotel Alta Vista (Ella)
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone retaining wall, and outdoor seating. - Hotel Alta Vista (Ella)
A buffet table with various dishes, including salads, fruits, and vegetables, and a stack of white plates. - Hotel Alta Vista (Ella)
A swimming pool with a view of a forested hill and a building in the background. - Hotel Alta Vista (Ella)
Located close to Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak, Hotel Alta Vista provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted TV.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ella, Hotel Alta Vista is in the city center and in the mountains. Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ravana Falls and Ella Rock. St Mark’s Church and Lipton’s Seat are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Ella travel guide
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No. 35/1, Wellawaya Road, Ella, Uva, 90090

What's nearby

  • A blue train on a curved bridge through a dense forest.
    Nine Arches Bridge
    8 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ella Spice Garden Cooking Lessons
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nature Trail Ella
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kinellan Tea Factory
    1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Kital Ella Waterfall
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station
    7 min walk

Restaurants

  • Chill Cafe
    2 min walk
  • 360 Ella
    1 min walk
  • Barista
    2 min walk
  • Matey Hut
    6 min walk
  • Chingu Restaurant
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Alta Vista have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Alta Vista pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Alta Vista?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Alta Vista?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Alta Vista provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Alta Vista located?

Located in the heart of Ella, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Nine Arches Bridge and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Little Adam's Peak. Ravana Falls and Ella Rock are also within 6 mi (10 km). Ella Railway Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Alta Vista Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Alta Vista as it was in the centre of Ella, close to restaurants & shops. As mentioned before it is a very steep driveway but tuktuks are able to take you to the front door We enjoyed the great pool & it had a beautiful vegetable garden to view & watch its progress. The foom was spacious, great beds & shower. Highly recommended 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, friendly Staff, breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dimithri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located in Ella. Close to all the famous attractions and the hotel staff are very hospitable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the rooms were great. The only drawback is the steep climb to the hotel.it is in the center of town and you can walk to restaurants, shopping and bars. The chef made food packages to take on the train trip- which was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Friendly place in Ella

We just stayed for 1 night. We enjoyed it. The room was spacious and we slept very well. The manager was friendly and helpful and we liked the breakfast with a lot of fruits. 100 meters downhill from the hotel was the main street with shops and restaurants. The famous Chill Out Cafe restaurant was very close. We want to recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jillian

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel is in a great location in main street of Ella but only if you can walk up extremely steep driveway from the street. Staff friendly and helpful, great breakfast, but hotel could do with a couple of of improvements. A small fridge with tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer in room, new bedding, including sheets and pillows, more than one towel each.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saulius

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

Hotel on steep road.

We stay group 18 person 2 nights. Enjoy our stay We get anything where we ask from the staff in a hotel. Very helpful hotel is on a steep hill. If you have problem to walk, this hotel is not for you. Hotels is in centre Ella, you just Down steep small road A unit centre of the highest street with clubs bus and shops. Good Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tom

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty bare bones hotel which could do with a bit of a spruce up. It’s close to the main street in Ella which is why I chose it, although it’s up an extremely steep hill if this is an issue for you. Some of the fittings were a bit worse for wear, for example the shower head holder was broken as well as the air conditioning. The room wasn’t very sound proof and on the first night I was kept awake by a drunk woman in the lobby and a howling dog. You can also hear music from the bars in town if you’re planning on getting an early night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but be aware there is an MASSIVE 300 metre hill that is very very steep to get to the entrance. Do not go here if you are old, have bad knees or are not very physically fit. On top of this, there are 8 floors and no lift, so many many stairs. This is the only issue we had, other than that a great place to say and dead central in ella.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shocking accommodation, old, tired and a huge very very steep driveway, with no hand rails or help. No facilities, no restaurant, no toiletries, and had to turn tap in to turn off. Only saving grace was the staff were lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

MOHAMAD AZLIY

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very rude. They said they gonna help with the luggages then they left a bag on the whole way. And they demanded to pay 8000 rupees in cash to stay. We paid because we were tired and didn’t wanna go and look for an another hotel
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sylvain

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’hôtel très bien situé! La chambre ne vaut pas la peine d’être loué! Peu d’eau chaude, télévision ne fonctionne pas,! Ça vaut pas plus de 40-50$ la nuit! pas plus! Je déconseille fortement!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Bon endroit !

Nous avons passé deux bonnes nuits dans cet Hôtel. Des chambres propres, soignées et très spacieuses et avec balcon. l'accès à l'hotel est très pentu. A quelques dizaines de mettres du coeur actif de la ville une demi heure de marche du sentier qui mene au sommet du Little Adams peak. L'acceuil est trés sympathique.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aslihan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otel çalışanları ilgili ve yardımseverdi kendilerine çok teşekkür ederiz, kahvaltımız güzeldi. Yokuş bayağı yorucuydı ama hamile olduğum için olabilir bu:) konum çok iyi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schöne Aussichtszimmer, geräumig. Großzügiges Frühstück. Freundliches Personal. Die Moskitoblutflecken an der Wand könnten mal überstrichen werden und gewurmt hat mich Dass Sie mich bei der Abreise doppelt und überhöht ab kassieren wollten.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
街の真ん中で便利でした。駅からもバス停からも歩いて行けます。宿のご主人も親切でした。最上階は眺めも良い。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rasmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay event better hodts

It might not look like much, but we had a good time staying. Close to the main street but up a hill so the parties didn't bother. Room was clean and the bed was good. What made the stay a joy in particular was the great breakfast and the absolute friendliness and kindness of the owners. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

Acconodations

Clean, basic accommodations, friendly staff, not much English , wifi in lobby works fine but wifi in room is pretty much non existent it’s super slow. Never could get it to work enough to even check my email. The walk up the driveway is super steep and very dangerous particularly when wet outside. Even for hiking standards, there is very little grip to be had on walking surface. It is quite lengthy also. We stayed a few hours. Restaurant was closed. No amenities to speak of. We stayed in the “luxury room with AC” on top floor. Nice and relatively quiet considering the little town is quite the party atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with views of the town. Comfy beds and large rooms! Big outside patio area which was great to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks. Walk up the hill to the hotel is fine. Great water pressure in yhe shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean when we arrived but had mosquitoes / houseflies. There was no housekeeping and no in-house restaurant. Wifi was okay and there are food places nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would be a totally decent place if they provided mosquito nets. Nothing quite like getting chewed up all night when you need a good night's rest. Everything else about the place is nice and passable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yaakov

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

Spacious, clean, friendly with great location

Great place! Spacious room with an amazing balcony overlooking the green mountains. Just like living in a picture! Very clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast, very diverse and tasty. Great location: main street below where you can find good restaurants, bars and shops. But as the place is higher than the street - it is also very quiet. Only point to consider: you have to climb from the street in order to get to the hotel. But was not an issue for us especially compared to all activities in this hill country.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and clean rooms. No seating facility inside room as mentioned. No coffee or milk available in room it was only couple of tea bags. Allowed us a late checkout which was great but very basic. A bed and breakfast/ guest house than a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikkel Godt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and super nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019