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Planters Bungalow

3.5 star property
Hotel in Ella with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool
Daily continental breakfast (USD 12.00 per person)
BBQ/picnic area
Property grounds
At Planters Bungalow, tropical atmosphere blends with practical amenities. Guests unwind on the lush garden terrace, cool off in the outdoor pool (there's a separate one for children), and stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi that works throughout the property.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 15 - Sep 16
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Tomorrow

Sep 16 - Sep 17
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Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Ella is home to Planters Bungalow. Nine Arches Bridge and Dhowa Rock Temple are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Uva Halpewaththa Tea Factory. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
10th Mile Post, Ella, 90090

What's nearby

  • Secret Waterfall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 10 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Little Adam's Peak - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barista - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪UFO - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪360 Ella - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Raha Café - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Planters Bungalow

Property highlights
At Planters Bungalow, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Planters Bungalow have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 21-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping, and desks

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)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 12.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 240.00 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
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

Property is also known as

Planters Bungalow Hotel Ella
Planters Bungalow Hotel
Planters Bungalow Ella
Planters Bungalow Ella
Planters Bungalow Hotel
Planters Bungalow Hotel Ella

Frequently asked questions

Does Planters Bungalow have a pool?

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

Is Planters Bungalow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Planters Bungalow?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Planters Bungalow?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Planters Bungalow?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Planters Bungalow provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 240.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Planters Bungalow located?

Situated in Ella, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Secret Waterfall and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ravana Falls and Rakkiththa Kanda Rajamaha Viharaya. Kital Ella Waterfall and Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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