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Ella Retreat Hotel

3.5 star property
Waterfront cottage with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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Highlights

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

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Ella Retreat Glamping Bell Tent For Nature Lovers

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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Beennawatta, Galarawa, Rawana Ella, Ella, Badulla, 90020

What's nearby

  • Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Little Adam's Peak - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Ella Rock - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

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 cottage with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Along with laundry facilities, this cottage has a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden and barbecues are on-site. All 2 accommodations offer free WiFi, Select Comfort beds and kitchens with fridges. Other amenities available to guests include dining areas, sitting areas and Egyptian cotton sheets.
Ella Retreat Hotel offers 2 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes day beds and desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, separate dining areas, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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 transport

  • 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

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

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
  • Pets stay free
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

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

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: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express 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 stay for free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 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 any lifts
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Ella Retreat Hotel?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ella Retreat Hotel on 12 Mar 2025 start from AU$129.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Ella Retreat Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Ella Retreat Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (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 miles (5 km).

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Ella Retreat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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 Excellent

Deluxson

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 Good

Francesco

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

8/10 Good

Simon

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 Excellent

Mila

unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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 Excellent

Ellanoora

Unique and wonderful experience
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

6/10 Okay

Kai

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 Excellent

Jorann

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

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 Good

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022