The 10 best cheap hotels in Ella, Sri Lanka

The best cheap hotels in Ella

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Unagolla Edge Resort & Garden Retreat

Located in Ella, within 3.3 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 46 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Unagolla Edge Resort & Garden Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as...

Evan

From

Australia

Visiting Ella and staying in this homestay just outside the city centre was the highlight of my recent trip to Sri Lanka. The accommodation represents excellent value for money and was more than adequate for the time I spent there. The room was large in size and the homestay in general was built to what I thought was a high level of quality with very high ceilings and lots of wood used throughout the building. The bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom was designed to a high standard. This was easily one of the best examples of a homestay I say anywhere in Sri Lanka. What I found really excellent about this place was the staff, Over the several days I spent at this homestay I got to know Pasindu and Noman and given the excellent rapport I got with these guys I decided to do Wild Steps tour with Pasindu, which was basically a motorbike tour to all the major sites for one day, which I left all the travel planning and guiding to Pasindu. I also was easily convinced on my last night to take part in a Sri Lankan cooking class at the homestay with Noman and Pasindu which gave me a great deal of insight of how to make Sri Lankan food. This involved going to the local market and buying a bunch of ingredients and then coming back to the homestay and making a feast. Both activities were absolutely fantastic! What I can't express enough is what legends both of these guys were and how excellent this accommodation was. In hindsight if I planned my itinerary again I probably would have skipped the rest of my trip going down to the coast (Tangelle, Merissa and Galle) and would have spent the time in Ella, backtracking back to Colombo via Kandy and spending more time in the cultural triangle.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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US$29.53

1 night, 2 adults

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Shanti Guest House Ella

Ella

Located in Ella, within 5.2 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Shanti Guest House Ella provides accommodation with a terrace as well as free private parking for...

Cameron

From

Australia

Good chill vibes, knowledgeable and helpful hosts, felt like home

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

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US$17

1 night, 2 adults

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Miracle view Ella

Ella

Offering mountain views, Miracle view Ella in Ella offers accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

Jeffrey

From

Netherlands

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Miracle View. The cottage is spacious, comfortable, and very clean, with lovely beds and a great shower. Waking up with the truly stunning view each morning was a joy. The host is incredibly friendly and helpful. Every morning, a generous and varied breakfast was served, with something different each day. A real luxury to start the day. The house is located on top of a hill, which gives you those amazing views. It’s quite a challenging climb on foot, but the host was always happy to pick us up, even when we had our own tuk-tuk. For trips to the center, he also arranged a reliable tuk-tuk taxi without any trouble. All in all, a wonderful place to stay with a warm welcome, great facilities, and service that truly stands out. We would definitely come back.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

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US$83

1 night, 2 adults

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Evergreen Cottage

Ella

Evergreen Cottage, a property with a garden and a terrace, is situated in Ella, 6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 50 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 1.7 km from Ella Rock.

Francisco Ignacio

From

Spain

Wow! Amazing experience, it was the best hotel we’ve been in during our stay of 1 month in Sri Lanka. We stayed at two more hotels in Ella, with more than 9 in Booking, but this one was the best of the three by far. The family that runs the hotel is extremely kind and makes you feel like home.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

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US$37

1 night, 2 adults

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Breeze Climes Ella

Ella

Boasting mountain views, Breeze Climes Ella features accommodation with a balcony, around 45 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

Jana

From

Czech Republic

This room and the bathroom are very large. The view is amazing. It was very quiet. We had every day a tasty dinner, prepared from a very friendly family. Breakfast was including and rich. We got every afternoon free tea and coffe.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

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US$20.70

1 night, 2 adults

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Elite Ella

Hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, 6.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Elite Ella features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Issac

From

United Kingdom

The staff were very friendly and accommodating.Environment of Rocky dream ella is very beautiful. The service is best. There are every facilities.The view from our bedroom was fantastic and breathtaking. Rooms were clean and basic.Beautiful and ability to enjoy the wonderful scents, views and scenery,The views from the hotel are spectacular, The rooms were very comfortable and the views were incredible.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

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US$60.52

1 night, 2 adults

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Misty Morning Villa - Ella

Medaperuwa (Near Ella)

Offering a garden and garden view, Misty Morning Villa - Ella is set in Medaperuwa, 47 km from Gregory Lake and 10 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

Muhammad Zunaeed

From

Bangladesh

The hospitality and the facilities

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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US$60

1 night, 2 adults

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Nobel regency bandarawela

Bandarawela (Near Ella)

Offering a garden and mountain view, Nobel regency bandarawela is situated in Bandarawela, 45 km from Gregory Lake and 16 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

Graham

From

United Kingdom

Great location, short walk from town centre, very helpful staff. Highly recommended.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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US$8.75

1 night, 2 adults

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Tea sprig villa

Boralanda (Near Ella)

Situated just 31 km from Gregory Lake, Tea sprig villa features accommodation in Boralanda with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen.

Alain

From

Netherlands

Beautiful villa in the middle of a tea estate. Perfectly located between Nuwara Eliya and Ella.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

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US$23.80

1 night, 2 adults

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Sam's Stay Buduruwagala

Wellawaya (Near Ella)

Featuring lake views, Sam's Stay Buduruwagala provides accommodation with terrace, around 39 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

Geoffrey

From

Sri Lanka

The room was very comfortable, clean, well equipped and well maintained. Breakfast was delicious and the staff were delightful, extremely friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. I will definitely return.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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US$22.50

1 night, 2 adults

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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